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'''Monster''' refers to all the inhabitants of the [[Dungeon]] and it's [[branch]]es. Usually, they will be trying to kill the player character.
  
Monsters are a central part of the game of Crawl, being created [[Vault| with the dungeon]] and [[Monster generation|during play]].  Aside from this wiki's monster pages, see also these [http://koti.welho.com/jarmoki/crawl/index.html comprehensive data tables based on source code].
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==Types==
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There is a vast array of different kinds of monster. To get information about a specific creature, you can find its page using the search feature.
  
===Look up any monster's stats===
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There are various ways to browse different monsters:
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*[[Lists of monsters]] include monsters that fall into one of several categories. Note that not all monsters are part of one of these groups.
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*The [[Unique monster|List of unique monsters]] lists the various "minibosses" that may appear in ''Crawl''.
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*[[Branch]] and [[portal]] pages list monsters commonly found in those areas.
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*[[Monster spells|Monster spell]] pages each have a list of monsters capable of using that spell.
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*Various categories exist based on [[monster attributes]]. Check the bottom of a monster page for links to lists of what other monsters possess a similar ability (such as [[:Category:Electricity resistance|resistance to electricity]]).
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*Finally, [[List of monsters]] has links to all monster pages.
  
Any monster's exact stats can be looked up in the knowledge bots, found at http://crawl.develz.org/wordpress/bots.  These are updated from the source, and should be trusted over the wiki until we can update the wiki via script.  The wiki may have additional strategy tips, and feel free to update any incorrect stats, but if you simply want to check a monster's strength, use the bots first.
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==Generation==
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There are few ways monsters end up in the game. The main sources are:
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*Creation of the level:
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**Randomly placed, based on [[branch]] and depth.
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**Placed by special [[vault]]s.
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*When on the level:
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**[[Summon]]ed by various sources.
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**Raised or created using [[Necromancy]].
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**Monster [[gift]]s by various [[god]]s.
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**Monsters will randomly spawn while in [[the Abyss]], [[Pandemonium]], or if holding the [[Orb of Zot]]
  
===See also===
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==History==
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*Prior to [[0.21]], monsters could [[monster generation|spawn over time]] in all [[branch]]es except for the [[Temple]]. [[Out-of-depth]] monsters were generated if the player stayed on the level for a long time.
  
[[Monster attributes]]
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==External Links==
 
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*[http://crawl.develz.org/wordpress/bots Knowledge Bots] for looking up exact monster stats.
[[Category:Monsters]]
 

Latest revision as of 20:23, 23 June 2023

Version 0.30: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.

Monster refers to all the inhabitants of the Dungeon and it's branches. Usually, they will be trying to kill the player character.

Types

There is a vast array of different kinds of monster. To get information about a specific creature, you can find its page using the search feature.

There are various ways to browse different monsters:

  • Lists of monsters include monsters that fall into one of several categories. Note that not all monsters are part of one of these groups.
  • The List of unique monsters lists the various "minibosses" that may appear in Crawl.
  • Branch and portal pages list monsters commonly found in those areas.
  • Monster spell pages each have a list of monsters capable of using that spell.
  • Various categories exist based on monster attributes. Check the bottom of a monster page for links to lists of what other monsters possess a similar ability (such as resistance to electricity).
  • Finally, List of monsters has links to all monster pages.

Generation

There are few ways monsters end up in the game. The main sources are:

History

External Links