INTRODUCTION
Don't you just hate it when some guy with no life who all he does is play Heretic on his computer challenges you to a game of Heretic? "Ahh, c'mon! I'll play easy on ya! It'll be fun!". Well, I don't know because I'm the one killing, maiming, and just bustin' heads in general. I've been beat really hard at games such as Street Fighter II because I wasn't some expert on the subject. Well, time for revenge! Read this, practice, pump up and challenge that sucker to "one last game". Remember the ad where a guy and his girl are at the beach and some big jerk kicks sand in his face and takes the guy's girl? Well, you can be just like that ad. Have fun!
DRIVE-BY EGGINGS
The Yoke's On You
This is a little fun trick that involves an egg and a crossbow or a phoenix rod. Get an egg, and one of the above weapons. Seek out your opponent. As soon as you see him, fire the egg, and before the egg hits, also fire your weapon (the crossbow rocks when powered up). He won't be able to do anything because as soon as he's turned into a chicken, he only has 30 health, and he can't use his tome of power in time if he gets hit with a shot right after he gets turned into a chicken. This is the most fun when he has a good weapon that he was bragging about having.
Goo Goo Ga Joob
Here's how to protect yourself from the above attack. Keep two things in mind: You're hard to egg or hit with any other weapon when you're running or flying, and a spell book will "unegg" you. Usually an opponent only has one egg at a time since they are usually hard to get, or there is only one of them per level. Always be moving fast when playing DeathMatch. Only slow down to pick up items if you miss them while running or to manuver through tight and dangerous spots. Even though an egg shoots many eggs at a time, if you are gone by the time the egg hits where it was aimed, the egg doesn't do much good. Also, when you see an egg coming, move even if you will get hit by the egg (for this it's always handy to have a few spell books on hand). If you get hit by the egg when you're running, chances are that you won't be hit by a shot if the opponent uses the above tactic (the yoke's on you). If you get egged, press the backspace key immediatly. If you have a spell book, you will be turned back to your normal state, then if you have another spell book or egg or both, use them to wipe out your enemy.
IT'S A BIRD! IT'S A PLANE! IT'S... SUPERWIZARD?
Hey, Mac! Look Up!
There are various things you can do from the air. One of the best things is a variation on the "The Yoke's On You" tactic. Try it from the air! To be most effective though, be looking at the ground. Another good air trick is strafing, especially with a powered up weapon! This works best with a rapid fire weapon such as a dragon claw, a hellstaff, or a firemace. It also works well with a phoenix rod or a powered-up crossbow. Look down at the sucker and hold down the fire button. Swoop down by using the insert key or whatever key makes you go down, and the fire key, and if you can, the shift key all at the same time. Don't go down too low though, or he will be able to hit you more easily. After you made your attack, glide back up. If your enemy isn't dead yet, circle around for another attack. He'll never know what hit him!
It's Amazing How Few People Look Up When They Go Into A Closet
This is especially true in Heretic, Since the look up/down keys are somewhat out of the way of the other controls. This also works the best in a dark room. Here's what to do: Fly into a corner of a room that has some good items or weapons that your opponent frequently visits. Hide in the side of the room where the doors are, a good place being just above the door (make sure your feet don't dangle down). Right when he gets the item, fire with any weapon but the elvenwand, staff or gloves. If he escapes, chase after him in the air!
MAKE LIKE RAMBO AND BLOW HIS SORRY A** INTO OBLIVION
It's Raining Cats And Dogs
How D'Ya Like Yer Ribs?
There is nothing more freaky in Heretic than being chased by a psycho with a flame thrower (a phoenix rod when powered up). The flame thrower spews a fiery strem (needless to say) or fire. Every split second that you get touched with this takes away from your health. Try to corner him so that you can close in on him. Watch his body burn a twist like a wax doll on fire. Have fun!
The Elvenwand Is Back For Vengence!
