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'''Curse of Agony''' is a level 5 [[Necromancy]] spell which hexes the victim. If this spell succeeds, the caster's next two melee attacks will [[torment]] the target, halving their HP for each strike.

[[Necromancer]]s start with this spell in their libaries.

==Useful Info==
If Curse of Agony succeeds a [[willpower]] check, it inflicts an Agony enchantment. If the victim is attacked in melee by the caster, it inflicts [[torment]], up to two torments. Missed attacks don't count, but This is subject to [[negative energy resistance]] and torment resistance as usual.

The Agony enchantment lasts for 6-8 turns. Recasting the spell on a monster will increase the duration, however, it will not increase or refresh the number of torments available.

Curse of Agony has an [[enchantment power]] multiplier of x2.5, which makes it harder to resist than the usual [[hex]].

==Strategy==
Curse of Agony deals considerable damage. It isn't directly lethal, but it can quickly soften up powerful, uninjured targets like [[hydra]]s or [[giant]]s. However, the caster must be able to survive a few turns in melee. Don't skimp on the evasion, and prepare a safe line of retreat if things go sour.

If you haven't branched into other magic schools, [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]] is a good choice for either an escape tool or a finishing blow.

==Monster Version==
Player ghosts with Curse of Agony instead get [[Agony]], a spell which inflicts 1 torment directly (if it succeeds a willpower check).

==History==
*Curse of Agony was introduced in [[0.31]], replacing the [[Agony]] player spell.

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 '''Curse of Agony''' is a level 5 [[Necromancy]] spell which hexes the victim. If this spell succeeds, the caster's next two melee attacks will [[torment]] the target, halving their HP for each strike.

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 ==Useful Info==
-If Curse of Agony succeeds a [[willpower]] check, it inflicts an Agony enchantment. If the victim is attacked in melee by the caster, it inflicts [[torment]], up to two torments. Missed attacks don't count, but This is subject to [[negative energy resistance]] and torment resistance as usual.
+If Curse of Agony succeeds a [[willpower]] check, it inflicts an Agony enchantment. If the victim is attacked in melee by the caster, it inflicts [[torment]], up to 2 torments. This effect happens after weapon damage is applied. Missed attacks don't trigger this effect. This is subject to [[negative energy resistance]] and torment resistance as usual.
-The Agony enchantment lasts for 6-8 turns. Recasting the spell on a monster will increase the duration, however, it will not increase or refresh the number of torments available.
+The Agony enchantment lasts for 6-8 turns. Recasting the spell on a monster will increase the duration, however, it will not increase or reset the number of torments available.
 Curse of Agony has an [[enchantment power]] multiplier of x2.5, which makes it harder to resist than the usual [[hex]].