# === Understanding monster_base.txt (monster "templates") ===
 
# name : template name
# glyph : default display character
# pain : pain message index
# flags : flag | flag | ...
# desc : description
#
# 'name' indicates the beginning of an entry. The template name is used in
# monster.txt.
#
# 'glyph' indicates the default display character. This is used for displaying
# the monster in ASCII mode, and also for determining which monsters are
# of the same "type" for things like escorts or summon kin.
#
# 'pain' indicates which set of "pain messages" (from pain.txt) is used.
#
# 'flags' indicates the flags that every monster inherits from this template.
#
# 'desc' indicates the textual description of this template that is used by
# the '/' command in-game.
#
#OLD Note that some templates have references to other data files. In particular,
#OLD changing the name of the following templates will cause certain summon spells
#OLD to break:
#OLD ancient dragon, ainu, canine, hydra, lich, major demon, spider, vampire,
#OLD wraith, zephyr hound.
#OLD Changing other characteristics of these monsters is fine.

# Note that these templates have references in other data files. Changing
# characteristics of monster bases is fine, but the names are referenced in
# several other data files (notably monster.txt), so any name changes will
# have to take this into account.


##### Normal monster templates #####

# Dragons are the most important breathing monsters in Angband, and their
# breaths are their most important quality.
name:ancient dragon
glyph:D
pain:1
flags:DRAGON | EVIL | POWERFUL | SMART | SPIRIT | LEVITATE
flags:DROP_4
flags:MOVE_BODY | CLEAR_WEB
flags:NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP | NO_HOLD
flags:FORCE_SLEEP
desc:Ancient Dragon/Wyrm

# Ainur were the founding spirits of Arda, and could take any form they wished.
# Ainur in Angband typically have shapechanges and many possible other spells,
# but typically don't breathe
name:ainu
glyph:A
pain:1
flags:POWERFUL | SPIRIT | SMART | LEVITATE
flags:ONLY_ITEM
flags:OPEN_DOOR | BASH_DOOR | TAKE_ITEM | CLEAR_WEB
flags:IM_COLD | IM_FIRE | IM_POIS | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP | NO_HOLD | NO_STUN
flags:FORCE_SLEEP
desc:Ainu/Maia

# Ants have lowish HP but highish armor class, and powerful melee for their
# depth
name:ant
glyph:a
pain:7
flags:ANIMAL | WEIRD_MIND
flags:BASH_DOOR
flags:HAS_LEGS
desc:Ant

# Fast, not strong, annoying
name:bat
glyph:b
pain:4
flags:ANIMAL | LEVITATE
desc:Bat

# Quickish monsters usually with some effect beyond melee
name:bird
glyph:B
pain:8
flags:ANIMAL | CLEAR_WEB | LEVITATE
desc:Bird

# Wolves are animals which mostly come in packs, and are associated with evil
# creatures, especially orcs and Sauron
name:canine
glyph:C
pain:3
flags:ANIMAL | CLEAR_WEB
flags:HAS_LEGS
desc:Canine (Dog)

# Centipedes are mostly weak, sometimes quick, and their melee attacks are often
# early examples of different blow effects
name:centipede
glyph:c
pain:5
flags:ANIMAL | WEIRD_MIND
desc:Centipede

# Creeping coins are mimics which look like coins until they attack, hit to
# poison, and drop the appropriate type of treasure
name:creeping coins
glyph:$
pain:1
flags:COLD_BLOOD | METAL | UNAWARE | EMPTY_MIND
flags:ONLY_GOLD
flags:BASH_DOOR | CLEAR_WEB
flags:IM_ELEC | IM_POIS | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP
flags:MIMIC_INV
desc:Creeping Coins

# Dragons are the most important breathing monsters in Angband, and their
# breaths are their most important quality.
name:dragon
glyph:d
pain:1
flags:DRAGON | EVIL | SPIRIT | LEVITATE
flags:FORCE_SLEEP | CLEAR_WEB
desc:Dragon

# Early, weak breathers which move quickly and erratically
name:dragon fly
glyph:F
pain:7
flags:ANIMAL | WEIRD_MIND | LEVITATE
flags:RAND_50 | BASH_DOOR
flags:FORCE_SLEEP
desc:Dragon Fly

