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==Useful Info== | ==Useful Info== | ||
| − | '''Hellions''' are dangerous [[tier-2 demon]]s that blast you with [[smite]]-targeted [[ | + | '''Hellions''' are dangerous [[tier-2 demon]]s that blast you with [[smite]]-targeted [[damnation]], dealing moderate damage no matter your [[AC]] or resistances. They are found in [[Pandemonium]] and the [[Hell]]s, and can be summoned by many spellcasting monsters through the [[Summon Greater Demon]] spell. |
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==Tips & Tricks== | ==Tips & Tricks== | ||
| − | * | + | *On their own, hellions aren't dangerous to an [[extended]] character. The problem is when you combine damnation with [[torment]]. Damnation never misses, ignores [[AC]], and hellions can fire 2 bursts per turn. This is an issue after you've had your HP cut in half a couple of times. It's also a problem when you have [[Pandemonium#The Demonic Rune|12 of them shooting at once]]. |
| − | * | + | *They are relatively fragile and have few resistances. Melee characters can use [[javelin]]s, a [[wand of iceblast]] / [[wand of roots|roots]], or [[The Shining One]]'s Cleansing Flame to take them out. Casters can just hit them with a preferred spell. |
| − | *[[Silence]] does not prevent demonic spellcasting. | + | *Keep in mind what does and doesn't work against hellions: |
| − | *If you have a friendly hellion serving you, be careful not to stand next to its target. It will make no attempt to preserve you if you walk into its | + | **Hellions can't see [[invisible]], so a [[potion of invisibility]] greatly reduces the chance to take damnation. |
| + | **[[Silence]] does not prevent demonic spellcasting. | ||
| + | **Hellions have moderate willpower, so status [[wand]]s can work, and a [[scroll of fear]] can scare them off with some reliability. | ||
| + | **Hellions are generally unwilling to blast allies with high [[HD]] (that aren't immune to damnation). If you're standing next to a [[pandemonium lord]], it's very unlikely for you to be blasted. | ||
| + | *If you have a friendly hellion serving you, be careful not to stand next to its target. It will make no attempt to preserve you if you walk into its damnation blast zone. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | *Prior to [[0.19]], hellions were resistant to [[fire]], rF+++, and vulnerable to [[cold]] and [[:Category:Water_vulnerability|water]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:57, 14 September 2023
Version 0.30: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
hellion 2 
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| HP | 25-52 |
| HD | 7 |
| XP | 384 |
| Speed | 12 |
| AC | 5 |
| EV | 10 |
| Will | 60 |
| Attack1 | 10 (hit: plain)
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| Resistances | damnation rPois+ rMiasma rN+++ rTorm |
| Vulnerabilities | Holy |
| Habitat | Land |
| Intelligence | Human |
| Uses | Open doors |
| Holiness | Demonic |
| Size | Medium |
| Type | hellion, hellion |
| Flags | |
| A hateful demon, desirous to see all life destroyed by its damnation. |
Contents
Useful Info
Hellions are dangerous tier-2 demons that blast you with smite-targeted damnation, dealing moderate damage no matter your AC or resistances. They are found in Pandemonium and the Hells, and can be summoned by many spellcasting monsters through the Summon Greater Demon spell.
Spells
| Spell set I | ||
|---|---|---|
| Slot1 | Call Down Damnation (3d15) | Magical flag |
Tips & Tricks
- On their own, hellions aren't dangerous to an extended character. The problem is when you combine damnation with torment. Damnation never misses, ignores AC, and hellions can fire 2 bursts per turn. This is an issue after you've had your HP cut in half a couple of times. It's also a problem when you have 12 of them shooting at once.
- They are relatively fragile and have few resistances. Melee characters can use javelins, a wand of iceblast / roots, or The Shining One's Cleansing Flame to take them out. Casters can just hit them with a preferred spell.
- Keep in mind what does and doesn't work against hellions:
- Hellions can't see invisible, so a potion of invisibility greatly reduces the chance to take damnation.
- Silence does not prevent demonic spellcasting.
- Hellions have moderate willpower, so status wands can work, and a scroll of fear can scare them off with some reliability.
- Hellions are generally unwilling to blast allies with high HD (that aren't immune to damnation). If you're standing next to a pandemonium lord, it's very unlikely for you to be blasted.
- If you have a friendly hellion serving you, be careful not to stand next to its target. It will make no attempt to preserve you if you walk into its damnation blast zone.
