Ice devil - Revision history

Ray Chason: Update difficulty and attacks

2026-05-14T04:53:11Z

Update difficulty and attacks

Umbire the Phantom: some touch-ups

2024-03-12T21:43:42Z

some touch-ups

Cathartes: upcoming (slowing touch)

2023-10-06T03:00:18Z

upcoming (slowing touch)

Umbire the Phantom: /* notdNetHack /

2023-06-03T02:32:01Z

‎notdNetHack: *

Umbire the Phantom: edit pass, tense trouble in origin, refsrc, ver, etc. etc.

2023-06-03T02:31:36Z

edit pass, tense trouble in origin, refsrc, ver, etc. etc.

Umbire the Phantom: /* SlashTHEM /

2022-10-20T01:17:18Z

‎SlashTHEM: *

Umbire the Phantom: /* EvilHack */ goddamnit

2022-10-20T00:46:39Z

‎EvilHack: goddamnit

Umbire the Phantom: and /finally/...

2022-10-20T00:06:06Z

and /finally/...

Umbire the Phantom: more

2022-10-19T23:46:20Z

Umbire the Phantom: follow-up

2022-10-19T23:44:23Z

follow-up

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 {{monster
-  |difficulty=14
+  |difficulty=15
   |level=11
   |experience=351
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   |frequency=2
   |genocidable=No
-  |attacks=Claw 1d4, claw 1d4, bite 2d4, sting [[cold]] 3d4
+  |attacks=Claw 1d4, claw 1d4, bite 2d4, sting [[cold]] 3d4, touch [[slow monster]] 1d1
   |weight=1450
   |nutr=400

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 Ice devils have [[fire resistance]], [[cold resistance]] and [[poison resistance]], as well as the standard major demon immunities to [[Death resistance|death magic]] and [[Drain resistance|draining]].
-{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As of {{commit|76de4f6ee9bc85c604faa44a260ae7bcebaafc36}}, ice devils get an additional attack, a [[slowing attack|slowing]] touch.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|76de4f6ee9bc85c604faa44a260ae7bcebaafc36}} ice devils get an additional [[slowing attack|slowing touch attack]].}}
 ==Generation==
-Ice devils are only randomly generated in [[Gehennom]], and are also a valid [[polymorph]] form, e.g. for [[shapeshifter]]s and [[polymorph trap]]s. Ice devils are also eligible for [[gating]] by other major demons, and may appear as the [[minion]] of a chaotic [[god]].
+Ice devils are always generated hostile, and are only randomly generated in [[Gehennom]]. Ice devils are also eligible for [[gating]] by other major demons, and may appear as the [[minion]] of a chaotic [[god]].
-Ice devils have a {{frac|4}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] a [[spear]]; this is handled in a separate area of [[makemon.c]] from other monsters, as ice devils do not have a weapon attack.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|770|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Above this line, a comment reads "moved here from m_initweap() because these don't have AT_WEAP so m_initweap() is not called for them"}} They will never receive random [[offensive item]]s.
+Ice devils have a {{frac|4}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] a [[spear]]; this is handled in a separate area of [[makemon.c]] from other monsters, as ice devils do not have a weapon attack.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|770|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment="moved here from m_initweap() because these don't have AT_WEAP so m_initweap() is not called for them"}} They will never receive random [[offensive item]]s.
 ==Strategy==
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 ===SlashTHEM===
-In addition to SLASH'EM changes, [[SlashTHEM]] generates a pair of ice devil statues on one of the possible [[Lethe Gorge]]-derived maps for Gehennom that contains a [[migo]] hive.
+In addition to SLASH'EM changes, [[SlashTHEM]] generates a pair of ice devil statues on one of the possible [[Lethe Gorge]]-derived maps for Gehennom floors that contains a [[migo]] hive.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==

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	Ice devils have [[fire resistance]], [[cold resistance]] and [[poison resistance]], as well as the standard major demon immunities to [[Death resistance\|death magic]] and [[Drain resistance\|draining]].		Ice devils have [[fire resistance]], [[cold resistance]] and [[poison resistance]], as well as the standard major demon immunities to [[Death resistance\|death magic]] and [[Drain resistance\|draining]].
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		+	{{upcoming\|NetHack 3.7.0\|As of {{commit\|76de4f6ee9bc85c604faa44a260ae7bcebaafc36}}, ice devils get an additional attack, a [[slowing attack\|slowing]] touch.}}