# These come in two stages:
# 1. Motionless creatures which cause bad effects if you stand next to them
# 2. Moving spellcasters (typically as many spells as eye-stalks) with
#    anti-magic melee
name:eye
glyph:e
pain:1
flags:LEVITATE | CLEAR_WEB
desc:Floating Eye

# Creatures (mostly) embodying a single element, mostly with lowish HP
name:elemental
glyph:E
pain:1
flags:EMPTY_MIND | CLEAR_WEB
flags:IM_POIS | NO_FEAR | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP
flags:NONLIVING
desc:Elemental

# Fast moving, bash doors, hit hard in melee
name:feline
glyph:f
pain:6
flags:ANIMAL | CLEAR_WEB
flags:HAS_LEGS
desc:Feline (Cat)

# Wall-passing invisible spirits, frequently drain experience and/or stats.
# Relatively weak to compensate for being hard to escape
name:ghost
glyph:G
pain:1
flags:UNDEAD | EVIL | INVISIBLE | COLD_BLOOD | SPIRIT
flags:PASS_WALL
flags:IM_COLD | IM_POIS | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP | NO_STUN | NO_HOLD
desc:Ghost

# Giants are big, strong humanoids which hit hard and throw boulders. They
# may be associated with an element and have some spells, but their focus is
# powerful melee.
name:giant
glyph:P
pain:1
flags:GIANT | EVIL | SPIRIT
flags:BASH_DOOR | CLEAR_WEB
flags:HUMANOID
desc:Giant Humanoid

# Mostly slow with lots of hitpoints and armor
name:golem
glyph:g
pain:1
flags:EMPTY_MIND | CLEAR_WEB
flags:IM_ELEC | NO_FEAR | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP
flags:NONLIVING
desc:Golem

name:humanoid
glyph:h
pain:1
flags:OPEN_DOOR | BASH_DOOR | SPIRIT | CLEAR_WEB
flags:HUMANOID
desc:Hobbit/Elf/Dwarf

# Weird legendary stuff, mostly without spells, sometimes with breath
name:hybrid
glyph:H
pain:1
flags:HAS_LEGS | CLEAR_WEB
desc:Hybrid

# Quick monsters with strong melee, the higher level ones getting fire and/or
# poison attacks
name:hydra
glyph:M
pain:4
flags:ANIMAL
flags:ONLY_GOLD
flags:OPEN_DOOR | BASH_DOOR | CLEAR_WEB
flags:FORCE_SLEEP | HURT_COLD
flags:HAS_LEGS
flags:SWIM_GOOD
desc:Hydra

# Non-descript early monsters that demonstrate some stuff but are mostly filler
name:icky thing
glyph:i
pain:2
flags:RAND_50
desc:Icky Thing

# Insects are small, a bit fast, weak breeders which bite for various effects
name:insect
glyph:I
pain:7
flags:ANIMAL | WEIRD_MIND | MULTIPLY | LEVITATE
flags:NO_PASS_TREE
flags:RAND_25 | RAND_50
desc:Insect

# Mostly non-moving creatures which touch for various effects
name:jelly
glyph:j
pain:2
flags:EMPTY_MIND | STUPID | CLEAR_WEB
flags:NO_FEAR
desc:Jelly

# Giant beetles with high armor class and fairly powerful bites, frequently
# spitting. No breaths or spells.
name:killer beetle
glyph:K
pain:7
flags:ANIMAL | WEIRD_MIND | LEVITATE
flags:BASH_DOOR
flags:HAS_LEGS
desc:Killer Beetle

# Early-game equivalents of things like orcs and trolls
name:kobold
glyph:k
pain:1
flags:EVIL
flags:OPEN_DOOR | BASH_DOOR | SPIRIT | CLEAR_WEB
flags:IM_POIS
flags:HUMANOID
flags:SWIM_NORM
desc:Kobold

