War gargoyle

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For a list of all gargoyles, see list of constructs.

war gargoyle 9
HP	36-68
HD	13
XP	1452
Speed	14
AC	22
EV	4
Will	104
Attack1	30 (hit: plain)
Resistances	rF+, rC+, rElec, rPois+++, rN+++, rTorm, rRot+++, rDrown, rWater
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	High
Uses	Starting equipment Open doors
Holiness	Non-living
Size	Medium
Type	gargoyle, war gargoyle
Flags	Artificial Fake spells Fighter Flying See invisible Silence immune

When standard gargoyles are created, they're animated from intimidating, carved stone figures and serve as immensely armoured and resilient, if structurally fragile, guardians for their positions. Rarely, gargoyles are prepared for their animation, smithed from impressively lightweight metal into solid winged statues with nasty speed, strength, and weaponized breath. These gargoyles ruthlessly crush intruders.

Useful Info

War gargoyles are significantly deadlier than any of their gargoyle brethren. With more life, AC, and resistances, they can handle abuse slightly better. More importantly, however, they are capable of blasting you at range with deadly shrapnel. War gargoyles are found in the Iron City of Dis.

Spells

Spell set
Slot1	Metal Splinters (3d27)
Slot2	Metal Splinters (3d27)
Slot3	none
Slot4	Metal Splinters (3d27)
Slot5	Metal Splinters (3d27)
Slot6	none

Tips & Tricks

By the time you face war gargoyles, you'll likely have no difficulty getting through their defenses and taking them down, at least in comparison to the other threats you'll be facing. That being said, their breath attacks can deal surprising amounts of damage, especially if you let too many of them catch you in the open at once. Take cover when possible.

History

War gargoyles will be added in 0.14.