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{{flavour|Makhleb the Destroyer is a fearsome deity of bloodshed and mortification of the flesh. Followers are expected to cleanse others by inflicting suffering and death on them in Makhleb's name, particularly if they kill natural creatures which require blood to survive. Dedicated followers may also access the raw energies and hell-spawned servants of chaos, so that they may better break the impure world and its false laws for their evil god's glory. | {{flavour|Makhleb the Destroyer is a fearsome deity of bloodshed and mortification of the flesh. Followers are expected to cleanse others by inflicting suffering and death on them in Makhleb's name, particularly if they kill natural creatures which require blood to survive. Dedicated followers may also access the raw energies and hell-spawned servants of chaos, so that they may better break the impure world and its false laws for their evil god's glory. | ||
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==Deprecates== | ==Deprecates== | ||
− | *Inactivity | + | *Inactivity: You lose 1 piety per 340 turns, on average (1/17 chance every 20 turns). |
− | * | + | *Abandonment. Your penance counter will be set to 25. |
==Given Abilities== | ==Given Abilities== | ||
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:*No abilities. | :*No abilities. | ||
− | '''[[Piety|Piety level *]]''': "Disciple of | + | '''[[Piety|Piety level *]]''': "Disciple of Destruction" |
− | :*'''Gain Health From Killing''' - When you kill a monster, | + | :*'''Gain Health From Killing''' - When '''you''' kill a monster, you have a piety-dependent chance of healing, with the amount healed based on the monster's [[HD]]. You have a <code>(piety - 30) / piety</code>% chance<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|mon-death.cc|2071}}<br>piety_breakpoint(0) = 1* piety = 30</ref> of healing <code>HD/2 + 1d(HD/2) - 0.5</code> hit points.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|mon-death.cc|2083}}</ref> At max piety, you have an 85% chance to heal an average of <code>3/4 * HD - 0.25</code> HP. This will not trigger if your ally deals the killing blow. (Passive) |
'''[[Piety|Piety level **]]''': "Fanfare of Bloodshed" | '''[[Piety|Piety level **]]''': "Fanfare of Bloodshed" | ||
− | :*'''Minor Destruction''' - Hurl a beam of random destructive energy ([[Throw Flame]], [[Shock]], [[Vitriol]], [[Pain]], or [[Stone Arrow]]). Damage and accuracy are based on your [[Invocations]] skill. ( | + | :*'''Minor Destruction''' - Hurl a beam of random destructive energy ([[Throw Flame]], [[Shock]], [[Vitriol]], [[Pain]], or [[Stone Arrow]]). Damage and accuracy are based on your [[Invocations]] skill. (1 HP) |
'''[[Piety|Piety level ***]]''': "Fiendish" | '''[[Piety|Piety level ***]]''': "Fiendish" | ||
− | :*'''Lesser Servant of Makhleb''' - Summons a [[neqoxec]], [[orange demon]], [[smoke demon]], [[hellwing]], or [[ynoxinul]] for a short time ( | + | :*'''Lesser Servant of Makhleb''' - Summons a [[neqoxec]], [[orange demon]], [[smoke demon]], [[hellwing]], or [[ynoxinul]] for a short time (Invocations increases the duration). There is a small risk the demon will spawn hostile; higher Invocations and piety reduce the risk (22% if untrained, 4% at Invocations level 3, 0% at Invocations level 7.4). (4 HP, 2-3 Piety) |
'''[[Piety|Piety level ****]]''': "Demolition [Species Name]" | '''[[Piety|Piety level ****]]''': "Demolition [Species Name]" | ||
− | :*'''Major Destruction''' - Hurl a large | + | :*'''Major Destruction''' - Hurl a large [[bolt spell|bolt]] of random destructive energy: [[Bolt of Fire]], [[Lightning Bolt]], [[Bolt of Draining]], [[Bolt of Magma]], or [[Corrosive Bolt]]. Damage and accuracy depend on your Invocations skill. (6 HP, 0-1 Piety) |
'''[[Piety|Piety level *****]]''': "Pandemonic" | '''[[Piety|Piety level *****]]''': "Pandemonic" | ||
− | :*'''Greater Servant of Makhleb''' - Summons an [[ | + | :*'''Greater Servant of Makhleb''' - Summons an [[Executioner]], [[cacodemon]], [[balrug]], [[blizzard demon]], or [[green death]], with the same duration as Lesser Servant of Makhleb but a higher chance of hostility at a given Invocations skill. (10 HP, 5-8 Piety) |
