Arena:Monsters

There are many varieties of monsters in Arena that will try to rip your heart out, and may succeed if you are not careful. This bestiary lists the known monsters and human enemies, in alphabetical order, along with known statistics, a picture of the monster, and a description taken from the manual. Although he is a human, Jagar Tharn, the endgame boss, has been added to the monster list.

Arena Monsters

This table contains the attribute values of the various enemies.

Monster	STR	INT	WIL	AGI	SPD	END	PER	LUC
Rat	20	10	10	35	30	30	40	50
Goblin	30	20	30	40	30	30	30	50
Lizard Man	70	30	40	60*	70	60	30	50
Wolf	60	30	30	75	60	50	40	50
Snow Wolf	25†	40	50	75	70	60	50	50
Orc	60	30	30	65	50	50	30	50
Skeleton	50	20	50	65	60	70	30	50
Minotaur	80	40	50	75	60	60	40	50
Spider	25†	30	50	75	80	70	10	50
Ghoul	70	40	60	80*	50	60	10	50
Hell Hound	60	40	60	75	60	70	40	50
Ghost	30	50	60	70	70	50	40	60
Zombie	70	30	70	75	40	50	20	50
Troll	80	40	60	80*	50	90	30	50
Wraith	50	50	70	85	70	60	50	50
Homonculus	20	60	70	85	60	60	10	50
Ice Golem	80	50	50	85	50	70	50	50
Stone Golem	90	60	60	90*	60	80	50	50
Iron Golem	100	70	70	90*	70	90	50	50
Fire Daemon	90	80	80	90*	80	80	70	60
Medusa	70	80	80	90*	60	70	30	60
Vampire	80	33‡	90	95	70	90	80	70
Lich	90	90	90	90*	80	90	20	80
Jagar Tharn	60	100	90	95	85	90	60	75

In the data, the attributes are stored as a value in the range of 0..255 and internally converted to a range of 0..100. The few discrepancies indicated in the table arise from this.

• * The values used to obtain 60, 80, and 90 are 153, 204, and 230 for the majority of entries. However, only in Agility, these values are stored as 154, 205, and 231.
• † These creatures are listed as having 65 STR in the Codex Scientia. 65 evaluates to 25 when converted.
• ‡ The Vampire is listed as having 85 INT in the Codex Scientia. 85 evaluates to 33 when converted.

Fire Daemon

Fire Daemon
Hit Points	225 - 350
Damage	10 - 40
Experience	HP × 65 + 20,000 (34,625 - 42,750)
Attributes
STR	90	INT	80
WIL	80	AGI	90
END	80	PER	70
SPD	80	LUC	60
Abilities
Resistance to fire damage Immune to mundane weapons Sees invisible

Fire Daemons are fearsome opponents, able to cast powerful fireballs at range, and capable of lethal melee up close.

They leave no corpse but have a 75% chance to drop a magic item or potion, a 50% chance to drop a low-quality item, 50% chance to drop a magic armor or weapon and a 19% chance for 17-170 gold.

These creatures are from the netherworld, often gating themselves into our plane of existence on some errand of their choosing. They are dangerous foes, highly intelligent, completely chaotic in nature, and powerful in the ways of magic. They are resistant to fire, and are subject to attack only by mithril weapons or better. They are very dangerous to face. Fire daemons also have the ability to see invisible creatures.
—Arena Player's Guide

Ghost

Ghost
Hit Points	60 - 80
Damage	5 - 25
Experience	HP × 25 + 1,500 (3,000 - 3,500)
Attributes
STR	30	INT	50
WIL	60	AGI	70
END	50	PER	40
SPD	70	LUC	60
Abilities
Flight Sees invisible creatures Casts Spell Drain as a level 5 spellcaster.

Ghosts are flying spectres.

These restless spectres are very annoying for most spellcasters but not sorcerers since they usually absorb the drain spell. However, they are not too dangerous for other classes.

