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{{Flavour|A large creature with a woman's head, a lion's body, and the wings of a huge bird, able to cloud the minds of men and wield fell magics.}}
 
  
 
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'''Sphinxes''' are hefty late-game beasts that pack a wide variety of debilitating [[Hexes]] in their spell lists. Because they can paralyze you, they're a much bigger threat when other enemies are around than when alone, but even then they have some decent melee attacks and the ability to [[smite]]. They can be found individually in the deeper portions of [[the Dungeon]], and in a large, dangerous pack in [[the Tomb]].
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'''Sphinxes''' are hefty beasts with a large variety of [[Hexes]]. Their [[paralysis]] is a big threat if you don't have willpower, though their melee isn't bad either. They can be found in [[the Depths]], [[the Vaults]], or in a large pack inside [[Tomb]]:1. [[Out-of-depth]] sphinxes can rarely show up in the main [[Dungeon]].
  
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*High [[willpower]] (at least +++, preferably ++++) will render them almost incapable of disabling you.
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**It takes 154 willpower in order to have a 0% chance to be hexed. (See the [[Paralysis#Paralysis Spell Table]] for what's needed to reach this.)
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*Strong summoned allies can usually take out a sphinx without trouble. In the worst case, you may be incapacitated by a spell, but your allies will kill or distract it until the effect wears off.
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*If you see a sphinx with several strong allies that you're not ready for, consider [[teleport]]ing or using a [[scroll of fog]] and running away immediately. You may not get a second chance.
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*You can summon your own friendly sphinxes with the spell [[Monstrous Menagerie]].
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==History==
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*Prior to [[0.31]], sphinxes had 11 speed, but were slightly more likely to cast spells.
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==Tips & Tricks==
 
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*An [[amulet of stasis]] will guard against their most powerful weapon, but there's no substitute for loading up on [[magic resistance]]. High MR will render them powerless against you.
 
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*Strong summons, as from [[Trog]], [[the Shining One]], or spells like [[Summon Horrible Things]], can usually take out a sphinx without trouble. In the worst case, you may be incapacitated by a spell, but your allies can guard you until it wears off.
 
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*If you see a sphinx with several strong allies that you're not ready for, consider [[teleport]]ing or using a [[Controlled Blink]] immediately. You may not get a second chance.
 

Latest revision as of 23:32, 23 January 2024

Version 0.31: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
sphinx H Sphinx.png
HP 58-118
HD 16
XP 2257
Speed 12
AC 5
EV 5
Will 60
Attack1 25 (hit: plain)
Attack2 12 (hit: plain)
Attack3 12 (hit: plain)
Resistances None
Vulnerabilities None
Habitat Land
Intelligence Human
Uses Open doors
Holiness Natural
Size Giant
Type sphinx, sphinx
Flags See invisible
Flying
Speaks
Warm-blooded
A large creature with a woman's head, a lion's body and the wings of a huge bird, able to cloud the minds of its foes and wield fell magics.

Useful Info

Sphinxes are hefty beasts with a large variety of Hexes. Their paralysis is a big threat if you don't have willpower, though their melee isn't bad either. They can be found in the Depths, the Vaults, or in a large pack inside Tomb:1. Out-of-depth sphinxes can rarely show up in the main Dungeon.

Spells

Spell set I
Slot1 Confuse Wizard flag
Slot2 Paralyse Wizard flag
Slot3 Minor Healing (2d8+3) Wizard flag
Slot4 Smiting (7-17) Wizard flag
Slot5 Slow Wizard flag

Tips & Tricks

  • High willpower (at least +++, preferably ++++) will render them almost incapable of disabling you.
  • Strong summoned allies can usually take out a sphinx without trouble. In the worst case, you may be incapacitated by a spell, but your allies will kill or distract it until the effect wears off.
  • If you see a sphinx with several strong allies that you're not ready for, consider teleporting or using a scroll of fog and running away immediately. You may not get a second chance.
  • You can summon your own friendly sphinxes with the spell Monstrous Menagerie.

History

  • Prior to 0.31, sphinxes had 11 speed, but were slightly more likely to cast spells.
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