I have killed many unsuspecting foes with just an elvenwand...that's powered up. When powered up, this wimpy little wand shoots double and causes major damage. Be careful though, and dodge around a lot.
Teleporting Trama
The firemace makes a handy weapon...Especially when it's powered up to the max! The firemace when powered up can even go through teleports! So that guy that ran away through that teleport thinks he's safe, does he? DOES HE?! Fire a few shots through and then jump through yourself to finish him off.
MIND GAMES
Lookin' For This?
Hide out where a good weapon is (a place that your enemy knows about and is bound to visit), and make sure he doesn't have it first (even if he does, this is fun). When he walks in the door looking for the weapon that greedy old you took, let him look until he notices you. Then waste him.
I'm Sooo Scared
So he thinks he's tough with that elvenwand does he? If he starts shooting you with an elvenwand, run like he's about to kill you and you don't have any weapons. Then go to a dead end, turn around with a better weapon, and fry his little rear. Even more fun, let him chase you to where a better weapon is, and get it. Make sure he sees you get it. Then when he starts to run, chase him and fire tons of shots. This can also be used in reverse, by you shooting at him with an elvenwand and then switching to a true butt-kickin' weapon.
Those were a few neat tricks to help waste your opponent with. This list will be updated.
A BETTER MANUAL
Face it, the manual that comes with Heretic isn't so hot, and a manual doesn't even come with the Shareware version! Well, here it is: The NEW Heretic Manual.
The Weapons
The Staff and the Gauntlets
KEY: 1
STATUS: Staff-Non-Magical Gauntlets-Magical
The Staff is a stupid little stick. It's worthless! When it's powered up,
then it might do some damage. Maybe. The Gauntlets are a bit stronger.
If your enemy has an elvenwand, then charge with the gauntlets.
Elvenwand
KEY: 2
STATUS: Magical
This is the default weapon. Get a better one! When powered up, it shoots
a double blast and causes extra damage.
Crossbow
KEY: 3
STATUS: Magical
This is your basic weapon. If you only have an elvenwand, get this to blow
your enemy to ashes. When powered up, it blasts 5 shots instead of 3 to
really blast your opponent.
Dragon's Claw
KEY: 4
STATUS: Magical
This weapon has the advantage of being rapid fire. Unfortunately, it doesn't
do much damage and wastes a lot of ammo. When powered up, the claw blasts
in four directions.
Hellstaff
KEY: 5
STATUS: Magical
Oooh, now we get to the heavy stuff! This thing shoots rapid fire blasts
that cause major damage! When powered up, it fires slow, but when it hits,
it starts to rain acid and fire (depending on which color you are).
Phoenix Rod
KEY: 6
STATUS: Magical
Basically a rocket launcher, this not only is very powerful, but it has a
blast radius that also can be lethal. When powered up, it turns into a
flame thrower to toast your opponent. If you have an egg, you can have
fried chicken for dinner!
Firemace
KEY: 7
STATUS: Non-Magical
This weapon is hard to dodge! It fires bouncing balls that bounce once and
then blow up. It has a very high fire rate. When powered up, the balls
are huge, bounce as many times as they want (until they hit a door or wall),
even through teleports!
The Items
Vial
USE: When picked up
Gives you +10 health
Quartz Flask
USE: From inventory
Gives you +25 health
Mystic Urn
USE: From inventory
Gives you full health
Silver Shield
USE: When picked up
Gives you +100 armor
Enchanted Shield
USE: When picked up
Gives you +200 armor
Torch
USE: From inventory
What do you think a torch does, dummy?
Map Scroll
USE: When picked up
Shows you the whole map (when you press tab)
Bag of Holding
USE: When picked up
Doubles how much ammo you an carry
Shadowsphere
USE: From inventory
Makes you almost completely invisible. When you are using this, you can't
be hurt by non-magical weapons.