"They were once human, but are now trapped between here and the ethereal plane. They exist as spirits only, but have a chilling effect upon those they attack. Ghosts have the ability to drain a wizard's spell points at range. Ghosts are difficult to hit, and often hide themselves in the shadows, where they are effectively invisible. Ghosts also have the ability to see invisible creatures."
—Arena Player's Guide

Ghoul

Ghoul
Hit Points	45 - 75
Damage	5 - 20
Experience	HP × 20 + 1,000 (1,900 - 2,500)
Attributes
STR	70	INT	40
WIL	60	AGI	80
END	60	PER	10
SPD	50	LUC	50
Abilities
Transmits disease

Ghouls are undead that feast on human corpses. They tend to appear in groups of two or three. They have a 24% chance of dropping 7 - 70 gold and a 5% chance of dropping a low-quality item.

"These undead are the carrion eaters of dungeons, crypts, and other burial places. They feast on human corpses and other rotting flesh. Although they are not intelligent, they have a natural cunning that aids them in finding food. Because of their vile habits, ghouls have a chance of transmitting a disease to those they bite."
—Arena Player's Guide

Goblin

Goblin
Hit Points	1 - 8
Damage	1 - 5
Experience	HP × 5 + 60 (65 - 100)
Attributes
STR	30	INT	20
WIL	30	AGI	40
END	30	PER	30
SPD	30	LUC	50

Goblins are one of the weakest monsters that can be encountered. They have a 25% chance to drop a low quality item and a 19% chance to drop 2-20 gold when killed.

"Goblins are vile, nasty creatures, short in stature and almost rodent-like in their frenzy to feed. Very stupid but dangerous to the inexperienced."
—Arena Player's Guide

Hell Hound

Hell Hound
Hit Points	50 - 75
Damage	5 - 25
Experience	HP × 25 + 1,250 (2,500 - 3,125)
Attributes
STR	60	INT	40
WIL	60	AGI	75
END	60	PER	70
SPD	40	LUC	50
Abilities
Resistance to fire. Casts Fireball as a level 6 spellcaster.

Hell Hounds are infernal dogs that are usually found in proximity to lava. They cast fireballs and will sometimes die from their own splash damage when approached.

Like with many spell-casting monsters, one good defense is spell reflection - with any luck, they'll damage themselves so you won't have to touch them. If you don't have any means to reflect spells, get as close to the beasts as fast as you can. They do less damage at close quarters, especially if you have a potion or two of resistance to fire in your inventory. Hell hounds have anywhere between 50 and 75 health points.

These canines are actually from the nether planes, usually summoned by some powerful being to perform a service. They attack with their powerful jaws, or with a fire breath that burns their intended victims. They are resistant to fire-based spells.
—Arena Player's Guide

Homonculus

Homonculus
Hit Points	90 - 120
Damage	10 - 35
Experience	HP × 45 + 7,500 (11,550 - 12,900)
Attributes
STR	20	INT	60
WIL	70	AGI	85
END	60	PER	10
SPD	60	LUC	50
Loot
(Leaves no corpse.) 16% chance of 13 - 130 gold 90% chance of a magic item or potion

Homonculus are tougher than they look, these little critters are created by mages from various elements. They shoot a potent electrical spell.

A strange being created by a high level wizard who has somehow combined the properties of certain spells with parts of various demons. These creatures are often set to guard areas, using their ability to fly to patrol corridors. They have the ability to cast spells, using these effectively with their normal attacks to ward whatever areas they have been set to guard.
—Arena Player's Guide

Ice Golem

Ice Golem
Hit Points	150 - 200
Damage	10 - 35
Experience	HP × 55 + 10,000 (18,250 - 21,000)
Attributes
STR	80	INT	50
WIL	50	AGI	85
END	70	PER	50
SPD	50	LUC	50
Abilities
Resistance to cold Immune to mundane weapons

Ice Golems are the weakest of the three golems. They lack a ranged attack and have a vulnerability to fire. They are invulnerable to all weapons below elven (although fists can hurt them).

They have a 9% chance to drop 14 - 140 gold.