	==Generation==		==Generation==

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 ===notdNetHack===
-In [[notdNetHack]], the [[Ice Caves]] adventure branch has two hostile ice devils guarding the barred-off altar within its [[Minetown]]. notdNetHack also includes the same ice devil-populated map containing the creature in the ice as one of the possible lower Hell maps.
+In [[notdNetHack]], the [[Ice Caves]] adventure branch has two hostile ice devils guarding the barred-off altar within [[Minetown]]. notdNetHack also includes the same ice devil-populated map containing the creature in the ice as one of the possible lower Hell maps.
 ===EvilHack===

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 }}
-An '''ice devil''', {{monsym|ice devil}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a [[major demon]] that can [[see invisible]] and has a [[cold]]-element sting along with two claw attacks and a bite; it has [[fire resistance]], [[cold resistance]] and [[poison resistance]] as well as the standard major demon immunity to death magic.
+An '''ice devil''', {{monsym|ice devil}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The ice devil is a [[major demon]] that can [[see invisible]] and may [[follow]] a nearby player to other levels. It has four attacks: two claw attacks, a bite and a [[cold]]-element sting.
 ==Generation==
-Ice devils are only randomly generated in [[Gehennom]], and are also a valid [[polymorph]] form for [[shapeshifter]]s and [[polymorph trap]]s. Ice devils are also eligible for [[gating]] by other major demons, and may appear as the [[minion]] of a chaotic [[god]].
+Ice devils are only randomly generated in [[Gehennom]], and are also a valid [[polymorph]] form, e.g. for [[shapeshifter]]s and [[polymorph trap]]s. Ice devils are also eligible for [[gating]] by other major demons, and may appear as the [[minion]] of a chaotic [[god]].
-Ice devils have a {{frac|4}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] a [[spear]]; this is handled in a separate area of [[makemon.c]] from other monsters, as ice devils do not have a weapon attack.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|770|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=Above this line, a comment reads "moved here from m_initweap() because these don't have AT_WEAP so m_initweap() is not called for them"}} They will never receive random [[offensive item]]s.
+Ice devils have a {{frac|4}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] a [[spear]]; this is handled in a separate area of [[makemon.c]] from other monsters, as ice devils do not have a weapon attack.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|770|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Above this line, a comment reads "moved here from m_initweap() because these don't have AT_WEAP so m_initweap() is not called for them"}} They will never receive random [[offensive item]]s.
 ==Strategy==
-Ice devils are much slower than their other demonic kin, with half the [[speed]] of a normal character, but make up for it with a solid -4 [[AC]] and a set of four attacks that can inflict decent damage if they all land. Polymorph traps and shapeshifters such as [[chameleon]]s mean that unfortunate players can encounter one far earlier than normal, and possibly before they are prepared - the cold sting is especially threatening without cold resistance, and their gating ability may spell doom if they manage to swarm you. A player with decent AC and a well-enchanted [[blessed]] and/or [[silver]] weapon can take advantage of their low speed to make short work of them - note that ice devils resist cold damage unlike most other demons.
+Ice devils are much slower than their other demonic kin, with half the [[speed]] of a normal player character, but make up for it with a solid -4 [[AC]] and a set of four attacks that can inflict decent damage if they all land.
 As pets, ice devils are decent well into the mid-game and can be used to take out peaceful monsters such as the [[Minetown]] [[watch]] or [[aligned priest|temple priest]] - their natural -4 AC compensates for an inability to wear torso armor. However, their low speed tends to make transportation a chore unless you have a [[magic whistle]] or blessed [[eucalyptus]] leaf available.
 ==History==
-The ice devil is introduced alongside many other major demons in [[NetHack 3.0.0]].
+The ice devil first appears in [[NetHack 3.0.0]], when the various major demons were differentiated from each other.
 ==Origin==
-The ice devil originates from the 1st edition of ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', where it is a type of greater devil that populates the various planes of Hell, and were most common on the fifth and eighth layers.
