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{{flavour|The Vestibule of Hell is guarded by Geryon, along with various denizens of each of the hells themselves.
  
{{flavour|Welcome to the Vestibule of Hell! Welcome to Hell! Please enjoy your stay.}}
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Portals to the Vestibule of Hell are found abundantly in the Depths.
  
[[File:Hell entry.png]] '''The Vestibule of Hell''' is the entrance to the four other branches of [[Hell]]. It is presided over by [[Geryon]], the gatekeeper of Hell. Aspiring adventurers who wish to enter Hell must slay him first and sound his [[Horn of Geryon|horn]].
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This branch contains the entrances to the Iron City of Dis, Gehenna, Cocytus and Tartarus.}}
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{{flavour|Welcome to Hell! Please enjoy your stay.}}
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[[File:Hell entry.png]] '''The Vestibule of Hell''' is the entrance to the four other branches of [[Hell]]. It is presided over by [[Geryon]], the gatekeeper of Hell.
  
 
==Useful Info==
 
==Useful Info==
You'll find multiple portals to the Vestibule past level 21 of the Dungeon. Its most noteworthy inhabitant is [[Geryon]], a huge three-headed demon, but you'll also find flocks of demons and [[hell knight]]s. When Geryon is killed and his [[Horn of Geryon|silver horn]] blown, the entrances to the four main branches of Hell open up:
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You'll find multiple portals to the Vestibule in [[the Depths]]. Its most noteworthy inhabitant is [[Geryon]], a huge three-headed demon, but you'll also find flocks of demons and [[hell knight]]s. These monsters guard the entrances to the four main branches of Hell:
  
 
*[[File:Cocytus entry.png]] [[Cocytus]], the cold hell.
 
*[[File:Cocytus entry.png]] [[Cocytus]], the cold hell.
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*[[File:Tartarus entry.png]] [[Tartarus]], the undead hell.
 
*[[File:Tartarus entry.png]] [[Tartarus]], the undead hell.
  
Each of these four branches contains a [[rune of Zot]]. Furthermore, once the Vestibule has been cleared, it can serve as a [[stash]] location since no monsters respawn here.
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Each of these four branches contains a [[rune of Zot]].
  
 
==Recommendations==
 
==Recommendations==
The Vestibule is generally safe to clear by the time you've finished exploring the Dungeon and cleared the middle branches ([[Elven Halls]], [[the Vaults]]). You'll need high AC and EV along with whatever fire and cold resistance you can muster. Geryon himself is not that difficult to kill; he is ''not'' immune to [[poison]], and if you can deal damage through opponents ([[Bolt spells]], [[smite]]-targeted attacks), he doesn't take that much abuse before going down. Geryon will never follow you upstairs, so you'll have to face him in the Vestibule, but you can certainly stairdance his allies up a few at a time for safe disposal. Be aware that stairdancing can be dangerous, as his summoned [[Hell beast]]s may [[trample]] you away from the stairs. If you have no means of outrunning them to a clear staircase up or controlled [[blink]]ing back to the stairs, this may result in a quick death.
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*The Vestibule is generally safe to clear by the time you've finished exploring the Dungeon and cleared the middle branches ([[Elven Halls]], [[the Vaults]]). You'll need high AC and EV along with whatever fire and cold resistance you can muster. Geryon himself is not that difficult to kill; he is ''not'' immune to [[poison]], and if you can deal damage through opponents ([[Bolt spells]], [[smite]]-targeted attacks), he doesn't take that much abuse before going down. Geryon will never follow you upstairs, so you'll have to face him in the Vestibule, but you can certainly stairdance his allies up a few at a time for safe disposal.
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*Be aware that stairdancing can be dangerous, as Geryon's [[Hell beast]]s may [[trample]] you away from the stairs. If you have no means of outrunning them to a clear staircase up or controlled [[blink]]ing back to the stairs, this may result in a quick death.
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**Monsters with [[constriction]] attacks, such as [[tentacled monstrosity]] or [[anaconda]] [[skeleton (monster)|skeletons]], can prevent you from using the stairs too.
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*A second unique monster, [[Murray]] the [[curse skull]], may appear in some games while exploring the Vestibule. He can rapidly reduce you to very low HP if you lack [[torment]] resistance, and summons hordes of undead to bury you with. Don't be afraid to use a [[scroll of blinking]] to get away from him the moment you see him, as he can be hard to run from for normal-speed characters.
  
A second unique monster, [[Murray]] the [[curse skull]], may appear in some games while exploring the Vestibule. He can rapidly reduce you to very low HP if you lack [[torment]] resistance, and summons hordes of undead to bury you with. Don't be afraid to use a [[scroll of blinking]] to get away from him the moment you see him, as he can be hard to run from for normal-speed characters.
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==Monsters==
 
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'''Common'''
If you do use the Vestibule as a stash, remember that all portals close when you pick up the Orb!
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{| class="prettytable" style="border:none; margin:0; padding:0;"
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| {{monsterlink|Ice devil}}
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| {{monsterlink|Reaper}}
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| {{monsterlink|Soul eater}}
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|-
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| {{monsterlink|Sun demon}}
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| {{monsterlink|Hell hog}}
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| {{monsterlink|Hell knight}}
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|-
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| {{monsterlink|Necromancer (monster)}} || ||
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|}
  
==Monsters==
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'''Uncommon'''
Very common:
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{| class="prettytable" style="border:none; margin:0; padding:0;"
*[[Reaper]]
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| {{monsterlink|Demonic crawler}}
*[[Soul eater]]
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| {{monsterlink|Hell hound}}
*[[Ice devil]]
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| {{monsterlink|Rust devil}}
*[[Sun demon]]
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|-
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| {{monsterlink|Lorocyproca}}
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| {{monsterlink|Hell rat}}
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| {{monsterlink|Red devil}}
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|}
  