Tome of Power (spell book)
USE: From inventory
This power ups your weapons
Ring of Invulnerability
USE: From inventory
When in use you can't be hurt, but it gets hard to see
Wings of Wrath
USE: From inventory
You can fly, you can fly, you can fly!
Chaos Device
USE: From inventory
Teleports you to the beginning of the level
Morph Ovum (the egg)
USE: From inventory
Turns your enemy into a chicken. Makes me hungry!
Time Bomb of the Ancients
USE: From inventory
Explodes in one second, so you better scram!
Monsters
Gargoyle
SPECIAL THINGS: Can fly
Those little red winged things
Fire Gargoyle
SPECIAL THINGS: Can fly, throws fireballs
Looks just like gargoyles
Golem
SPECIAL THINGS: None, comes in shadow form
They walk up and hit you
Nitrogolem
SPECIAL THINGS: Throws flaming skulls, comes in shadow form
Looks just like the golem
Warriors
SPECIAL THINGS: Throws axes, comes in shadow form
Skeletons with armor
Sabreclaw
SPECIAL THINGS: None
Slices and dices
Weredragon
SPECIAL THINGS: Throws powerful red fireballs
Looks like a brown dragon
Ophidian
SPECIAL THINGS: Throws energy
Looks like a snake with a trident
Diciple
SPECIAL THINGS: Throws a wide blast of magic
Looks like a cross between a wizard and those cute little guys with glowing
eyes in Star Wars
Ironlich
SPECIAL THINGS: Throws whirlwinds, fire and energy, extra tough
You'll know when you see one
Maulotaur
SPECIAL THINGS: Throws fire, clubs you, and charges
Looks like an irritable minotaur
D'Sparil
SPECIAL THINGS: Not telling
The main bad dude. Find out for yourself!
Controls
Movement: Arrow
Keys
Fire: Ctrl
Slide: Alt + Arrow Keys
Run: Shift
Look down/center/up: Delete/End/PageDn
Fly down/land/up: Insert/Home/PageUp
Do stuff: Space
Cycle through inventory: Shift + Enter
Use selected item/select item: Enter
Move left/right through inventory: [/]
Map: Tab
Use spell book: Backspace
Before Playing
Put -ravpic on the command line, then anytime after loading, press f1 to capture a screenshot in the pcx format.
Level Names
Hell's Maw, The
Portals of Chaos and D'Sparil's Keep are end levels The Graveyard, The Glacier
and The Aquifer are secret levels * perfect for deathmatch
E1: --Cities of the Damned
E1M1: The Docks*
E1M2: The Dungeons
E1M3: The Gatehouse
E1M4: The Guard Tower
E1M5: The Citadel
E1M6: The Cathedral (?)
E1M7: The Crypts (?)
E1M8: Hell's Maw (?)
E1M9: The Graveyard (secret) (?)
E2: --Hell's Maw
E2M1: The Crater*
E2M2: The Lava Pits
E2M3: The River of Fire*
E2M4: The Ice Grotto
E2M5: The Catacombs
E2M6: The Labyrinth
E2M7: The Great Hall*
E2M8: The Portals of Chaos (?)
E2M9: The Glacier (?)
E3: --The Dome of D'Sparil
E3M1: The Storehouse*
E3M2: The Cesspool (?)
E3M3: The Confluence (?)
E3M4: The Azure Fortress (?)
E3M5: The Ophidian Lair (?)
E3M6: The Halls of Fear (?)
E3M5: The Catacombs
E2M6: The Labyrinth
E2M7: The Great Hall (*)
E2M8: The Portals of Chaos (?)
E2M9: The Glacier (!)
E3: --The Dome of D'Sparil
E3M1: The Storehouse (*)
E3M2: The Cesspool (?)
E3M3: The Confluence (?)
E3M4: The Azure Fortress (?)
E3M5: The Ophidian Lair (?)
E3M6: The Halls of Fear (?)
E3M7: The Chasm (#) (?)
E3M8: D'Sparil's Keep (!)
E3M9: The Aquifer (!)
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