Skill, as given in-game and on this wiki, is DEFENCE in CREATURE.TXT. This is like a thickness rating for the creature's protective garb or carapace, and reduces incoming damage. 'DEFENCE' Confusion can arise over what exactly is 'Defence.' First, for those of us who speak American English, it is worth noting that this is the UK spelling of 'Defence.' Second, the Defence stat shown in-game (and inaccurately documented) with the Query tool is different from the DEFENCE column seen when peeking into the creature database file.ĭefence, as given in-game and on this wiki, is ARMOUR in CREATURE.TXT. Each new level takes 35% of the base value and adds it to the cumulative total which is to say, the values above are 415% of level 1 values.

Stat progression when creatures level up is linear.

Base attribute values are stored in CREATURE.TXT, the master rule set, and DD1CREAT.TXT for Deeper Dungeons.

Most of the above information can be retrieved with the Query tool.

Luck Probability, as a fraction of 255, that a creature will do a double attack/cast in a single swing or make two Skill rolls against an enemy swing. Defence Reduces both spell and weapon damage taken. Skill Decreases the chance of being successfully struck in melee. Dexterity Increases the chance of a successful melee strike. Strength Hitpoint damage dealt per successful melee strike. Health Maximum trauma rating at level 10. Comparison Table: Level 1 Creatures & HeroesĬomparison Table: Level 10 Creatures & Heroesĭefinitions Salary Quantity per payday at level 10, which occurs every 10,000 turns, about 9 minutes real-time.

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