The three enemy types
| Type | Role in a run |
|---|---|
| Normal | Fill the waves; punish bad positioning more than they burst you down. |
| Elite | Hit harder, carry the Elite tag, and telegraph big hits — priority targets. |
| Boss | End a chapter (Master Nightmares) or appear as optional/side-quest fights. |
Enemy families
The roster organises into these families (example members from the enemy data):
| Family | Example members | Type mix |
|---|---|---|
| Wolves | Dire, Timber, Alpha wolf (elite) | Normal + Elite |
| Gargoyles | Bestial, Fire, Blood gargoyle (elite) | Normal + Elite |
| Treants | Root, Clawed, Lumbering treant (elite) | Normal + Elite |
| Crabs | Mud, Reef, Coral crab (elite) | Normal + Elite |
| Witches | Young, Crone, Stake witch (elite), plus 3 boss witches | Normal + Elite + Boss |
| Nightmare Cultists | Fanatic, Priest, Summoner (elite) | Normal + Elite |
| Scarecrows | Day, Night, Enchanted scarecrow (elite) | Normal + Elite |
| Marsh Ghouls | Devouring, Sling, Festering ghoul (elite) | Normal + Elite |
| Jinns | Ifrit, Storm, Evil jinn (elite) | Normal + Elite |
| Knights | Sword, Spear, Knight mage (all elite) | Elite-heavy |
| White Ladies | Lantern, Screaming, Masked (elite) | Normal + Elite |
| Gnolls | Hunter, Shielded, Chieftain (elite) | Normal + Elite |
| Roc Birds | Roc egg, Phoenix roc (elite) | Normal + Elite |
| Nightmares | Snake / Tentacle / Stalker / Spider (elites) | Elite |
| Thieves | Brigand, Marksman, Assassin (elite) | Normal + Elite |
| Undead Hogs | Fisherman, Reaper, Captain (elite, Ch1) | Normal + Elite |
How to read a wave
- Identify the elite first. It is the real threat; normal enemies are pressure, not the kill source.
- Match the counter. Ranged heroes kite; a Geppetto or Pied Piper anchor lets the back line free-fire.
- Use control on groups. Snow Queen’s Chilled slows the whole pack; Aladdin’s 250-damage Power wish clears clustered normals.
- Save the defensive ability for the elite’s telegraphed hit.
For the elite subset specifically, see the elite enemies guide; for the bosses, the boss guide.