Golems are creatures created by those practiced in the arcane arts. They are fashioned from a material to resemble a human form, then animated and set to particular tasks, whether that be questing for an object or guarding a tomb. There are three varieties known to exist in the land: Ice, Stone, and Iron. Any of these are dangerous, each with its own special abilities, immunities, and spell casting powers. Defeating one is a feat well worth praise, for they are very formidable opponents.
—Arena Player's Guide

Iron Golem

Iron Golem
Hit Points	200 - 300
Damage	10 - 40
Experience	HP × 65 + 15,000 (28,000 - 34,500)
Attributes
STR	100	INT	70
WIL	70	AGI	90
END	90	PER	50
SPD	70	LUC	50
Abilities
Resistance to spells Immune to mundane weapons

Iron Golems are the strongest of the three golems, but not a particularly fearsome monster due to lack of a ranged attack. They are immune to all weapons below mithril. Avoid using shock magic as they will use the energy to recover from damage.

They have a 9% chance to drop 16 - 160 gold.

Golems are creatures created by those practiced in the arcane arts. They are fashioned from a material to resemble a human form, then animated and set to particular tasks, whether that be questing for an object or guarding a tomb. There are three varieties known to exist in the land: Ice, Stone, and Iron. Any of these are dangerous, each with its own special abilities, immunities, and spell casting powers. Defeating one is a feat well worth praise, for they are very formidable opponents.
—Arena Player's Guide

Jagar Tharn

Jagar Tharn
Hit Points	500
Damage	Spell Damage
Experience	HP × 0 + 75,000 (75,000)
Attributes
STR	60	INT	100
WIL	90	AGI	95
END	90	PER	60
SPD	85	LUC	75
Abilities
Casts Wizard's Fire, Ice Bolt, Wyvern's Sting, Lightning, Far Silence, and Spell Drain. Sees invisible. Cannot be hit by melee weapons (possibly) Puts himself in a protective force field cocoon upon his "death", making him ultimately invulnerable in melee combat.

Jagar Tharn is the Imperial Battle Mage of Uriel Septim VII and Arch-Traitor to the Empire. He serves as the final boss of Arena. He is practically invulnerable, having secured his lifeforce in the Jewel of Fire which conveniently lies nearby in the Imperial Palace where you fight him.

For lore information see the lore article.

Lich

Lich
Hit Points	750
Damage	10 - 75
Experience	HP × 100 + 50,000 (125,000)
Attributes
STR	90	INT	90
WIL	90	AGI	90
END	90	PER	20
SPD	80	LUC	80
Abilities
Spellcasting Self-healing See invisible Immunity to mundane weapons.

Liches are the strongest monster of the game, second only to Jagar Tharn himself. They cast a powerful ranged electrical spell.

When killed they have a 9% chance to drop 20 - 200 gold, 90% chance of a magic item or potion, 90% chance of a low-quality item and a 90% chance of dropping magic armor or weapon.

"These creatures are wizards who have attempted to cheat death by prolonging their life through the use of spells and such, eventually turning themselves into a form of the undead. Few have ever faced such a creature and lived to tell the tale. It is known that they are very powerful, able to defeat high level (around level 15 and higher) characters easily, and able to see the invisible. They are known to have immunity to weapons below mithril, regeneration capabilities, and any other powers that would be associated with a 20th+ level mage. You are cautioned, these creatures are beings of such power that it would be foolhardy to face one without properly preparing yourself with powerful equipment or artifacts."
—Arena Player's Guide

Lizard Man

Lizard Man
Hit Points	10 - 20
Damage	1 - 8
Experience	HP × 10 + 75 (175 - 275)
Attributes
STR	70	INT	30
WIL	40	AGI	60
END	60	PER	30
SPD	70	LUC	50
Abilities
Can paralyze

Lizard Men are very weak humanoids, between goblins and orcs in strength.

They have a 25% chance to drop a low-quality item and a 23% chance to drop 2 - 20 gold.

Once thought to be distant cousins of the Argonians, it was soon evident that those lizardmen had nothing human within them whatsoever. They are a race of carnivorous reptiles, whose use of language stretches only far enough to communicate the location of their prey to the rest of their hunting party, which then move to attack and feed.
—Arena Player's Guide

Medusa

Medusa
Hit Points	250 - 400
Damage	10 - 50
Experience	HP × 75 + 25,000 (43,750 - 55,000)
Attributes
STR	70	INT	80
WIL	80	AGI	90
END	70	PER	30
SPD	60	LUC	60
Abilities
Ranged paralysis attack Immunity to mundane weapons

Medusas are wicked snake-women. Contrary to the manual, Medusas do not have a paralyzing gaze; rather, they have a paralyzing spell cast at range. Getting up close will force them to use melee instead.

