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''For the spell, see [[Simulacrum]].''
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''For the spell, see [[Simulacrum (spell)]].''
 
{{Flavour|An ice replica of a monster that is animated by the powers of necromancy.
 
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'''Simulacra''' are replicas of other monsters constructed out of ice and are a type of [[derived undead]]. They are slower, clumsier, stupider, and weaker than their living counterparts, are vulnerable to [[fire]], and cannot heal. However, simulacra float on water, come with the standard undead resistances ([[poison]], [[negative energy]], [[torment]], and complete immunity to [[cold]] due to their composition) as well as attacks that do additional HD to 3*HD-1 cold damage. This extra damage can be quite lethal with high HD or multiple attacks. When killed, simulacra leave behind short-lived freezing [[cloud]]s.
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'''Simulacra''' are replicas of other monsters constructed out of ice. As a type of [[derived undead]], their stats are based on what the monster had in life.
  
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Simulacra may rarely appear as random monsters, but they are more commonly found in certain vaults, [[ice cave]]s, or as the result of the [[Simulacrum]] spell, which converts a nearby [[corpse]] into one or more simulacra based on the creature used.
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==Useful Info==
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Simulacrum are the most fragile type of derived undead. They are slower, stupider, and with less HP than their living counterparts, but gain [[cold]] damage.
  
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Simulacra are some of the most powerful minions [[Necromancer]]s can have at their disposal. While they are rather fragile, the extra cold damage they deal can quickly overwhelm stronger foes that lack cold resistance. Simulacra made from high-HD monsters like [[titan]]s or [[dragon]]s, as well as those with multiple attacks, like [[hydra]]s, are especially effective. Followers of [[Kikubaaqudgha]] are especially fortunate, as they can use their god's Corpse Delivery ability to quickly build up an army of high-end simulacra.
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*'''HP:''' ([[HD]])d4 + 1*HD
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*'''AC:''' Original - 2
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*'''EV:''' Original - 5
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*'''Speed:''' Original - 2 (at least 3)
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*'''Melee attacks:''' 80% of original
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*'''Attack flavour:''' [[Cold]] - does an extra (HD to 3*HD - 1) cold damage per attack
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*'''Special:''' Leaves behind a freezing [[cloud]] when destroyed, does not regenerate, cannot traverse stairs
  
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Simulacra are not without their drawbacks. They are the most fragile variety of undead servants, and player-created ones are strictly temporary -- even if nothing kills them, they will eventually sublimate into a freezing cloud. Their additional damage is far less effective against foes that have cold resistance. Finally, [[Simulacrum]] is a difficult spell to cast, as it requires significant investment in both [[Ice Magic]] and [[Necromancy]] to be effective.
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Simulacra are immune to poison, negative energy, torment, and cold damage, but are vulnerable to [[fire]] and [[holy]].
  
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Should you find yourself facing down a simulacrum or three, protect yourself with cold resistance. Any of the standard anti-undead strategies like weapons of [[holy wrath]] or [[Dispel Undead]] will work; [[flaming]] weapons and [[Fire Magic]] are also quite effective.
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Simulacra are usually created by the player's [[Sculpt Simulacrum]] spell or monsters' [[Bind Souls]] spell. You may also find them in [[Ice cave]]s, around [[necromancer]]s and [[Josephina]], and in certain [[vault]]s.
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==Strategy==
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Simulacra can deal ''brutal'' amounts of cold damage, depending on the monster. Every one of a monster's attacks gets the cold attack flavour. For example, a regular [[hydra]] deals up to 18 damage per head. A hydra simulacrum deals up to {14 physical + 39 cold} = ''53'' damage per head (over twice as much!).
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Needless to say, if you're facing down a simulacrum or two, protect yourself with [[cold resistance]]. Simulacra are frail, so most types of ranged attacks can destroy them. Also, as they have poor [[willpower]], a [[wand of paralysis]] can be very effective.
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As player allies, simulacrum are some of the most powerful undead minions available. While they fall apart quickly, the damage can be astounding. Try to target foes with high [[HD]] or multiple attacks.
  
