Eidolon

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eidolon W
HP	55-90
HD	13
XP	1330
Speed	11
AC	12
EV	10
Will	138
Attack1	27 (hit: drain speed)
Attack2	17 (hit: drain intelligence)
Resistances	rC+, rPois+++, rN+++, rTorm, rRot+++, rSticky, rConstr, rDrown, Silence immune
Vulnerabilities	Holy, Holy wrath
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Normal
Uses	Open doors
Holiness	Undead
Size	Medium
Type	wraith, eidolon
Flags	Evil Glows Insubstantial Levitate See invisible Silence immune

An ancient skeletal apparition, sheathed in a cloud of mist. Its form glows white-hot with debilitating energy.

Useful Info

Eidolons are insubstantial undead monsters, similar to wraiths but stronger. Their melee attacks inflict the slow status effect and occasionally cause intelligence damage, though both effects can be prevented with negative energy resistance. They can also magically terrify you, making you unable to move closer to the eidolon for some time, and will then blast you with Bolt of Draining. They are found in Tartarus, the Abyss, and the Crypt.

Spells

Spell set
Slot1	Melee
Slot2	Bolt of Draining (3d21)
Slot3	none
Slot4	Cause Fear
Slot5	none
Slot6	none

Tips & Tricks

• Pile on the negative energy resistance when dealing with these guys, as Cause Fear coupled with Bolt of Draining can result in heavy amounts of draining very quickly.
• Cause Fear can be resisted with high magic resistance. This can be critical if you lack the means to defeat them quickly at range.
• Silence doesn't stop these guys from casting, so don't expect that silent spectre you have following you around to provide any assistance.

History

Prior to 0.13, eidolons would drain your experience with their melee attacks. This change accompanied the 0.13 overhaul to draining effects. They also gained Bolt of Draining.