Demogorgon's lair (SLASH'EM) - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: quick pass

2023-12-23T08:40:53Z

quick pass

Umbire the Phantom: /* Killing Demogorgon */

2022-02-28T15:47:09Z

‎Killing Demogorgon

Phol ende wodan: not a variant, is a special level though

2018-08-25T15:01:10Z

not a variant, is a special level though

Quantum Immortal: /* Strategy */

2015-02-23T19:10:01Z

‎Strategy

Quantum Immortal at 18:55, 23 February 2015

2015-02-23T18:55:28Z

Quantum Immortal: ref cat

2015-02-07T09:58:28Z

ref cat

Prometheus77: /* Strategy */ Yeenoghu to gate in Demogorgon

2013-06-07T22:33:51Z

‎Strategy: Yeenoghu to gate in Demogorgon

Prometheus77: /* Strategy */ clarified language

2013-05-09T21:58:27Z

‎Strategy: clarified language

Prometheus77: updated strategy, map

2013-05-02T22:45:45Z

updated strategy, map

Prometheus77: created

2013-05-02T22:42:56Z

created

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 ===The level===
-Once Demogorgon is dead, his level is trivial as long as you have some means of crossing [[water]], which you almost certainly will. Make sure not to get slimed, and be ready to dig yourself out of engulfing [[jelly|jellies]], [[shoggoth]]s, and [[giant shoggoth]]s. For the last, you will want to check for their presence using [[telepathy]] and avoid them unless you still need [[teleport control]] and can deal with their damage (e.g. extremely high hit points, [[acid resistance]], etc).
+Once Demogorgon is dead, his level is trivial as long as you have some means of crossing [[water]], which you almost certainly will. Make sure not to get slimed, and be ready to dig yourself out of engulfing [[jellies]], [[Shoggoth (SLASH'EM)|shoggoths]], and [[giant shoggoth]]s - for the latter two, you will want to check for their presence using [[telepathy]] and avoid them, unless you still need [[teleport control]] and can deal with their damage (e.g. extremely high hit points, [[acid resistance]], etc).
 ==See also==
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 ==Reference==
 From gehennom.des source file.
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 Proper preparation includes ensuring that your [[unicorn horn]] is fully enchanted and not cursed, digging a quick path to the upstairs, readying a [[wand of teleportation]], scrolls of scare monster, and a [[wand of fire]] (or [[wand of lightning|lightning]], or [[wand of fireball|fireball]], or a [[lightsaber]]) for burning [[Elbereth]], pre-burning Elbereth on the upstairs and dropping an object on top, being unburdened, and having your Demogorgon-killing weapon ready (preferably an [[assault rifle]] with well enchanted bullets, silver if available). When you are ill, you have difficulty engraving correctly, so make sure you have one scroll of scare monster in open inventory. Once you have woken Demogorgon, you should make quickly for the stairs and use a [[wand of teleportation]] to clear him off the stairway (it may take a couple of hits due to magic resistance), then stand on Elbereth to finish him off. Watch your status line closely and make sure that you cure yourself of any illness before fighting or moving.
-Another tactic for making Demogorgon a less threatening foe is to avoid his lair altogether and have a weaker demon prince, such as [[Yeenoghu]], gate him in for you on your terms. Once Yeenoghu has woken, he will head for the upstair. Teleport him off and occupy the space, and ready your wand of fire or other means of burning Elberth, but do not burn it yet. Let Yeenoghu pummel you until he finally gates in Demogorgon, then immediately burn Elbereth on the upstair and finish both of them off with no trouble. Make sure you are not burdened if trying this strategy.
+Another tactic for making Demogorgon a less threatening foe is to avoid his lair altogether and have a weaker demon prince, such as [[Yeenoghu]], gate him in for you on your terms. Once Yeenoghu has woken, he will head for the upstair. Teleport him off and occupy the space, and ready your wand of fire or other means of burning Elberth, but do not burn it yet. Let Yeenoghu pummel you until he finally gates in Demogorgon, then immediately burn Elbereth on the upstair and finish both of them off with no trouble. Make sure you have [[free action]] and are not burdened if trying this strategy.
 ===The level===

