Flaming corpse

Obsolete: This article refers to an aspect of the game which has been removed. It is retained for historical reference only.

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HP	30-58
HD	8
XP	613
Speed	12
AC	12
EV	13
Will	42
Attack1	20 (hit: sticky flame)
Resistances	damnation, rPois+++, rN+++, rTorm, rRot+++, rSticky, rDrown
Vulnerabilities	Holy, Holy wrath, Water
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Animal
Uses	Uses nothing
Holiness	Undead
Size	Medium
Type	flaming corpse, flaming corpse
Flags	Evil Glows Sense invisible

A black, thoroughly charred cadaver covered in unquenchable fire, likely the remains of some unfortunate adventurer. It now rushes madly through the dungeon, seeking to share its fate with others.

Useful Info

Flaming corpses are literally fiery undead cadavers rushing toward you to spread their flames. Their melee attacks inflict Sticky Flame, and they run faster than the average character. They are fortunately rare, appearing most often in the Crypt and the Abyss, but occasionally spawning in the middle-Dungeon.

Tips & Tricks

• Yredelemnul worshipers may receive flaming corpses as pets at high piety.
• If taking them out quickly at range isn't an option, bring high fire resistance or mottled dragon armour, and conservation to protect your scrolls.
• While they normally avoid shallow water, if you can confuse one into falling in, its fire goes out, rendering it invisible but much less dangerous.

History

• Flaming corpses were removed in 0.15.
• Prior to 0.8, flaming corpses had human intelligence.
• Flaming corpses were added in 0.5. They were the first monster with Sticky Flame resistance.