Creeping inferno

Version 0.33: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.

creeping inferno *
HP	1-2
HD	15
XP	0
Speed	14
AC	0
EV	10
Will	10
Attack1	1 (hit: plain)
Resistances	rF+++ rPois+++ rDrown rMiasma rN+++ rTorm
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Brainless
Uses	Uses nothing
Holiness	Non-living
Size	Small
Type	creeping inferno, creeping inferno
Flags	Flying Insubstantial No experience gain

A formless mass of ancient fire, bound by heat and malevolence. The slightest disturbance will destroy the bonds holding it together and unleash a fire storm. It longs for that release, yet seems reluctant to move while being observed.

Useful Info

Creeping infernos are self-destructing entities that explode into Fire Storms (8d10 damage) when killed. They are found naturally in Gehenna, or summoned by stokers.

Tips & Tricks

• They have relatively low willpower for a Hell monster - wands of paralysis should have a decent success chance against them, even with minimal training.
• Summons can tank the hit, but make sure you're a good distance away when it happens.

History

• Prior to 0.33, creeping infernos had only 1-2 HP and would behave similarly to lurking horrors instead of moving towards the player normally, but were speed 14. They also had 10 willpower and their Fire Storm did 8d8 damage.
• Creeping infernos were added in 0.28.