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{{Monster family|Gremlin}}
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'''Gremlins''' are a type of [[monsters|monster]] found in the [[Clockworks]].

==Traits==

Gremlins are a race of small, mischievous humanoids that are fascinated with machinery and endlessly tinker away at any they can find. The gremlins were brought to the [[Clockworks]] by an unknown means and serve as its builders and repairmen. However, their efforts are often marred by their own tendency to break what it is they're attempting to fix — or in many cases blow it up completely (they're fond of explosives). It is believed that gremlins get their orders from [[The Core]] itself, but for now their secret is safe, as the gremlin language is completely indecipherable to any other intelligent race.

All enemy gremlins belong to the colony, which serves [[King Tinkinzar]].  King Tinkinzar is said to be a great ruler and a mechanical genius who is responsible for the vision of the Clockworks.  The king is never seen by common gremlins (nor has he ever been seen by the [[Spiral Knights|Knights]], rather his orders are carried out by his [[Crimson Order]], a fearful and zealous band of gremlins who alone share audience with the king.

There exists a small band of gremlins who are outcasts from King Tinkinzar's colony. The outcasts have taken refuge in the subtown of [[Emberlight]], but at the cost of being hated by their own kind.

==Types==
{{Hidden header|Thwackers}}
{{Monster
|name=Tenderfoot Thwacker
|location=*[[Battle Arena]]s
*[[Clockwork Tunnels]]: Mechanized Mile
*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
*[[Jigsaw Valley]]: Jade Tangle
|description=
*Tier 1: Can use a basic Axe Swing attack and toss his axe from long range.
*Tier 2: See Ironclaw Thwacker 
*Tier 3: See Darkfang Thwacker
|attacks=
* Axe Swing {{attack|normal}} {{status|stun}}
* Axe Toss {{attack|normal}} {{status|stun}}
* Use Health Capsule [[Image:Item-Health Capsule.png|16px|link=]]
|drop=*{{Mat|Bronze Bolt}}
*{{Mat|Frayed Fabric}}
*{{Mat|Sharp Fang}}
}}

{{Monster
|name=Ironclaw Thwacker
|location=*[[Battle Arena]]s
*[[Clockwork Tunnels]]: Mechanized Mile
*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
*[[Jigsaw Valley]]: Emerald Axis, Jade Tangle II, Perimeter Promenade II
|description=
*Tier 1: See Tenderfoot Thwacker
*Tier 2: Same as Tier 1, however can combo Axe Swings and attack twice, and can now dodge and dash.
*Tier 3: See Darkfang Thwacker
|attacks=
* Axe Swing {{attack|normal}} {{status|stun}}
* Axe Toss {{attack|normal}} {{status|stun}}
* Use Health Capsule [[Image:Item-Super Health Capsule.png|16px|link=]]
* Dash
|drop=
*{{Mat|Blue Shard}}
*{{Mat|Bronze Bolt}}
*{{Mat|Bushy Tail}}
*{{Mat|Fine Fabric}}
*{{Mat|Frayed Fabric}}
*{{Mat|Gremlin Gizmo}}
*{{Mat|Meteor Mote}}
*{{Mat|Rocket Sprocket}}
*{{Mat|Sharp Fang}}
}}

{{Monster
|name=Darkfang Thwacker
|location=*[[Battle Arena]]s
*[[Clockwork Tunnels]]: Mechanized Mile
*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
|description=
*Tier 1: See Tenderfoot Thwacker
*Tier 2: See Ironclaw Thwacker
*Tier 3: Same as Tier 2, plus carries a shield on his back which blocks any attacks that hits it, and acquires a spin attack. Dashes more often than Ironclaw.  
|attacks=
* Axe Swing {{attack|normal}} {{status|stun}}
* Axe Toss {{attack|normal}} {{status|stun}}
* Spin Attack {{attack|normal}} {{status|stun}}
* Dash
* Shield
* Use Health Capsule [[Image:Item-Ultra Health Capsule.png|16px|link=]]
|drop=*{{Mat|Bronze Bolt}}
*{{Mat|Bushy Tail}}
*{{Mat|Fine Fabric}}
*{{Mat|Frayed Fabric}}
*{{Mat|Meteor Mote}}
*{{Mat|Sharp Fang}}
}}

