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Hordes at 21:56, 25 October 2025

2025-10-25T21:56:35Z

Qqqqwe2: bump

2025-02-05T00:03:38Z

bump

Ge0ff: use a "positive" definition (what it _can_ do), instead of a "negative" one

2023-09-25T15:17:33Z

use a "positive" definition (what it _can_ do), instead of a "negative" one

Hordes at 05:32, 23 September 2023

2023-09-23T05:32:20Z

Hordes: /* Strategy */ add a note about managing the risk

2023-09-10T00:19:48Z

‎Strategy: add a note about managing the risk

Hordes at 15:46, 5 September 2023

2023-09-05T15:46:33Z

Hordes at 15:43, 5 September 2023

2023-09-05T15:43:00Z

Hordes: version bump, format page

2023-09-05T15:39:19Z

version bump, format page

Ge0ff at 10:58, 26 October 2022

2022-10-26T10:58:04Z

Hordes at 08:10, 17 October 2022

2022-10-17T08:10:42Z

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 ==Strategy==
-Blink can be a lifesaver, particularly in the earlier game. It's one of the easiest [[Escaping from (and avoiding) trouble|escape spells]] to learn and find. Since Blink sends you to any random location in LOS, there are a few quirks:
+The Blink spell can be a lifesaver, particularly in the earlier game. It's one of the easiest [[Escaping from (and avoiding) trouble|escape spells]] to learn and find. Since Blink sends you to any random location in LOS, there are a few quirks:
-*If you're in [[attack of opportunity|melee range]] of a lone enemy, Blink is likely able to get you out. There are many more tiles away from the enemy than next to the enemy.
+*If you're in [[attack of opportunity|melee range]] of a lone enemy, Blink has a decent chance to get you out. There are many more tiles away from the enemy than next to the enemy.
 *Blink can only send you to tiles within LOS - which, in the right circumstances, can be manipulated. You can use terrain to limit the # of tiles close to the enemy, and increase the # of tiles away from the enemy. A [[scroll of fog]] is especially helpful - use fog, step back, and everything behind the clouds will be blocked. This can significantly increase your chance of blinking away.
-Of course, the Blink spell isn't perfectly reliable. But, when used in the right circumstance, it can save items here and there. It's recommended to use Blink when everything around you is explored; you don't want to be sent into unknown territory.
+Of course, the Blink spell isn't perfectly reliable, but when used in the right circumstances, it can save items here and there. It's recommended to use Blink when everything around you is explored; you don't want to be sent into unknown territory.
 ===Tips & Tricks===
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 ==History==
-*Prior to [[0.28]], the Blink spell did not use [[spell power]], and thus did not have a [[Blink (status)|cooldown]].
+*Prior to [[0.28]], the Blink spell did not have a [[Blink (status)|cooldown]]; it did not benefit from spellpower.
 *In [[0.27]], the [[Blink (mutation)|Blink]] mutation was removed.
 *Prior to [[0.17]], the [[teleport control|cTele status]] would turn an uncontrolled blink into a semi-controlled blink.

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 ==History==
-*Prior to [[0.28]], the Blink spell did not have a [[Blink (status)|cooldown]].
+*Prior to [[0.28]], the Blink spell did not use [[spell power]], and thus did not have a [[Blink (status)|cooldown]].
 *In [[0.27]], the [[Blink (mutation)|Blink]] mutation was removed.
 *Prior to [[0.17]], the [[teleport control|cTele status]] would turn an uncontrolled blink into a semi-controlled blink.

