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|resistances={{Asphyxiation resistance}}
 
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|max_chunks=2
 
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|meat={{Clean corpse}}
 
|meat={{Clean corpse}}
 
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|holiness={{Natural}}
 
|holiness={{Natural}}
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''For a list of all eyeballs, see [[List of eyeballs]].''
 
''For a list of all eyeballs, see [[List of eyeballs]].''
{{Flavour|A giant eyeball, with a captivating stare.}}
 
 
==Useful info==
 
  
'''Giant eyeballs''' are harmless on their own, but have a captivating stare which can [[Wand of paralysis|paralyze]] the player, leaving them unable to take any action for several turns, which in the presence of other monsters is likely to be deadly. Its gaze doesn't need a line of sight, just like [[Smiting]]. Confusion doesn't stop it from gazing at you. The paralysis attack does not check [[magic resistance]]. Giant eyeballs will not take aggressive action towards followers of [[Jiyva]].
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{{Flavour|A giant floating eyeball, with a mesmerising gaze. Some say giant eyeballs are servitors of Jiyva.}}
  
==Tips and tricks==
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==Useful Info==
Take care to avoid its [[LOS]] when other monsters are around, or attempt to kill it first if possible. A [[scroll of fear]] should reliably prevent it from paralyzing you, while [[Cause Fear]] likely needs high [[Hexes]] skill to work reliably. A [[scroll of fog]] can be used to break LOS and temporarily halt its attacks. [[Airstrike]] at a decent power can often one-shot them, given that they are levitating monsters with low HP and no AC.
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'''Giant eyeballs''', one of the most deadly[[list of eyeballs|eyeball]]-type monster, are harmless on their own. However, they are capable of [[paralyse|paralyzing]] you for several turns with their [[smite]]-targeted gaze attack, rendering you nearly defenseless against any other monsters in the area. They can be found in the early Dungeon, [[the Vaults]], and the [[Slime Pits]]; and they can also be summoned by monsters with the [[Summon Eyeballs]] spell.
  
An [[amulet of stasis]] will confer immunity to its paralyzing attack.
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==Tips & Tricks==
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*Unlike some other gaze attacks, they don't require [[line of sight]] to gaze at you. [[Magic resistance]] provides no protection against them, and they can still gaze at you even if [[confuse]]d. The only surefire ways to protect yourself from their gaze are to be a follower of [[Jiyva]] or wear an [[amulet of stasis]].
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*Giant eyeballs are thankfully fragile, easily one-shotted by most mid-level characters. Unfortunately, they can be extremely dangerous if you have monsters blocking you from attacking them. [[Airstrike]] is almost guaranteed to take them out in shot, making it ideal for picking them off. The various [[Bolt spells]] are also very effective.
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*If you don't have a means of killing them quickly, try using a [[scroll of fear]]; chasing it off temporarily will give you time to deal with its allies without fear of sudden paralysis. A [[scroll of fog]] will also help by breaking line of sight, giving you time to take out closer enemies or escape.

Revision as of 21:47, 23 April 2013

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giant eyeball GFloating eye.png
HP 9 - 24
HD 3
XP 8
Speed 3
AC 0
EV 1
Will 12



Resistances Asphyx
Vulnerabilities None
Habitat land
Intelligence Plant
Uses Uses nothing
Holiness Natural
Size Medium
Type giant eyeball, giant eyeball
Flags No skeleton
Levitate

For a list of all eyeballs, see List of eyeballs.

A giant floating eyeball, with a mesmerising gaze. Some say giant eyeballs are servitors of Jiyva.

Useful Info

Giant eyeballs, one of the most deadlyeyeball-type monster, are harmless on their own. However, they are capable of paralyzing you for several turns with their smite-targeted gaze attack, rendering you nearly defenseless against any other monsters in the area. They can be found in the early Dungeon, the Vaults, and the Slime Pits; and they can also be summoned by monsters with the Summon Eyeballs spell.

Tips & Tricks

  • Unlike some other gaze attacks, they don't require line of sight to gaze at you. Magic resistance provides no protection against them, and they can still gaze at you even if confused. The only surefire ways to protect yourself from their gaze are to be a follower of Jiyva or wear an amulet of stasis.
  • Giant eyeballs are thankfully fragile, easily one-shotted by most mid-level characters. Unfortunately, they can be extremely dangerous if you have monsters blocking you from attacking them. Airstrike is almost guaranteed to take them out in shot, making it ideal for picking them off. The various Bolt spells are also very effective.
  • If you don't have a means of killing them quickly, try using a scroll of fear; chasing it off temporarily will give you time to deal with its allies without fear of sudden paralysis. A scroll of fog will also help by breaking line of sight, giving you time to take out closer enemies or escape.