Deep elf high priest

Version 0.34: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.

For a list of all deep elves, see list of deep elves.

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HP	32-66
HD	11
XP	896
Speed	10
AC	6
EV	12
Will	80
Attack¹	14 (hit: plain)
Resistances	None
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Human
Uses	Weapons & armour Starting equipment Open doors
Holiness	Natural
Size	Medium
Type	elf, elf
Flags	Evil Speaks Warm-blooded

An exalted servant of the ancient dark god of the deep elves, basking in hellish death magic.

Useful Info

Deep elf high priests are elven clergy that generally serve a supporting role to other deep elven mages. Along with the usual priestly smiting, expect to be blasted with damnation. They can most often be found in the Elven Halls (especially the bottom level) and the Vaults.

Spells

Name	Damage	Range	Flags
Call Down Damnation	3d15	LOS	Priest flag
Malign Offering	2d17	LOS	Priest flag
Smiting	7-17	LOS	Priest flag
Prayer of Brilliance	—	—	Priest flag

Tips & Tricks

Having a deep elf high priest around makes other deep elves significantly more dangerous. Not only can they heal their allies while damaging you, but Prayer of Brilliance makes deep elven spellcasters even more dangerous than they already are.
If you can fight deep elf high priests on their own, they become significantly less threatening. This is especially true once you close to melee range, which generally discourages them from blasting you with damnation.
Silence is always useful, especially since it shuts down any other dangerous casters in the vicinity.

History

Prior to 0.32 Prayer of Brilliance was known as Aura of Brilliance.
Prior to 0.28, deep elf high priests could see invisible.
Prior to 0.27, they could cast Twisted Resurrection.
Prior to 0.18, deep elf high priests could cast Summon Demon.
In 0.13, Malign Offering replaced Minor Healing.