 
==Identifying Simulacra==
 
==Identifying Simulacra==
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[[Image:Simulacrum ant.png]] - [[List of arthropods|Insect]]
 
[[Image:Simulacrum ant.png]] - [[List of arthropods|Insect]]
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[[Image:Simulacrum jelly.png]] - [[List of jellies|Jellies]]
  
 
[[Image:Simulacrum kraken.png]] - [[Kraken]]
 
[[Image:Simulacrum kraken.png]] - [[Kraken]]
  
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[[Image:Simulacrum lizard.png]] - Lizard
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[[Image:Simulacrum lizard.png]] - [[List of reptiles and amphibians#Lizard types|Lizards]]
  
 
[[Image:Simulacrum naga.png]] - [[List of nagas|Naga]]
 
[[Image:Simulacrum naga.png]] - [[List of nagas|Naga]]

Latest revision as of 17:03, 16 January 2024

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For the spell, see Simulacrum (spell).

An ice replica of a monster that is animated by the powers of necromancy.

"The simulacrum now hides, not the truth, but the fact that there is none, that is to say, the continuation of Nothingness."

-Jean Baudrillard, _La Pensée Radicale_. 1994.

Simulacra are replicas of other monsters constructed out of ice. As a type of derived undead, their stats are based on what the monster had in life.

Useful Info

Simulacrum are the most fragile type of derived undead. They are slower, stupider, and with less HP than their living counterparts, but gain cold damage.

  • HP: (HD)d4 + 1*HD
  • AC: Original - 2
  • EV: Original - 5
  • Speed: Original - 2 (at least 3)
  • Melee attacks: 80% of original
  • Attack flavour: Cold - does an extra (HD to 3*HD - 1) cold damage per attack
  • Special: Leaves behind a freezing cloud when destroyed, does not regenerate, cannot traverse stairs

Simulacra are immune to poison, negative energy, torment, and cold damage, but are vulnerable to fire and holy.

Simulacra are usually created by the player's Sculpt Simulacrum spell or monsters' Bind Souls spell. You may also find them in Ice caves, around necromancers and Josephina, and in certain vaults.

Strategy

Simulacra can deal brutal amounts of cold damage, depending on the monster. Every one of a monster's attacks gets the cold attack flavour. For example, a regular hydra deals up to 18 damage per head. A hydra simulacrum deals up to {14 physical + 39 cold} = 53 damage per head (over twice as much!).

Needless to say, if you're facing down a simulacrum or two, protect yourself with cold resistance. Simulacra are frail, so most types of ranged attacks can destroy them. Also, as they have poor willpower, a wand of paralysis can be very effective.

As player allies, simulacrum are some of the most powerful undead minions available. While they fall apart quickly, the damage can be astounding. Try to target foes with high HD or multiple attacks.

Identifying Simulacra

Though simulacra of different monsters have different stats, Crawl tends to lump them together, making identification at a glance difficult. In console mode, simulacra will be separated into zs and Zs, representing large or small simulacra. Tiles mode is more specific, providing unique tiles for several categories of monster, but there is still considerable variation within those categories. In either mode, you can always press x and highlight the simulacrum in question to determine exactly what type of monster you are dealing with.

Below are all the categories of simulacra in tiles mode:

Simulacrum bat.png - Bat

Simulacrum bee.png - Bee

Simulacrum centaur.png - Centaur

Simulacrum dragon.png - Dragon

Simulacrum drake.png - Drake

Simulacrum fish.png - Fish

Simulacrum small humanoid.png - Humanoid (small)

Simulacrum large humanoid.png - Humanoid (large)

Simulacrum hydra 1.png Simulacrum hydra 2.png Simulacrum hydra 3.png Simulacrum hydra 4.png Simulacrum hydra 5.png - Hydra

Simulacrum ant.png - Insect

Simulacrum jelly.png - Jellies

Simulacrum kraken.png - Kraken

Simulacrum lizard.png - Lizards

Simulacrum naga.png - Naga

Simulacrum small quadruped.png - Quadruped (small)

Simulacrum large quadruped.png - Quadruped (large)

Simulacrum snake.png - Snake

Simulacrum spider.png - Spider

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