Daeva

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daeva A
HP	101-137
HD	14
XP	2099
Speed	10
AC	10
EV	13
Will	149
Attack1	25 (hit: plain)
Attack2	10 (hit: plain)
Resistances	rPois+, rN+++, rRot, rHoly
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	High
Uses	Weapons & armour Starting equipment Open doors
Holiness	Holy
Size	Medium
Type	angel, daeva
Flags	Fighter Glows Levitate See invisible Speaks Silence immune

A divine agent of the Shining One, a daeva is a towering winged figure radiating an aura of brilliant golden light. “Between these twain the Daevas also chose not aright, for infatuation came upon them as they took counsel together, so that they chose the Worst Thought. Then they rushed together to Violence, that they might enfeeble the world of men.” -the Avesta, Yasna XXX, 6, Ahunavaiti Gatha. trans. Christian Bartholomae, 1951

For a list of all holy monsters, see list of holy monsters.

Useful Info

Daevas are militant servants of the Shining One, wielding weapons of holy wrath (occasionally blessed blades) and shields. They are slower than angels, but slightly more durable and more willing to smite their foes, and they have the best odds of being avenged by TSO when you kill them. Daevas are very rare, appearing only in the Abyss, holy Ziggurat floors, holy Pan levels, and in the occasional Dungeon vault hidden behind transparent walls.

Spells

Spell set
Slot1	Smiting (7-17)
Slot2	none
Slot3	none
Slot4	Smiting (7-17)
Slot5	Smiting (7-17)
Slot6	none

Tips & Tricks

• If you worship TSO, Zin, or Elyvilon, daevas may be indifferent towards you.
• It's easy to avoid daevas while wandering the Abyss. Just turn around when you see their 5-tile halo effect hit the edge of your LOS.