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'''Demonspawn''' are horrible half-mortal, half-infernal creatures, the flip side of the [[Demigod]]s. They can be created through magical experiments, breeding, unholy pacts, or any number of other ways. Although many of them are indistinguishable from pure mortal stock, many more have horns, scales or other demonic features. They will develop [[Demonspawn mutations]] as they grow in experience - these can be powerful, but they are also random, and not all of them are beneficial. Due to their unholy nature, they also get a damage bonus if they use demonic weapons, but are more vulnerable to evil-smiting powers.
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{{flavour|Demonspawn are horrible half-mortal, half-infernal creatures - the flip side of the Demigods. Demonspawn can be created in any number of ways: magical experiments, breeding, unholy pacts, etc. Although many Demonspawn may initially be indistinguishable from those of pure mortal stock, they will inevitably grow horns, scales or other unusual features. Powerful members of this class of beings also develop a range of unholy abilities, which are listed as mutations.
  
Demonspawn advance quite slowly in level and have comparable skill aptitudes to [[Demigod]]s (that is, slightly below [[Human]] average). However, they are a little better at [[Fighting]], and much better at [[Conjurations]], [[Summonings]], [[Necromancy]], and [[Invocations]]. Also unlike Demigods, they may worship a [[god]] if they choose, although good gods ([[Elyvilon]], [[the Shining One]], and [[Zin]]) will not accept them.
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Demonspawn advance slowly in experience and learn most skills at about the same rate as do Demigods. However, they are a little better at fighting and conjurations and much better at necromancy and invocations. Note that unlike Demigods, they can take on gods, although not all will accept them.}}
  
 
==Innate Abilities==
 
==Innate Abilities==
*Demonspawn gain more of their "demonic ancestry" (random [[Demonspawn mutations]]) as they rise in level. The levels this occurs at are randomized, but will include at least five mutations by the maximum level of 27. Some of these mutations are available only to Demonspawn. Unfortunately, gaining mutations you already have through other sources does not cause them to stack; the mutation simply becomes irrevocable and permanent. You may even lose benefits if you already had more than a single rank when the demonic mutation kicks in.
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*Demonspawn are considered demonic creatures. They cannot worship any of the good gods ([[Zin]], [[Elyvilon]], or [[The Shining One]]), and they have vulnerability to [[holy]] damage.
* Damage bonus when using demonic weapons ([[Demon trident]], [[Demon whip]], [[Demon blade]]).
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Demonspawn have a base [[Strength]] of 8, [[Intelligence]] of 9 and [[Dexterity]] of 8 (before Background modifiers).
  
 
==Preferred Backgrounds==
 
==Preferred Backgrounds==
Demonspawn are among the most versatile races in the game. They can excel as [[Fighter]]s, [[Gladiator]]s, [[Monk]]s, [[Hunter]]s, [[Berserker]]s, [[Abyssal Knight]]s, [[Death Knight]]s, [[Skald]]s, [[Transmuter]]s, [[Warper]]s, [[Arcane Marksmen]], [[Wizard]]s, [[Conjurer]]s, [[Summoner]]s, [[Necromancer]]s, [[Fire Elementalist]]s, [[Ice Elementalist]]s, [[Air Elementalist]]s, [[Earth Elementalist]]s, [[Venom Mage]]s, and [[Artificer]]s.
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*'''Warriors:''' [[Gladiator]]
 
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*'''Zealots:''' [[Berserker]], [[Abyssal Knight]]
Due to their demonic nature, Demonspawn are prohibited from becoming [[Priest]]s or [[Healer]]s.
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*'''Mages:''' [[Wizard]], [[Necromancer]], [[Fire Elementalist]], [[Ice Elementalist]], [[Venom Mage]]
  
 
==Level Bonuses==
 
==Level Bonuses==
*Demonspawn gain a random stat increase every 4 levels starting at level 4.
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*+1 to a random [[stat]] every 4th level.
*Demonspawn have average HP and MP.
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*Average [[HP]].
*Demonspawn gain 3 magic resistance per level.
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*Average [[MP]].
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*+3 magic resistance per level.
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*Gain more of your "demonic ancestry" (random [[Demonspawn mutations]]) as you rise in level. The levels this occurs at are randomized, but will include at least five full-ranked mutations by level 27. Some of these mutations are available only to Demonspawn. Note that Demonspawn mutations will increase the damage you take from [[silver]] ammunition.
  
