Necrophage

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HP	18-37
HD	5
XP	122
Speed	10
AC	2
EV	10
Will	40
Attack1	8 (hit: drain experience)
Resistances	rC+ rPois+++ rDrown rMiasma rN+++ rTorm
Vulnerabilities	Holy
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Human
Uses	Open doors
Holiness	Undead
Size	Medium
Type	ghoul, necrophage
Flags	Evil Unbreathing No zombie

A vile undead creation of the most unholy necromancy, made from the decaying corpses of humanoid creatures. It exists to spread disease and decay.

Useful Info

Necrophages are grotesque undead. Their melee attacks have a chance of rotting your max HP with every hit.

Tips & Tricks

• They're fragile enough that almost anyone can defeat them from a distance with ranged attacks.
• Followers of Fedhas Madash can simply pray to instantly destroy them. Be aware that doing this gives no XP, though it does grant you piety.

History

• Prior to 0.16, necrophages could eat corpses to heal.
• Prior to 0.15, necrophages could equip weapons and armor.