Non-living

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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 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

Golems

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

Elementals

Gargoyles

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

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

Immunities

Spells

Mind spells (except for gargoyles)

Creature abilities

Artifact effects

See also

Bone Dragon
17
15
25–50
150
9
Move
Flying
Size
2
Growth
1
3388
2420
Cost

1800

Undead. Dragon. Flies. -1 enemy Morale.
Ghost Dragon
19
17
25–50
200
14
Move
Flying
Size
2
Growth
1
4919 Horn of the Abyss4696 Shadow of Death
3228
Cost

3000

1

Undead. Dragon. Flies. -1 enemy Morale. Aging attack.
Gorgon
10
14
12–16
70
5
Move
Ground
Size
2
Growth
3
890
890
Cost

525

Mighty Gorgon
11
16
12–16
70
6
Move
Ground
Size
2
Growth
3
1028
1028
Cost

600

Lich
13
10
Shots
12
11–13
30
6
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
3
848
742
Cost

550

Power Lich
13
10
Shots
24
11–15
40
7
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
3
1079
889
Cost

600

Mechanic
6
5
3–4
14
6
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
8
186
186
Cost

140

Breath attack. Repairs mechanical creatures (10 Health per Mechanic).
Engineer
7
5
3–5
16
7
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
8
278
232
Cost

170

Breath attack. Repairs mechanical creatures (20 Health per Engineer).
Vampire
10
9
5–8
30
6
Move
Flying
Size
1
Growth
4
555
518
Cost

360

Undead. Flies. No enemy retaliation.
Vampire Lord
10
10
5–8
40
9
Move
Flying
Size
1
Growth
4
783
652
Cost

500

Undead. Flies. No enemy retaliation. Drains life.
Walking Dead
5
5
2–3
15
3
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
8
98
140
Cost

100

Zombie
5
5
2–3
20
4
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
8
128
160
Cost

125