 
==Starting Skills and Equipment==
 
==Starting Skills and Equipment==
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{{Moderate}}
  
Demonspawn are a moderately difficult race to play because of their lack of specialization and demonic status. Being demonic, like being undead, makes one vulnerable to holy effects ([[Cleansing Flame]], [[Holy Word]], weapons of [[Holy wrath]]) and unable to worship the three good gods, but it offers none of the guaranteed bonuses of being undead (poison immunity, cold resistance, life protection, torment resistance). Instead, they receive benefits when using demonic equipment (excellent in the late game, but non-existent early on) and get random but potentially awesome demonspawn mutations.
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Demonspawn can be a moderately difficult race to play. They have slightly bad aptitudes and slow leveling, but are compensated for with the random demonspawn mutations they will inevitably acquire. These mutations can vary from irritating, to interesting, to gamechanging. See the [[demonspawn mutation]] page if you want to figure out the ways your character can develop.
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Demonspawn are demonic and evil. That means they can't worship the good gods, and are vulnerable to holiness (they'll be damaged by a [[scroll of holy word]], and take greatly amplified damage from cleansing flames and holy wrath weapons). They can't wield weapons of holy wrath, like other evil creatures, and take greatly increased damage from them.
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==Tips and Tricks==
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Some combinations of demonspawn mutations have great synergy with some character types.
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==Strategy==
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*Casters with knowledge of freezing cloud will greatly enjoy having icemail; dropping a cloud around you will cancel out most fire based spells.
* [[Demonspawn Conjurer of Vehumet Guide]]
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*Powered by Pain and Mana Shield can give you fantastic mana regeneration and durability.
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*Nightstalker is great for stabbers and melee based characters, but could be detrimental to spell focused characters who rely on long ranged spells. Antennae can be useful to stabbers too; the detection will occur even against objects and foes out of your reduced line of sight. Ignite Blood may or may not be helpful; stabbing produces ludicrous amounts of it, but you may wake up foes by lighting them on fire.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
[[0.7.0]] - Demonspawn became significantly easier to use due to a new and more powerful mutation system.
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The Demonspawn mutation system was substantially overhauled in [[0.7]]. Prior to that version, they mutated in a generally more random fashion: mutations were only grouped into low power and high power, and Demonspawn would receive six total mutations (two low, four high power).  The mutation lists, which can be found on [http://r1gm.free.fr/Crawl/crawlSS_052_mutations.txt this page], were extremely varied.  For instance, "high power" mutations could be absolutely mediocre things such as 1d3 levels of negative energy resistance, or they could be potentially game breaking things such as fast movement or complete torment immunity.  In addition, Demonspawn mutations had some dependence on a character's skills and deity.  While the old Demonspawn may have had much more powerful mutations available to them, the lack of any coherence to the mutations, or any guarantee of getting useful ones, made them in general a much more difficult species under the old system.
  
[[0.8]] - Demonspawn no longer receive breath attack mutations.
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Since the overhaul, Demonspawn have continued to evolve: in [[0.8]], they stopped receiving breath attack mutations.  Later versions, particularly [[0.10]], have added a number of new mutations and rebalanced others.
  
[[0.10]] Demonspawns received several new mutations and had others rebalanced.
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Prior to [[0.14]], Demonspawn dealt more damage than normal while wielding demonic weapons ([[demon trident]]s, [[demon whip]]s, and [[demon blade]]s).
  
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Revision as of 13:52, 28 April 2017

Version 0.19: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
This page is about the player species. For the monster, see Demonspawn (monster).
Demonspawn are horrible half-mortal, half-infernal creatures - the flip side of the Demigods. Demonspawn can be created in any number of ways: magical experiments, breeding, unholy pacts, etc. Although many Demonspawn may initially be indistinguishable from those of pure mortal stock, they will inevitably grow horns, scales or other unusual features. Powerful members of this class of beings also develop a range of unholy abilities, which are listed as mutations.

