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| − | + | '''Monster''' refers to all the inhabitants of the [[Dungeon]] and it's [[branch]]es. Usually, they will be trying to kill the player character. | |
| − | '''Monster''' refers to all the inhabitants of the [[Dungeon]] and it's [[branch]]es. Usually they | ||
==Types== | ==Types== | ||
| − | There is a | + | There is a vast array of different kinds of monster. To get information about a specific creature, you can find its page using the search feature. |
There are various ways to browse different monsters: | There are various ways to browse different monsters: | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Lists of monsters]] include monsters that fall into one of several categories. Note that not all monsters are part of one of these groups. |
| − | + | *The [[Unique monster|List of unique monsters]] lists the various "minibosses" that may appear in ''Crawl''. | |
*[[Branch]] and [[portal]] pages list monsters commonly found in those areas. | *[[Branch]] and [[portal]] pages list monsters commonly found in those areas. | ||
| − | *[[Monster spells|Monster spell]] pages have a list of monsters capable of using that spell. | + | *[[Monster spells|Monster spell]] pages each have a list of monsters capable of using that spell. |
| − | *Various categories based on [[monster attributes]]. Check the bottom of a monster page. | + | *Various categories exist based on [[monster attributes]]. Check the bottom of a monster page for links to lists of what other monsters possess a similar ability (such as [[:Category:Electricity resistance|resistance to electricity]]). |
| − | *[[List of monsters]] | + | *Finally, [[List of monsters]] has links to all monster pages. |
==Generation== | ==Generation== | ||
There are few ways monsters end up in the game. The main sources are: | There are few ways monsters end up in the game. The main sources are: | ||
*Creation of the level: | *Creation of the level: | ||
| − | **Randomly placed, based on [[branch]] | + | **Randomly placed, based on [[branch]] and depth. |
**Placed by special [[vault]]s. | **Placed by special [[vault]]s. | ||
*When on the level: | *When on the level: | ||
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**[[Summon]]ed by various sources. | **[[Summon]]ed by various sources. | ||
| − | **Raised or created using [[ | + | **Raised or created using [[Necromancy]]. |
**Monster [[gift]]s by various [[god]]s. | **Monster [[gift]]s by various [[god]]s. | ||
| + | **Monsters will randomly spawn while in [[the Abyss]], [[Pandemonium]], or if holding the [[Orb of Zot]] | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | *Prior to [[0.21]], monsters could [[monster generation|spawn over time]] in all [[branch]]es except for the [[Temple]]. [[Out-of-depth]] monsters were generated if the player stayed on the level for a long time. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://crawl.develz.org/wordpress/bots Knowledge Bots] for looking up exact monster stats. | *[http://crawl.develz.org/wordpress/bots Knowledge Bots] for looking up exact monster stats. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:23, 23 June 2023
Version 0.30: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
Monster refers to all the inhabitants of the Dungeon and it's branches. Usually, they will be trying to kill the player character.
Contents
Types
There is a vast array of different kinds of monster. To get information about a specific creature, you can find its page using the search feature.
There are various ways to browse different monsters:
- Lists of monsters include monsters that fall into one of several categories. Note that not all monsters are part of one of these groups.
- The List of unique monsters lists the various "minibosses" that may appear in Crawl.
- Branch and portal pages list monsters commonly found in those areas.
- Monster spell pages each have a list of monsters capable of using that spell.
- Various categories exist based on monster attributes. Check the bottom of a monster page for links to lists of what other monsters possess a similar ability (such as resistance to electricity).
- Finally, List of monsters has links to all monster pages.
Generation
There are few ways monsters end up in the game. The main sources are:
- Creation of the level:
- When on the level:
- Summoned by various sources.
- Raised or created using Necromancy.
- Monster gifts by various gods.
- Monsters will randomly spawn while in the Abyss, Pandemonium, or if holding the Orb of Zot
History
- Prior to 0.21, monsters could spawn over time in all branches except for the Temple. Out-of-depth monsters were generated if the player stayed on the level for a long time.
External Links
- Knowledge Bots for looking up exact monster stats.
