Monster

Template:Version030 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:
  • 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.