Common:
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'''Rare'''
*[[Hell knight]]
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{| class="prettytable" style="border:none; margin:0; padding:0;"
*[[Necromancer]]
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| {{monsterlink|Balrug}}
*[[Hell hog]]
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| {{monsterlink|Blizzard demon}}
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|-
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| {{monsterlink|Cacodemon}}
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| {{monsterlink|Green death}}
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|}
  
Less common:
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'''Very Rare'''
*[[Orange rat]]
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{| class="prettytable" style="border:none; margin:0; padding:0;"
*[[Hell hound]]
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| {{monsterlink|Hellephant}}
*[[Demonic crawler]]
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| {{monsterlink|Hellion}}
*[[Red devil]]
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*[[Lorocyproca]]
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| {{monsterlink|Tentacled monstrosity}}
*[[Blue devil]]
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| {{monsterlink|Tormentor}}
*[[Iron devil]]
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|}
  
Rare:
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Additionally, the entrances to Hell branches are guarded by monsters from these Hells:
*[[Green death]]
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*Cocytus: [[ice statue]]s, [[water elemental]]s, [[simulacrum (monster)|simulacrums]], [[skeleton (monster)|skeletons]], and [[zombie]]s.
*[[Blizzard demon]]
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*The Iron City of Dis: [[iron troll]]s, [[war gargoyle]]s, [[iron golem]]s and [[iron dragon]]s.
*[[Balrug]]
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*Gehenna: [[fire elemental]]s, [[molten gargoyle]]s.
*[[Cacodemon]]
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*Tartarus: [[skeletal warrior]]s, [[ancient champion]]s, [[shadow dragon]]s, [[lich]]es, and [[shadow wraith]]s.
  
Very rare:
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===Uniques===
*[[Hellephant]]
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{| class="prettytable" style="border:none; margin:0; padding:0;"
*[[Hellion]]
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| {{monsterlink|Geryon}}
*[[Tormentor]]
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| {{monsterlink|Murray}}
*[[Tentacled monstrosity]]
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|}
  
Sumoned by Geryon:
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'''Sumoned by Geryon'''
*[[Hell beast]]
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*{{monsterlink|Hell beast}}
  
===Uniques===
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==History==
*[[Geryon]]
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Prior to [[0.14]], it was necessary to kill [[Geryon]] and sound his [[Horn of Geryon|horn]] to open up the entrances to the four main branches of Hell, and all portals to the Vestibule were closed when you picked up the Orb.
*[[Murray]]
 
  
 
[[Category:Dungeon_Branches]]
 
[[Category:Dungeon_Branches]]

Revision as of 13:07, 27 October 2020

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The Vestibule of Hell is guarded by Geryon, along with various denizens of each of the hells themselves.

Portals to the Vestibule of Hell are found abundantly in the Depths.

This branch contains the entrances to the Iron City of Dis, Gehenna, Cocytus and Tartarus.

Welcome to Hell! Please enjoy your stay.

Hell entry.png The Vestibule of Hell is the entrance to the four other branches of Hell. It is presided over by Geryon, the gatekeeper of Hell.

Useful Info

You'll find multiple portals to the Vestibule in the Depths. Its most noteworthy inhabitant is Geryon, a huge three-headed demon, but you'll also find flocks of demons and hell knights. These monsters guard the entrances to the four main branches of Hell:

Each of these four branches contains a rune of Zot.

Recommendations

  • The Vestibule is generally safe to clear by the time you've finished exploring the Dungeon and cleared the middle branches (Elven Halls, the Vaults). You'll need high AC and EV along with whatever fire and cold resistance you can muster. Geryon himself is not that difficult to kill; he is not immune to poison, and if you can deal damage through opponents (Bolt spells, smite-targeted attacks), he doesn't take that much abuse before going down. Geryon will never follow you upstairs, so you'll have to face him in the Vestibule, but you can certainly stairdance his allies up a few at a time for safe disposal.
  • Be aware that stairdancing can be dangerous, as Geryon's Hell beasts may trample you away from the stairs. If you have no means of outrunning them to a clear staircase up or controlled blinking back to the stairs, this may result in a quick death.
  • A second unique monster, Murray the curse skull, may appear in some games while exploring the Vestibule. He can rapidly reduce you to very low HP if you lack torment resistance, and summons hordes of undead to bury you with. Don't be afraid to use a scroll of blinking to get away from him the moment you see him, as he can be hard to run from for normal-speed characters.

Monsters

Common

4 Ice devil.png Ice devil 2 Reaper.png Reaper 3 Soul eater.png Soul eater
3 Sun demon.png Sun demon h Hell hog.png Hell hog p Hell knight.png Hell knight
p Necromancer.png Necromancer (monster)

Uncommon

s Demonic crawler.png Demonic crawler h Hell hound.png Hell hound 4 Rust devil.png Rust devil
2 Lorocyproca.png Lorocyproca r Hell rat.png Hell rat 4 Red devil.png Red devil

Rare

2 Balrug.png Balrug 2 Blizzard demon.png Blizzard demon
2 Cacodemon.png Cacodemon 2 Green death.png Green death

Very Rare

Y Hellephant.png Hellephant 2 Hellion.png Hellion
X Tentacled monstrosity.png Tentacled monstrosity 2 Tormentor.png Tormentor

Additionally, the entrances to Hell branches are guarded by monsters from these Hells:

Uniques

& Geryon.png Geryon z Murray.png Murray

Sumoned by Geryon

History

Prior to 0.14, it was necessary to kill Geryon and sound his horn to open up the entrances to the four main branches of Hell, and all portals to the Vestibule were closed when you picked up the Orb.