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==Useful Info==
 
==Useful Info==
'''Norris the Nihilist''' is a dangerous [[unique]] spellcaster. While he generally arrives unarmoured and has no resistances, he tends to open combat by debilitating you with spells before sweeping in with powerful two-handed weapon attacks.
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'''Norris the Philosopher''' is a [[unique]] spellcaster. He arrives with a band of [[skyshark]]s, confusing melee attacks, and a number of perplexing spells.
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In addition to his spells, Norris constantly has an aura of [[shallow water]] around him, similar to [[water nymph]]s.
  
 
==Location==
 
==Location==
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*[[Elven Halls]]
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*[[The Vaults]]:1-4
 
*[[The Depths]]:1-3
 
*[[The Depths]]:1-3
*The [[Elven Halls]]:2-3
 
*[[Snake Pit]]:2-4
 
*[[Spider's Nest]]:2-4
 
*[[The Vaults]]:1-3
 
  
 
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==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
*He has high HP, but little staying power. While you can protect against some of his spells with [[see invisible]], [[clarity]], [[stasis]], or high [[magic resistance]], hitting him with a fast overwhelming offense gives him little time for trickery. Just be aware that he hits ''hard'' in melee; flimsy characters in particular may find it worth enduring some smites and intelligence damage to keep him at range.
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*Like [[tarantella]]s, his melee confusion can only be resisted by [[clarity]]. [[Mummies]] in particular should watch out.
*Norris also appears in [[Dungeon Sprint]]: [[Red Sonja]].
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*Primal Wave knocks you back, so watch out when using [[stair]]s.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
In [[0.19]], Norris himself finally bit the dust.
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{{CBA|0.32|Norris will get [[Draining Gaze]] instead of [[Brain Bite]].}}
 
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*In [[0.31]], Norris was re-introduced.
In ancient versions of ''Crawl'', Norris' tile showed him carrying a surfboard.
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:Prior to this version, Norris was known as Norris the Nihilist, and did not have skysharks or a water aura. His spells were [[Brain Feed]], [[Smiting]], [[Invisibility]], [[Confuse]], and [[Paralyse]].
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*In [[0.19]], Norris bit the dust.
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*In ancient versions of ''Crawl'', Norris' tile showed him carrying a surfboard. This is reintroduced as of 0.31.
  
 
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[[Category:Human]]

Latest revision as of 19:48, 10 February 2024

Version 0.31: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
Norris @Norris.png
HP 138-280
HD 20
XP 2308
Speed 10
AC 1
EV 9
Will 140
Attack1 36 (hit: confuse)


Resistances rDrown
Vulnerabilities None
Habitat Amphibious
Intelligence Human
Uses Weapons & armour
Starting equipment
Open doors
Holiness Natural
Size Medium
Type human, human
Flags See invisible
Evil
Speaks
Warm-blooded
Unique
Male
A relaxed water cultist with a healthy tan and a soothing voice. He doesn't really care if it is you or he who dies — “both” would probably be the best option.

““Death and death alone gives meaning to life and this meaning is entirely negative.”

-Georges Poulet.

Useful Info

Norris the Philosopher is a unique spellcaster. He arrives with a band of skysharks, confusing melee attacks, and a number of perplexing spells.

In addition to his spells, Norris constantly has an aura of shallow water around him, similar to water nymphs.

Location

Spells

Spell set I
Slot1 Brain Bite (4-8*) Priest flag
Slot2 Primal Wave (3d26) Priest flag

Tips & Tricks

  • Like tarantellas, his melee confusion can only be resisted by clarity. Mummies in particular should watch out.
  • Primal Wave knocks you back, so watch out when using stairs.

History

Prior to this version, Norris was known as Norris the Nihilist, and did not have skysharks or a water aura. His spells were Brain Feed, Smiting, Invisibility, Confuse, and Paralyse.
  • In 0.19, Norris bit the dust.
  • In ancient versions of Crawl, Norris' tile showed him carrying a surfboard. This is reintroduced as of 0.31.