Beetle

The Beetle (also known as the Bug in the game's code) is a creature type in Dungeon Keeper.

General Information[]

"A Beetle has scuttled into your realm. It's tough enough to absorb a lot of damage."

— In-game description, Eversmile

"A very basic creature that gets stamped on in a fight. Beetles are very weak and are regarded as fireball fodder by the stronger heroes."

— Dungeon Keeper Manual

The Beetle is the second creature to appear in the original campaign, following the Fly. Their presentation as being "tough enough to absorb a lot of damage" is tailored to this situation and is only accurate relative to the Fly; shortly after the beginning, the derisive stance taken against them by the manual becomes the reality as more powerful creatures and heroes join the action. Then, Beetles will serve no other useful purpose but to be sacrifices in the Temple.

Portrait of the Beetle

A Beetle has no default task, with no jobs that it likes to do or is particularly good at, and nothing it hates. It's a lazy creature that will, without guidance, just idle in its Lair except to take meals and paydays. For this reason, Beetles can serve as a sort of placeholder or decoration in your dungeon. They can fill in on tasks where needed while working for spit and requiring no attention at all.

Dungeon Keeper Possess Creature Beetle — Beetles' vision

Tables[]

Main article: Query

Combat Statistics
	Speed:	48
	Base Health:	250
	Base Strength:	25
	Defence:	25
	Base Skill:	40
	Base Dexterity:	55
	Luck:	3

Tasks & Management
	Primary Job	Do Nothing
	Base Research Skill	1
	Base Manufacturing Skill	1
	Training Skill	1
	Training Cost /64t	8
	Base Scavenging Skill	1
	Scavenging Cost /64t	8
	Praying Anger	-50
	Sleeping Anger	-1
	Sleep Recovery	5
	Hunger	1 / 5000t
	Base Wage	18

Sacrifice Recipes
Beneficial Sacrifices
Creature	Creature	Creature	Result
2 Beetles	--	--	Complete Manufacturing
1 Beetle	1 Spider	--	Dark Mistress
1 Dark Mistress	1 Beetle	--	Casts Rebound on your creatures ^FX
1 Bile Demon	1 Beetle	--	Casts Protect Monster on your creatures ^FX
1 Beetle	1 Orc	--	Tentacle ^FX
1 Demon Spawn	1 Beetle	--	Hound ^FX