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In ''Dungeon Crawl'', '''species''' selection determines a character's stats, recommended backgrounds, skill aptitudes, special abilities and equipment options. The game offers [[27]] different playable species; most are essentially humanoid, although some are human-animal hybrids and a few are even stranger.

==Species List==
*'''[[Armataur]] (At):''' A scaly, four-legged mammalian hybrid which [[rampage]]s into combat, increasing their regeneration as they do so.
*'''[[Barachi]] (Ba):''' An amphibious, frog-like humanoid with an exceptionally vicious disposition. They can hop long distances, though their movement is otherwise somewhat slow.
*'''[[Coglin]] (Co):''' A species of goblins that have developed mechanical exoskeletons. They are capable of wielding two weapons at once, but cannot wear [[jewellery]].
*'''[[Deep Elf]] (DE):''' A cave-dwelling species of elf; smaller and weaker than others, but with incredible magical aptitude. A very good choice for [[spellcaster]]s.
*'''[[Demigod]] (Dg):''' A humanoid with divine heritage that prevents them from worshiping any god. They have excellent [[stat|attribute]] growth, but learn skills and gain levels slowly.
*'''[[Demonspawn]] (Ds):''' A humanoid with demonic heritage, able to worship any god but the [[good gods]]. They acquire [[Demonspawn mutations|powerful mutations]] as they mature.
*'''[[Djinni]] (Dj):''' A spirit of smokeless fire that powers their magic with their own life force. They spontaneously gain spells as they grow instead of learning them from [[book]]s.
*'''[[Draconian]] (Dr):''' A humanoid dragon that eventually matures into a random adult form, with different aptitudes and a breath weapon based on its colour.
*'''[[Felid]] (Fe):''' A sapient cat that is incapable of using almost all forms of equipment and many items, but is stealthy and can gain multiple lives.
*'''[[Formicid]] (Fo):''' A humanoid ant with four powerful arms that allow them to wield two-handed weapons with a shield. They can dig through rock walls and have a permanent [[stasis]] effect.
*'''[[Gargoyle]] (Gr):''' A winged humanoid with stony skin and a large array of intrinsic benefits, all of which are somewhat offset by their inherent frailty.
*'''[[Gnoll]] (Gn):''' A vaguely dog-like humanoid that has incredible aptitudes for all skills, but must train all skills simultaneously.
*'''[[Human]] (Hu):''' The basic species against which all others are measured. They have average [[aptitude]]s across the board and regenerate more quickly when they explore.
*'''[[Kobold]] (Ko):''' A small, unpleasant species of humanoid with a [[Nightstalker|natural affinity for the shadows]]. They level quickly and are quite good as sneaky assassins or as well-rounded mages.
*'''[[Mountain Dwarf]] (MD):''' A species of dwarves that are able to cast spells easily in heavy armour, and that are able to enchant [[artefact]]s.
*'''[[Merfolk]] (Mf):''' An aquatic, magical race of half-humanoids, half-fish that thrive in the water. Great aptitudes for [[Polearms]], [[Transmutations]], and [[Ice Magic]].
*'''[[Minotaur]] (Mi):''' A brawny, bipedal bovine species. Great at all forms of physical combat (both ranged and up close), but horrible with all forms of magic.
*'''[[Mummy]] (Mu):''' A dry and bandaged corpse animated by unholy magic and uniquely attuned to [[Necromancy]] and [[Faith|the gods]]. However, they have slow skill growth, are unable to drink [[potion]]s, and fear [[fire]] above all else.
*'''[[Naga]] (Na):''' A hybrid creature with a humanoid torso and a serpentine lower half. Exceptionally stealthy and skilled with [[Alchemy]], but moves slowly.
*'''[[Octopode]] (Op):''' An amphibious octopus-like creature with eight tentacles. Cannot wear most types of armour (only [[hat]]s and [[shield]]s), but can wear eight [[ring]]s at once and is at home in water.
*'''[[Oni]] (On):''' Enormous and rowdy humanoids who get free swings and double healing from potions. They are competent at melee, magic, and throwing.
*'''[[Poltergeist]] (Po):''' Undead trickster spirits capable of haunting up to six pieces of auxiliary armour. They have an affinity for [[Hexes]], and gain [[AC|protection]] from inflicting debuffs on their enemies.
*'''[[Revenant]] (Re):''' Undead skeletons that have a complicated relationship with magic. They have reduced magic reserves, but their [[spellclaws|claws]] give them free attacks whenever they cast a damaging spell, and with the ability to enkindle their spellcasting.
*'''[[Spriggan]] (Sp):''' A tiny, fey humanoid. They move extremely swiftly and have high aptitudes for the subtler schools of magic, but cannot wear most forms of armour.
*'''[[Tengu]] (Te):''' A somewhat fragile yet evasive bird-like species with a beak, talons, and a propensity for violence, both physical and magical. They eventually learn to fly.
*'''[[Troll]] (Tr):''' Even larger and stronger than the oni, with huge claws, regenerative powers, and abysmal aptitude for most skills that aren't clawing their foes to death or throwing things.

