There are 5 stages, each of which consists of 5 depths, except the Dwarven Metropolis, which consists of 6 depths.
The dungeon stages are themed and contain different enemies once entered.
Sewers[]
| Dungeon stage | ||
| The Dungeon lies right beneath the City, its upper levels actually constitute the City's sewer system. Being nominally a part of the city, these levels are not that dangerous. No one will call it a safe place, but at least you won't need to deal with evil magic here. | ||
Sewers are the starting area of dungeon, Heroes will begin their adventure here. Enemies found in this stage will be less complex and relatively less dangerous than on later floors, as they're intended to teach players the basics of combat. This chapter spans between floors 1 to 5.
Depth 1[]
Signpost text
| Don't overestimate your strength,[sic] use weapons and armor you can handle. | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Marsupial rat |
1
|
| 100 % |
Depth 2[]
Signpost text
| Not all doors in the dungeon are visible at first sight. If you are stuck, search for hidden doors. | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Marsupial rat | Gnoll scout |
1/2
|
1/2
|
| 50 % | 50 % |
Depth 3[]
Signpost text
| Remember,[sic] that raising your strength is not the only way to access better equipment. You can go the other way, lowering its strength requirement with Scrolls of Upgrade. | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Marsupial rat | Gnoll scout | Sewer crab | Swarm of flies |
50/201
|
100/201
|
50/201
|
1/201
|
| 24.88 % | 49.75 % | 24.88 % | 0.5 % |
Depth 4[]
Signpost text
| You can spend your gold in shops on deeper levels of the dungeon. The first one is on the 6th level. | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Marsupial rat | Gnoll scout | Sewer crab | Swarm of flies | Skeleton | Crazy thief |
25/151
|
50/151
|
75/151
|
1/302
|
1/604
|
1/604
|
| 16.56 % | 33.11 % | 49.67 % | 0.33 % | 0.17 % | 0.17 % |
Depth 5[]
Signpost text
| Beware of Goo! | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Goo (boss) |
1
|
| 100 % |
Prison[]
| Dungeon stage | ||
| Many years ago an underground prison was built here for the most dangerous criminals. At the time it seemed like a very clever idea, because this place indeed was very hard to escape. But soon dark miasma started to permeate from below, driving prisoners and guards insane. In the end the prison was abandoned, though some convicts were left locked up here. | ||
Prison is the second chapter of the dungeon. The first shop in the game is present on depth 6, so the player finally has a use for gold. Enemies here are trickier and introduce players to several new mechanics. This chapter spans between floors 6 and 10.
Depth 6[]
Signpost text
| Pixel-Mart - all you need for successful adventure! | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Skeleton | Crazy thief | Swarm of flies | Gnoll shaman |
5/9
|
5/18
|
5/36
|
1/36
|
| 55.56 % | 27.78 % | 13.89 % | 2.78 % |
Depth 7[]
Signpost text
| Identify your potions and scrolls as soon as possible. Don't put it off to the moment when you actually need them. | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Skeleton | Gnoll shaman | Crazy thief | Swarm of flies |
1/2
|
1/6
|
1/6
|
1/6
|
| 50 % | 16.67 % | 16.67 % | 16.67 % |
Depth 8[]
Signpost text
| Being hungry doesn't hurt, but starving does hurt. | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Skeleton | Gnoll shaman | Gnoll scout | Crazy thief | Swarm of flies | Vampire bat |
150/401
|
100/401
|
50/401
|
50/401
|
50/401
|
1/401
|
| 37.41 % | 24.94 % | 12.47 % | 12.47 % | 12.47 % | 0.25 % |
Depth 9[]
Signpost text
| Surprise attack has a better chance to hit. For example, you can ambush your enemy behind a closed door when you know it is approaching. | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Skeleton | Gnoll shaman | Crazy thief | Swarm of flies | Vampire bat | Gnoll brute |
300/803
|
300/803
|
100/803
|
100/803
|
2/803
|
1/803
|
| 37.36 % | 37.36 % | 12.45 % | 12.45 % | 0.25 % | 0.12 % |
Depth 10[]
Signpost text
| Don't let The Tengu out! | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Tengu (boss) |
1
|
| 100 % |
Caves[]
| Dungeon stage | ||
| The caves, which stretch down under the abandoned prison, are sparcely populated. They lie too deep to be exploited by the City and they are too poor in minerals to interest the dwarves. In the past there was a trade outpost somewhere here on the route between these two states, but it has perished since the decline of Dwarven Metropolis. Only omnipresent gnolls and subterranean animals dwell here now. | ||
Caves are the third area of the dungeon. Enemies here are much tougher and can quickly deplete the Hero's resources and health; caution is advised from this point on. Because of omnipresent darkness, in this stage the Hero's field of view is lowered to 6 tiles in any direction, down from 7. This chapter spans between floors 11 and 15.
