Gargoyle (monster)

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This page is about the Gargoyle monster. For the player race, see gargoyle. For a list of all gargoyles, see list of constructs.

gargoyle 9
HP	19-36
HD	6
XP	415
Speed	10
AC	18
EV	6
Will	48
Attack1	20 (hit: plain)
Resistances	rElec, rPois+++, rN+++, rTorm, rRot+++, rDrown, rWater
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Normal
Uses	Starting equipment Open doors
Holiness	Non-living
Size	Medium
Type	gargoyle, gargoyle
Flags	Artificial Fake spells Flying Silence immune

A granite statue of a hideous winged monster, somehow brought to life.

Useful Info

Gargoyles are animated stone monsters that have high AC and some resistances, but very meager HP. They can potentially be a threat to lightly armoured low-level characters, but are rarely seen outside of certain vaults and the Hells.

Spells

Spell set
Slot1	Stone Arrow (3d12)
Slot2	Stone Arrow (3d12)
Slot3	none
Slot4	Stone Arrow (3d12)
Slot5	Stone Arrow (3d12)
Slot6	none

Tips & Tricks

Gargoyles are vulnerable to Lee's Rapid Deconstruction, exploding into shrapnel that damages nearby opponents.

History

In 0.14, gargoyles will know the spell Stone Arrow, wield one-handed Maces & Flails, and be found in the early-middle floors of the Dungeon.