+The ice devil originates from the 1st edition of ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', where it is a type of greater devil that populates the various planes of Hell, and are most common on the fifth and eighth layers.
-Ice devils (or gelugons in later editions) appear as large semi-insectoid creatures that served as generals for Hell's infernal legions, though they were often ill-suited due to their hatred of weakness and desire to battle alone - a guard of nearly 10,000 ice devils guarded the portal to Hell's ninth plane. Ice devils also served as personal guards and elite warriors for other powerful devils and mortals; each ice devil tirelessly pursued promotion into the more powerful [[pit fiend]].
+Ice devils (or "gelugons" in later editions) appear as large, semi-insectoid creatures that serve as generals for Hell's infernal legions, though they are often ill-suited due to their hatred of weakness and desire to battle alone. Ice devils also serve as personal guards and elite warriors for other powerful devils and mortals; a guard of nearly 10,000 ice devils is stationed at the portal to Hell's ninth plane. Each ice devil tirelessly pursues promotion into the more powerful [[pit fiend]]; though vicious in battle and unlikely to shy away from necessary fights, ice devils were goal-oriented and fought either to complete their mission or secure an easy victory if they saw one.
-Ice devils favored unarmed combat and would target frontlines and other weaker foes first, savagely using their claws, pincers and tails to tear into foes. They also exuded an aura of numbing cold which slowed enemies that failed a save versus paralysis; one in every four or so would also utilize a spear that was similarly capable of paralyzing foes with its frost. They were also proficient at wizardry, particularly including cold-oriented spells, and could gate in other devils for assistance. Though vicious in battle and unlikely to shy away from necessary fights, ice devils were goal-oriented and fought either to complete their mission or secure an easy victory if they saw one.
+Ice devils favor unarmed combat and would target frontlines and other weaker foes first, savagely using their claws, pincers and tails to tear into foes. They also exude an aura of numbing cold which slowed enemies that failed a save versus paralysis; roughly one in every four ice devils also utilize a spear that is similarly capable of paralyzing foes with its frost. Ice devils are also proficient at wizardry, particularly including cold-oriented spells, and can gate in other devils for assistance.
 ==Variants==
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 In [[SLASH'EM]], the ice devil's difficulty is raised to 17.
-Ice devils may be generated as peaceful minions for a [[chaotic]] player at [[experience level]]s 27 to 30 via [[sacrifice]] or [[prayer]].
+Ice devils may be generated as tamed minions for a [[chaotic]] player at [[experience level]]s 27 to 30 via [[sacrifice]] or [[prayer]].
 ===dNetHack===
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 Four hostile ice devils are found in the [[Ice Queen's Realm]], with one pair stationed outside the temple and the other pair residing within; ice devils are also the only demons that can be summoned via gating within the dungeon branch, as it is too cold for any other kind of demon.<ref>[https://github.com/k21971/EvilHack/blob/v0.8.0/src/minion.c#L70 EvilHack 0.8.0 src/minion.c, line 70]</ref>
-The third-tier demon prince [[Asmodeus]] has an ice devil as part of his entourage if he appears in [[Gehennom]].
+The demon prince [[Asmodeus]] has an ice devil as part of his entourage if his level appears in [[Gehennom]].
 ===SlashTHEM===
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 ==References==
 <references/>
-{{nethack-366}}
+{{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Monsters]]

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 ==Generation==
-Ice devils are only randomly generated in [[Gehennom]], but is also a valid [[polymorph]] form for [[shapeshifter]]s and [[polymorph trap]]s. Ice devils are also eligible for [[gating]] by other major demons.
+Ice devils are only randomly generated in [[Gehennom]], and are also a valid [[polymorph]] form for [[shapeshifter]]s and [[polymorph trap]]s. Ice devils are also eligible for [[gating]] by other major demons.
 Ice devils have a {{frac|4}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] a [[spear]]; this is handled in a separate area of [[makemon.c]] from other monsters, as ice devils do not have a weapon attack.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|770|version=NetHack 3.6.6|comment=Above this line, a comment reads "moved here from m_initweap() because these don't have AT_WEAP so m_initweap() is not called for them"}} They will never receive random [[offensive item]]s.