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'''Non-living''' and '''unliving''' are terms that refer to creatures that have never been ''alive''. The term non-living was introduced in the {{sod}} manual, the only use of 'non-living' in the manuals (used to describe creatures unaffected by the Elixir of Life). 'Unliving' is not used at all in the manuals but replaces non-living in the in-game description of the [[Elixir of Life]]. The manual [[Shadow of Death Manual Page 26|states]] that the artifact ''"does not work on [[Undead]] or ''non-living'' creatures"''. Additionally, the non-[[undead]] creatures not affected by the health bonus of the [[Elixir of Life]], (golems, elementals and gargoyles), have other immunities in common, which allows them to be considered one group of 'non-living' creatures.
'''Non-living''' and '''unliving''' are terms that refer to creatures that have never been alive. They cannot be affected by mind spells and spells that require a living target, and they have neither positive nor negative [[morale]]. The term ''non-living'' was introduced in the {{sod}} [[Shadow of Death Manual Page 26|manual]], the only use of ''non-living'' in the manuals (used to describe creatures unaffected by the [[Elixir of Life]]). ''Unliving'' is not used at all in the manuals but replaces ''non-living'' in the in-game description of the Elixir of Life.


[[Stone Gargoyle and Obsidian Gargoyle|Stone and Obsidian Gargoyles]] are also considered non-living, but they are still affected by [[morale]] and mind spells.
{{u|Stone Gargoyle and Obsidian Gargoyle}} are also considered ''non-living'', but they are still affected by [[morale]] and mind spells. {{withhota}} In [[Horn of the Abyss]], they are called "Bloodless" instead of non-living.


Though [[war machine]]s as units on the battlefield can be considered non-living in some sense, they have their own system of immunities.
Although [[war machine]]s as units on the battlefield can be considered ''non-living'' in some sense, they have their own system of immunities.


{{cn|Crystal Dragon}}s, despite being ''"made entirely from red crystal and brought to life through magical means..."'' and being referred to as dragon golems in the campaign, they don't have any features that would set them apart from any other living creatures.
{{u|Crystal Dragon}}s are described as being ''"made entirely from red crystal and brought to life through magical means..."'' and are referred to as dragon golems in the campaign. Despite these references they don't have any features that would set them apart from any other living creatures.
 
'''NOTE:''' For comparison, living units are just units that are NOT [[non-living]] and NOT [[undead]]. See [[Undead vs Unliving]] for more explanation.


==Non-living creatures==
==Non-living creatures==
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* {{cn|Steel Golem}}{{-wh}}
* {{cn|Steel Golem}}{{-wh}}


The only common trait of golems among all other non-living creatures is [[spell damage resistance]].
The only common trait of golems among all other ''non-living'' creatures is [[spell damage reduction]].
 
====Elementals====
====Elementals====
* {{Cn|Air Elemental|noname=}}{{Cn|Storm Elemental|name=Air and Storm Elementals}}
* {{Cn|Air Elemental|noname=}}{{Cn|Storm Elemental|name=Air and Storm Elementals}}
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* {{Cn|Earth Elemental|noname=}}{{Cn|Magma Elemental|name=Earth and Magma Elementals}}
* {{Cn|Earth Elemental|noname=}}{{Cn|Magma Elemental|name=Earth and Magma Elementals}}
* {{Cn|Psychic Elemental|noname=}}{{Cn|Magic Elemental|name=Psychic and Magic Elementals}}
* {{Cn|Psychic Elemental|noname=}}{{Cn|Magic Elemental|name=Psychic and Magic Elementals}}
====Gargoyles====
====Gargoyles====
* {{cn|Stone Gargoyle|noname=}}{{cn|Obsidian Gargoyle|name=Stone and Obsidian Gargoyles}}
* {{cn|Stone Gargoyle|noname=}}{{cn|Obsidian Gargoyle|name=Stone and Obsidian Gargoyles}}
Unlike other non-living creatures, gargoyles are still affected by [[morale]] and mind spells. {{withhota}} In [[Horn of the Abyss]], they are called "Bloodless" instead of non-living.
====Mechanicals====
* {{Cn|Automaton|noname=}}{{Cn|Sentinel Automaton|name=Automaton and Sentinel Automaton}}{{-wh}}
* {{Cn|Dreadnought|noname=}}{{Cn|Juggernaut|name=Dreadnought and Juggernaut}}{{-wh}}
Mechanicals have identical attributes as other non-living creatures, but can be repaired by [[Mechanic and Engineer|Mechanics and Engineers]].


