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{{ monster
|name=shoggoth
|difficulty=25
|level=18
|experience=696
|speed=15
|AC=−5
|MR=25
|align=−5
|frequency=1
|genocidable=Yes
|attacks=Claw 4d8, Touch [[corrosion]], [[Engulfing]] 4d8 [[acid]], [[Passive]] [[corrosion]]
|resistances conveyed=poison (33%), cold (33%), electricity (33%), Cures [[stoning]]
|resistances=cold, electricity, poison, acid, petrification
|attributes={{attributes|A shoggoth|breathless=1|amorphous=1|noeyes=1|nolimbs=1|nohead=1|omnivore=1|acid=1|hide=1|regen=1|metallivore=1|hostile=1|neuter=1|stalk=1|nasty=1|strong=1|collect=1|magic=1|infravision=1|traitor=1}}
|size=Large
|nutr=500
|weight=2500
|reference=[[SLASH'EM_0.0.7E7F2/monst.c#line2988]]
}}

A '''shoggoth''', {{monsym|shoggoth}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]], [[SlashTHEM]] and [[Hack'EM]]. It is among the stronger monsters that can appear in these variants, though they are not necessarily the most dangerous.

A shoggoth has a strong claw attack, a [[corrosive]] [[touch]], an [[acid]]ic engulfing attack, and a passive corrosive attack. Shoggoths possess [[cold resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[shock resistance]], [[acid resistance]], and [[stoning resistance]].

Eating a shoggoth [[corpse]] or [[tin]] has a {{frac|3}} chance each of conveying cold resistance, poison resistance or shock resistance, and also cures [[stoning]].

==Generation==
A shoggoth can [[grow up]] into a [[giant shoggoth]].

==Strategy==
The shoggoth is an unpleasant monster to encounter: It is faster than an unhasted player and can deal a substantial amount of damage, all while degrading every [[iron]] and copper [[item]] in your inventory, including non-weapon items. although the effect on those is mostly cosmetic. Fortunately, like its larger cousin, it prefers to hide rather than fight, and so can be left alone.

==Origin==
{{wikipedia|Shoggoth}}
The shoggoth is a creature that originates from the works of [[H.P. Lovecraft]], where they appear as massive and occasionally intelligent amoeboid creatures made out of iridescent black slime, with multiple eyes floating on the surface. An average shoggoth measures 4.5 meters (15 feet) across while spherical, though they can become much larger.

==Encyclopedia entry==
{{encyclopedia|
"... in the place of utter blasphemy, the unholy pit where
the black realm begins and the watcher guards the gate -
I saw a shoggoth - it changed shape ..."
{{right-align|[ The Thing on the Doorstep, by H.P. Lovecraft ]}}

It was a terrible, indescribable thing vaster than any subway
train -- a shapeless congeries of protoplasmic bubbles, faintly
self-luminous, and with myriads of temporary eyes forming and
un-forming as pustules of greenish light all over the tunnel-
filling front that bore down upon us, crushing the frantic
penguins and slithering over the glistening floor that it and
its kind had swept so evilly free of all litter. Still came
that eldritch, mocking cry -- "Tekeli-li! Tekeli-li!" and at
last we remembered that the demoniac Shoggoths - given life,
thought, and plastic organ patterns solely by the Old Ones ...
{{right-align|[ At the Mountains of Madness, by H.P. Lovecraft ]}}
}}
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[[Category:SLASH'EM monsters]]
[[Category:SlashTHEM monsters]]
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 Shoggoths make solid pets on paper due to their strong attacks and regeneration, quick movement speed and ability to eat nearly anything - this makes feeding a non-issue and generally ensures that they will survive most fights en route to becoming a giant shoggoth. They are easier to tame with the {{spell of|charm monster}} spell or {{? of|taming}} scrolls as well, since a character can walk to an adjacent square without revealing their presence directly (which is easily done without the warning property) and cast or read scrolls repeatedly - their 25 MR score is also much less of a barrier compared to other "super-pets".
-Unfortunately, outside of the chance that a pet shoggoth may betray you they are difficult to control due to their tendency to hide, and their ability to eat nearly anything means they will often stop to try and eat ''everything'' they come across - a [[magic whistle]] is all but necessary to keep a shoggoth pet close by. Shoggoths are also incapable of directly damaging monsters with [[enchantment resistance]], typically walling them against otherwise-easy kills as well as the more powerful monsters within the dungeon.
+Unfortunately, outside of the chance that a pet shoggoth may betray you they are difficult to control due to their tendency to hide, and their ability to eat nearly anything means they will often stop to try and eat nearly ''everything'' they come across - a [[magic whistle]] is all but necessary to keep a shoggoth pet close by and/or away from potentially valuable objects. Shoggoths are also incapable of directly damaging monsters with [[enchantment resistance]], typically walling them against otherwise-easy kills as well as the more powerful monsters within the dungeon.
 ==Origin==

