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==Useful Info== | ==Useful Info== | ||
| − | '''Asterion the Fallen King''' is an extremely dangerous [[unique]] [[minotaur (monster)|minotaur]], usually generated with a [[demon blade]], [[demon whip]], [[demon trident]], or [[broad axe]] as well as a (possibly [[ego|magical]]) [[shield]]. A worshipper of [[Makhleb]], he is capable of launching a variety of powerful elemental attacks against you at range, and he hits astonishingly hard in melee, even before [[Haste|hasting]] himself and | + | '''Asterion the Fallen King''' is an extremely dangerous [[unique]] [[minotaur (monster)|minotaur]], usually generated with a [[demon blade]], [[demon whip]], [[demon trident]], or [[broad axe]] as well as a (possibly [[ego|magical]]) [[shield]]. A worshipper of [[Makhleb]], he is capable of launching a variety of powerful elemental attacks against you at range, and he hits astonishingly hard in melee, even before [[Haste|hasting]] himself and summoning a mighty demon to his aid. |
==Location== | ==Location== | ||
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==Tips & Tricks== | ==Tips & Tricks== | ||
| − | *His Major Destruction ability allows him to hit you with the following spells: [[Bolt of Fire]], [[Lightning Bolt]], [[Sticky Flame]], [[Iron Shot]], [[Bolt of Draining]], [[Fireball]], and [[Orb of Electrocution]]. It's unlikely that you'll have resistance to all of these elements, but even so, it is far better to try to quickly kill him at range than to allow him into melee. With the aid of his Haste | + | *His Major Destruction ability allows him to hit you with the following spells: [[Bolt of Fire]], [[Lightning Bolt]], [[Sticky Flame]], [[Iron Shot]], [[Bolt of Draining]], [[Fireball]], and [[Orb of Electrocution]]. It's unlikely that you'll have resistance to all of these elements, but even so, it is far better to try to quickly kill him at range than to allow him into melee. With the aid of his [[Haste]] spell, he can deal extraordinary amounts of damage very quickly, particularly when you consider how early in the game he appears. |
| − | * | + | *His Greater Servant of Makhleb ability allows him to summon an [[executioner]], [[cacodemon]], [[balrug]], [[blizzard demon]], or [[green death]] with a summon cap of one. |
*He has sufficient [[MR]] and [[HD]] to make most debilitating effects chancy at best. Dedicated [[Hexes]] specialists might be able to weaken him with [[status effect]]s, but others are unlikely to get much use out of such abilities. | *He has sufficient [[MR]] and [[HD]] to make most debilitating effects chancy at best. Dedicated [[Hexes]] specialists might be able to weaken him with [[status effect]]s, but others are unlikely to get much use out of such abilities. | ||
*He is vulnerable to [[silver]] and [[holy]] damage (but not weapons of [[holy wrath]]). While holy damage is unlikely to be available, ranged weapons users with silver ammunition can deal very heavy damage to him, likely taking him down before he gets close enough to be a threat. | *He is vulnerable to [[silver]] and [[holy]] damage (but not weapons of [[holy wrath]]). While holy damage is unlikely to be available, ranged weapons users with silver ammunition can deal very heavy damage to him, likely taking him down before he gets close enough to be a threat. | ||
*He doesn't need very many turns to kill poorly armoured characters. Err on the side of paranoia when it comes to fleeing a fight before it has a chance to get ugly. | *He doesn't need very many turns to kill poorly armoured characters. Err on the side of paranoia when it comes to fleeing a fight before it has a chance to get ugly. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | *Prior to [[0.19]], Asterion had [[Spectral Weapon]] instead of [[Greater Servant of Makhleb]]. | ||
*Prior to [[0.17]], Asterion could appear in the [[Swamp]] or [[Shoals]]. | *Prior to [[0.17]], Asterion could appear in the [[Swamp]] or [[Shoals]]. | ||
*Asterion was added in [[0.14]]. | *Asterion was added in [[0.14]]. | ||
Revision as of 20:07, 18 December 2019
Version 0.24: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
Asterion H 
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| HP | 84-170 |
| HD | 15 |
| XP | 2669 |
| Speed | 10 |
| AC | 4 |
| EV | 4 |
| Will | 100 |
| Attack1 | 35 (hit: plain) |
| Attack2 | 20 (gore: plain)
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| Resistances | None |
| Vulnerabilities | Silver |
| Habitat | Land |
| Intelligence | Human |
| Uses | Weapons & armour Starting equipment Open doors |
| Holiness | Natural |
| Size | Medium |
| Type | minotaur, minotaur |
| Flags | Evil See invisible Speaks Warm-blooded Unique Male |
| Once a king infamous for waging bloodthirsty campaigns, Asterion was exiled to the depths of the dungeon for his crimes. Here he lurks in his tattered finery, dreaming of a new kingdom. In his lust for power, the minotaur king turned to the worship of Makhleb, and Makhleb has rewarded him with horrifying destructive might.
“The fact is that I am unique. What a man can pass unto others does not interest me; like the philosopher, I think nothing is communicated by the art of writing. Annoying and trivial minutiae have no place in my spirit, a spirit which is receptive only to whatsoever is grand.” |
Useful Info
Asterion the Fallen King is an extremely dangerous unique minotaur, usually generated with a demon blade, demon whip, demon trident, or broad axe as well as a (possibly magical) shield. A worshipper of Makhleb, he is capable of launching a variety of powerful elemental attacks against you at range, and he hits astonishingly hard in melee, even before hasting himself and summoning a mighty demon to his aid.
Location
- The Snake Pit
- The Spider's Nest
- The Vaults:1-3
- The Elven Halls
- The Depths:1-3
Spells
| Spell set I | ||
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| Slot1 | Major Destruction (3d27 / 3d24 / 3d6 / 3d25 / 3d22 / 3d20 / 3d28) | Priest flag |
| Slot2 | Greater Servant of Makhleb | Priest flag |
| Slot3 | Haste | Priest flag |
Tips & Tricks
- His Major Destruction ability allows him to hit you with the following spells: Bolt of Fire, Lightning Bolt, Sticky Flame, Iron Shot, Bolt of Draining, Fireball, and Orb of Electrocution. It's unlikely that you'll have resistance to all of these elements, but even so, it is far better to try to quickly kill him at range than to allow him into melee. With the aid of his Haste spell, he can deal extraordinary amounts of damage very quickly, particularly when you consider how early in the game he appears.
- His Greater Servant of Makhleb ability allows him to summon an executioner, cacodemon, balrug, blizzard demon, or green death with a summon cap of one.
- He has sufficient MR and HD to make most debilitating effects chancy at best. Dedicated Hexes specialists might be able to weaken him with status effects, but others are unlikely to get much use out of such abilities.
- He is vulnerable to silver and holy damage (but not weapons of holy wrath). While holy damage is unlikely to be available, ranged weapons users with silver ammunition can deal very heavy damage to him, likely taking him down before he gets close enough to be a threat.
- He doesn't need very many turns to kill poorly armoured characters. Err on the side of paranoia when it comes to fleeing a fight before it has a chance to get ugly.
History
- Prior to 0.19, Asterion had Spectral Weapon instead of Greater Servant of Makhleb.
- Prior to 0.17, Asterion could appear in the Swamp or Shoals.
- Asterion was added in 0.14.