When killed they have a 9% chance to drop 18 - 180 gold, 60% chance to drop a magic item or potion, and a 90% chance of a low-quality item.

"The medusa is a creature with the upper body of a woman and the lower torso of a snake. It writhes along using its hands and body to wind its way through its lair. Medusa are very strong and intelligent, and armed with a fearsome weapon. Their gaze has the ability to paralyze an opponent. Because of their magical nature, they are immune to weapons below dwarven."
—Arena Player's Guide

Minotaur

Minotaur
Hit Points	30 - 60
Damage	3 - 18
Experience	HP × 20 + 300 (900 - 1,500)
Attributes
STR	80	INT	40
WIL	50	AGI	75
END	60	PER	40
SPD	60	LUC	50
Abilities
Resistance to spells

Minotaurs are feral beasts. They can pose a threat to low level characters, but otherwise are not much stronger than Orcs.

When killed they have a 25% chance to drop 6 - 60 gold, 20% chance to drop a magic item or potion, and 25% chance of a low-quality item.

"These creatures have the body of a man and the head of a bull, and are cruel man-eaters. They are not particularly intelligent, but can track a man by scent alone. They are very strong and slightly resistant to magic."
—Arena Player's Guide

Orc

Orc
Hit Points	15 - 40
Damage	2 - 12
Experience	HP × 15 + 200 (425 - 800)
Attributes
STR	60	INT	30
WIL	30	AGI	65
END	50	PER	30
SPD	50	LUC	50

Orcs are an average humanoid monster, between the lizard man and the Minotaur in strength. Note that in Arena, Orcs are considered to be monsters, unlike later Elder Scrolls games in which Orcs are a playable race (see the Lore article for details).

When killed they have a 25% chance to drop 4 - 40 gold, a 15% chance to drop a magic item or potion, 50% chance to drop a low-quality item and a 5% chance of a magic armor or weapon.

"Orcs are a larger version of goblins. Indeed, scholars have often speculated that these two creatures are somehow related. Nevertheless, they are stronger than their cousins, and very dangerous, often equipping themselves with weapons found on their opponents. They are not overly intelligent, but are cunning enough to stalk their prey and set up ambushes."
—Arena Player's Guide

Rat

Rat
Hit Points	1 - 6
Damage	1 - 4
Experience	HP × 5 + 35 (40 - 65)
Attributes
STR	20	INT	10
WIL	10	AGI	35
END	30	PER	40
SPD	30	LUC	50
Abilities
Transmits disease

Rats are one of the weakest enemies that can be encountered and will be the first enemies you fight alongside goblins.

"Scavengers, these disease-ridden vermin crawl through many of the cities' sewers, or make their home in places where they can use their numbers to attack and bring down larger prey."
—Arena Player's Guide

Skeleton

Skeleton
Hit Points	25 - 45
Damage	2 - 16
Experience	HP × 15 + 250 (625 - 925)
Attributes
STR	50	INT	20
WIL	50	AGI	65
END	70	PER	30
SPD	60	LUC	50
Abilities
Takes half damage from daggers, swords, axes, and bows.

Skeletons are undead creatures.

"Skeletons are undead creatures, once human, now animated by some forces either magical or supernatural. They usually are set to guard certain places, such as burial crypts or vaults. They have a single minded purpose, and will track their foes until the hapless victim is found and destroyed. Skeletons are resistant to edged weapons."
—Arena Player's Guide

Snow Wolf

Snow Wolf
Hit Points	15 - 30
Damage	1 - 12
Experience	HP × 10 + 150 (300 - 450)
Attributes
STR	25	INT	40
WIL	50	AGI	75
END	60	PER	50
SPD	70	LUC	50
Abilities
Casts Ice Bolt as a level 6 spellcaster

Snow Wolves are a magical breed of the wolf, they cast a ranged cold spell. Their spells can be lethal even at or above level 10 for most non warrior classes without active spells of reflection or resist ice as they cast their ice spells in rapid succesion, making it difficult for players to recover through the use of items, spells or potions. This danger is increased further if no light spells are available as the location they are normally found in is dark and enemies do not rely on light sources to spot and attack the player, leaving their ice attacks as a rather sudden ambush.