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 {{for|the monster in [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]]|Shoggoth (dNetHack)}}
-A '''shoggoth''', {{monsym|shoggoth}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]], [[SlashTHEM]] and [[Hack'EM]]. A shoggoth is a [[strong]], [[omnivorous]] [[blob]] monster that can also [[Metallivore|eat metal]], and possesses [[infravision]], enhanced [[regeneration]], and the ability to [[hide]] on the ceiling. It can also pick up and collect items, favoring magical ones, and will [[follow]] [[you]] to other levels if it is adjacent.
+A '''shoggoth''', {{monsym|shoggoth}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]], [[SlashTHEM]] and [[Hack'EM]]. A shoggoth is a [[strong]], [[omnivorous]] [[Pudding or ooze|ooze-like]] monster that can also [[Metallivore|eat metal]], and possesses [[infravision]], enhanced [[regeneration]], and the ability to [[hide]] on the ceiling. It can also pick up and collect items, favoring magical ones, and will [[follow]] [[you]] to other levels if it is adjacent.
 A shoggoth has a strong claw attack, a [[corrosion]]-inducing [[touch]], an [[acid]]ic engulfing attack, and a passive corrosive attack. Shoggoths possess [[cold resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[shock resistance]], [[acid resistance]], and [[stoning resistance]]. A tame shoggoth may turn [[traitor]].

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 }}
 A '''shoggoth''', {{monsym|shoggoth}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]], [[SlashTHEM]] and [[Hack'EM]]. A shoggoth is a [[strong]], [[omnivorous]] [[blob]] monster that can also [[Metallivore|eat metal]], and possesses [[infravision]], enhanced [[regeneration]], and the ability to [[hide]] on the ceiling. It can also pick up and collect items, favoring magical ones, and will [[follow]] [[you]] to other levels if it is adjacent.
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 The shoggoth is an unpleasant monster to encounter: It is faster than an unhasted player at 15 speed, possesses a solid -5 [[AC]], and can deal a substantial amount of damage while degrading every [[iron]] and copper [[item]] in your inventory, including non-weapon items. Fortunately, shoggoths will usually hide when not in your range of vision and can be detected via [[warning]] or [[telepathy]], so they can usually be avoided if necessary. Unfortunately, [[chameleon]]s and [[doppelganger]]s can also turn into shoggoths or their giant variants, as can any monster that steps on a [[polymorph trap]] - this is likely to become [[YAAD|a game-ending circumstance]], even for a player that is alert and cautious.
-Stronger characters that plan to engage a shoggoth should do so from a significant range to avoid their melee attacks where possible, and should have a weapon that is made of a non-corrosive material (or at least corrodeproofed). They should also have a good AC and [[acid resistance]] to block the damage from their engulfing attacks if the shoggoth manages to close in - the [[lab coat]] and [[yellow dragon scale mail]] are the most ideal sources. Shoggoths have an [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]] of 25, making some spells and wands less reliably effective against it, though  Since shoggoths are solid, an engulfed character can use a [[wand of digging]] or {{spell of|dig}} spell to escape the shoggoth and kill it in short order, though the shoggoth may re-engulf them before they can attack or move away. If all else fails, a [[wand of death]] may be worth using to ensure you are not overwhelmed and eaten alive.
+Stronger characters that plan to engage a shoggoth should do so from a significant range to avoid their melee attacks where possible, and should have a weapon that is made of a non-corrosive material (or at least corrodeproofed). They should also have a good AC and [[acid resistance]] to block the damage from their engulfing attacks if the shoggoth manages to close in - the [[lab coat]] and [[yellow dragon scale mail]] are the most ideal sources. Shoggoths have an [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]] of 25, making some spells and wands less reliably effective against it, though they are still vulnerable to [[sleep]]-inducing magic and items in particular. Since shoggoths are solid, an engulfed character can use a [[wand of digging]] or {{spell of|dig}} spell to escape the shoggoth and kill it in short order, though the shoggoth may re-engulf them before they can attack or move away. If all else fails, a [[wand of death]] may be worth using to ensure you are not overwhelmed and eaten alive.
 ===As a pet===