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 ==Strategy==
 Read up on [[Demogorgon]] to understand his strengths, weaknesses, and how to defeat him. Because Demogorgon waits at the entrance to his lair, the wary player will use [[telepathy]] or [[magic mapping]] to identify his level before blithely wandering into view, and prepare adequately.
-Proper preparation includes ensuring that your [[unicorn horn]] is fully enchanted and not cursed, digging a quick path to the upstairs, readying a [[wand of teleportation]] and a [[wand of fire]] (or [[wand of lightning|lightning]], or [[wand of fireball|fireball]], or a [[lightsaber]]) for burning [[Elbereth]], pre-burning Elbereth on the upstairs and dropping an object on top, being unburdened, and having your Demogorgon-killing weapon ready (preferably an [[assault rifle]] with well enchanted bullets, silver if available). Once you have woken Demogorgon, you should make quickly for the stairs and use a [[wand of teleportation]] to clear him off the stairway (it may take a couple of hits due to magic resistance), then stand on Elbereth to finish him off. Watch your status line closely and make sure that you cure yourself of any illness before fighting or moving.
+Proper preparation includes ensuring that your [[unicorn horn]] is fully enchanted and not cursed, digging a quick path to the upstairs, readying a [[wand of teleportation]], scrolls of scare monster, and a [[wand of fire]] (or [[wand of lightning|lightning]], or [[wand of fireball|fireball]], or a [[lightsaber]]) for burning [[Elbereth]], pre-burning Elbereth on the upstairs and dropping an object on top, being unburdened, and having your Demogorgon-killing weapon ready (preferably an [[assault rifle]] with well enchanted bullets, silver if available). When you are ill, you have difficulty engraving correctly, so make sure you have one scroll of scare monster in open inventory. Once you have woken Demogorgon, you should make quickly for the stairs and use a [[wand of teleportation]] to clear him off the stairway (it may take a couple of hits due to magic resistance), then stand on Elbereth to finish him off. Watch your status line closely and make sure that you cure yourself of any illness before fighting or moving.
 Another tactic for making Demogorgon a less threatening foe is to avoid his lair altogether and have a weaker demon prince, such as [[Yeenoghu]], gate him in for you on your terms. Once Yeenoghu has woken, he will head for the upstair. Teleport him off and occupy the space, and ready your wand of fire or other means of burning Elberth, but do not burn it yet. Let Yeenoghu pummel you until he finally gates in Demogorgon, then immediately burn Elbereth on the upstair and finish both of them off with no trouble. Make sure you are not burdened if trying this strategy.
 Once Demogorgon is dead, his level is trivial as long as you have some means of crossing [[water]], which you almost certainly will. Make sure not to get slimed, and be ready to dig yourself out of engulfing [[jelly|jellies]], [[shoggoth]]s, and [[giant shoggoth]]s. For the last, you will want to check for their presence using [[telepathy]] and avoid them unless you still need [[teleport control]] and can deal with their damage (e.g. extremely high hit points, [[acid resistance]], etc).