"It is rumored that far to the north is a large, more dangerous version of the normal wolf. These Snow Wolves are said to be able to freeze their prey using some sort of magic."
—Arena Player's Guide

Spider

Spider
Hit Points	40 - 70
Damage	4 - 20
Experience	HP × 20 + 500 (1,300 - 1,900)
Attributes
STR	25	INT	30
WIL	50	AGI	75
END	70	PER	10
SPD	80	LUC	50
Abilities
Paralysis

Spiders are giant arachnids generally found in dank, ancient dungeons. They can pose a major threat to non-High Elf characters if encountered while swimming, due to their paralyzing attacks.

When killed they have a 16% chance to drop 6 - 60 gold.

"These arachnids are of the giant variety, very poisonous, and extremely fast. They often inhabit places underground where the moist depth can keep their chitinous skin pliable. They are highly carnivorous, and will attack without provocation; using their paralyzing venom to incapacitate their intended victims until they can be fed upon."
—Arena Player's Guide

Stone Golem

Stone Golem
Hit Points	175 - 250
Damage	10 - 35
Experience	HP × 55 + 12,500 (22,125 - 26,250)
Attributes
STR	100	INT	70
WIL	70	AGI	90
END	90	PER	50
SPD	70	LUC	50
Abilities
Ranged magic spell Immune to mundane weapons

Stone Golems are between the Ice Golem and the Iron Golem in terms of strength. Their ranged magic attack cannot be reduced by a potion, which makes them more dangerous than most spellcasting monsters. They are immune to any weapon below dwarven.

They have a 9% chance to drop 15 - 150 gold.

Golems are creatures created by those practiced in the arcane arts. They are fashioned from a material to resemble a human form, then animated and set to particular tasks, whether that be questing for an object or guarding a tomb. There are three varieties known to exist in the land: Ice, Stone, and Iron. Any of these are dangerous, each with its own special abilities, immunities, and spell casting powers. Defeating one is a feat well worth praise, for they are very formidable opponents.
—Arena Player's Guide

Troll

Troll
Hit Points	75 - 100
Damage	10 - 30
Experience	HP × 35 + 2,500 (5,125 - 6,000)
Attributes
STR	80	INT	40
WIL	60	AGI	80
END	90	PER	30
SPD	50	LUC	50
Abilities
Regeneration

Trolls don't remain subdued for long, unless subdued by magic, so one should flee before it regenerates. Paralyzing a troll before killing it prevents regeneration as long as it remains paralyzed. Also, it's possible to exploit the game by resting for zero hours immediately after subduing a troll. Arena removes all corpses when one sleeps, getting rid of the trolls before they could regenerate. If you leave without truly killing it though, you receive zero experience points. If you use magical attacks on the troll, it will indeed die and you will get the points for that death. For an efficient kill, avoid using any physical weapon. Due to their regeneration abilities, if they are first subdued, the battle will take longer and require more magic. It's best to kill them outright.

Trolls are shaggy, green-skinned creatures which often are set to guard areas by high level mages. They are generally stupid, but regenerate any damage done to them quickly. Killing a troll is almost impossible, for doing so would require that the damage was done in such a way as to destroy the flesh, rather than just sever it. It is for this reason that they make such formidable adversaries.
—Arena Player's Guide

Vampire

Vampire
Hit Points	500
Damage	10 - 50
Experience	HP × 75 + 30,000 (67,500)
Attributes
STR	80	INT	33
WIL	90	AGI	95
END	90	PER	80
SPD	70	LUC	70
Abilities
Immunity to mundane weapons, vulnerability to silver weapons, fast healing, spellcasting, sees invisible, transmits disease

Vampires are the second most powerful monster after the Lich. They cast fireballs and can transmit diseases. Like trolls, they can only be subdued by weapon attacks, and magic attacks are required to kill them. Like Trolls, their regeneration ability will greatly increase the time and resources needed to kill them if they are first subdued. If you can withstand their attacks or paralyze them, it is more efficient to use only magical attacks. When killed they have a 5% chance to drop 19 - 190 gold, 40% magic item or potion, 50% low-quality item, 85% magic armor or weapon.

