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'''Non-living''' (or sometimes '''unliving''') is a term that refers to all creatures that are not considered to be alive. All non-living creatures have similar traits that typically somehow concerns a lack of  "life force". For example, all non-living creatures are immune to [[Vampire Lord]]s' [[life drain]]. The term non-living was officially introduced in {{sod}} manual, where in the description of [[Elixir of Life]] (a [[combination artifact]]) stated that the artifact "does not work on [[Undead]] or ''non-living'' creatures". Although the description suggests that Undead would not be considered as non-living creatures, it is commonly acknowledged fact that Undead are also non-living beings. Additionally, [[Golem]]s and [[Elemental]]s are considered to be non-living creatures in {{homm3}}.
'''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.


While [[Stone Gargoyle and Obsidian Gargoyle|Stone and Obsidian Gargoyles]] have traits similar to Golems, they are not Golems, as they are still affected by [[morale]]. Gargoyles are the only creatures in the game that are considered solely as non-living creatures.
{{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.


=== All non-living creatures are unaffected by the following spells and abilities ===
Although [[war machine]]s as units on the battlefield can be considered ''non-living'' in some sense, they have their own system of immunities.


{{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==
====Golems====
* {{cn|Stone Golem|noname=}}{{cn|Iron Golem|name=Stone and Iron Golems}}
* {{cn|Gold Golem}}
* {{cn|Diamond Golem}}
* {{cn|Steel Golem}}{{-wh}}
The only common trait of golems among all other ''non-living'' creatures is [[spell damage reduction]].
====Elementals====
* {{Cn|Air Elemental|noname=}}{{Cn|Storm Elemental|name=Air and Storm Elementals}}
* {{Cn|Water Elemental|noname=}}{{Cn|Ice Elemental|name=Water and Ice Elementals}}
* {{Cn|Fire Elemental|noname=}}{{Cn|Energy Elemental|name=Fire and Energy 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}}
====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==
==== Spells ====
*{{Sn|Animate Dead}}
*{{Sn|Destroy Undead}}
*{{Sn|Resurrection}}
*{{Sn|Resurrection}}
*{{Sn|Sacrifice}}
==== [[Mind spells]] <span style="font-weight:normal; font-style:italic;">(except for gargoyles)</span> ====
* {{Sn|Berserk}}
* {{Sn|Blind}}
* {{Sn|Forgetfulness}}
* {{Sn|Frenzy}}
* {{Sn|Hypnotize}}
* {{Sn|Mirth}}
* {{Sn|Sorrow}}


==== [[Mind spells|Mind Spells]] ====
==== Creature abilities ====
{{Mind spells}}
*{{Cn|Azure Dragon}}s: {{*}} [[fear]]
*{{Cn|Ghost Dragon}}s: {{*}} [[aging]]
*{{Cn|Lich|noname=}}{{cn|Power Lich|name=Lich and Power Lich}}s: {{*}} [[death cloud]]
*{{Cn|Mighty Gorgon}}s: {{*}} [[death stare]]
*{{Cn|Pit Lord}}s: {{*}} [[summon demons]]
*{{Cn|Vampire Lord}}s: {{*}} [[life drain]]
*{{Cn|Wyvern Monarch}}s: {{*}} [[poison]]
*{{Cn|Zombie}}s: {{*}} [[disease]]
*{{Cn|Sea Serpent|noname=}}{{Cn|Haspid|name=Sea Serpents and Haspids}}: {{*}} [[poison]] {{withhota}}


==== Creature Abilities ====
==== Artifact effects ====
*{{Cn|Azure Dragon}}: [[Fear]]
*{{an|Elixir of Life}}: {{*}} [[regenerating]], 25% health bonus
*{{Cn|Ghost Dragon}}: [[Aging]]
*{{an|Horn of the Abyss|link=Horn of the Abyss (artifact)}}: {{*}} [[Fangarm]] summon{{-wh}}
*{{Cn|Lich}}[[Lich_and_Power_Lich| and Power Lich]]: [[Death cloud|Death Cloud]]
*{{Cn|Mighty Gorgon}}: [[Death stare|Death Stare]]
*{{Cn|Pit Lord}}: [[Summon demons|Summon Demons]]
*{{Cn|Vampire Lord}}: [[Life drain|Life Drain]]
*{{Cn|Wyvern Monarch}}: [[Poison]]
*{{Cn|Zombie}}: [[Disease]]


== See also ==
*[[Undead vs Unliving]]
*[[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. 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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