==Immunities==
==Immunities==
All non-living creatures are unaffected by the 25% health bonus of the [[Elixir of Life]], by [[morale]] (except for gargoyles), and the following spells and abilities:


*{{Sn1|Resurrection}}
==== Spells ====
**{{cn|Archangel}}: {{*}}resurrection
*{{Sn|Animate Dead}}
*{{sn1|Animate Dead}}
*{{Sn|Destroy Undead}}
*{{sn1|Destroy Undead}}
*{{Sn|Resurrection}}
*{{Sn|Sacrifice}}


==== [[Mind spells]] (except for gargoyles) ====
==== [[Mind spells]] <span style="font-weight:normal; font-style:italic;">(except for gargoyles)</span> ====
* {{Sn1|Berserk}}
* {{Sn|Berserk}}
* {{Sn1|Blind}}
* {{Sn|Blind}}
**{{Cn|Unicorn|noname=}}{{Cn|War Unicorn|name=Unicorn}}: {{*}}blind
* {{Sn|Forgetfulness}}
* {{Sn1|Forgetfulness}}
* {{Sn|Frenzy}}
* {{Sn1|Frenzy}}
* {{Sn|Hypnotize}}
* {{Sn1|Hypnotize}}
* {{Sn|Mirth}}
**{{cn|Fangarm}}s: {{*}}hypnotize{{-wh}}
* {{Sn|Sorrow}}
* {{Sn1|Mirth}}
* {{Sn1|Sorrow}}


==== Creature abilities ====
==== Creature abilities ====
*{{Cn|Azure Dragon}}s: {{*}}[[fear]]
*{{Cn|Azure Dragon}}s: {{*}} [[fear]]
*{{Cn|Ghost Dragon}}s: {{*}}[[aging]]
*{{Cn|Ghost Dragon}}s: {{*}} [[aging]]
*{{Cn|Lich|noname=}}{{cn|Power Lich|name=Lich and Power Lich}}s: {{*}}[[death cloud]]
*{{Cn|Lich|noname=}}{{cn|Power Lich|name=Lich and Power Lich}}s: {{*}} [[death cloud]]
*{{Cn|Mighty Gorgon}}s: {{*}}[[death Stare]]
*{{Cn|Mighty Gorgon}}s: {{*}} [[death stare]]
*{{Cn|Pit Lord}}s: {{*}}[[summon demons]]
*{{Cn|Pit Lord}}s: {{*}} [[summon demons]]
*{{Cn|Vampire Lord}}s: {{*}}[[life drain]]
*{{Cn|Vampire Lord}}s: {{*}} [[life drain]]
*{{Cn|Wyvern Monarch}}s: {{*}}[[poison]]
*{{Cn|Wyvern Monarch}}s: {{*}} [[poison]]
*{{Cn|Sea Serpent|noname=}}{{Cn|Haspid|name=Sea Serpents and Haspids}}: {{*}}[[poison]] {{withhota}}
*{{Cn|Zombie}}s: {{*}} [[disease]]
*{{Cn|Zombie}}s: {{*}}[[disease]]
*{{Cn|Sea Serpent|noname=}}{{Cn|Haspid|name=Sea Serpents and Haspids}}: {{*}} [[poison]] {{withhota}}
 
==== Artifact effects ====
*{{an|Elixir of Life}}: {{*}} [[regenerating]], 25% health bonus
*{{an|Horn of the Abyss|link=Horn of the Abyss (artifact)}}: {{*}} [[Fangarm]] summon{{-wh}}


== See also ==
== See also ==

Latest revision as of 19:35, 7 November 2024

Non-living and unliving are terms that refer to creatures that have never been alive. They cannot be affected by mind spells and spells that require a living target, and they have neither positive nor negative morale. The term non-living was introduced in the Shadow of Death manual, the only use of non-living in the manuals (used to describe creatures unaffected by the Elixir of Life). Unliving is not used at all in the manuals but replaces non-living in the in-game description of the Elixir of Life.

Stone gargoyle and obsidian gargoyle are also considered non-living, but they are still affected by morale and mind spells. Horn of the Abyss In Horn of the Abyss, they are called "Bloodless" instead of non-living.

Although war machines as units on the battlefield can be considered non-living in some sense, they have their own system of immunities.

Crystal dragons are described as being "made entirely from red crystal and brought to life through magical means..." and are referred to as dragon golems in the campaign. Despite these references they don't have any features that would set them apart from any other living creatures.

NOTE: For comparison, living units are just units that are NOT non-living and NOT undead. See Undead vs Unliving for more explanation.

Non-living creatures[edit | hide | hide all]

Golems[edit | hide]

The only common trait of golems among all other non-living creatures is spell damage reduction.

Elementals[edit | hide]

Gargoyles[edit | hide]

Unlike other non-living creatures, gargoyles are still affected by morale and mind spells. Horn of the Abyss In Horn of the Abyss, they are called "Bloodless" instead of non-living.

Mechanicals[edit | hide]

Mechanicals have identical attributes as other non-living creatures, but can be repaired by Mechanics and Engineers.

Immunities[edit | hide]

Spells[edit | hide]

Mind spells (except for gargoyles)[edit | hide]

Creature abilities[edit | hide]

Artifact effects[edit | hide]

See also[edit | hide]

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