Tzitzimitl

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Tzitzimitl 1
HP	69-140
HD	22
XP	2077
Speed	10
AC	12
EV	16
Will	Immune
Attack1	25 (engulf: drain speed)
Attack2	25 (bite: drain experience)
Resistances	rC++ rElec rPois+ rMiasma rN+++ rTorm
Vulnerabilities	Holy
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Human
Uses	Open doors
Holiness	Demonic
Size	Large
Type	Tzitzimitl, Tzitzimitl
Flags	Evil See invisible Flying

A horrific fallen divinity, possessing jaws of gnashing stone and a necklace of starry organs. It spreads disease and despair, and patiently awaits the end of days when it will devour the sun.

Useful Info

Tzitzimimeh are one of the most versatile among demons, posing a threat to characters whether they're living or undead. While negative energy and cold resistance helps reduce the effects of most of their attacks, torment and Dispel Undead always sting. They can be found in Pandemonium and the Hells (primarily Tartarus), and some monsters may summon them with the Summon Greater Demon spell.

Spells

Spell set I
Slot1	Bolt of Draining (3d29)	Magical flag
Slot2	Symbol of Torment	Magical flag
Slot3	Dispel Undead Range (3d32)	Magical flag

Tips & Tricks

This is the only fiend against which being undead does not protect - in fact, it is possibly more dangerous to be so, given that Dispel Undead deals as much damage as Iron Shot but bypasses AC, EV and any resistances. If you are a lichform caster, consider letting it wear off if you can't kill these quickly, i.e. in two or three turns. If you are naturally undead, keep them at the edge of LOS or behind other monsters and pelt them from afar with ranged attacks - wands of fire can be effective. Fortunately, their multiplicity of spells makes them torment considerably less often than other fiends, and having rN+++ greatly reduces the threat they pose. Use a holy wrath weapon or high-powered non-elemental conjurations to dispatch them, for they have no specific vulnerabilities.

History

Prior to 0.18, they were called Shadow Fiends, who lacked miasma attacks and had less HD.