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| − | '''Menkaure''' is a [[unique]] [[mummy (monster)|mummy]] with limited access to dangerous [[Necromancy]]. He's just as | + | '''Menkaure''' is a [[unique]] [[mummy (monster)|mummy]] with limited access to dangerous [[Necromancy]]. He's just as vulnerable to fire as a regular mummy, but his powerful melee attacks, ability to [[haste]] himself, and tendency to [[torment]] half your health away in an instant makes him a significant threat. |
Spells: [[Pain]] (1d8), [[Symbol of Torment]], [[Haste]] | Spells: [[Pain]] (1d8), [[Symbol of Torment]], [[Haste]] | ||
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==Tips & Tricks== | ==Tips & Tricks== | ||
*While undead characters have nothing to fear from Menkaure's spells, the living can lose half their HP in a single turn if he casts Symbol of Torment. Use any [[life protection]] equipment you have if you expect a drawn-out battle with him. | *While undead characters have nothing to fear from Menkaure's spells, the living can lose half their HP in a single turn if he casts Symbol of Torment. Use any [[life protection]] equipment you have if you expect a drawn-out battle with him. | ||
| − | ** Undead characters should still be wary about engaging him in melee; as slow and fragile as he is, a potential 25 damage per hit isn't something to sneeze at. | + | **Undead characters should still be wary about engaging him in melee; as slow and fragile as he is, a potential 25 damage per hit isn't something to sneeze at this early in the game. |
*His fire vulnerability and awful [[EV]] makes him fall quickly to a [[wand of fire]], [[wand of flame]], or pretty much any [[Fire Magic]]. [[Dispel Undead]] or [[holy wrath]] weapons also work well. | *His fire vulnerability and awful [[EV]] makes him fall quickly to a [[wand of fire]], [[wand of flame]], or pretty much any [[Fire Magic]]. [[Dispel Undead]] or [[holy wrath]] weapons also work well. | ||
| − | *Menkaure's [[death curse]] is a single cursed piece of equipment | + | *Menkaure's [[death curse]] is a single cursed piece of equipment, just like any other standard mummy. |
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
| − | Menkaure was an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menkaure early Egyptian pharaoh]. | + | Menkaure was an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menkaure early Egyptian pharaoh]. The grandson of [[Khufu]], he also has a pyramid at Giza. |
[[Category:Mummy]] | [[Category:Mummy]] | ||
Revision as of 22:38, 12 February 2015
Version 0.15: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
Menkaure M 
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| HP | 24 |
| HD | 3 |
| XP | 161 |
| Speed | 8 |
| AC | 3 |
| EV | 6 |
| Will | 20 |
| Attack1 | 25 (hit: plain)
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| Resistances | rC+, rPois+++, rN+++, rTorm, rRot+++, rDrown, rWater |
| Vulnerabilities | Fire, Holy, Holy wrath |
| Habitat | Land |
| Intelligence | Normal |
| Uses | Open doors |
| Holiness | Undead |
| Size | Medium |
| Type | mummy, mummy |
| Flags | Actual spells Evil See invisible Speaks Spellcaster Unique |
| A fair and noble ruler of an ancient and mighty kingdom, mummified after an early death. His faithful priests subsequently infused him with great and powerful magic, seeking to grant him eternal life. Now he is forgotten and reduced to mouldering bandages and dry, brittle bones.
“Ye men of Egypt, ye have heard your king! |
Useful Info
Menkaure is a unique mummy with limited access to dangerous Necromancy. He's just as vulnerable to fire as a regular mummy, but his powerful melee attacks, ability to haste himself, and tendency to torment half your health away in an instant makes him a significant threat.
Spells: Pain (1d8), Symbol of Torment, Haste
Location
- The Dungeon:4-7
- The Ossuary
Spells
| Spell set | |
|---|---|
| Slot1 | Pain (d8) |
| Slot2 | none |
| Slot3 | Haste |
| Slot4 | none |
| Slot5 | Symbol of Torment |
| Slot6 | none |
Tips & Tricks
- While undead characters have nothing to fear from Menkaure's spells, the living can lose half their HP in a single turn if he casts Symbol of Torment. Use any life protection equipment you have if you expect a drawn-out battle with him.
- Undead characters should still be wary about engaging him in melee; as slow and fragile as he is, a potential 25 damage per hit isn't something to sneeze at this early in the game.
- His fire vulnerability and awful EV makes him fall quickly to a wand of fire, wand of flame, or pretty much any Fire Magic. Dispel Undead or holy wrath weapons also work well.
- Menkaure's death curse is a single cursed piece of equipment, just like any other standard mummy.
Trivia
Menkaure was an early Egyptian pharaoh. The grandson of Khufu, he also has a pyramid at Giza.
Categories:
- 0.15 articles
- Hit type
- Plain flavour
- Cold resistance
- Poison resistance
- Poison resistance 3
- Negative energy resistance
- Negative energy 3
- Torment resistance
- Rot resistance
- Rot resistance 3
- Drown resistance
- Water resistance
- Fire vulnerability
- Holy vulnerability
- Holy wrath vulnerability
- Normal intelligence
- Open doors
- Undead holiness
- Asphyxiation resistance
- Medium monsters
- Actual spells
- Evil
- Evil monsters
- See invisible
- Speaking monster
- Spellcaster
- Unique monsters
- Monsters
- Mummy