# Powerful undead spellcasters, tending to drain dexterity and charges in melee
name:lich
glyph:L
pain:1
flags:UNDEAD | EVIL | COLD_BLOOD | SMART | SPIRIT
flags:OPEN_DOOR | BASH_DOOR | CLEAR_WEB
flags:IM_COLD | IM_POIS | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP | NO_STUN | NO_HOLD
flags:FORCE_SLEEP
desc:Lich

# Weird monsters that look like floor.
name:lurker
glyph:.
pain:1
flags:COLD_BLOOD | EMPTY_MIND | INVISIBLE | UNAWARE
flags:NEVER_MOVE
flags:NO_FEAR | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP
flags:CHAR_CLEAR | ATTR_CLEAR
desc:Lurker

# Demons are evil and tend to be fire-based. Major demons frequently summon,
# have a few powerful spells and/or breaths, and often dangerous melee.
name:major demon
glyph:U
pain:1
flags:DEMON | EVIL | SPIRIT
flags:ONLY_ITEM
flags:OPEN_DOOR | BASH_DOOR | CLEAR_WEB
flags:NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP | NO_HOLD
flags:FORCE_SLEEP
desc:Major Demon

# Monsters which pretend to be objects. They don't move but do cast spells,
# and attack if the player steps next to them.
name:mimic
glyph:?
pain:1
flags:COLD_BLOOD | EMPTY_MIND | UNAWARE
flags:NEVER_MOVE
flags:NO_FEAR | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP
flags:FORCE_SLEEP | ATTR_CLEAR
desc:Mimic

# Demons are evil and tend to be fire-based. Minor demons are mostly
# annoying rather than dangerous.
name:minor demon
glyph:u
pain:1
flags:DEMON | EVIL | SPIRIT
flags:IM_FIRE
flags:HAS_LEGS | CLEAR_WEB
desc:Minor Demon

# Non-moving growths which release spores when stepped next to
name:mold
glyph:m
pain:2
flags:NEVER_MOVE
flags:IM_POIS | HURT_FIRE | NO_FEAR | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP
desc:Mold

# Small (mostly) non-moving (mostly) spore-releasing-for-effect creatures
name:mushroom
glyph:,
pain:2
flags:EMPTY_MIND | STUPID
flags:HURT_FIRE | NO_FEAR | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP
desc:Mushroom

# Female serpent-like monsters
name:naga
glyph:n
pain:1
flags:FEMALE | EVIL | HURT_COLD | SPIRIT
flags:BASH_DOOR | CLEAR_WEB
flags:HAS_LEGS | HYBRID
flags:SWIM_GOOD
desc:Naga

# Ogres are like small giants, or large orcs. Mostly straightforward melee
# fighters who come in packs, with occasional lone spellcasters.
name:ogre
glyph:O
pain:1
flags:GIANT | EVIL | SPIRIT
flags:OPEN_DOOR | BASH_DOOR | CLEAR_WEB
flags:HUMANOID
flags:SWIM_BAD
desc:Ogre

# Orcs are the foot-soldiers of Morgoth. They melee and use archery, but
# mostly don't use magic. They tend to appear in groups.
name:orc
glyph:o
pain:1
flags:MALE | ORC | EVIL | SPIRIT
flags:OPEN_DOOR | BASH_DOOR | CLEAR_WEB
flags:HUMANOID
flags:SWIM_NORM
desc:Orc

name:person
glyph:p
pain:1
flags:BASH_DOOR | SPIRIT | CLEAR_WEB
flags:HUMANOID
flags:SWIM_NORM
desc:Person/Human

# A grab-bag of four-legged things with no real defining quality
name:quadruped
glyph:q
pain:4
flags:BASH_DOOR | CLEAR_WEB
flags:HAS_LEGS
desc:Quadruped

# Non-moving, non-attacking summoners
name:quylthulg
glyph:Q
pain:2
flags:EMPTY_MIND | INVISIBLE
flags:NEVER_BLOW | NEVER_MOVE
flags:NO_FEAR | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP | NO_HOLD
flags:FORCE_SLEEP
desc:Quylthulg

# Mostly early monsters, but later ones are dangerous. Not fast for depth
name:reptile
glyph:R
pain:5
flags:ANIMAL | HURT_COLD | CLEAR_WEB
flags:HAS_LEGS
flags:SWIM_GOOD
desc:Reptile/Amphibian

