Sphinx

sphinx H
HP	68-108
HD	16
XP	3145
Speed	11
AC	5
EV	5
Will	64
Attack1	25 (hit: plain)
Attack2	12 (hit: plain)
Attack3	12 (hit: plain)
Resistances	None
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	High
Uses	Open doors
Holiness	Natural
Size	Big
Type	sphinx, sphinx
Flags	Actual spells Speaks Spellcaster Warm-blooded See invisible Flying

A large creature with a human head, the body of a lion, and the wings of a huge bird.

Useful Info

Sphinxes are hefty late-game beasts that pack a wide variety of debilitating Hexes in their spell lists. Because they can paralyze you, they're a much bigger threat when other enemies are around than when alone, but even then they have some decent melee attacks and the ability to smite. They can be found individually in the deeper portions of the Dungeon, and in a large, dangerous pack in the Tomb.

Spells

Spell set
Slot1	Confuse
Slot2	Paralyse
Slot3	Minor Healing
Slot4	Smiting (7-17)
Slot5	Slow
Slot6	Minor Healing

Tips & Tricks

• An amulet of stasis will guard against their most powerful weapon, but there's no substitute for loading up on magic resistance. High MR will render them powerless against you.
• Strong summons, as from Trog, the Shining One, or spells like Summon Horrible Things, can usually take out a sphinx without trouble. In the worst case, you may be incapacitated by a spell, but your allies can guard you until it wears off.
• If you see a sphinx with several strong allies that you're not ready for, consider teleporting or using a Controlled Blink immediately. You may not get a second chance.