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|name=starcursed mass
 
|glyph={{Blue|X}}
 
|tile=[[File:Starcursed mass.png]]
 
|flags={{Regenerates flag}}<br>{{See invisible flag}}
 
|resistances={{Poison resistance 3}}, {{Negative energy resistance 3}}, <br>{{Torment resistance}}, {{Rot resistance 3}}, <br>{{Drown resistance}}, {{Water resistance}}
 
|vulnerabilities=None
 
|max_chunks=0
 
|meat={{No corpse}}
 
|xp=1334
 
|holiness={{Nonliving}}
 
|magic_resistance=96
 
|hp_range=122-173
 
|avg_hp=147
 
|armour_class=10
 
|evasion=0
 
|habitat=Land
 
|speed= 10
 
|size={{Huge}}
 
|item_use={{Uses nothing}}
 
|attack1=16 ({{Engulf type}}: {{Plain flavour}})
 
|attack2=
 
|attack3=
 
|attack4=
 
|hit_dice=12
 
|base_hp=9
 
|extra_hp=7
 
|fixed_hp=0
 
|intelligence={{Animal intelligence}}
 
|genus=starcursed mass
 
|species=starcursed mass
 
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{{Flavour|A mass of stellar detritus that glows with the sickly putrescence of a dying star, forever shrieking soundlessly in a voice beyond mortal grasp. Its form quivers and undulates constantly, dividing spontaneously and then withdrawing when threatened. While the voice of even a single one is unsettling, in chorus, their screams can overwhelm the minds of even the bravest warriors, leaving them stunned and helpless.}}
 
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==Useful Info==
 
==Useful Info==
'''Starcursed masses''' are the Lovecraftian equivalents of [[slime creature]]s; they divide and combine randomly, though with a tendency toward dividing and displaying no sign of how many individuals have combined into any one mass. Striking them causes them to regroup.
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'''Starcursed masses''' are the Lovecraftian equivalents of [[slime creature]]s, with two unique mechanics. They can be found in [[the Abyss]].
  
Although their HP rises when they combine, their melee attack damage remains the same. This makes them much less dangerous when united, especially because they have an irresistible shriek attack that deals more damage for every individual mass within your [[line of sight]]. When there are 5 or more shrieking together, you may be briefly [[paralyse]]d each time they do so.
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Starcursed masses can combine and divide randomly. A combined starcursed mass has more HP, but otherwise share the same stats. It displays no sign that it is combined (unless the [[XP]] boost happens to increase its [[threat]] level). On their own, these monsters tend to divide, but if struck they will regroup.
  
They can be found in [[the Abyss]].
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In addition, starcursed masses have a shriek ability. If you have [[line of sight]] to at least one, you can be hit for <code>2 + 1d5 + 1d(1.5 * #_masses)</code> AC-ignoring damage.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|mon-abil.cc|593}}</ref> If there are 5 or more masses in sight, you also have a 33% chance to be [[paralysed]] for 1 turn. If there are 7 or more masses in sight, you instead have a 50% chance to be paralysed for 2 turns. Combined masses are treated as one monster for the purposes of shrieking.
  
 
==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
When facing large groups of them, use whatever bolt or area of effect damage abilities you have to force them back together. The individuals have a mere fraction of the HP shown in their stats, so you'll likely kill some of them and drive the rest to regroup into a nearly harmless lump.
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*Using area-of-effect attacks, like [[Fireball]], will force starcursed masses to regroup. AOEs also deal high damage, since you get to hit multiple targets at a time.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Starcursed masses were added in [[0.12]]
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*Prior to [[0.30]], starcursed masses had fast regeneration.
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*Prior to [[0.17]], starcursed masses' shrieking did not affect monsters with [[monster intelligence|mindless]] or insect intelligence.
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*Starcursed masses were added in [[0.12]]
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:31, 30 April 2024

Version 0.30: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
starcursed mass XStarcursed mass.png
HP 99-200
HD 12
XP 1337
Speed 10
AC 10
EV 0
Will 100
Attack1 16 (touch: plain)


Resistances rPois+++
rDrown
rMiasma
rN+++
rTorm
Vulnerabilities None
Habitat Land
Intelligence Animal
Uses Uses nothing
Holiness Non-living
Size Giant
Type starcursed mass, starcursed mass
Flags See invisible
Unbreathing
A mass of stellar detritus that glows with the sickly putrescence of a dying star, forever shrieking soundlessly in a voice beyond mortal grasp. Its form quivers and undulates constantly, dividing spontaneously and then withdrawing when threatened. While the voice of even a single one is unsettling, in chorus, their screams can overwhelm the minds of even the bravest warriors, leaving them stunned and helpless.

“Did you see that star go out?
I seen it burn.

That little star went out,
your little eyes went out.

Our burnt little dreams are hid
up where the stars get lit.”
-Thee Silver Mt. Zion, “I Built Myself a Metal Bird”. 2010.

Useful Info

Starcursed masses are the Lovecraftian equivalents of slime creatures, with two unique mechanics. They can be found in the Abyss.

Starcursed masses can combine and divide randomly. A combined starcursed mass has more HP, but otherwise share the same stats. It displays no sign that it is combined (unless the XP boost happens to increase its threat level). On their own, these monsters tend to divide, but if struck they will regroup.

In addition, starcursed masses have a shriek ability. If you have line of sight to at least one, you can be hit for 2 + 1d5 + 1d(1.5 * #_masses) AC-ignoring damage.[1] If there are 5 or more masses in sight, you also have a 33% chance to be paralysed for 1 turn. If there are 7 or more masses in sight, you instead have a 50% chance to be paralysed for 2 turns. Combined masses are treated as one monster for the purposes of shrieking.

Tips & Tricks

  • Using area-of-effect attacks, like Fireball, will force starcursed masses to regroup. AOEs also deal high damage, since you get to hit multiple targets at a time.

History

  • Prior to 0.30, starcursed masses had fast regeneration.
  • Prior to 0.17, starcursed masses' shrieking did not affect monsters with mindless or insect intelligence.
  • Starcursed masses were added in 0.12

References

  1. mon-abil.cc:593 (0.30.1)