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'''Non-living''' (also '''unliving''') is term that refers to all creatures that are not considered to be alive. All non-living creatures have similar traits, that typically somehow consern "life force". For example, all non-living creatures are immune to [[vampire lord]]s' [[life drain]].
'''Non-living''' (also '''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 contain "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]] artifact stated, that the artifact "does not work on [[Undead]] or ''non-living'' creatures". Although that description suggest 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]] are considered to be non-living creatures in {{homm3}}.
The term non-living was officially introduced in {{sod}} manual, where in the description of [[Elixir of Life]] artifact stated that the artifact "does not work on [[Undead]] or ''non-living'' creatures". The description applies to [[Necropolis]] troops, [[golem]]s and [[elementals]].


While [[Stone Gargoyle and Obsidian Gargoyle|stone and obisidian gargoyles]] have similar features with golems, for example they cannot be [[Resurrection|resurrected]], they are not commonly referred as ones. This is due the fact that they are affected by [[morale]]. Additionally, they are not referred as golems because their lack of anthropomorphism. Gargoyles are the only creatures, that are considered solely as non-living creatures.
While [[Stone Gargoyle and Obsidian Gargoyle|stone and obisidian gargoyles]] have traits similar to non-living units, for example they cannot be [[Resurrection|resurrected]], they are still affected by [[morale]].  


== Common features that apply to all non-living creatures ==
== Common features that apply to all non-living creatures ==

Revision as of 14:26, 5 December 2015

Non-living (also 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 contain "life force". For example, all non-living creatures are immune to vampire lords' life drain.

The term non-living was officially introduced in Shadow of Death manual, where in the description of Elixir of Life artifact stated that the artifact "does not work on Undead or non-living creatures". The description applies to Necropolis troops, golems and elementals.

While stone and obisidian gargoyles have traits similar to non-living units, for example they cannot be resurrected, they are still affected by morale.

Common features that apply to all non-living creatures

Spell immunities

 Resurrection
To Mind spells
To Creature abilities

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