'''[[Piety|Piety level ******]]''': "Champion of Chaos" | '''[[Piety|Piety level ******]]''': "Champion of Chaos" | ||
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==Punishments== | ==Punishments== | ||
− | Upon desertion, you | + | {{flavour|Makhleb does not appreciate abandonment, and will call down fearful punishments on disloyal followers! |
− | *Makhleb rains destruction upon you. You are instantly struck with one of the following spells: | + | |
− | ** [[ | + | Those who invite the fury of Makhleb are buried in demons and destruction. The greatest punishments are reserved for the strongest sinners; crystal spears and Executioners are only hurled at those Makhleb finds most deserving! |
− | + | ||
− | + | Makhleb's wrath lasts for a relatively short duration.}} | |
− | ** [[Iron Shot]] | + | |
− | + | Upon desertion, you will occasionally experience one of the two following forms of [[divine retribution]], demons or destruction (equal chance): | |
− | ** [[Orb of | + | *Makhleb rains destruction upon you, which cannot be avoided by any means. You are instantly struck with one of the following spells, depending on your XL: |
− | * | + | **XL 1-8 (100%), XL 9-13 (50%): |
− | * | + | ***[[Throw Flame]], [[Pain]], [[Stone Arrow]], [[Shock]], or [[Spit Acid]] |
+ | **XL 9-13 (50%), XL 14-17 (100%), XL 18-27 (50%): | ||
+ | ***[[Bolt of Fire]], [[Fireball]], [[Lightning Bolt]], [[Sticky Flame]], [[Iron Shot]], [[Bolt of Draining]], or [[Orb of Electricity]] | ||
+ | **XL 18-27 (50%): | ||
+ | ***[[Fireball]], [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear]], [[Orb of Electricity]], [[Flash Freeze]], or [[Ghostly Fireball]] | ||
+ | *Makhleb sends demons to punish you. The total number of demons is <code>1dXL/5 + 0.8</code>, capped at 6 at XL 25. | ||
+ | **Starting at XL 7, there's a chance that a Greater Servant of Makhleb will be summoned. There could be up to 6 such demons at XL 27. The rest will be Lesser Servants. | ||
+ | **Greater Servants include [[executioner]]s, [[green death]]s, [[blizzard demon]]s, [[balrug]]s, and [[cacodemon]]s. | ||
+ | **Lesser Servants are [[hellwing]]s, [[neqoxec]]s, [[orange demon]]s, [[smoke demon]], and [[ynoxinul]]s. | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
− | Makhleb | + | Makhleb offers 2 powerful [[Summonings]] abilities, a set of [[Conjurations]], and a small amount of healing. Melee characters appreciate these abilities the most, though all sorts of characters can benefit. |
+ | |||
+ | *Lesser Servants can be great allies, especially in numbers. Multiple demons are enough to take out threatening enemies, such as [[hydra]]s, in the mid-game. Greater Servants, as tier-2 demons, are strong whether on their own or in groups. But, like with many things in Crawl, it's best to summon your demonic allies ''before'' engaging a tough enemy. If you're already in danger, a hostile [[executioner]] probably won't help. | ||
+ | *The healing is particularly appreciated by [[Ghoul]]s and bloodless [[Vampire]]s, who have issues healing normally, and [[Djinn]], who use HP to cast their spells. You should not rely entirely on this healing, but it can help you sustain a bit longer during a fight. | ||
+ | *Minor Destruction is akin to throwing [[stone]]s and poison [[dart]]s; it's weak, but it can help soften enemies up. Major Destruction is stronger (and always pierces enemies), but don't expect it to kill tougher enemies on its own. | ||
− | + | Unfortunately, Makhleb doesn't offer great panic buttons. If you're already at low HP, this god won't help much. Also, in order for Makhleb's abilities to be reliable, you'll need a fair bit of Invocations skill. | |
− | + | ===Tips & Tricks=== | |
+ | * If you decide to abandon Makhleb for another [[god]], be aware that Makhleb's wrath cannot miss; [[Dodging]], [[Shields]], and [[Repel Missiles#Player sources|Repel Missiles]] won't help. An untimely [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear]] can bring your game to a sudden end, especially if you have a very low [[HP]] pool. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
