Dark Mistress

The Dark Mistress (also known as simply the Mistress) is a creature type in Dungeon Keeper, Dungeon Keeper 2 , Dungeon Keeper Online, and Dungeon Keeper Mobile. They have an almost risqué mien, and relish pain, both receiving it and inflicting it.
== Dungeon Keeper ==
Dark Mistresses are quick, powerful spellcasters who are attracted to dungeons with satisfactory Torture Chambers. They are jacks of all trades, masters of none; they make passable trainers, craftswomen, researchers, and scavengers after they learn Speed.
Untrained, Mistresses resort to Hand to Hand and are vulnerable while so doing. With training, they become hastened Lightning casters, and are the only class of creature other than their arch-enemies, the Samurai, with this formidable combination. Mistresses are physically sturdier than other magic users, and they can kite around enemy fighters easily while draining life from their opponent. Their shortcoming would be the missing Heal spell.
A Mistress gains Teleport at level 10, and a pack of them can execute instant surprise invasions at any accessible tile on the map with Call to Arms.
Dark Mistresses are unusual in that they are the only creature that likes being slapped. Treat this as an invitation to slap them a lot, but not as a way to keep them happy. If creatures are getting angry from starvation and no pay, the matter needs to be dealt with. Mistresses' wage and training requirements are on the high side, but they earn it. Uniquely, she gets her jollies from torturing herself; it is her default and favourite pastime, though she also enjoys combat if there's a fight going.
A Dark Mistress, a Troll, and a Bile Demon are required sacrifices in order to gain a Horned Reaper.
===Tables===
 Combat Statistics
	Speed: 	64
	Base Health: 	700
	Base Strength: 	60
	Defence: 	50
	Base Skill: 	70
	Base Dexterity:	70
	Luck: 	20
 Tasks & Management
	Primary Job 	Fight
	Secondary Job 	TrainKinky Torture
	Base Research Skill 	2
	Base Manufacturing Skill	2
	Training Skill 	2
	Training Cost /64t 	24
	Base Scavenging Skill 	3
	Scavenging Cost /64t 	25
	Praying Anger 	-10
	Sleeping Anger 	-1
	Sleep Recovery 	9
	Hunger 	3 / 8000t
	Base Wage 	175
=== Notes ===
*There's a little-known quirk regarding the Mistress' research skill: by her raw research skill, she's not a particularly good researcher, but once she has Speed, she becomes equivalent to a Warlock or Dragon of the same level. If you have multiple Mistresses, there's a good chance that at least one of them will be under torture, which boosts the skills of all your Mistresses. At level 10, a combination of Speed and torture boosts her research skill to 22, superior to the level 10 Wizard's normal 20, potentially making the Mistress the best researcher in the game unless a "standard" researcher is boosted by Speed Monster, torture, Must Obey, or slapping, bearing in mind that the normal researchers cannot boost themselves, whereas Mistresses can. This does not affect the original game as much, due to the infamous level 10 spell bug, which is fixed in KeeperFX, so this is more noticeable there.
*Dark Mistresses are irreconcilable with converted Samurai, and the two will fight to the death if sharing the same Lair.
*In the Training Room, both the Mistress and Samurai adopt an "active training" style, and the two will spar among themselves and others. This appears to be a cosmetic difference that does not otherwise affect training.
*Slapping and torturing can raise a Dark Mistress's happiness. They are indifferent worshippers, gaining happiness very slowly in a Temple. They clearly prefer being slapped.
*The "Kinky Torture" job is a high-priority task and may unexpectedly interfere with combat. It may be worthwhile to seal or sell off the Torture Chamber when preparing for battle.
*Before the major revamp in 1996, Mistresses cost 600 gold each to purchase.
*In early 1996, before the major revamp, Dark Mistresses were known as Vengeful Sirens.
===Gallery===
Bile Demon and Mistress in Dungeon Keeper Goodies.png|Dark Mistress with a Bile Demon
==Dungeon Keeper 2==
In Dungeon Keeper 2, Mistresses are even more salaciously dressed, and take no less pleasure in agony.