*'''[[Vine Stalker]] (VS):''' A fragile creature made of parasitic vines grown from a humanoid core. They have a powerful, magic-draining bite and regenerate incredibly swiftly.

==Table of Aptitudes==
Your species choice determines [[aptitudes]], the speed at which you learn different [[skills]].

The following tables list aptitudes for each species and skill combination.

===General Skills===

{{#invoke:Apt|aptitude_chart_general}}

===Melee & Ranged Combat===

{{#invoke:Apt|aptitude_chart_combat}}

===Spellcasting and Magic===

{{#invoke:Apt|aptitude_chart_magic}}

==History==
The following species were added/removed in the given versions. If not otherwise specified, a species was present in the first version of DCSS.

===Removed species===
*[[Ghoul]] (Gh) - Removed in [[0.33]]
*[[Vampire]] (Vp) - Removed in [[0.33]]
*[[Hill Orc]] (HO) - Removed in [[0.32]]
*[[Meteoran]] (Me) - Removed in [[0.31]]
*[[Ogre]] (Og) - Removed in [[0.31]]
*[[Palentonga]] (Pa) - Removed in [[0.30]]
*[[Deep Dwarf]] (DD) - Removed in [[0.29]]
*[[Halfling]] (Ha) - Removed in [[0.27]]
*[[Centaur]] (Ce) - Removed in [[0.26]]
*[[High Elf]] (HE) - Removed in [[0.20]]
*[[Sludge Elf]] (SE) - Removed in [[0.13]]
*[[Mountain Dwarf]] (MD) - Removed in [[0.10]]
*[[Gnome]] (Gm - formerly Gn before the addition of Gnolls) - Removed in [[0.5]]
*[[Grey Elf]] (GE) - Removed in [[0.5]]
*[[Ogre-mage]] (OM) - Merged with [[Ogre]]s in [[0.5]]
*[[Hill Dwarf]] (HD) - Removed in [[0.3]]
*[[Elf (race)|Elf]] (El) - Removed in [[0.3]]

===Added===
*[[Revenant]] (Re) - Added in [[0.33]]
*[[Poltergeist]] (Po) - Added in [[0.33]]
*[[Coglin]] (Co) - Added in [[0.32]]
*[[Mountain Dwarf]] (MD) - Returned in [[0.32]]
*[[Oni]] (On) - Added in [[0.31]]
*[[Armataur]] (At) - Added in [[0.30]]
*[[Meteoran]] (Me) - Added in [[0.29]]
*[[Djinn]] (Dj) - Added in [[0.27]]
*[[Palentonga]] (Pa) - Added in [[0.26]]
*[[Gnoll]] (Gn) - Added in [[0.21]]
*[[Barachi]] (Ba) - Added in [[0.20]]
*[[Formicid]] (Fo) - Added in [[0.14]]
*[[Vine Stalker]] (VS) - Added in [[0.14]]
*[[Gargoyle]] (Gr) - Added in [[0.13]]
*[[Octopode]] (Op) - Added in [[0.10]]
*[[Felid]] (Fe) - Added in [[0.8]]
*[[Deep Dwarf]] (DD) - Added in [[0.5]]
*[[Vampire]] (Vp) - Added in [[0.4]]

===Renamed===
*[[Tengu]] (Te) - Known as [[Kenku]] (Ke) prior to [[0.10]]

===Never included in a stable version===
*[[Mayflytaur]] (My) - Introduced and removed in 0.29 for [[DCSS April Fools' Jokes|April Fools]] 2022.
*[[Lava Orc]] (LO) - Originally planned for 0.13, 0.14, or 0.15

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