Depth 11[]
Signpost text
| Pixel-Mart. Spend money. Live longer. | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Vampire bat | Gnoll brute |
5/6
|
1/6
|
| 83.33 % | 16.67 % |
Depth 12[]
Signpost text
| When you're attacked by several monsters at the same time, try to retreat behind a door. | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Vampire bat | Gnoll brute | Cave spinner |
5/11
|
5/11
|
1/11
|
| 45.45 % | 45.45 % | 9.09 % |
Depth 13[]
Signpost text
| If you are burning, you can't put out the fire in the water while levitating. | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Vampire bat | Gnoll brute | Gnoll shaman | Cave spinner | Fire elemental |
50/301
|
150/301
|
50/301
|
50/301
|
1/301
|
| 16.61 % | 49.83 % | 16.61 % | 16.61 % | 0.33 % |
Depth 14[]
Signpost text
| There is no sense in possessing more than one Ankh at the same time, because you will lose them upon resurrecting. | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Vampire bat | Gnoll brute | Gnoll shaman | Cave spinner | Fire elemental | Dwarf monk |
100/903
|
100/301
|
100/903
|
400/903
|
2/903
|
1/903
|
| 11.07 % | 33.22 % | 11.07 % | 44.3 % | 0.22 % | 0.11 % |
Depth 15[]
Signpost text
| DANGER! Heavy machinery can cause injury, loss of limbs or death! | ||
- Enemies spawn
| DM-300 (boss) |
1
|
| 100 % |
Dwarven Metropolis[]
| Dungeon stage | ||
| Dwarven Metropolis was once the greatest of dwarven city-states. In its heyday the mechanized army of dwarves has successfully repelled the invasion of the old god and his demon army. But it is said, that the returning warriors have brought seeds of corruption with them, and that victory was the beginning of the end for the underground kingdom. | ||
Dwarven Metropolis is the fourth area of the dungeon. In this chapter the Hero is met with powerful corrupted Dwarves and their creations. Enemies with ranged magical attacks make up a much higher percentage of the enemies than before. This stage spans between floors 16 and 21, and is the only stage to feature two shops; one standard and one established by the Ambitious Imp.
Depth 16[]
Signpost text
| Pixel-Mart. A safer life in dungeon. | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Fire elemental | Dwarf warlock | Dwarf monk |
5/11
|
5/11
|
1/11
|
| 45.45 % | 45.45 % | 9.09 % |
Depth 17[]
Signpost text
| When you upgrade an enchanted weapon, there is a chance to destroy that enchantment. | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Fire elemental | Dwarf monk | Dwarf warlock |
1/3
|
1/3
|
1/3
|
| 33.33 % | 33.33 % | 33.33 % |
Depth 18[]
Signpost text
| Weaponss and armors deteriorate faster than wands and rings, but there are more ways to fix them. | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Fire elemental | Dwarf monk | Golem | Dwarf warlock |
1/5
|
2/5
|
1/5
|
1/5
|
| 20 % | 40 % | 20 % | 20 % |
Depth 19[]
Signpost text
| The only way to obtain a Scroll of Wipe Out is to receive it as a gift from the dungeon spirits. | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Fire elemental | Dwarf monk | Golem | Dwarf warlock | Succubus |
50/351
|
100/351
|
50/117
|
50/351
|
1/351
|
| 14.25 % | 28.49 % | 42.74 % | 14.25 % | 0.28 % |
Depth 20[]
Signpost text
| No weapons allowed in the presence of His Majesty! | ||
- Enemies spawn
| King of Dwarves (boss) |
1
|
| 100 % |
Depth 21[]
NOTICE: The Pixel-Mart will only appear if the player has completed the Ambitious Imp's quest before visiting this depth. This is because the Ambitious Imp acts as a shopkeeper on this depth. No enemies can spawn here.
