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daeva A
HP	78-159
HD	14
XP	1325
Speed	10
AC	10
EV	11
Will	140
Attack¹	25 (hit: plain)
Attack²	10 (hit: plain)
Resistances	rPois+ rMiasma rN+++ rHoly+++
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Human
Uses	Weapons & armour Starting equipment Open doors
Holiness	Holy
Size	Medium
Type	angel, daeva
Flags	Fighter Flying Speaks

A towering winged figure radiating an aura of brilliant golden light. It is a divine agent of the Shining One.

“Between these twain the Daevas also chose not aright, for infatuation came upon them as they took counsel together, so that they chose the Worst Thought. Then they rushed together to Violence, that they might enfeeble the world of men.”
-the Avesta, Yasna XXX, 6, Ahunavaiti Gatha.
trans. Christian Bartholomae, 1951.

For a list of all holy monsters, see list of holy monsters.

Useful Info

Daevas are militant servants of the Shining One, wielding weapons of holy wrath and occasionally shields. They are slower than angels, but more durable and able to smite their foes. Daevas are very rare, appearing only in the Abyss, holy Ziggurat floors, holy Pan levels, and in the occasional Dungeon vault hidden behind transparent walls.

Spells

Tile	Name	Damage	Range	Flags
	Smiting	7-17	LOS	Magical flag

Tips & Tricks

While individual smites are not terribly dangerous by the time you find one, a few daevas can hit you with enough smites over a few turns to quickly make things sour. Avoid being in line of sight if you aren't going to dispatch it.
It's easy to avoid daevas while wandering the Abyss. Just turn around when you see their 5-tile halo effect hit the edge of your LOS.

History

Prior to 0.28, daevas could see invisible.

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-{{Flavour|A divine agent of the Shining One, it is a towering winged figure with an aura of brilliant golden light.}}
 ==Useful Info==
-'''Daevas''' are militant servants of [[the Shining One]], wielding [[holy wrath]] weapons (occasionally [[blessed blade]]s) and shields. They are slower than [[angel]]s, but slightly more durable and more willing to [[smite]] their foes, and they have the best odds of being avenged by TSO when you kill them. Daevas are very rare, appearing only in [[the Abyss]], holy [[Ziggurat]] floors, and in the occasional [[Dungeon]] vault hidden behind transparent walls.
+'''Daevas''' are militant servants of [[the Shining One]], wielding weapons of [[holy wrath]] and occasionally [[shields]]. They are slower than [[angel]]s, but more durable and able to [[smite]] their foes. Daevas are very rare, appearing only in [[the Abyss]], holy [[Ziggurat]] floors, holy [[Pan]] levels, and in the occasional [[Dungeon]] vault hidden behind transparent walls.
-Spells: [[Smiting]] (7-17)
+{{monster spells}}
 ==Tips & Tricks==
-*If you worship TSO, [[Zin]], or [[Elyvilon]], daevas may be indifferent towards you.
+*While individual smites are not terribly dangerous by the time you find one, a few daevas can hit you with enough smites over a few turns to quickly make things sour. Avoid being in line of sight if you aren't going to dispatch it.
 *It's easy to avoid daevas while wandering the Abyss. Just turn around when you see their 5-tile halo effect hit the edge of your [[LOS]].
+==History==
+*Prior to [[0.28]], daevas could [[see invisible]].