# Small, weak, early breeders, with one surprise non-breeder
name:rodent
glyph:r
pain:4
flags:ANIMAL | CLEAR_WEB
flags:HAS_LEGS
desc:Rodent

# The non-unique skeletons break into two (early and late) groups:
# 1. Empty minded animated skeletons with movement and melee but no spells
# 2. Smart drujs with no movement or melee, but which have high speed and
#    cast spells every turn
name:skeleton
glyph:s
pain:9
flags:UNDEAD | EVIL | COLD_BLOOD | CLEAR_WEB
flags:IM_COLD | IM_POIS | NO_FEAR | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP | NO_STUN
desc:Skeleton

# Snakes are typically slow, but have high armor class
name:snake
glyph:J
pain:5
flags:ANIMAL | HURT_COLD
flags:BASH_DOOR | CLEAR_WEB
flags:SWIM_GOOD
desc:Snake

# Spiders are frequently poisonous and weave webs, and tend to have an
# affinity with darkness. Any spells they have tend to focus on disabling
# their prey so they can be finished off in melee, but they may also breathe.
name:spider
glyph:S
pain:7
flags:BASH_DOOR | PASS_WEB
desc:Spider/Scorpion/Tick

# Weak, except the odd one to surprise the unwary newcomer. Always native to
# level 0, never give experience
name:townsfolk
glyph:t
pain:4
flags:HUMANOID | SPIRIT | CLEAR_WEB
desc:Townsfolk

# High hitpoints and armor class
name:tree
glyph:l
pain:9
flags:CLEAR_WEB | COLD_BLOOD | REGENERATE
flags:NO_FEAR | NO_CONF | HURT_FIRE | IM_WATER
flags:SWIM_GOOD
desc:Tree/Ent

# Trolls are evil, larger than human-size humanoids. They have strong melee
# combat, and many are hurt by light. They fall roughly between ogres and
# giants in Morgoth's humanoid soldiery.
name:troll
glyph:T
pain:1
flags:TROLL | EVIL | SPIRIT
flags:OPEN_DOOR | BASH_DOOR | CLEAR_WEB
flags:HUMANOID
flags:SWIM_BAD
desc:Troll

# Powerful undead which drain experience
name:vampire
glyph:V
pain:1
flags:UNDEAD | EVIL | COLD_BLOOD | REGENERATE | SPIRIT | LEVITATE
flags:OPEN_DOOR | BASH_DOOR | CLEAR_WEB
flags:HURT_LIGHT | HURT_FIRE | IM_COLD | IM_POIS | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP | NO_STUN
flags:FORCE_SLEEP
desc:Vampire

# Always awake, elemental objects which engulf and breathe their element(s)
name:vortex
glyph:v
pain:11
flags:EMPTY_MIND | POWERFUL | LEVITATE
flags:RAND_50 | BASH_DOOR | CLEAR_WEB
flags:NO_FEAR | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP | NO_HOLD | IM_POIS
flags:FORCE_SLEEP
flags:NONLIVING
desc:Vortex

# Worms are mostly low level slow breeders with crawl attacks for an effect
name:worm
glyph:w
pain:1
flags:ANIMAL
desc:Worm/Worm Mass

# Undead which range from wights to wraiths to the Ringwraiths. Experience
# drainers and spellcasters; the Ringwraiths summon each other and are the
# only monsters which get the Black Breath melee attack.
name:wraith
glyph:W
pain:1
flags:UNDEAD | EVIL | COLD_BLOOD | SPIRIT | CLEAR_WEB
flags:HURT_LIGHT | IM_COLD | IM_POIS | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP | NO_STUN | NO_HOLD
desc:Wight/Wraith

# Strange part rock beings which can destroy or pass through walls
name:xorn
glyph:X
pain:4
flags:COLD_BLOOD | EMPTY_MIND | CLEAR_WEB
flags:HURT_ROCK | IM_POIS | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP
desc:Xorn/Xaren

