Grinder

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Grinder 5
HP	40
HD	6
XP	322
Speed	10
AC	3
EV	11
Will	24
Attack1	11 (hit: pain)
Resistances	rC++, rPois+, rN+++, rTorm, rRot
Vulnerabilities	Holy, Holy wrath, Silver
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Normal
Uses	Starting equipment Open doors
Holiness	Demonic
Size	Little
Type	shadow imp, shadow imp
Flags	Evil Template:No HT wand flag See invisible Speaks Unique Silence immune

An inefficient shadow imp previously employed as a torturer in one of the lower circles of Hell. He has a tendency to complain and make inane statements.

Useful Info

Grinder in a dangerous unique shadow imp who tortures his victims, paralyzing them and then inflicting pain until the subject dies. He is notorious for killing characters long before they have the means of facing him.

Location

• The Dungeon:3-6

Spells

Spell set
Slot1	Pain (d10)
Slot2	Paralyse (50% success rate when MR=24)
Slot3	Blink
Slot4	Pain (d10)
Slot5	Paralyse (50% success rate when MR=24)
Slot6	Blink

Tips & Tricks

• Encountering an early Grinder can be extremely dangerous, as his paralysis is almost guaranteed to end the game for very low-level characters. Definitely consider ignoring him for the time being and coming back when you're a little better prepared.
• If you decide you do want to kill him immediately, use whatever tools you have access to. Don't be afraid to drink those potions of heal wounds you just identified if you get badly injured. Any sources of magic resistance you can wear are strongly recommended.
• He is a very bad target for a wand of polymorph. As demons can only turn into other demons, he is very likely to turn into something even more dangerous. A hellion is a likely result.

History

Prior to 0.8, Grinder would spawn on D:6-12, wield a (sometimes pain-branded) club, and knew Brain Feed instead of Paralyse.