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|name=Erica
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{{monster info}}
|glyph={{Magenta|@}}
 
|tile=[[Image:Erica.png]]
 
|flags={{Unique flag}}<br>{{Spellcaster flag}}<br>{{Actual spells flag}}<br>{{Warm blood flag}}<br>{{Speaks flag}}
 
|resistances=None
 
|vulnerabilities=None
 
|max_chunks=3
 
|meat={{Contaminated corpse}}
 
|xp=1241
 
|holiness={{Natural}}
 
|magic_resistance=60
 
|hp_range=64
 
|avg_hp=64
 
|armour_class=0
 
|evasion=11
 
|habitat=land
 
|speed=10
 
|size={{Medium}}
 
|item_use={{Weapons armour}}
 
|attack1=10 ({{Hit type}}: {{Plain flavour}})
 
|attack2=
 
|attack3=
 
|attack4=
 
|hit_dice=9
 
|base_hp=0
 
|extra_hp=0
 
|fixed_hp=64
 
|intelligence={{Normal intelligence}}
 
|genus=human
 
|species=human
 
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{{Flavour|A comely spellweaver.}}
 
  
 
==Useful Info==
 
==Useful Info==
'''Erica''' is a [[unique]] caster of destructive and disabling magic. She wields a [[flaming]] [[scimitar]], but prefers to fight from a distance.
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'''Erica the Fiery-Tempered''' is a [[unique]] caster of destructive and disabling magic. She wields a [[flaming]] [[scimitar]], but prefers to fight from a distance while invisible. Also, she always spawns with a [[ring]].
  
 
==Location==
 
==Location==
*[[The Dungeon]]:10-16
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*[[The Dungeon]]:8-11
*The [[Orcish Mines]]:2-4
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*The [[Orcish Mines]]:1
*The [[Elven Halls]]:1
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*[[The Lair]]:1-2
*[[The Lair]]:1-5
 
*[[The Swamp]]:1
 
*[[The Shoals]]:1
 
*[[The Snake Pit]]:1
 
*The [[Spider's Nest]]:1
 
  
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{{monster spells}}
==Spells==
 
  
{{Spellcaster
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==Tips & Tricks==
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*[[Poison resistance]], [[Repel Missiles]], [[see invisible]], and high [[willpower]] will counter most of her spells, but that's a lot to ask for. She's flimsy, so a strong offense that takes her out quickly may be the best defense.
|slot1=[[Venom Bolt]] (3d14)
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*Her mediocre [[hit dice]] and lack of poison resistance make her susceptible to [[Mephitic Cloud]].
|slot2=[[Iskenderun's Mystic Blast]] (3d14)
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*Erica is commonly encountered in [[the Lair]]. If you already have some skill in [[Long Blades]], her flaming scimitar is a good choice for fighting the [[hydra]]s you'll find there.
|slot3=[[Invisibility]]
 
|slot4=[[Confuse]]
 
|slot5=[[Slow]]
 
|slot6=[[Teleport Self]]
 
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==History==
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{{CBA|0.32|she will have less Will (60 -> 40) and EV (14 -> 13). Also, her melee attacks will be nerfed: 15 -> 11 and 4 -> 3.}}
 
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*Prior to [[0.31]], Erica was a human. She had less EV and a weaker melee attack, but could cast Force Lance (3d13) and Confuse.
==Tips & Tricks==
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*Prior to [[0.25]], Erica had [[Iskenderun's Mystic Blast]] instead of [[Force Lance]].
*[[Poison resistance]], [[Repel Missiles]]/[[Deflect Missiles]], [[see invisible]], [[clarity]], an [[amulet of stasis]], and high [[MR]] will counter most of her spells, but that's a lot to ask for. She's flimsy, so a strong offense that takes her out quickly may be the best defense. That being said, luring her into melee range will really hamper her ability to fight back, even with her flaming scimitar.
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*Prior to [[0.17]], she could also cast [[Teleport Self]].
*Her mediocre [[HD]] make her susceptible to [[Mephitic Cloud]], and either [[poison]] or [[Sticky Flame]] will take her out even if she teleports away.
 
  
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Latest revision as of 20:55, 14 February 2024

Version 0.31: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
Erica xErica.png
HP 41-84
HD 9
XP 836
Speed 10
AC 0
EV 14
Will 60
Attack1 15 (hit: plain)
Attack2 4 (constrict: crush)


Resistances None
Vulnerabilities None
Habitat Amphibious
Intelligence Human
Uses Weapons & armour
Starting equipment
Open doors
Holiness Natural
Size Medium
Type octopode, octopode
Flags Speaks
Warm-blooded
Unique
Female
No skeleton
A wild-tempered adventuress. She's quite prideful for an octopode, and brandishes their venomous capacity and camouflage talents with cruel force.

Useful Info

Erica the Fiery-Tempered is a unique caster of destructive and disabling magic. She wields a flaming scimitar, but prefers to fight from a distance while invisible. Also, she always spawns with a ring.

Location

Spells

Spell set I
Slot1 Venom Bolt (3d14) Wizard flag
Slot2 Invisibility Wizard flag
Slot3 Slow Wizard flag

Tips & Tricks

History

  • In 0.32, she will have less Will (60 -> 40) and EV (14 -> 13). Also, her melee attacks will be nerfed: 15 -> 11 and 4 -> 3.
  • Prior to 0.31, Erica was a human. She had less EV and a weaker melee attack, but could cast Force Lance (3d13) and Confuse.
  • Prior to 0.25, Erica had Iskenderun's Mystic Blast instead of Force Lance.
  • Prior to 0.17, she could also cast Teleport Self.