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'''Monster''' refers to all the inhabitants of the [[Dungeon]] and it's [[branch]]es. Usually they are trying to kill the player character.
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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.
  
 
==Types==
 
==Types==
There is a huge number of kinds of monster. To get information about a specific one, you can find its page using the search feature.
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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:
*[[Unique monster|List of unique monsters]].
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*[[Lists of monsters]] include monsters that fall into one of several categories. Note that not all monsters are part of one of these groups.
*[[Lists of monsters]] has various monster categories. Note that not all monsters are part of one of these groups.
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*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.
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*[[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.
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*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]] for links to all monster pages.
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*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]], depth.
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**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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==History==
 
==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.
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*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.

Revision as of 18:49, 8 February 2020

Version 0.24: 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.

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:
    • Randomly placed, based on branch and depth.
    • Placed by special vaults.
  • When on the level:

History

External Links