− | Prior to [[0.16]], | + | *Prior to [[0.27]], Makhleb would heal double HP on kill (<code>HD + random2(HD)</code>). Major Destruction was weaker and could create [[Fireball]], [[Orb of Electricity]], [[Sticky Flame]], and [[Iron Shot]] instead of [[Corrosive Bolt]] and [[Bolt of Magma]]. |
− | + | *Prior to [[0.16]], the player could sacrifice fresh [[corpse]]s to increase piety. | |
− | Prior to [[0.11]], | + | *Prior to [[0.14]], Makhleb's wrath would consist only of summoning hostile demonic servants. |
− | + | *Prior to [[0.11]], Makhleb's abilities cost MP instead of HP. | |
− | Prior to [[0.10]], | + | *Prior to [[0.10]], Makhleb's Gain Health From Killing ability could also restore your MP. |
+ | *Prior to [[0.8]], [[Chaos Knight]]s could select Mahkleb as a starting god. | ||
− | + | ==References== | |
+ | <references/> | ||
− | + | {{gods}} | |
+ | [[Category:Chaotic Gods]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Evil Gods]] |
Latest revision as of 21:35, 30 November 2023
![Makhleb altar.png](/images/9/99/Makhleb_altar.png)
Makhleb the Destroyer is a fearsome deity of bloodshed and mortification of the flesh. Followers are expected to cleanse others by inflicting suffering and death on them in Makhleb's name, particularly if they kill natural creatures which require blood to survive. Dedicated followers may also access the raw energies and hell-spawned servants of chaos, so that they may better break the impure world and its false laws for their evil god's glory.
Makhleb offers followers means to inflict immense damage through chaotic, destructive attacks. Followers will also be able to call in help from powerful demons. Makhleb's powers come with a price in blood. However, Makhleb will grant followers renewed health in return for killing beings of all kinds. Makhleb likes it when you or your allies kill living beings, you or your allies kill the undead, you or your allies kill demons and you or your allies kill holy beings. |
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Racial Restrictions
Demigods may not worship Makhleb (or any other deity).
Appreciates
- You or your allies killing living, undead, holy, or demonic beings (67% or more chance of +1 piety)
Deprecates
- Inactivity: You lose 1 piety per 340 turns, on average (1/17 chance every 20 turns).
- Abandonment. Your penance counter will be set to 25.
Given Abilities
Piety level -: "Spawn of Chaos"
- No abilities.
Piety level *: "Disciple of Destruction"
- Gain Health From Killing - When you kill a monster, you have a piety-dependent chance of healing, with the amount healed based on the monster's HD. You have a
(piety - 30) / piety
% chance[1] of healingHD/2 + 1d(HD/2) - 0.5
hit points.[2] At max piety, you have an 85% chance to heal an average of3/4 * HD - 0.25
HP. This will not trigger if your ally deals the killing blow. (Passive)
- Gain Health From Killing - When you kill a monster, you have a piety-dependent chance of healing, with the amount healed based on the monster's HD. You have a
Piety level **: "Fanfare of Bloodshed"
- Minor Destruction - Hurl a beam of random destructive energy (Throw Flame, Shock, Vitriol, Pain, or Stone Arrow). Damage and accuracy are based on your Invocations skill. (1 HP)
Piety level ***: "Fiendish"
- Lesser Servant of Makhleb - Summons a neqoxec, orange demon, smoke demon, hellwing, or ynoxinul for a short time (Invocations increases the duration). There is a small risk the demon will spawn hostile; higher Invocations and piety reduce the risk (22% if untrained, 4% at Invocations level 3, 0% at Invocations level 7.4). (4 HP, 2-3 Piety)
Piety level ****: "Demolition [Species Name]"
- Major Destruction - Hurl a large bolt of random destructive energy: Bolt of Fire, Lightning Bolt, Bolt of Draining, Bolt of Magma, or Corrosive Bolt. Damage and accuracy depend on your Invocations skill. (6 HP, 0-1 Piety)
Piety level *****: "Pandemonic"
- Greater Servant of Makhleb - Summons an Executioner, cacodemon, balrug, blizzard demon, or green death, with the same duration as Lesser Servant of Makhleb but a higher chance of hostility at a given Invocations skill. (10 HP, 5-8 Piety)
Piety level ******: "Champion of Chaos"
- No new abilities.