She will not flee unless the battle is going poorly or she has suffered severe damage. Her deadly scything blades will deal very high damage to the enemy; however, she cannot withstand much damage herself (and her love of pain and battle doesn't help matters) so it would be wise to keep an eye or three on her when she's in battle. Similarly, this means Mistresses are very difficult to train in the Combat Pit and require constant supervision.
Mistresses detest Fairies and anything that does not involve some form of pain or suffering, unless it increases her ability to inflict same.
Talking of which, when she has nothing else to do she will go to the Torture Chamber and take a spin on a wheel (or continuously strike the enemies that you dropped in there), or slink off to the training room to practice her sharp and deadly combat techniques in preparation for the next battle, which she is undoubtedly looking forward to.
===The Mentor's Thoughts===
"The Mistress, always eager, serves you well in both pleasure and pain. Ensure her tastes are satisfied and she will prove herself in battle time and again."
"...But one warrior with your ranks excels: the Mistress, show who swings her scything blades most swiftly causing deadly damage fast, but use her wisely, for you'll find she's easily slain."— The Mentor, Campaign Mode (DK2)
"The Mistress is a fearless fighter, who will strike her foes down with her vicious claws. Battles can be turned quickly to your favour with these vicious ladies on your side."— The Mentor, Pet Dungeon Mode (DK2)
=== Trivia ===
*Slapping and torturing can raise a Dark Mistress's happiness.
*In the Training Room, she will often train with other units instead of with the training posts.
*She is as likely to torture herself as to go training.
*If you possess 10 or more Mistresses on a map, the Mentor states: "You have an excess of mistresses. There is a word for keepers like you."
*When creatures start dancing, the Mistress does the Macarena.
===Gallery===
Dungeon Keeper 2 Mistress models.jpg
Dungeon Keeper 2 Mistress model.jpg|Model of a Mistress
Mistress concept notes Dungeon Keeper 2.jpg|Mistress clothing concept art
==Dungeon Keeper Online==
In Dungeon Keeper Online, the Dark Mistress was the only female creature. As with other Dungeon Keeper instalments, she loved abuse, both inflicting it and receiving it. She was best placed at the back of groups, for her ranged attacks were more effective then her mêlée ones. Putting her in a Torture Chamber along with a captive ensured their co-operation.
==Dungeon Keeper Mobile==
===Overview===
The Mistress was pretty weak, but excelled motivating others.
===Stats===
Seeks 	Closest Room
Abilities 	
Delivers an Additional Attack Every 4sStuns all nearby enemies for 2sIncreases all nearby allies' effectiveness for 10s
Creature Targets	Flying and Ground
Attack speed 	0.5s
Move Speed 	130
Housing Space 	15
Summoning Time 	45 minutes
===Notes===
*Increasing Allies effectiveness will dramatically increase allies movement and attack speed. It also prevents Ice Traps slow effect.
*Mistresses are vulnerable to Spring Traps and Chicken Bombs
*The stun effect is good vs immortals
*Mistresses are commonly used as guild withdrawn minions, they are very effective when used from here especially in emergencies
===Training Upgrades===
Level	Damage	Health	 	 	Torture Chamber Required	Summon Cost (Gold)
1 	40 	345 	- 	- 	Level 1 	5,000
2 	56 	480 	? 	650k	Level 3 	10k
3 	72 	620 	16h	1.4M	Level 5 	16k
4 	88 	755 	1d 	2.3M	Level 7 	25k
5 	104 	895 	2d 	5.9M	Level 10 	31k
6 	120 	1,020 	3d 	13M 	Level 11 	40k
7 	138 	1,155 	4d 	22M 	Level 13 	50k
8 	156 	1,300 	6d 	30M 	Level 15 	65k
9 	176 	1,440 	8d 	44M 	? 	80k
10 	196 	1,585 	10d	52M 	Level 20 	100k
11 	224 	1,820 	12d	62M 	? 	120k
12 	252 	2,055 	14d	66M 	? 	140k
13 	280 	2,290 	16d	68M 	? 	?
14 	308 	2,525 	? 	? 	? 	?
15 	392 	3,030 	? 	? 	Level 34 	180k
16 	? 	? 	? 	? 	? 	?
17 	? 	? 	? 	? 	? 	?
18 	? 	? 	? 	? 	? 	?
Max level was level 18
Note: Training times adjusted for May, 2018 update
==References==