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 The shoggoth is an unpleasant monster to encounter: It is faster than an unhasted player at 15 speed, possesses a solid -5 [[AC]], and can deal a substantial amount of damage while degrading every [[iron]] and copper [[item]] in your inventory, including non-weapon items. Fortunately, shoggoths will usually hide when not in your range of vision and can be detected via [[warning]] or [[telepathy]], so they can usually be avoided if necessary. Unfortunately, [[chameleon]]s and [[doppelganger]]s can also turn into shoggoths or their giant variants, as can any monster that steps on a [[polymorph trap]] - this is likely to become [[YAAD|a game-ending circumstance]], even for a player that is alert and cautious.
-Stronger characters that plan to engage a shoggoth should do so from a significant range to avoid their melee attacks where possible, and should have a weapon that is made of a non-corrosive material (or at least corrodeproofed). They should also have a good AC and [[acid resistance]] to block the damage from their engulfing attacks if the shoggoth manages to close in - the [[lab coat]] and [[yellow dragon scale mail]] are the most ideal sources. Shoggoths have an [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]] of 25, making some spells and wands less reliably effective against it, though  Since shoggoths are solid, an engulfed character can use a [[wand of digging]] or {{spell of|dig}} spell to escape the shoggoth and kill it in short order, though the shoggoth may re-engulf them before they can attack or move away.
+Stronger characters that plan to engage a shoggoth should do so from a significant range to avoid their melee attacks where possible, and should have a weapon that is made of a non-corrosive material (or at least corrodeproofed). They should also have a good AC and [[acid resistance]] to block the damage from their engulfing attacks if the shoggoth manages to close in - the [[lab coat]] and [[yellow dragon scale mail]] are the most ideal sources. Shoggoths have an [[Magic resistance (monster)|MR score]] of 25, making some spells and wands less reliably effective against it, though  Since shoggoths are solid, an engulfed character can use a [[wand of digging]] or {{spell of|dig}} spell to escape the shoggoth and kill it in short order, though the shoggoth may re-engulf them before they can attack or move away. If all else fails, a [[wand of death]] may be worth using to ensure you are not overwhelmed and eaten alive.
 ===As a pet===

