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'''Kirke''' is an unusual [[unique]] sorceress who travels with a band of [[hog]]s and would very much like for you to join them! She can cast several dangerous [[Hexes]], including one unique spell which turns you into a pig, and calls [[ugly thing]]s into existence to aid her in combat. On top of that, she has a permanent [[Deflect Missiles]] effect in place, rendering her somewhat more difficult to kill at range. Bring high [[magic resistance]] to avoid an embarrassing death ("extraordinarily resistant" is generally enough to resist all her enchantments).
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'''Kirke''' is an unusual [[unique]] sorceress who travels with a band of [[hog]]s and would very much like for you to join them! She can cast several dangerous [[Hexes]], including one unique spell which turns you into a [[Pig Form|pig]], and calls various mythical beasts into existence to aid her in combat. On top of that, she has a permanent [[Deflect Missiles]] effect in place, rendering her significantly more difficult to kill at range. Bring high [[magic resistance]] to avoid an embarrassing death ("extraordinarily resistant" is generally enough to resist all her enchantments).
  
 
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==Tips & Tricks==
 
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*Don't waste time killing her hogs. Much like [[Pikel]]'s [[slave]]s, they offer no experience, and once Kirke's dead, they'll transform back into their original forms and be neutral toward you.
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*While it's usually a decent idea to kill summoners quickly rather than to focus on their summoned allies, you should consider your escape plans before fighting Kirke. [[Scrolls of teleportation]] still function in Pig Form, but [[wands of teleportation]] will not.
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*High magic resistance will block the majority of her spells, and an [[amulet of stasis]] will guarantee you resist being slowed.
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*All of her summons are significant trouble for a character in Pig Form. [[Harpies]] can deal very heavy damage to low AC characters, [[manticore]] spines devastate anyone trying to flee on foot, and a [[sphinx]]'s [[Paralyse]] spell is even more likely to succeed against you than Kirke's Porkalator. Stack on [[magic resistance]] before the fight (and possibly [[stasis]] to prevent being [[slow]]ed or paralysed), and try to finish her off ''before'' she has time to complicate things.
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*Should you get turned into a hog yourself, most characters will want to flee, as pigs are unable to use weapons, armour, or spells. [[Unarmed Combat]] specialists (such as [[Transmuter]]s) can probably continue fighting, however.
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*Don't waste time killing her hogs. Kirke is the much bigger threat here.
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*[[Silence]] will shut down Kirke's spellcasting abilities entirely, at which point you can just beat her to death. She's not very dangerous in melee, though her [[ugly thing]]s might cause some trouble.
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*Should you get turned into a hog yourself, most characters will want to flee, as pigs are unable to use weapons, armour, or spells. [[Unarmed Combat]] specialists may be able to continue fighting, however, though with vastly reduced defenses. Do so with caution.
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*Conjurers and ranged weapon users may have trouble getting past her innate [[Deflect Missiles]]. Spellcasters can try using attacks that can't be dodged, like [[Fireball]] or [[Airstrike]], but ranged combatants will probably want to move into melee to avoid getting inundated by ugly things.
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*[[Silence]] will shut down Kirke's spellcasting abilities entirely, at which point you can just take her out in melee. She's no threat there, though any allies she's already summoned will still be trouble.
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*Conjurers and ranged weapon users may have trouble getting past her innate [[Deflect Missiles]]. Spellcasters can try using attacks that can't be dodged, like [[Fireball]] or [[Airstrike]], but ranged weapon combatants will probably want to try a different approach or be prepared for a lot of missed shots.
  
 
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==History==
 
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In [[0.14]], Kirke's Summon Ugly Thing spell will be replaced with [[Monstrous Menagerie]].
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Prior to [[0.14]], Kirke knew [[Summon Ugly Thing]] in place of Monstrous Menagerie.
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Revision as of 14:40, 7 May 2014

Version 0.14: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
Kirke @ Kirke.png
HP 110
HD 16
XP 2080
Speed 10
AC 0
EV 10
Will 106
Attack1 18 (hit: plain)


Resistances None
Vulnerabilities None
Habitat Land
Intelligence High
Uses Weapons & armour
Starting equipment
Open doors
Holiness Natural
Size Medium
Type human, human
Flags Actual spells
Deflect missiles
See invisible
Speaks
Spellcaster
Unique
Warm-blooded
A master of transformation and treachery. Beware, or you may be the next swine to join her herd!

“Lo, thy comrades yonder in the house of Kirke are penned like swine in close-barred sties. And art thou come to release them? Nay, I tell thee, thou shalt not thyself return, but shalt remain there with the others.”
-Homer, Odysseia


Useful Info

Kirke is an unusual unique sorceress who travels with a band of hogs and would very much like for you to join them! She can cast several dangerous Hexes, including one unique spell which turns you into a pig, and calls various mythical beasts into existence to aid her in combat. On top of that, she has a permanent Deflect Missiles effect in place, rendering her significantly more difficult to kill at range. Bring high magic resistance to avoid an embarrassing death ("extraordinarily resistant" is generally enough to resist all her enchantments).

Location

Spells

Spell set
Slot1 Porkalator (50% success rate when MR=54)
Slot2 Slow (50% success rate when MR=54)
Slot3 Monstrous Menagerie
Slot4 Porkalator (50% success rate when MR=54)
Slot5 Corona (50% success rate when MR=54)
Slot6 Invisibility

Tips & Tricks

  • While it's usually a decent idea to kill summoners quickly rather than to focus on their summoned allies, you should consider your escape plans before fighting Kirke. Scrolls of teleportation still function in Pig Form, but wands of teleportation will not.
  • All of her summons are significant trouble for a character in Pig Form. Harpies can deal very heavy damage to low AC characters, manticore spines devastate anyone trying to flee on foot, and a sphinx's Paralyse spell is even more likely to succeed against you than Kirke's Porkalator. Stack on magic resistance before the fight (and possibly stasis to prevent being slowed or paralysed), and try to finish her off before she has time to complicate things.
  • Don't waste time killing her hogs. Kirke is the much bigger threat here.
  • Should you get turned into a hog yourself, most characters will want to flee, as pigs are unable to use weapons, armour, or spells. Unarmed Combat specialists may be able to continue fighting, however, though with vastly reduced defenses. Do so with caution.
  • Silence will shut down Kirke's spellcasting abilities entirely, at which point you can just take her out in melee. She's no threat there, though any allies she's already summoned will still be trouble.
  • Conjurers and ranged weapon users may have trouble getting past her innate Deflect Missiles. Spellcasters can try using attacks that can't be dodged, like Fireball or Airstrike, but ranged weapon combatants will probably want to try a different approach or be prepared for a lot of missed shots.

Trivia

Kirke is an alternate spelling of Circe, a beautiful Greek goddess of magic who used potions to turn her enemies into pigs.

History

Prior to 0.14, Kirke knew Summon Ugly Thing in place of Monstrous Menagerie.

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