Signpost text
| Pixel-Mart. Special prices for demon hunters! | ||
Demon Halls[]
| Dungeon stage | ||
| In the past these levels were the outskirts of Metropolis. After the costly victory in the war with the old god dwarves were too weakened to clear them of remaining demons. Gradually demons have tightened their grip on this place and now it's called Demon Halls.
Very few adventurers have ever descended this far... |
||
Demon Halls is the fifth and final chapter of the dungeon. Rooms found here will generally be more spacious, as the minimum room size is 6 tiles. As the Hero descends, the darkness will keep becoming increasingly noticeable due to the presence of demons. The Hero's view distance will be lowered to just 3 tiles in any direction on floor 22, 2 tiles on floor 23 and just 1 tile on floors 24 and below, and enemies will make sure to take advantage of that through their crippling ranged attacks and catch the Hero off-guard. Luckily, each floor will also feature a torch, which temporarily restores the regular view distance. This chapter spans between floors 22 and 26, though floor 27 (only achievable with hacks) also uses the Demon Halls tileset.
Depth 22[]
Signpost text
| As you try to read the sign[sic] it bursts into greenish flames. | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Succubus | Evil eye |
1/2
|
1/2
|
| 50 % | 50 % |
Depth 23[]
Signpost text
| As you try to read the sign[sic] it bursts into greenish flames. | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Succubus | Evil eye | Scorpio |
1/4
|
1/2
|
1/4
|
| 25 % | 50 % | 25 % |
Depth 24[]
Signpost text
| As you try to read the sign[sic] it bursts into greenish flames. | ||
- Enemies spawn
| Succubus | Evil eye | Scorpio |
1/6
|
1/3
|
1/2
|
| 16.67 % | 33.33 % | 50 % |
Depth 25[]
Final boss depth. There is no sign to be found.
- Enemies spawn
| Yog-Dzewa (boss) |
1
|
| 100 % |
Depth 26[]
Only the Amulet of Yendor is available here. No enemies can spawn and there is no sign to be found.
Depth 27[]
Note: It can only be reached with hacks.
It is a 3x3 room with a signpost in the middle. No enemies spawn here.
Signpost text
| What are you doing here?! | ||
History[]
| Update | Change |
|---|---|
| 0.2.3 | Added: Shop at Depth 6
Fixed: Now, it's impossible to use teleportation at Tengu's depth |
| 0.3 | Added: Mining Caves stage/Stage 3 (Depths 11-15) |
| 0.4 | Added: Dwarven Metropolis stage/Stage 4 (Depths 16-21) |
| 0.4.3 | Changed: The current depth will be reset upon resurrection, if it is a boss depth. |
| 0.5 | Added: Demon Halls stage/Stage 5 (Depths 22-26) |
| 1.6.3 | Changed:
|
| 1.7.0 | Changed:
Fixed: Depth-26 cannot have special Depth terrain |
| 1.7.1 | Changed: Leaving the dungeon at night (Nighttime Surface; see: AoY Gallery) |
Tips[]
- Don’t get too annoyed if you die in Depths 1-4, as these are only “heat-up” depths.
Your only mission here is to find suitable armor, or weapon, and upgrade it as much as you can; as well as reaching Depth 5. - When enemies of a specific type are asleep (upon entering a depth, or via Scroll of Lullaby), and are kept from being awoken, additional spawning of that enemy type is significantly hindered, throughout your entire time spent at that depth (even after multiple visits to that depth). As long as they're not woken up, you will be able to breeze through the entire depth uninterrupted. The only time this isn't true is if that depth hasn't yet reached its enemy spawn limit.