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''This page deals with the player race; for those deep elves met as monsters, see [[List of deep elves]].''
 
''This page deals with the player race; for those deep elves met as monsters, see [[List of deep elves]].''
{{flavour|This is an Elven species who long ago fled the overworld to live in darkness underground. There, they developed their mental powers, evolving a natural gift for all forms of magic (including necromancy and earth magic), and adapted physically to their new environment, becoming shorter and weaker than other Elves and losing all colouration. They are poor at hand-to-hand combat, but excellent at fighting from a distance. They advance in levels as fast as High Elves.}}
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{{flavour|This is an Elven species who long ago fled the overworld to live in darkness underground. There, they developed their mental powers, evolving a natural gift for all forms of magic (including necromancy and earth magic), and adapted physically to their new environment, becoming shorter, weaker, and losing all colouration. They are poor at melee combat and physical defense.}}
  
== Innate abilities ==
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==Innate Abilities==
* Deep Elves receive a bonus when using elven weapons and armour. For Deep Elves, elven armour impedes spellcasting less than other armours and improves their effective [[Armour]] skill. They are slightly more accurate with elven weapons.
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Deep Elves have a base [[Strength]] of 5, [[Intelligence]] of 12 and [[Dexterity]] of 10 (before Background modifiers). They have two extra base [[magic points]].
  
== Preferred backgrounds ==
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==Preferred Backgrounds==
*'''Warrior-mages:''' [[Enchanter]]
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*'''Mages:''' [[Hedge Wizard]], [[Conjurer]], [[Summoner]], [[Necromancer]], [[Fire Elementalist]], [[Ice Elementalist]], [[Air Elementalist]], [[Earth Elementalist]], [[Venom Mage]]
*'''Mages:''' [[Wizard]], [[Conjurer]], [[Summoner]], [[Necromancer]], [[Fire Elementalist]], [[Ice Elementalist]], [[Air Elementalist]], [[Earth Elementalist]], [[Venom Mage]]
 
  
== Level bonuses ==
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==Level Bonuses==
*Deep elves get an Intelligence increase every 4 levels starting at level 4.
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*+1 [[intelligence]] every 4th level.
*Deep elves have 20% less HP than [[Human|average]].
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*20% less [[hit points]] than average.
*Deep elves have 30% more MP than average.
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*+4 [[willpower]] per level.
*Deep elves get 4 magic resistance per level.
 
  
== Starting equipment and skills ==
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==Starting Equipment and Skills==
Deep Elves start with the equipment and skills listed for their background, with the following exceptions:
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Deep Elves receive all the skills and equipment listed for their background.
* All equipment is of elven quality, where such variants exist.
 
  
== Difficulty of play ==
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==Difficulty of Play==
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{{Moderate}}
  
{{Moderate}}
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Deep Elves are a moderately difficult race to play, largely due to their frail nature. Their low aptitude in fighting mean even less health, and low weapon aptitudes make most forms of melee a pipe dream. Despite these disadvantages, Deep Elves have by far the best overall aptitudes for magic, which complements their high intelligence.
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Deep Elves have a surprisingly good [[Bows]] aptitude, which allows them to be decent [[Hunter]]s or [[Arcane Marksmen]].
  
Deep Elves are a moderately difficult race to play, because of their similarity to the stereotypical "RPG mage": low HP, over-reliance on mana points, and little ability to use armour and most physical weapons. Despite these disadvantages, Deep Elves have by far the best overall aptitudes for magic, and have high attributes as well.
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==Strategy==
|arm = -2
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Deep Elves are the masters of [[spellcasting]]. They make potent spellcasters in all schools of magic. Played with care, this magical ability can compensate for their physical fragility. Experienced players may also choose to play Deep Elves as [[Fighter]]s for challenge games.
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|sth = 3
 
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|shd = -2
 
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== Strategy ==
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==History==
<!-- taken from http://www.thewholeclan.com/will/crawl/index.php/Deep_Elf -->
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*In [[0.26]], their [[Bows]] [[aptitude]] was increased from +1 to +3.
Deep Elves are the masters of [[spellcasting]] in ''[[Crawl]]''. They make superlative spellcasters in all schools of magic. Played with care, this magical ability more than compensates for their extreme physical fragility (but certain hybrid classes like [[Enchanter]]s are still very difficult for a Deep Elf). Experienced players may also choose to play Deep Elves as [[Fighter]]s for challenge games.  
 
  
== Guides ==
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{{species}}
*[[Mr. K's Deep Elf Fire Elementalist guide]]
 
  
[[Category:Species]]
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[[Category:Elf]]

Revision as of 18:34, 6 October 2021

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This page deals with the player race; for those deep elves met as monsters, see List of deep elves.

This is an Elven species who long ago fled the overworld to live in darkness underground. There, they developed their mental powers, evolving a natural gift for all forms of magic (including necromancy and earth magic), and adapted physically to their new environment, becoming shorter, weaker, and losing all colouration. They are poor at melee combat and physical defense.

Innate Abilities

Deep Elves have a base Strength of 5, Intelligence of 12 and Dexterity of 10 (before Background modifiers). They have two extra base magic points.

Preferred Backgrounds

Level Bonuses

Starting Equipment and Skills

Deep Elves receive all the skills and equipment listed for their background.

Difficulty of Play

SimpleIntermediateAdvanced

Deep Elves are a moderately difficult race to play, largely due to their frail nature. Their low aptitude in fighting mean even less health, and low weapon aptitudes make most forms of melee a pipe dream. Despite these disadvantages, Deep Elves have by far the best overall aptitudes for magic, which complements their high intelligence.

Deep Elves have a surprisingly good Bows aptitude, which allows them to be decent Hunters or Arcane Marksmen.

Skill aptitudes

The higher the value, the better the aptitude.

Skill Aptitude Skill Aptitude Skill Aptitude
Attack Miscellaneous Magic
Fighting -2 Armour -2 Spellcasting 3
Dodging 2
Maces & Flails -3 Shields -2 Conjurations 1
Axes -2 Stealth 3 Hexes 3
Polearms -3 Summonings 1
Staves 0 Invocations 1 Necromancy 2
Unarmed Combat -2 Evocations 1 Translocations 1
Throwing 0 Shapeshifting 0 Alchemy 1
Fire Magic 1
Short Blades 0 Ice Magic 1
Long Blades -1 Air Magic 0
Ranged Weapons 3 Experience -1 Earth Magic 1

Strategy

Deep Elves are the masters of spellcasting. They make potent spellcasters in all schools of magic. Played with care, this magical ability can compensate for their physical fragility. Experienced players may also choose to play Deep Elves as Fighters for challenge games.

History

Species
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Intermediate HumanKoboldDemonspawnDjinniSprigganGhoulTenguOniBarachi
Advanced Vine StalkerVampireDemigodFormicidNagaOctopodeFelidMummy