# Small, weak, comical humanoids
name:yeek
glyph:y
pain:1
flags:ANIMAL | SPIRIT | LEVITATE
flags:OPEN_DOOR | BASH_DOOR | CLEAR_WEB
flags:RES_ACID
flags:HUMANOID
flags:SWIM_NORM
desc:Yeek

# Yetis are a couple of niche monsters, big furry bear-like creatures
name:yeti
glyph:Y
pain:1
flags:ANIMAL
flags:OPEN_DOOR | BASH_DOOR | CLEAR_WEB
flags:IM_COLD
flags:HUMANOID
desc:Yeti

# Zephyr hounds come in packs and (with a couple of exceptions) breathe a
# single element, with melee that matches where possible. Simple.
name:zephyr hound
glyph:Z
pain:3
flags:ANIMAL | GROUP_AI | CLEAR_WEB
flags:HAS_LEGS
desc:Zephyr Hound

# Animated corpses, frequently with no mind of their own. Mostly fairly weak
# for their level
name:zombie
glyph:z
pain:10
flags:UNDEAD | EVIL | COLD_BLOOD
flags:OPEN_DOOR | BASH_DOOR | CLEAR_WEB
flags:IM_COLD | IM_POIS | HURT_FIRE | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP | NO_STUN
desc:Zombie/Mummy

##### Special templates #####

name:player
glyph:@
pain:1
desc:You

name:Morgoth
glyph:P
pain:12
desc:Morgoth

##### Extra templates #####

name:aquatic
glyph:~
pain:1
desc:Aquatic
flags:ANIMAL | AQUATIC | CLEAR_WEB
flags:IM_WATER
flags:NO_PASS_TREE

name:ball
glyph:*
pain:11
flags:EMPTY_MIND | NONLIVING | LEVITATE
flags:RAND_25 | RAND_50
flags:IM_POIS
desc:Ball

name:dragon worm
glyph:w
pain:1
flags:DRAGON | EVIL | MULTIPLY
flags:DROP_40 | ONLY_GOLD
flags:RAND_25 | RAND_50 | OPEN_DOOR | BASH_DOOR
desc:Dragon Worm

name:feature mimic
glyph:+
pain:1
flags:COLD_BLOOD | EMPTY_MIND | UNAWARE
flags:NEVER_MOVE
flags:NO_FEAR | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP
flags:FORCE_SLEEP | ATTR_CLEAR
desc:Feature Mimic

name:mineral
glyph:#
pain:1
flags:COLD_BLOOD | EMPTY_MIND | CLEAR_WEB
flags:IM_POIS | IM_COLD | IM_ACID | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP
desc:Mineral

name:mist
glyph:#
pain:1
flags:EVIL | EMPTY_MIND | COLD_BLOOD | CLEAR_WEB
flags:RAND_25
flags:IM_COLD | IM_POIS | IM_ACID
desc:Mist

name:nether
glyph:P
pain:1
desc:Nether Realm dungeon boss

name:object mimic
glyph:|
pain:1
flags:COLD_BLOOD | EMPTY_MIND | UNAWARE
flags:NEVER_MOVE
flags:NO_FEAR | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP
flags:FORCE_SLEEP | ATTR_CLEAR
desc:Object Mimic

name:phantom warrior
glyph:G
pain:1
flags:UNDEAD | EVIL | COLD_BLOOD | SPIRIT
flags:PASS_WALL
flags:NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP | IM_POIS | NO_STUN
desc:Phantom Warrior

name:random mimic
glyph:x
pain:1
flags:COLD_BLOOD | EMPTY_MIND | UNAWARE
flags:NEVER_MOVE
flags:NO_FEAR | NO_CONF | NO_SLEEP
flags:FORCE_SLEEP | ATTR_CLEAR
desc:Random Mimic

name:sandworm
glyph:w
pain:1
flags:EVIL | EMPTY_MIND | CLEAR_WEB
flags:IM_ELEC | IM_FIRE | IM_POIS | IM_ACID
desc:Sandworm

name:stinger
glyph:I
pain:7
flags:ANIMAL | WEIRD_MIND | LEVITATE
desc:Stinger

name:vegetal
glyph:l
pain:1
desc:Vegetal

name:sentry
glyph:#
pain:1
desc:Sentry