{{Hidden header|Menders}}
{{Monster
|name=Tenderfoot Mender
|location=*[[Battle Arena]]s
*All [[Clockwork Tunnels]]
*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
*[[Jigsaw Valley]]: Jade Tangle
*[[Lichenous Lair]]: Cold Fusion
|description=
*Tier 1: Heals other enemies, (rarely) attacks with ember bolt or wand whack. Attempts to dodge at close range.
*Tier 2: See Ironclaw Mender
*Tier 3: See Darkfang Mender
|attacks=
* Mend {{attack|heal}}
* Ember Bolt {{attack|elemental}}
* Wand Whack {{attack|normal}}
|drop=*{{Mat|Bronze Bolt}}
*{{Mat|Frayed Fabric}}
*{{Mat|Sharp Fang}}
}}

{{Monster
|name=Ironclaw Mender
|location=*[[Battle Arena]]s
*All [[Clockwork Tunnels]]
*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
*[[Jigsaw Valley]]: Emerald Axis, Perimeter Promenade II, Jade Tangle II
|description=
*Tier 1: See Tenderfoot Mender
*Tier 2: Same as Tenderfoot, plus can now Area Mend. When casting Area Mend, Menders will say "Stay close!". Also dodges and uses Ember Bolt more often than Tenderfoot.
*Tier 3: See Darkfang Mender
|attacks=
* Mend {{attack|heal}}
* Area Mend {{attack|heal}}
* Ember Bolt {{attack|elemental}}
* Wand Whack {{attack|normal}}
|drop=*{{Mat|Fine Fabric}}
*{{Mat|Frayed Fabric}}
*{{Mat|Miracloth}}
}}

{{Monster
|name=Darkfang Mender
|location=*[[Battle Arena]]s
*All [[Clockwork Tunnels]]
*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
|description=
*Tier 1: See Tenderfoot Mender
*Tier 2: See Ironclaw Mender
*Tier 3: Same as Ironclaw, plus can now cast an area of effect heal that stays around for some seconds, constantly healing any monster inside it. At low health, Darkfang Menders usually automatically cast a defensive shield that completely blocks damage for a few hits, however leaves them immobile. Uses Wand Whack more often than Ironclaw.
|attacks=
* Mend {{attack|heal}}
* Area Mend {{attack|heal}}
* Ember Bolt {{attack|elemental}}
* Energy Dome {{attack|heal}}
* Raise Dead {{attack|heal}}
* Wand Whack {{attack|normal}}
|drop=*{{Mat|Bushy Tail}}
*{{Mat|Bronze Bolt}}
*{{Mat|Fine Fabric}}
*{{Mat|Frayed Fabric}}
*{{Mat|Miracloth}}
}}

{{Hidden header|Scorchers}}
{{Monster
|name=Tenderfoot Scorcher
|location=
*[[Clockwork Tunnels]]: Mechanized Mile
*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
*[[Battle Arena|Flame Lash Arenas]]
*[[Jigsaw Valley]]: Jade Tangle
|description=
*Tier 1: Can cast a small stream of flames, and (rarely) shoot bullets.
*Tier 2: See Ironclaw Scorcher
*Tier 3: See Darkfang Scorcher
|attacks=
* Flamethrower {{status|fire}}
* Ember Bolt {{attack|elemental}}
* Use Health Capsule [[Image:Item-Health Capsule.png|16px|link=]]
}}

{{Monster
|name=Ironclaw Scorcher
|location=*[[Clockwork Tunnels]]: Mechanized Mile
*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
*[[Battle Arena|Flame Lash Arenas]]
*[[Jigsaw Valley]]: Emerald Axis
|description=
*Tier 1: See Tenderfoot Scorcher
*Tier 2: Same as Tenderfoot. Sometimes shoots bigger bullets.
*Tier 3: See Darkfang Scorcher
|attacks=
* Flamethrower {{status|fire}}
* Ember Bolt {{attack|elemental}}
* Use Health Capsule [[Image:Item-Super Health Capsule.png|16px|link=]]
|drop=*{{Mat|Blaze Pepper}}
*{{Mat|Fuel Canister}}
*{{Mat|Meteor Mote}}
*{{Mat|Rocket Sprocket}}
*{{Mat|Torchstone}}
}}

