Death yak

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death yak YDeath yak.png
HP 49 - 94
HD 14
XP 1058
Speed 10
AC 9
EV 5
Will 93
Attack1 30 (gore: plain)


Resistances none
Vulnerabilities none
Habitat land
Intelligence Animal
Uses Uses nothing
Holiness Natural
Size Big
Type yak, death yak
Flags Warm-blooded
A larger and beefier relative of the common dungeon yak. Its little red eyes gleam with hunger for living flesh.

Useful Info

Death yaks are far tougher than their yak brethren. They're the most dangerous monsters in the Lair, appearing in packs and hitting hard enough to quickly wipe out casters.

Tips & Tricks

Most of the tricks you've used thus far to take out dangerous monsters quickly won't work on death yaks; they've got enough magic resistance and HD to shake off most anything but brute force. Attack them from a distance, flood them with summoned or undead minions, and lure them upstairs one at a time for safe disposal. Their poison vulnerability can be the key to kiting them successfully. Never face down more than one at once until you've grown strong enough.