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-In [[SLASH'EM]], [[Demogorgon]]'s lair is located between levels 2 and 5 of Gehennom. It is surrounded by a standard Gehennom maze level. Entire level is non-teleport.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], [[Demogorgon]]'s lair is located between levels 2 and 5 of Gehennom.
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-[[Demogorgon]]'s position is marked. The level also contains nine random P, seven random j, five random F, ten hezrou, six vrocks, a random gem, six random potions, and three random scrolls.
+His lair is surrounded by a standard Gehennom maze level. Entire level is non-teleport. [[Demogorgon]]'s position is marked. The level also contains nine random P, seven random j, five random F, ten hezrou, six vrocks, a random gem, six random potions, and three random scrolls.
 ==Strategy==
 Read up on [[Demogorgon]] to understand his strengths, weaknesses, and how to defeat him. Because Demogorgon waits at the entrance to his lair, the wary player will use [[telepathy]] or [[magic mapping]] to identify his level before blithely wandering into view, and prepare adequately. Proper preparation includes ensuring that your [[unicorn horn]] is fully enchanted and not cursed, digging a quick path to the upstairs, readying a [[wand of teleportation]] and a [[wand of fire]] (or [[wand of lightning|lightning]], or [[wand of fireball|fireball]], or a [[lightsaber]]) for burning [[Elbereth]], pre-burning Elbereth on the upstairs and dropping an object on top, being unburdened, and having your Demogorgon-killing weapon ready (preferably an [[assault rifle]] with well enchanted bullets, silver if available). Once you have woken Demogorgon, you should make quickly for the stairs and use a [[wand of teleportation]] to clear him off the stairway (it may take a couple of hits due to magic resistance), then stand on Elbereth to finish him off. Watch your status line closely and make sure that you cure yourself of any illness before fighting or moving.
 Another tactic for making Demogorgon a less threatening foe is to avoid his lair altogether and have a weaker demon prince, such as [[Yeenoghu]], gate him in for you on your terms. Once Yeenoghu has woken, he will head for the upstair. Teleport him off and occupy the space, and ready your wand of fire or other means of burning Elberth, but do not burn it yet. Let Yeenoghu pummel you until he finally gates in Demogorgon, then immediately burn Elbereth on the upstair and finish both of them off with no trouble. Make sure you are not burdened if trying this strategy.
 Once Demogorgon is dead, his level is trivial as long as you have some means of crossing [[water]], which you almost certainly will. Make sure not to get slimed, and be ready to dig yourself out of engulfing [[jelly|jellies]], [[shoggoth]]s, and [[giant shoggoth]]s. For the last, you will want to check for their presence using [[telepathy]] and avoid them unless you still need [[teleport control]] and can deal with their damage (e.g. extremely high hit points, [[acid resistance]], etc).
 ==Reference==

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	Once Demogorgon is dead, his level is trivial as long as you have some means of crossing [[water]], which you almost certainly will. Make sure not to get slimed, and be ready to dig yourself out of engulfing [[jelly\|jellies]], [[shoggoth]]s, and [[giant shoggoth]]s. For the last, you will want to check for their presence using [[telepathy]] and avoid them unless you still need [[teleport control]] and can deal with their damage (e.g. extremely high hit points, [[acid resistance]], etc).		Once Demogorgon is dead, his level is trivial as long as you have some means of crossing [[water]], which you almost certainly will. Make sure not to get slimed, and be ready to dig yourself out of engulfing [[jelly\|jellies]], [[shoggoth]]s, and [[giant shoggoth]]s. For the last, you will want to check for their presence using [[telepathy]] and avoid them unless you still need [[teleport control]] and can deal with their damage (e.g. extremely high hit points, [[acid resistance]], etc).
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		+	==Reference==
		+	From gehennom.des source file.
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		+	{{slashem-7E7}}
		+	[[Category:SLASH'EM]]
		+	[[Category:Variants]]

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 ==Strategy==
 Read up on [[Demogorgon]] to understand his strengths, weaknesses, and how to defeat him. Because Demogorgon waits at the entrance to his lair, the wary player will use [[telepathy]] or [[magic mapping]] to identify his level before blithely wandering into view, and prepare adequately. Proper preparation includes ensuring that your [[unicorn horn]] is fully enchanted and not cursed, digging a quick path to the upstairs, readying a [[wand of teleportation]] and a [[wand of fire]] (or [[wand of lightning|lightning]], or [[wand of fireball|fireball]], or a [[lightsaber]]) for burning [[Elbereth]], pre-burning Elbereth and dropping an object on top, being unburdened, and having your Demogorgon-killing weapon ready (preferably an [[assault rifle]] with well enchanted bullets). Once you have woken Demogorgon, you should make quickly for the stairs and use a [[wand of teleportation]] to clear him off the stairway (it may take a couple of hits due to magic resistance), then stand on Elbereth to finish him off. Watch your status line closely and make sure that you cure yourself of any illness before fighting or moving.