Demonspawn advance slowly in experience and learn most skills at about the same rate as do Demigods. However, they are a little better at fighting and conjurations and much better at necromancy and invocations. Note that unlike Demigods, they can take on gods, although not all will accept them.

Innate Abilities

  • Demonspawn are considered demonic creatures. They cannot worship any of the good gods (Zin, Elyvilon, or The Shining One), and they have vulnerability to holy damage.

Demonspawn have a base Strength of 8, Intelligence of 9 and Dexterity of 8 (before Background modifiers).

Preferred Backgrounds

Level Bonuses

  • +1 to a random stat every 4th level.
  • Average HP.
  • Average MP.
  • +3 magic resistance per level.
  • Gain more of your "demonic ancestry" (random Demonspawn mutations) as you rise in level. The levels this occurs at are randomized, but will include at least five full-ranked mutations by level 27. Some of these mutations are available only to Demonspawn. Note that Demonspawn mutations will increase the damage you take from silver ammunition.

Starting Skills and Equipment

Demonspawn begin with the equipment and skills listed for their background, adjusted for their aptitudes.

Difficulty of Play

SimpleIntermediateAdvanced

Demonspawn can be a moderately difficult race to play. They have slightly bad aptitudes and slow leveling, but are compensated for with the random demonspawn mutations they will inevitably acquire. These mutations can vary from irritating, to interesting, to gamechanging. See the demonspawn mutation page if you want to figure out the ways your character can develop.

Demonspawn are demonic and evil. That means they can't worship the good gods, and are vulnerable to holiness (they'll be damaged by a scroll of holy word, and take greatly amplified damage from cleansing flames and holy wrath weapons). They can't wield weapons of holy wrath, like other evil creatures, and take greatly increased damage from them.

Skill aptitudes

The higher the value, the better the aptitude.

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

Tips and Tricks

Some combinations of demonspawn mutations have great synergy with some character types.

  • Casters with knowledge of freezing cloud will greatly enjoy having icemail; dropping a cloud around you will cancel out most fire based spells.
  • Powered by Pain and Mana Shield can give you fantastic mana regeneration and durability.
  • Nightstalker is great for stabbers and melee based characters, but could be detrimental to spell focused characters who rely on long ranged spells. Antennae can be useful to stabbers too; the detection will occur even against objects and foes out of your reduced line of sight. Ignite Blood may or may not be helpful; stabbing produces ludicrous amounts of it, but you may wake up foes by lighting them on fire.

History

The Demonspawn mutation system was substantially overhauled in 0.7. Prior to that version, they mutated in a generally more random fashion: mutations were only grouped into low power and high power, and Demonspawn would receive six total mutations (two low, four high power). The mutation lists, which can be found on this page, were extremely varied. For instance, "high power" mutations could be absolutely mediocre things such as 1d3 levels of negative energy resistance, or they could be potentially game breaking things such as fast movement or complete torment immunity. In addition, Demonspawn mutations had some dependence on a character's skills and deity. While the old Demonspawn may have had much more powerful mutations available to them, the lack of any coherence to the mutations, or any guarantee of getting useful ones, made them in general a much more difficult species under the old system.

Since the overhaul, Demonspawn have continued to evolve: in 0.8, they stopped receiving breath attack mutations. Later versions, particularly 0.10, have added a number of new mutations and rebalanced others.

Prior to 0.14, Demonspawn dealt more damage than normal while wielding demonic weapons (demon tridents, demon whips, and demon blades).

Species
Simple Hill OrcMinotaurMerfolkGargoyleDraconianTrollDeep ElfArmataurGnoll
Intermediate HumanKoboldDemonspawnDjinniSprigganGhoulTenguOniBarachi
Advanced Vine StalkerVampireDemigodFormicidNagaOctopodeFelidMummy