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 }}
-A '''shoggoth''', {{monsym|shoggoth}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]], [[SlashTHEM]] and [[Hack'EM]]. It is among the stronger monsters that can appear in these variants, though they are not necessarily the most dangerous.
+A '''shoggoth''', {{monsym|shoggoth}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]], [[SlashTHEM]] and [[Hack'EM]]. A shoggoth is a [[strong]], [[omnivorous]] [[blob]] monster that can also [[Metallivore|eat metal]], and possesses [[infravision]], enhanced [[regeneration]], and the ability to [[hide]] on the ceiling. It can also pick up and collect items, favoring magical ones, and will [[follow]] [[you]] to other levels if it is adjacent.
-A shoggoth has a strong claw attack, a [[corrosion]]-inducing [[touch]], an [[acid]]ic engulfing attack, and a passive corrosive attack. Shoggoths possess [[cold resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[shock resistance]], [[acid resistance]], and [[stoning resistance]].
+A shoggoth has a strong claw attack, a [[corrosion]]-inducing [[touch]], an [[acid]]ic engulfing attack, and a passive corrosive attack. Shoggoths possess [[cold resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[shock resistance]], [[acid resistance]], and [[stoning resistance]]. A tame shoggoth may turn [[traitor]].
-Eating a shoggoth [[corpse]] or [[tin]] has a {{frac|3}} chance each of conveying cold resistance, poison resistance or shock resistance, and also cures [[stoning]].
+A shoggoth [[corpse]] is acidic to eat, but eating a shoggoth corpse or [[tin]] has a {{frac|3}} chance each of conveying cold resistance, poison resistance or shock resistance, and also cures [[stoning]].
 ==Generation==
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 ==Strategy==
-The shoggoth is an unpleasant monster to encounter: It is faster than an unhasted player and can deal a substantial amount of damage, all while degrading every [[iron]] and copper [[item]] in your inventory, including non-weapon items. although the effect on those is mostly cosmetic. Fortunately, like its larger cousin, it prefers to hide rather than fight, and so can be left alone.
+The shoggoth is an unpleasant monster to encounter: It is faster than an unhasted player at 15 speed, possesses a solid -5 [[AC]], and can deal a substantial amount of damage while degrading every [[iron]] and copper [[item]] in your inventory, including non-weapon items. Fortunately, shoggoths will usually hide when not in your range of vision and can be detected via [[warning]] or [[telepathy]], so they can usually be avoided if necessary. Unfortunately, [[chameleon]]s and [[doppelganger]]s can also turn into shoggoths or their giant variants, as can any monster that steps on a [[polymorph trap]] - this is likely to become [[YAAD|a game-ending circumstance]], even for a player that is alert and cautious.
 ==Origin==

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 {{for|the monster in [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]]|Shoggoth (dNetHack)}}
-A '''shoggoth''', {{monsym|shoggoth}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]], [[SlashTHEM]] and [[Hack'EM]]. A shoggoth is a [[strong]], [[omnivorous]] [[Pudding or ooze|ooze-like]] monster that can also [[Metallivore|eat metal]], and possesses [[infravision]], enhanced [[regeneration]], and the ability to [[hide]] on the ceiling. It can also pick up and collect items, favoring magical ones, and will [[follow]] [[you]] to other levels if it is adjacent.
+A '''shoggoth''', {{monsym|shoggoth}}, is a type of [[monster]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]], [[SlashTHEM]] and [[Hack'EM]]. In the [[Lethe patch]], it is called a '''shuggoth'''. A shoggoth is a [[strong]], [[omnivorous]] [[Pudding or ooze|ooze-like]] monster that can also [[Metallivore|eat metal]], and possesses [[infravision]], enhanced [[regeneration]], and the ability to [[hide]] on the ceiling. It can also pick up and collect items, favoring magical ones, and will [[follow]] [[you]] to other levels if it is adjacent.
 A shoggoth has a strong claw attack, a [[corrosion]]-inducing [[touch]], an [[acid]]ic engulfing attack, and a passive corrosive attack. Shoggoths possess [[cold resistance]], [[poison resistance]], [[shock resistance]], [[acid resistance]], and [[stoning resistance]]. A tame shoggoth may turn [[traitor]].
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 thought, and plastic organ patterns solely by the Old Ones ...
 {{right-align|[ At the Mountains of Madness, by H.P. Lovecraft ]}}
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 ==Generation==
-A shoggoth can [[grow up]] into a [[giant shoggoth]].
+Randomly generated shoggoths are always hostile. A shoggoth can [[grow up]] into a [[giant shoggoth]].
 ==Strategy==