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A star vampire is yet another Lovecraftian monster in [[SLASH'EM]]. It possesses six tentacle attacks, three of which can drain life. Star vampires are always invisible.
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A '''star vampire''' is a Lovecraftian monster encountered in [[SLASH'EM]]. It possesses six tentacle attacks, three of which can [[drain life]]. Star vampires are always invisible.
  
 
Oddly enough, star vampires are not actually undead, and thus are not immune to [[drain life]], as proper vampires are.
 
Oddly enough, star vampires are not actually undead, and thus are not immune to [[drain life]], as proper vampires are.
  
 
==Messages==
 
==Messages==
The star vampire is the only monster besides the [[mind flayer|(master) mind flayer]] to have a tentacle attack. The message one sees when attacked is "The star vampire's tentacles suck you!" One should note that although this is the same message as the mind flayer, the star vampire does not eat your brain; its attacks merely do physical damage and possibly [[level drain]]. One should also note that, unlike the mind flayer, a [[ring of free action]] does not protect you against the star vampire's attacks, like it does protect against mind flayer attacks in [[SLASH'EM]].
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The star vampire is the only monster besides the [[mind flayer|(master) mind flayer]] to have a tentacle attack. The message one sees when attacked is "The star vampire's tentacles suck you!" One should note that although this is the same message as the mind flayer, the star vampire does not eat your brain; its attacks 'merely' do physical damage and possibly [[level drain]]. One should also note that, unlike the mind flayer, a [[ring of free action]] does not protect you against the star vampire's attacks, like it does protect against mind flayer attacks in [[SLASH'EM]].
  
 
==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
 
Due to their speed and high number of attacks, star vampires can dish out incredible amounts of physical damage (and battle spam). Because of this, one should always seek to destroy them alone if possible, and if surrounded, keep in mind they do respect [[Elbereth]]. [[Magic cancellation]] or [[drain resistance]] is a must to protect against their draining attacks, although this should not be a problem by the time one encounters them.
 
Due to their speed and high number of attacks, star vampires can dish out incredible amounts of physical damage (and battle spam). Because of this, one should always seek to destroy them alone if possible, and if surrounded, keep in mind they do respect [[Elbereth]]. [[Magic cancellation]] or [[drain resistance]] is a must to protect against their draining attacks, although this should not be a problem by the time one encounters them.
  
Be mindful of fighting [[petrify|petrifying]] monsters around star vampires.  They will cause the game to spam you with anywhere from six to nine messages per turn, depending on your speed, making it quite easy to miss the vital "You are slowing down" and "Your limbs are stiffening" messages.
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Be mindful of fighting [[petrify]]ing monsters around star vampires.  They will cause the game to spam you with anywhere from six to nine messages per turn, depending on your speed, making it quite easy to miss the vital "You are slowing down" and "Your limbs are stiffening" messages.
  
If you have [[polymorph control]], star vampires make excellent polymorph forms for the same reason they are fearsome opponents. Their high base level, flight, speed, regeneration, flying, unbreathing, and ability to wear most kinds of armor, not to mention their powerful attacks, make them a highly desirable polymorph target. Note that you will not be able to get [[magic resistance]] from a cloak or dragon scale mail as a star vampire, so take appropriate precautions or ensure you have another source ([[Magicbane]], a [[quest artifact]], etc.)
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If a player has [[polymorph control]], star vampires make excellent polymorph forms for the same reason they are fearsome opponents. They possess: a high base level, flight, speed, regeneration, flying, unbreathing, and the ability to wear most kinds of armor, not to mention their powerful attacks. As such, star vampires make a highly desirable polymorph target, although they cannot get [[magic resistance]] from a cloak or dragon scale mail, so players should take appropriate precautions or ensure another source ([[Magicbane]], a [[quest artifact]], etc.)
  
 
==Origin==
 
==Origin==
  
A monster of the Cthulhu Mythos. Not created by Lovecraft.
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The star vampire is a monster from the Cthulhu Mythos, though not one created by Lovecraft. Star vampire are extraterrestrials that lack a specific shape and have a myriad of sucker tentacles. Though they also feed on blood, they are not to be confused with the usual undead vampires.
 
 
It is not related to the usual undead vampires. The star vampire is an extraterrestrial living in space. It doesn't have any specific shape, and has a myriad of sucker tentacles. It feeds on blood.
 
  
 
==Encyclopedia Entry==
 
==Encyclopedia Entry==

Revision as of 01:54, 19 April 2019

 

A star vampire is a Lovecraftian monster encountered in SLASH'EM. It possesses six tentacle attacks, three of which can drain life. Star vampires are always invisible.

Oddly enough, star vampires are not actually undead, and thus are not immune to drain life, as proper vampires are.

Messages

The star vampire is the only monster besides the (master) mind flayer to have a tentacle attack. The message one sees when attacked is "The star vampire's tentacles suck you!" One should note that although this is the same message as the mind flayer, the star vampire does not eat your brain; its attacks 'merely' do physical damage and possibly level drain. One should also note that, unlike the mind flayer, a ring of free action does not protect you against the star vampire's attacks, like it does protect against mind flayer attacks in SLASH'EM.

Strategy

Due to their speed and high number of attacks, star vampires can dish out incredible amounts of physical damage (and battle spam). Because of this, one should always seek to destroy them alone if possible, and if surrounded, keep in mind they do respect Elbereth. Magic cancellation or drain resistance is a must to protect against their draining attacks, although this should not be a problem by the time one encounters them.

Be mindful of fighting petrifying monsters around star vampires. They will cause the game to spam you with anywhere from six to nine messages per turn, depending on your speed, making it quite easy to miss the vital "You are slowing down" and "Your limbs are stiffening" messages.

If a player has polymorph control, star vampires make excellent polymorph forms for the same reason they are fearsome opponents. They possess: a high base level, flight, speed, regeneration, flying, unbreathing, and the ability to wear most kinds of armor, not to mention their powerful attacks. As such, star vampires make a highly desirable polymorph target, although they cannot get magic resistance from a cloak or dragon scale mail, so players should take appropriate precautions or ensure another source (Magicbane, a quest artifact, etc.)

Origin

The star vampire is a monster from the Cthulhu Mythos, though not one created by Lovecraft. Star vampire are extraterrestrials that lack a specific shape and have a myriad of sucker tentacles. Though they also feed on blood, they are not to be confused with the usual undead vampires.

Encyclopedia Entry

A creature from beyond the stars. Invisible, it floats along
until it finds something to feed upon and then draws its
life energy and blood into itself. It is said that they
become briefly visible just after they have eaten and that
this is such a terrible sight it can drive a mortal insane.