{{Monster
|name=Darkfang Scorcher
|location=*[[Clockwork Tunnels]]: Mechanized Mile
*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
*[[Battle Arena|Flame Lash Arenas]]
|description=
*Tier 1: See Tenderfoot Scorcher
*Tier 2: See Ironclaw Scorcher
*Tier 3: Same as Ironclaw, plus flamethrower attacks can now slightly curve. Acquires a new Flame Wave attack, and can shoot three bullets at once. Rarely spews out oil.
|attacks=
* Flamethrower {{status|fire}}
* Flame Wave {{attack|elemental}} {{status|fire}}
* Ember Bolt {{attack|elemental}}
* Use Health Capsule [[Image:Item-Ultra Health Capsule.png|16px|link=]]
}}

{{Hidden header|Demos}}
{{Monster
|name=Tenderfoot Demo
|location=*[[Battle Arena]]s
*[[Clockwork Tunnels]]: Mechanized Mile
*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
|description=
*Tier 1: Can place and throw bombs, which explode after a short while. Thrown bombs sometimes stun.
*Tier 2: See Ironclaw Demo
*Tier 3: See Darkfang Demo
|attacks=
* Places Bombs {{attack|normal}}
* Throw Bombs {{attack|normal}}{{status|stun}}
* Use Health Capsule [[Image:Item-Health Capsule.png|16px|link=]]
}}

{{Monster
|name=Ironclaw Demo
|location=*[[Battle Arena]]s
*[[Clockwork Tunnels]]: Mechanized Mile
*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
|description=
*Tier 1: See Tenderfoot Demo
*Tier 2: Same as Tenderfoot, plus can dodge and walks faster.
*Tier 3: See Darkfang Demo
|attacks=
* Places Bombs {{attack|normal}}
* Throw Bombs {{attack|normal}}{{status|stun}}
* Use Health Capsule [[Image:Item-Super Health Capsule.png|16px|link=]]
|drop=*{{Mat|Blast Powder}}
*{{Mat|Unstable Core}}
}}

{{Monster
|name=Darkfang Demo
|location=*[[Battle Arena]]s
*[[Clockwork Tunnels]]: Mechanized Mile
*[[Deconstruction Zone]]s
|description=
*Tier 1: See Tenderfoot Demo
*Tier 2: See Ironclaw Demo
*Tier 3: Same as Ironclaw, plus gets much more agile.
|attacks=
* Places Bombs {{attack|normal}}
* Throw Bombs {{attack|normal}}{{status|stun}}
* Use Health Capsule [[Image:Item-Ultra Health Capsule.png|16px|link=]]
|drop=*{{Mat|Flame Soul}}
}}

==Clans==

===Tenderfoot===

===Ironclaw===

===Darkfang===

==Strategy==
Due to their wide range of abilities, Gremlins can be among the most challenging enemies in the game. The following observations can form the basis of an effective strategy to counter their advantages:

* Thwackers have a short recovering time after their charged melee attack. Take advantage of this by counterattacking the Gremlins.

* Gremlin healers (menders) are exceptionally powerful, with the ability to heal hundreds of hit points worth of damage in quick succession. If you are adventuring alone, it is strongly advised that you kill the healer before turning to other units, as it may not be possible to deal damage fast enough to counter the healing spells otherwise.

* Most gremlins will try to dodge your gunshots, so it is recommended to attack them with a sword. However, you are advised to keep your distance from Gremlin Scorchers.

All Gremlins are weak against shadow damage. If you do not have a weapon that deals shadow damage, equip a weapon that deals normal damage instead.

==Notable Gremlins==

* [[King Tinkinzar]]
* [[Crimson Order]]

==See also==
* [[Monsters]]
* [[Monster#Gremlin Family|Gremlin Family]]
* [[Emberlight]]

[[Category:Monsters]]
[[Category:Monster_families]]