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==Useful Info==
 
==Useful Info==
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An '''ettin''' is basically a somewhat squishier [[stone giant]] that hits twice. They usually dual wield [[dire flail]]s or [[great mace]]s (sometimes [[brand]]ed), giving them an attack that in theory can deal more damage in melee than any other monster save [[Antaeus]] or [[Tiamat]]. While their accuracy isn't fantastic, it still hurts when they land hits, and it can be devastating when both swings connect. They can be found in the deepest portions of [[the Dungeon]], the [[Orcish Mines]], the [[Depths]], and [[the Vaults]].
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'''Ettins''' are massive, two-headed humanoids, around the threat level of [[stone giant]]s. They usually dual-wield [[dire flail]]s or [[great mace]]s, allowing them to deal massive damage in melee. They can be found in the deepest portions of [[the Dungeon]], the [[Orcish Mines]], [[the Vaults]], and [[the Depths]].
  
 
==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
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*Ettins are not complicated opponents; they move into melee range and crush you as best they can. All they have going for them is brute melee strength. So long as you don't engage them in melee, you'll be fine.
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*Ettins are not complicated opponents; they move into melee range and crush you as best they can. All they have going for them is brute melee strength. So long as you don't engage them in melee, you'll be fine. Even melee characters can win fights against them, but it might require spending some consumables.
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**If you have any skill with [[Hexes]] or [[Evocations]], disabling them works just fine given their mediocre [[willpower]]. [[Curare]] works too, as they aren't resistant to poison.
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**They have low [[willpower]], so all sorts of [[Hexes]] and [[Evocations]] are good against them. [[Tukima's Dance]] works especially well; it takes away their weapon, which lowers their max damage considerably.
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**[[Tukima's Dance]] works especially well on ettins.
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**They aren't resistant to poison. [[Curare]] darts allow you to outrun ettins, allowing you to fight or make a quick escape.
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**If you ''are'' playing a brute melee character, don't be excessively worried; if you can slay a stone giant, you can probably slay an ettin.
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*Still, you should always respect ettins as threats - they can deal more than 100 damage per turn, depending on their weapons. An ettin camping the entrance to the [[Orcish Mines]] is a reason to ignore that branch for an extended period of time.
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*Still, ettins can deal a massive amount of damage per turn. An ettin camping the stair to the [[Orcish Mines]] is a reason to ignore that branch for an extended period of time. Their massive damage potential (with two weapons at once) makes them very risky to fight.
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==History==
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*Prior to [[0.27]], ettins dealt 45 base damage per hit. However, all monsters had hidden weapon penalties - they attacked slower with weapons.

Latest revision as of 12:00, 11 October 2023

Version 0.30: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.

For a list of all giants, see list of giants.

ettin C Ettin.png
HP 43-88
HD 12
XP 1127
Speed 10
AC 9
EV 4
Will 40
Attack1 40 (hit: plain)
Attack2 40 (hit: plain)


Resistances rDrown
Vulnerabilities None
Habitat Land
Intelligence Human
Uses Starting equipment
Open doors
Holiness Natural
Size Giant
Type giant, ettin
Flags Two weapons
Speaks
Warm-blooded
A two-headed giant, stronger than most, and able to land devastating blows left and right with its two huge weapons.

“But he had not been long in his hiding-hole, before the awful Ettin came in; and no sooner was he in, than he was heard crying:
‘Snouk but and snouk ben,
I find the smell of an earthly man,
Be he living, or be he dead,
His heart this night shall kitchen my bread.’”
-Joseph Jacobs, _The Red Ettin_

Useful Info

Ettins are massive, two-headed humanoids, around the threat level of stone giants. They usually dual-wield dire flails or great maces, allowing them to deal massive damage in melee. They can be found in the deepest portions of the Dungeon, the Orcish Mines, the Vaults, and the Depths.

Tips & Tricks

  • Ettins are not complicated opponents; they move into melee range and crush you as best they can. All they have going for them is brute melee strength. So long as you don't engage them in melee, you'll be fine. Even melee characters can win fights against them, but it might require spending some consumables.
    • They have low willpower, so all sorts of Hexes and Evocations are good against them. Tukima's Dance works especially well; it takes away their weapon, which lowers their max damage considerably.
    • They aren't resistant to poison. Curare darts allow you to outrun ettins, allowing you to fight or make a quick escape.
  • Still, you should always respect ettins as threats - they can deal more than 100 damage per turn, depending on their weapons. An ettin camping the entrance to the Orcish Mines is a reason to ignore that branch for an extended period of time.

History

  • Prior to 0.27, ettins dealt 45 base damage per hit. However, all monsters had hidden weapon penalties - they attacked slower with weapons.
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