Monster Status Symbols

In GnollHack, monsters may have small status symbols attached to their sprites in the game UI. These icons provide important information about the monster's current state, level, hunger, or relationship to the player.

Generic Monster Status Symbols

The following status symbols can appear on any eligible monster (hostile, peaceful, or tame).

Name	Icon	Meaning
Bounty		The monster is the target of a bounty quest (active for Knights).
Detected		The monster has been detected (e.g., via telepathy, warning, or detect monsters) but might not be in your direct line of sight.
Eating		The monster is busy eating something on the ground.
Frozen		The monster is frozen or paralyzed, preventing it from moving or acting.
High-Level		The monster has gained levels (is at least 5 levels and 25% higher than its base level), making it significantly stronger and more dangerous than normal.
Holding		The monster is stuck or holding you (e.g., in a grab or engulf attack).
Peaceful		The monster is peaceful and will not attack you unless provoked.
Saddled		The monster is equipped with a saddle and can be ridden as a steed.
Town Guard (Hostile)		The monster is a hostile town guard.
Town Guard (Peaceful)		The monster is a peaceful town guard.
Trapped		The monster is currently stuck in a trap (such as a pit, web, or bear trap).

Pet-Only Status Symbols

The following status symbols are exclusive to your tame pets and help you monitor their health, hunger, and status.

Name	Icon	Meaning
Tame (Pet)		The monster is tame and acts as your loyal pet.
Critical HP		The pet's health is critically low (at or below 25% of its maximum HP).
Hungry		The pet is hungry and needs to be fed.
Inventory		The pet is carrying items in its inventory.
Low HP		The pet's health is low (at or below 50% but above 25% of its maximum HP).
Special Used		The pet has used its special ability.
Weak		The pet is weak from severe hunger and may collapse or suffer penalties if not fed immediately.