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 ==Sources==
-The term "blink" means "an instant teleportation effect that cannot send you beyond [[LOS]]".
+The term "blink" means "an instant teleportation within your [[LOS]]".
 Other than the Blink spell, the following cause a blink effect on yourself:

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 ==Sources==
 Other than the Blink spell, the following cause a blink effect on yourself:
 *Blink may come as an evocable [[artefact]] property (+Blink). This is identical to the spell, but is activated in the '''[[A]]'''bility menu, and its power is raised by [[Evocations]].
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 *Blink can only send you to tiles within LOS - which, in the right circumstances, can be manipulated. You can use terrain to limit the # of tiles close to the enemy, and increase the # of tiles away from the enemy. A [[scroll of fog]] is especially helpful - use fog, step back, and everything behind the clouds will be blocked. This can significantly increase your chance of blinking away.
-Of course, blinking isn't perfectly reliable. But, when used in the right circumstance, it can save items here and there. It's recommended to use Blink when everything around you is explored; you don't want to be sent into unknown territory.
+Of course, the Blink spell isn't perfectly reliable. But, when used in the right circumstance, it can save items here and there. It's recommended to use Blink when everything around you is explored; you don't want to be sent into unknown territory.
 ===Tips & Tricks===

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 ==Strategy==
 Blink can be a lifesaver, particularly in the earlier game. It's one of the easiest [[Escaping from (and avoiding) trouble|escape spells]] to learn and find. Since Blink sends you to any random location in LOS, there are a few quirks:
-*If you're in [[attack of opportunity|melee]] range of a lone enemy, Blink is likely able to get you out. There's many more tiles away from the enemy than next to the enemy.
+*If you're in [[attack of opportunity|melee range]] of a lone enemy, Blink is likely able to get you out. There are many more tiles away from the enemy than next to the enemy.
 *Blink can only send you to tiles within LOS - which, in the right circumstances, can be manipulated. You can use terrain to limit the # of tiles close to the enemy, and increase the # of tiles away from the enemy. A [[scroll of fog]] is especially helpful - use fog, step back, and everything behind the clouds will be blocked. This can significantly increase your chance of blinking away.
 ===Tips & Tricks===

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 ==Useful Info==
-Blink sends you to any random tile in [[line of sight]] with the following restrictions:
+Blink sends you to any random tile in [[line of sight]], with the following restrictions:
-*It can't send you to [[deep water]] or [[lava]] if those tiles would be impassible to you.
+*It can't send you to [[deep water]] or [[lava]] if those tiles would be impassible to you. E.g. [[amphibious]] players can be sent into deep water, [[flying]] players can be sent to either tile.
 *The tile cannot contain another creature.
 *For the purposes of this spell, translucent walls (but not [[iron grate]]s) block line of sight.

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 Blink ''can'' send you over [[trap]]s, dangerous [[cloud]]s, etc. It can also send you to the tile you were originally on ("You feel jittery for a moment").
-After casting (or evoking) the Blink spell, you will be given the temporary [[Blink (status)|-Blink status]]. This shortens with [[spell power]]; at maximum power, it wears off instantly.  -Blink prevents you from casting or invoking the Blink spell until it wear off; it does not block [[scrolls of blinking]], [[dispersal]], or other sources of blink.
+After casting (or evoking) the Blink spell, you will be given the temporary [[Blink (status)|-Blink status]]. This shortens with [[spell power]]; at maximum power, it wears off instantly. -Blink prevents you from casting or invoking the Blink spell until it wears off; it does not block [[scrolls of blinking]], [[dispersal]], or other sources of blink.
-If you have -Tele ([[Dimension Anchor]], [[Tree Form]], [[Formicid]] stasis, [[artefact]] property), or have the [[Miscast effects|Stuck]] effect, you cannot blink by any means.
+If you have -Tele ([[Dimension Anchor]], [[Tree Form]], [[Formicid]] stasis, [[artefact]] property), or have the [[Miscast effects|Stuck]] effect (from miscasting a [[Translocations]] spell), you cannot blink by any means.
 ==Sources==
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 *[[Dispersal (brand)|Dispersal-branded]] boomerangs causes targets to blink away.
 *[[Distortion]] weapons can randomly blink enemies, among other effects.
-*[[Dispersal]] and [[Disjunction]] cause monsters around you to blink away.
+*The spells [[Dispersal]] and [[Disjunction]] cause monsters around you to blink away.
 ==Strategy==
 Blink can be a lifesaver, particularly in the earlier game. It's one of the easiest [[Escaping from (and avoiding) trouble|escape spells]] to learn and find. Since Blink sends you to any random location in LOS, there are a few quirks:
 *If you're in [[attack of opportunity|melee]] range of a lone enemy, Blink is likely able to get you out. There's many more tiles away from the enemy than next to the enemy.
-*Blink can only send you to tiles within LOS, and in the right circumstances, LOS can be manipulated. You can use terrain to limit the # of tiles close to the enemy, and increase the # of tiles away from the enemy. A [[scroll of fog]] is especially helpful - use fog, step back, and everything behind the clouds will be blocked. These can significantly increase your chance of blinking away.
+*Blink can only send you to tiles within LOS - which, in the right circumstances, can be manipulated. You can use terrain to limit the # of tiles close to the enemy, and increase the # of tiles away from the enemy. A [[scroll of fog]] is especially helpful - use fog, step back, and everything behind the clouds will be blocked. This can significantly increase your chance of blinking away.
 ===Tips & Tricks===