"With the exception of a Lich, these are perhaps the most feared of all creatures which prowl the land. Vampires are exceptionally intelligent, very strong, and very fast. They are immune to iron, steel, and elven weapons, and regenerate lost health points. Silver weapons do double damage, however. Because of their reclusive nature, not much else is known about these powerful undead Lords. They are believed to have spell casting ability, the ability to see invisible creatures, and the ability to command other creatures. They are a fearsome foe indeed."
—Arena Player's Guide

Wolf

Wolf
Hit Points	10 - 25
Damage	1 - 10
Experience	HP × 10 + 100 (200 - 350)
Attributes
STR	60	INT	30
WIL	30	AGI	75
END	50	PER	40
SPD	60	LUC	50

Wolves are wild animals. They are most commonly found in outside dungeons, but can be encountered in traditional dungeons too.

"These are cunning, dangerous hunters who inhabit mostly forests and glens. They use their highly developed sense of smell to track their prey. They hunt in well organized packs, and are known for their ferocity in battle."
—Arena Player's Guide

Wraith

Wraith
Hit Points	80 - 110
Damage	10 - 35
Experience	HP × 45 + 5,000 (8,600 - 9,950)
Attributes
STR	50	INT	50
WIL	70	AGI	85
END	60	PER	50
SPD	70	LUC	50
Abilities
Flight Spellcaster Sees invisible

Wraiths are the spectres of spellcasters, they are much more dangerous than ghosts. They cast fireballs and will sometimes die from their own splash damage when approached.

Wraiths are the spirits of long dead mages, trapped into this state either by the circumstances surrounding their death, or by being called up from the dead by a more powerful Wizard. They often are set to guard things, or to patrol different areas. It is known that Wraiths can cast spells, and will do so in order to destroy any who trespass into their domain. Wraiths also have the ability to see invisible creatures.
—Arena Player's Guide

Zombie

Zombie
Hit Points	70 - 90
Damage	5 - 30
Experience	HP × 35 + 2,000 (4,450 - 5,150)
Attributes
STR	70	INT	30
WIL	70	AGI	75
END	50	PER	20
SPD	40	LUC	50
Abilities
Transmits disease.

Zombies are slow moving enemies that can transmit disease. They have a 25% chance of dropping 9 - 90 gold when killed.

"These undead are dangerous indeed, for they carry with them the curse of their deaths. Those who are struck by a zombie have a chance of getting a rotting disease, which will slowly but surely eat away their health, eventually turning the hapless victim into a zombie also."
—Arena Player's Guide

Human enemies

Human enemies can be of any class or race and have the abilities given them by their race and class. They only appear as pale skinned humans, regardless in which province they are fought.

Humans met in groups usually have a lower level than solitary ones. Humans met in quest dungeons such as Fortress of Ice have the same level as the player.

• Loot: {1 .. 50} gold, set of armor (cuirass, greaves, boots and gauntlets; 0+10%/level chance to have a chain/plate one for corresponding classes), left pauldron after level 6, right pauldron after level 11, helmet after level 16, random weapon (3% chance for a rare/magic weapon), a shield (if one-handed weapon was generated).
• Exp: 25*(level-1)²

Notes

• Generally, spell reflection/absorption are very useful in fighting magically inclined monsters. It would be worth your while to invest in these spells or items which can cast them.
• All the undead monsters, Hell Hounds and Fire Demons cannot appear outdoors by day.
• Loot chance is independent for each category, i.e. you can loot gold, a potion, a piece of armor, and a magic weapon from a single monster.
• Low-quality items have reduced durability.
• The monster stat values as listed in Codex Scientia (pages 31 & 33) are incorrect, and have been updated here to match actual in-game values.
  • The Experience points (Exp) awarded for defeating a monster are derived by multiplying a monster's "Hit Points" by its "EExp/HP" and then adding its "EExperience Points".
• Several monsters vaporize after being killed, leaving no corpse to be looted; however, some of these have game code listing a chance for a loot drop. (i.e. Homonculus, Fire Daemon, and Lich) In the Codex Scientia under "Ghost" (page 18) there is a note that it might be possible to create a combination freeze/damage spell for a chance at collecting loot from these creatures.