The Depths

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The Depths are the deepest part of the dungeon proper, subject to the corrupting influence of the Realm of Zot without being considered a part of it.

Depths entry.png The Depths are a four-floor branch accessed through a guarded portal on Dungeon:15. Its layout generally resembles that of the Dungeon, although it has a greater tendency toward open spaces and elaborate full floor vaults. Along with several entrances to the Abyss, the Vestibule of Hell, and Pandemonium and an entrance to a Ziggurat, you can find the entrance to the Realm of Zot on Depths:4, guarded by a variety of draconian guards.

Portals

  • Abyss entry.png A portal to the Abyss always spawns on Depths:3. Other Depths floors have a 33% chance to have a portal.
  • Hell entry.png An entrance to the Vestibule of Hell appears on every Depths floor.
  • Ziggurat portal.png One ziggurat portal spawns on a random Depths floor.
  • Pandemonium entry.png A portal to the Pandemonium always spawns on Depths:2. Other Depths floors have a 25% chance to have a portal.

Strategy

Generally, it isn't advised for you to enter the Depths right after you complete D:15. There are easier areas available (Lair and its rune branches, Orcish Mines, and The Vaults)

Monsters

These are some of the monsters you can expect to encounter in the Depths:

T Deep troll shaman.png Deep troll shaman T Deep troll earth mage.png Deep troll earth mage T Deep troll.png Deep troll T Iron troll.png Iron troll
C Fire giant.png Fire giant C Frost giant.png Frost giant C Stone giant.png Stone giant C Ettin.png Ettin
C Titan.png Titan C Juggernaut.png Juggernaut p Wizard.png Wizard (monster) p Necromancer.png Necromancer (monster)
p Hell knight.png Hell knight V Vampire knight.png Vampire knight V Vampire mage.png Vampire mage W Flayed ghost.png Flayed ghost
D Fire dragon.png Fire dragon D Ice dragon.png Ice dragon D Storm dragon.png Storm dragon D Shadow dragon.png Shadow dragon
D Iron dragon.png Iron dragon D Quicksilver dragon.png Quicksilver dragon D Golden dragon.png Golden dragon R Rakshasa.png Rakshasa
G Great orb of eyes.png Great orb of eyes G Glowing orange brain.png Glowing orange brain G Floating eye.png Floating eye p Glowing shapeshifter.png Glowing shapeshifter
Q Tengu warrior.png Tengu warrior Q Tengu conjurer.png Tengu conjurer Q Tengu reaver.png Tengu reaver H Sphinx.png Sphinx
y Spark wasp.png Spark wasp b Caustic shrike.png Caustic shrike X Tentacled monstrosity.png Tentacled monstrosity u Ugly thing.png Ugly thing
i Spriggan air mage.png Spriggan air mage i Spriggan berserker.png Spriggan berserker i Spriggan defender.png Spriggan defender u Very ugly thing.png Very ugly thing
; Walking frostbound tome.png Walking frostbound tome ; Walking earthen tome.png Walking earthen tome ; Walking crystal tome.png Walking crystal tome ; Walking divine tome.png Walking divine tome
L Lich.png Lich L Ancient lich.png Ancient lich L Dread lich.png Dread lich

Draconians can also be found guarding the Realm of Zot.

Uniques

S Aizul.png Aizul H Asterion.png Asterion d Bai Suzhen.png Bai Suzhen L Boris.png Boris i The Enchantress.png The Enchantress
@ Frederick.png Frederick g Grunn.png Grunn V Jory.png Jory L Josephina.png Josephina R Mara.png Mara
@ Margery.png Margery A Mennas.png Mennas @ Nikola.png Nikola T Parghit.png Parghit o Saint Roka.png Saint Roka
Q Sojobo.png Sojobo 9 Vv.png Vv D Xtahua.png Xtahua

History

  • Prior to 0.28, the Depths were 5 floors deep.
  • The Depths were added in 0.14, replacing floors 16-27 of the Dungeon.
Dungeon branches
Dungeon exit.png The DungeonTemple entry.png The TempleDepths entry.png The DepthsZot entry.png Realm of Zot
Lair entry.png The Lair ( Spider entry.png Spider's NestSnake entry.png Snake PitSwamp entry.png The SwampShoals entry.png The ShoalsSlime entry.png Slime Pits)
Orc entry.png Orcish Mines ( Elf entry.png Elven Halls) • Vaults entry.png The Vaults ( Crypt entry.png The CryptTomb entry.png The Tomb)
Abyss entry.png The AbyssPandemonium entry.png PandemoniumHell entry.png Hell ( Cocytus entry.png CocytusDis entry.pngDisGehenna entry.png GehennaTartarus entry.png Tartarus)
See also: Portal