Confuse

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This article is about the monster spell. For the status condition, see Confusion.

Induces a state of bewilderment and confusion in a creature's mind.

Confuse is a monster-only spell that attempts to induce confusion in a single target from a distance. It requires a clear line of effect and must overcome the target's willpower, but it works on anything that isn't immune to magic.

The following enemies cast Confuse:

• 2 Cacodemon
• e Deep elf archer
• @ Erica
• G Great orb of eyes
• a Imperial myrmidon
• o Orc wizard
• @ Rupert
• @ Sigmund
• H Sphinx
• V Vampire (monster)

Be aware that some monsters are instead capable of inducing confusion with their melee attacks. Click here for a complete list.

History

Confuse
Level	3
School1	Hexes
Source(s)	Book of Maledictions Book of Misfortune
Casting noise	3
Spell noise	2
Targetting	Target or direction
Range	LOS
Flags	MR check

• Prior to 0.25, Confusion was available to players.