Punishments
Makhleb does not appreciate abandonment, and will call down fearful punishments on disloyal followers!
Those who invite the fury of Makhleb are buried in demons and destruction. The greatest punishments are reserved for the strongest sinners; crystal spears and Executioners are only hurled at those Makhleb finds most deserving! Makhleb's wrath lasts for a relatively short duration. |
Upon desertion, you will occasionally experience one of the two following forms of divine retribution, demons or destruction (equal chance):
- Makhleb rains destruction upon you, which cannot be avoided by any means. You are instantly struck with one of the following spells, depending on your XL:
- XL 1-8 (100%), XL 9-13 (50%):
- Throw Flame, Pain, Stone Arrow, Shock, or Spit Acid
- XL 9-13 (50%), XL 14-17 (100%), XL 18-27 (50%):
- XL 18-27 (50%):
- XL 1-8 (100%), XL 9-13 (50%):
- Makhleb sends demons to punish you. The total number of demons is
1dXL/5 + 0.8
, capped at 6 at XL 25.- Starting at XL 7, there's a chance that a Greater Servant of Makhleb will be summoned. There could be up to 6 such demons at XL 27. The rest will be Lesser Servants.
- Greater Servants include executioners, green deaths, blizzard demons, balrugs, and cacodemons.
- Lesser Servants are hellwings, neqoxecs, orange demons, smoke demon, and ynoxinuls.
Strategy
Makhleb offers 2 powerful Summonings abilities, a set of Conjurations, and a small amount of healing. Melee characters appreciate these abilities the most, though all sorts of characters can benefit.
- Lesser Servants can be great allies, especially in numbers. Multiple demons are enough to take out threatening enemies, such as hydras, in the mid-game. Greater Servants, as tier-2 demons, are strong whether on their own or in groups. But, like with many things in Crawl, it's best to summon your demonic allies before engaging a tough enemy. If you're already in danger, a hostile executioner probably won't help.
- The healing is particularly appreciated by Ghouls and bloodless Vampires, who have issues healing normally, and Djinn, who use HP to cast their spells. You should not rely entirely on this healing, but it can help you sustain a bit longer during a fight.
- Minor Destruction is akin to throwing stones and poison darts; it's weak, but it can help soften enemies up. Major Destruction is stronger (and always pierces enemies), but don't expect it to kill tougher enemies on its own.
Unfortunately, Makhleb doesn't offer great panic buttons. If you're already at low HP, this god won't help much. Also, in order for Makhleb's abilities to be reliable, you'll need a fair bit of Invocations skill.
Tips & Tricks
- If you decide to abandon Makhleb for another god, be aware that Makhleb's wrath cannot miss; Dodging, Shields, and Repel Missiles won't help. An untimely Lehudib's Crystal Spear can bring your game to a sudden end, especially if you have a very low HP pool.
History
- Prior to 0.27, Makhleb would heal double HP on kill (
HD + random2(HD)
). Major Destruction was weaker and could create Fireball, Orb of Electricity, Sticky Flame, and Iron Shot instead of Corrosive Bolt and Bolt of Magma. - Prior to 0.16, the player could sacrifice fresh corpses to increase piety.
- Prior to 0.14, Makhleb's wrath would consist only of summoning hostile demonic servants.
- Prior to 0.11, Makhleb's abilities cost MP instead of HP.
- Prior to 0.10, Makhleb's Gain Health From Killing ability could also restore your MP.
- Prior to 0.8, Chaos Knights could select Mahkleb as a starting god.
References
- ↑ mon-death.cc:2071 (0.30.0)
piety_breakpoint(0) = 1* piety = 30 - ↑ mon-death.cc:2083 (0.30.0)
Gods | |
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Good | Elyvilon • Zin • The Shining One |
Neutral | Ashenzari • Cheibriados • Fedhas Madash • Gozag Ym Sagoz • Hepliaklqana • Ignis • Nemelex Xobeh • Okawaru • Qazlal • Ru • Sif Muna • Trog • Uskayaw • Vehumet • Wu Jian |
Chaotic | Jiyva • Xom |
Evil | Beogh • Dithmenos • Kikubaaqudgha • Lugonu * • Makhleb * • Yredelemnul * Chaotic & Evil |