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==Useful Info==
'''Robin''' is a [[unique]] [[hobgoblin]] who wanders the early floors of the dungeon, accompanied by a massive band of [[goblin]] and [[hobgoblin]] followers. Although none of them are particularly powerful individually, Robin will hurl their goblins at you, swarming you with opponents who can then be inspired, allowing them to deal significant amounts of damage. Robin always spawns with a [[helmet]] and an [[animal skin]].


==Useful Info==
==Location==
'''Robin''' is a [[unique]] [[goblin]] who wanders the early floors of the dungeon, accompanied by a massive band of goblin followers. Although none of them are particularly powerful individually, she will hurl her goblins at you, swarming you with opponents who she can then inspire, allowing them to deal significant amounts of damage.
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==Tips & Tricks==
==Tips & Tricks==
*Limiting her ability to swarm you reduces her to a threat no stronger than [[Ijyb]]. If you can lure her around a corner or use a dead end to restrict the number of enemies that can reach you at once, you can avoid an embarrassing goblin death.
*Robin alone isn't a big threat - it's being surrounded by [[might]]ed goblins that's lethal. If you can lure Robin around a corner or use a dead end to restrict the number of enemies that can reach you at once, you can avoid an embarrassing gobliny death. [[Stair dancing]] can be used to split the pack.
*She always spawns with a [[helmet]], letting some [[species]] gain a nice little [[AC]] bonus in the early game.
*Robin's band does not have [[:Category:Herd_flag|herd]] behavior, so they'll separate over time. If the goblins are awake, you can [[wait]] a couple hundred turns, preferably on top of a [[stair]]case). This causes most of the pack to wander off. From there, you can lure one or two monsters at a time, slowly pruning them out.
*If you see a mass of goblins and hobgoblins, this unique is most likely around.
 
==Trivia==
Robin is able to throw [[Ijyb]].


==History==
==History==
Robin will be added in [[0.16]].
*Prior to [[0.28]], Robin's base damage was 5.
*Prior to [[0.24]], Robin was considered female.
*Robin was added in [[0.16]].
 
[[Category:Goblin]]

Latest revision as of 02:59, 18 February 2024

Version 0.31: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
A mountain hobgoblin, recently come in search of the legendary Orb. Not foolhardy or reckless enough to delve into the depths of the Dungeon alone, Robin has built a small army of minions. Potential competitors will quickly find a stream of screaming goblins flying toward them!

Useful Info

Robin is a unique hobgoblin who wanders the early floors of the dungeon, accompanied by a massive band of goblin and hobgoblin followers. Although none of them are particularly powerful individually, Robin will hurl their goblins at you, swarming you with opponents who can then be inspired, allowing them to deal significant amounts of damage. Robin always spawns with a helmet and an animal skin.

Location

Spells

Tile Name Damage Range Flags
Battlecry — — Vocal flag
Throw Ally — LOS Natural flag

Tips & Tricks

  • Robin alone isn't a big threat - it's being surrounded by mighted goblins that's lethal. If you can lure Robin around a corner or use a dead end to restrict the number of enemies that can reach you at once, you can avoid an embarrassing gobliny death. Stair dancing can be used to split the pack.
  • Robin's band does not have herd behavior, so they'll separate over time. If the goblins are awake, you can wait a couple hundred turns, preferably on top of a staircase). This causes most of the pack to wander off. From there, you can lure one or two monsters at a time, slowly pruning them out.
  • If you see a mass of goblins and hobgoblins, this unique is most likely around.

Trivia

Robin is able to throw Ijyb.

History

  • Prior to 0.28, Robin's base damage was 5.
  • Prior to 0.24, Robin was considered female.
  • Robin was added in 0.16.