Phoenix

Useful Info

Phoenixes are holy winged creatures wreathed in flames that radiate a three-tile halo aura. Upon death, phoenixes will always leave a corpse; if left alone for too long (between X and Y turns), this corpse will self-resurrect at full health. Destroying the corpse through butchery, blood sacrifice, or Necromancy is necessary to truly kill a phoenix (in fact, you only get XP when the corpse is destroyed). Like most holy creatures, they are extremely rare, being found only in holy-themed Pandemonium and Ziggurat floors, as well as the occasional bird-themed Dungeon vault.

Tips & Tricks

• Don't kill a phoenix over deep water. Unless you are a merfolk, octopode, or grey draconian, you won't be able to reach the corpse and it will get a free resurrection.
• Worshipping a good god (Zin, the Shining One, or Elyvilon) may cause it to calm down and become neutral towards you.

History

Phoenixes were removed in 0.15.