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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 | '''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. | ||
{{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. | {{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. | ||
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{{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. | {{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 | 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== | ||
==== Spells ==== | |||
*{{Sn|Animate Dead}} | *{{Sn|Animate Dead}} | ||
*{{Sn|Destroy Undead}} | *{{Sn|Destroy Undead}} | ||
*{{Sn|Resurrection}} | |||
*{{Sn|Sacrifice}} | *{{Sn|Sacrifice}} | ||
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*{{Cn|Vampire Lord}}s: {{*}} [[life drain]] | *{{Cn|Vampire Lord}}s: {{*}} [[life drain]] | ||
*{{Cn|Wyvern Monarch}}s: {{*}} [[poison]] | *{{Cn|Wyvern Monarch}}s: {{*}} [[poison]] | ||
*{{Cn|Zombie}}s: {{*}} [[disease]] | |||
*{{Cn|Sea Serpent|noname=}}{{Cn|Haspid|name=Sea Serpents and Haspids}}: {{*}} [[poison]] {{withhota}} | *{{Cn|Sea Serpent|noname=}}{{Cn|Haspid|name=Sea Serpents and Haspids}}: {{*}} [[poison]] {{withhota}} | ||
==== Artifact effects ==== | ==== Artifact effects ==== | ||
*{{an|Elixir of Life}}: {{*}} [[regenerating]], 25% health bonus | |||
*{{an|Horn of the Abyss|link=Horn of the Abyss (artifact)}}: {{*}} [[Fangarm]] summon{{-wh}} | *{{an|Horn of the Abyss|link=Horn of the Abyss (artifact)}}: {{*}} [[Fangarm]] summon{{-wh}} | ||
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*[[Creature abilities]] | *[[Creature abilities]] | ||
[[Category: Terms]] | [[Category: Terms]] | ||
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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. 
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]
Air and Storm Elementals
Water and Ice Elementals
Fire and Energy Elementals
Earth and Magma Elementals
Psychic and Magic Elementals
Gargoyles[edit | hide]
Unlike other non-living creatures, gargoyles are still affected by morale and mind spells. 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]
Azure Dragons: ● fear
Ghost Dragons: ● aging
Lich and Power Lichs: ● death cloud
Mighty Gorgons: ● death stare
Pit Lords: ● summon demons
Vampire Lords: ● life drain
Wyvern Monarchs: ● poison
Zombies: ● disease
Sea Serpents and Haspids: ● poison
Artifact effects[edit | hide]
Elixir of Life: ● regenerating, 25% health bonus
Horn of the Abyss: ● Fangarm summon