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Orcus does physical damage and some spell damage, both of which you should be ready for. He also [[Monster_starting_inventory|carries]] a [[wand of death]], although for any character with [[magic resistance]], the main problem this poses is how to relieve him of it without him wasting too many charges. | Orcus does physical damage and some spell damage, both of which you should be ready for. He also [[Monster_starting_inventory|carries]] a [[wand of death]], although for any character with [[magic resistance]], the main problem this poses is how to relieve him of it without him wasting too many charges. | ||
| − | As a [[chaotic]] [[ | + | As a [[chaotic]] [[demon prince]], Orcus can [[demon summoning|summon]] [[Yeenoghu]] and [[Demogorgon]], and cannot be [[bribe]]d. |
== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
| − | + | Because he can summon Yeenoghu and Demogorgon, defeating him quickly is a good idea. Most players will also want to kill him fast to get his wand before it runs out of charges. Thus, giving him a lot of time to zap it at you and gate in more demons is not advisable. | |
| − | + | He is not immune to [[stoning]], so hitting him with a [[cockatrice]] corpse will instantly kill him. Another option is to use [[potion of paralysis|potions of paralysis]] to paralyze him (but make sure you won't paralyze yourself in the process). A mounted [[Knight]] can also easily [[joust]] Orcus with the lance repeatedly until dead; the stunning component of the joust prevents him from getting away. | |
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| + | Like any [[covetous]] monster, he warps to the upstairs to heal when damaged. If fighting him directly is your only option, try to get onto an upstair yourself so he can't escape. One easy method is to attack Orcus while he's on the downstairs, wait for him to teleport, then stand on the downstairs. When Orcus returns and is adjacent to you, go downstairs. | ||
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
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He physically appears as a fat humanoid with a goat's head and legs, the horns of a ram, bat wings and a poisonous reptilian tail. | He physically appears as a fat humanoid with a goat's head and legs, the horns of a ram, bat wings and a poisonous reptilian tail. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Encyclopedia entry== |
{{encyclopedia| | {{encyclopedia| | ||
Orcus, Prince of the Undead, has a ram's head and a poison | Orcus, Prince of the Undead, has a ram's head and a poison | ||
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| Difficulty | 36 |
| Attacks |
Weapon 3d6, claw 3d4, claw 3d4, spell-casting, sting poisonous 2d4 |
| Base level | 30 |
| Base experience | 1445 |
| Speed | 9 |
| Base AC | -6 |
| Base MR | 85 |
| Alignment | -20 (chaotic) |
| Frequency (by normal means) | Unique |
| Genocidable | No |
| Weight | 1500 |
| Nutritional value | 500 |
| Size | Huge |
| Resistances | Fire, poison |
| Resistances conveyed |
None |
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| Reference | monst.c#line2684 |
Orcus, &, is one of the demon princes, guaranteed to appear in Orcus Town in Gehennom.
Orcus does physical damage and some spell damage, both of which you should be ready for. He also carries a wand of death, although for any character with magic resistance, the main problem this poses is how to relieve him of it without him wasting too many charges.
As a chaotic demon prince, Orcus can summon Yeenoghu and Demogorgon, and cannot be bribed.
Strategy
Because he can summon Yeenoghu and Demogorgon, defeating him quickly is a good idea. Most players will also want to kill him fast to get his wand before it runs out of charges. Thus, giving him a lot of time to zap it at you and gate in more demons is not advisable.
He is not immune to stoning, so hitting him with a cockatrice corpse will instantly kill him. Another option is to use potions of paralysis to paralyze him (but make sure you won't paralyze yourself in the process). A mounted Knight can also easily joust Orcus with the lance repeatedly until dead; the stunning component of the joust prevents him from getting away.
Like any covetous monster, he warps to the upstairs to heal when damaged. If fighting him directly is your only option, try to get onto an upstair yourself so he can't escape. One easy method is to attack Orcus while he's on the downstairs, wait for him to teleport, then stand on the downstairs. When Orcus returns and is adjacent to you, go downstairs.
Origin
Orcus in this form comes from Dungeons and Dragons, a representation originally inspired by a Roman god of the underworld.
He physically appears as a fat humanoid with a goat's head and legs, the horns of a ram, bat wings and a poisonous reptilian tail.
Encyclopedia entry
Orcus, Prince of the Undead, has a ram's head and a poison
stinger. He is most feared, though, for his powerful magic
abilities. His wand causes death to those he chooses.
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