Dretch
i dretch ![]() | |
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Difficulty | 3 |
Attacks |
Claw 1d4 |
Base level | 2 |
Base experience | 22 |
Speed | 12 |
Base AC | 2 |
Base MR | 20 |
Alignment | -7 (chaotic) |
Frequency (by normal means) | 1 (Very rare) |
Genocidable | Yes |
Weight | 20 |
Nutritional value | 10 |
Size | Tiny |
Resistances | None |
Resistances conveyed | None |
A dretch:
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Reference | SLASH'EM_0.0.7E7F2/monst.c#line868 |
A dretch, i, is a monster that appears in SLASH'EM and SlashTHEM. It is a minor demon that is almost identical to an imp, including the tendency to taunt you with demonic maledictions. The only differences are its base level, which is one lower than the imp, and the chance of treachery - it is likely the first monster you will encounter than can potentially turn hostile even while tame, unless you have more HP.
Strategy
Like their imp brethren, the dretch's combination of regeneration and decent AC can pose a problem for roles that start with poor damage output, such as healers or tourists. Their lower base level lets them appear slightly earlier, but for a low-damage character, they are little easier to kill than standard imps. Characters who find themselves unable to damage them enough to outpace their healing should consider exploiting the dretch's ability to follow the player between levels to "park" them on an already-explored level, potentially using a dust Elbereth to scare them away from the stairs.
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