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-'''Blink''' is a level 2 [[Translocations]] spell which warps you to a randomly selected nearby open tile. It also refers to various effects that do the same thing. This tile must meet the following restrictions:
+'''Blink''' is a level 2 [[Translocations]] spell which warps you to a randomly selected nearby open tile. It also refers to various effects that do the same thing.
-After casting (or invoking) the Blink spell, you will be given the temporary [[Blink (status)|-Blink status]]. This shortens with [[spellpower]], and at maximum spellpower, this wears off instantly. -Blink prevents you from casting or invoking the Blink spell until it wear off. It does not block [[scrolls of blinking]], [[dispersal]], or other sources of blink.
+[[Hedge Wizard]]s and [[Warper]]s begin with the spell in their libraries.
-Blink is one of the easiest [[Escaping from (and avoiding) trouble|escape spells]] to learn and find in the game. [[Hedge Wizard]]s and [[Warper]]s begin with this spell in their libraries.
+==Useful Info==
-===Notes===
+Blink ''can'' send you over [[trap]]s, dangerous [[cloud]]s, etc. It can also send you to the tile you were originally on ("You feel jittery for a moment").
-==Tips & Tricks==
+After casting (or evoking) the Blink spell, you will be given the temporary [[Blink (status)|-Blink status]]. This shortens with [[spell power]]; at maximum power, it wears off instantly.  -Blink prevents you from casting or invoking the Blink spell until it wear off; it does not block [[scrolls of blinking]], [[dispersal]], or other sources of blink.
-*A lifesaver particularly in the earlier game, get this spell or an item with it if at all possible. Since it randomly places you somewhere within your field of vision, the trick is to minimize the number of squares you can see where you don't want to end up.
-*It also pays to remember that although a blink won't drop you in lava or deep water, it can and will drop you into a cloud, so take care when blinking around miasma, flame, or any other cloud you really don't want to land in.
+If you have -Tele ([[Dimension Anchor]], [[Tree Form]], [[Formicid]] stasis, [[artefact]] property), or have the [[Miscast effects|Stuck]] effect, you cannot blink by any means.
 ==Monster Version==

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	'''Blink''' is a level 2 [[Translocations]] spell which warps you to a randomly selected nearby open tile. It also refers to various effects that do the same thing. This tile must meet the following restrictions:		'''Blink''' is a level 2 [[Translocations]] spell which warps you to a randomly selected nearby open tile. It also refers to various effects that do the same thing. This tile must meet the following restrictions:

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 *[[Constriction]]: If you are being constricted by a monster, blinking may fail; you immediately make two escape attempts, and will blink so long as at least one of them succeeds.
 *This spells effect can be replicated by [[Lugonu]]'s Bend Space ability (except that this works even when under stasis or -Tele).
-*Randarts that confer +Blink as an [[ability]] cost 2 MP to use, and require [[Evocations]] skill to use reliably. The ability is otherwise identical to the spell.
+*Randarts that confer +Blink as an [[ability]] cost 2 MP to use, and require [[Evocations]] skill to use reliably. The ability is otherwise identical to the spell, including the -Blink status.
 ==Tips & Tricks==