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{{Flavour|One of the arch-demons who dwell in the depths of Hell.}}
 
  
 
==Useful Info==
 
==Useful Info==
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'''Asmodeus''' is a demon lord who wields the [[Sceptre of Asmodeus]] and is the guardian of the obsidian [[rune]] on the last level of [[Gehenna]]. All tiles adjacent to Asmodeus fill with persistent [[cloud]]s of flame which will trail behind him as he moves, making melee with him painful. However, he's even more dangerous at range, hammering you with Hellfire and summoning endless reinforcements. He can be found in the back room of his castle, usually accompanied by a few [[brimstone fiend]]s.
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'''Asmodeus''' is a [[demon]] lord who guards the obsidian [[rune]] on the last level of [[Gehenna]]. In addition to his spells, all tiles adjacent to Asmodeus fill with persistent [[flame cloud]]s. He can be found in the back room of his castle, usually accompanied by a pair of [[brimstone fiend]]s.
  
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Spells: [[Bolt of Fire]] (3d26), [[Hellfire]] (3d20), [[Fire Summon]]
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Asmodeus always wields the [[Sceptre of Asmodeus]], though he cannot summon demons from its melee attacks (his spells can, though).
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==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
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*The [[lava]] area outside of Asmodeus' castle has many sealed off [[smoke demon]]s wandering about, as well as other less-dangerous foes. Although you can't easily reach them, they will [[smite]] you any time they notice you through the many transparent stone [[wall]]s and iron grates in the castle. Ignoring them can leave you dangerously low on [[HP]] by the time you reach Asmodeus, so use a [[wand of digging]] to destroy the grates and kill them on sight.
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*Asmodeus can quickly fill up the room with fire-related summons. He and his summons can toss a lot of fire and damnation your way; just standing next to Asmodeus places you in a column of flame. Needless to say, rF++ or rF+++ is a prerequisite here.
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*Asmodeus will quickly fill up the room with fire-related summons. He and his summons can toss a lot of hellfire and bolts of fire your way. Just being next to him places you in a column of flame. Needless to say, rF++ or rF+++ is a prerequisite here. He has a lot of HP and [[AC]], so killing him will be tough. One way is to gain his attention and lure him into one of the smaller vaults nearby. Then, buff yourself, summon a few allies, and once he's in your LOS try to kill him as quickly as possible.
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*Asmodeus has a lot of HP and [[AC]], so killing him will be tough. One strategy is to gain his attention and lure him into one of the smaller vaults nearby. Then, buff yourself, summon a few allies, and once he's in your LOS try to kill him as quickly as possible.
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==History==
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*Prior to [[0.30]], Asmodeus had a base damage of 50, but his [[Sceptre of Asmodeus|Sceptre]] was a weaker melee weapon.

Latest revision as of 04:20, 14 July 2023

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Useful Info

Asmodeus is a demon lord who guards the obsidian rune on the last level of Gehenna. In addition to his spells, all tiles adjacent to Asmodeus fill with persistent flame clouds. He can be found in the back room of his castle, usually accompanied by a pair of brimstone fiends.

Asmodeus always wields the Sceptre of Asmodeus, though he cannot summon demons from its melee attacks (his spells can, though).

Spells

Spell set I
Slot1 Bolt of Fire (3d26) Magical flag
Slot2 Hurl Damnation (3d20) Magical flag
Slot3 Hellfire Court Magical flag

Tips & Tricks

  • Asmodeus can quickly fill up the room with fire-related summons. He and his summons can toss a lot of fire and damnation your way; just standing next to Asmodeus places you in a column of flame. Needless to say, rF++ or rF+++ is a prerequisite here.
  • Asmodeus has a lot of HP and AC, so killing him will be tough. One strategy is to gain his attention and lure him into one of the smaller vaults nearby. Then, buff yourself, summon a few allies, and once he's in your LOS try to kill him as quickly as possible.

History

  • Prior to 0.30, Asmodeus had a base damage of 50, but his Sceptre was a weaker melee weapon.
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