Desolation of Salt - Revision history

Kernmantle: /* Strategy */

2025-03-14T20:12:01Z

‎Strategy

Kernmantle: /* Monsters */ rewording

2024-03-24T19:29:30Z

‎Monsters: rewording

Hordes: standardize portals

2023-08-31T14:14:21Z

standardize portals

Spudwalt at 21:43, 29 January 2022

2022-01-29T21:43:04Z

Spudwalt at 07:47, 4 August 2021

2021-08-04T07:47:50Z

Spudwalt at 07:55, 11 July 2021

2021-07-11T07:55:19Z

Spudwalt: Not really relevant -- sure, this place gives fairly easy XP post-Realm of Zot, but so do several other branches, and this advice is pointless for people who are stumbling across Desolation in natural progression

2020-10-10T04:21:14Z

Not really relevant -- sure, this place gives fairly easy XP post-Realm of Zot, but so do several other branches, and this advice is pointless for people who are stumbling across Desolation in natural progression

Rasmus: /* Strategy */

2020-10-09T20:49:52Z

‎Strategy

Spudwalt at 19:24, 20 December 2018

2018-12-20T19:24:14Z

Spudwalt: Crystal golems aren't a thing anymore

2018-04-12T20:56:39Z

Crystal golems aren't a thing anymore

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 While few enemies here are especially dangerous on their own, most of them have mechanics that make them much deadlier in groups. As such, engaging them individually goes a long way to staying alive here. Saltlings should be one of your first concerns. These misshapen lumps serve as capable tanks when buffed, dishing out surprising damage and preventing you from reaching the serious threats beyond. Fortunately, they also fail to make noise when injured; if you can draw their attention with a quiet spell or ranged attack from the edge of your line of sight, they'll charge into melee with you without awakening their allies. Use this tactic to clear them out first, circling around known packs and leaving the dangerous foes for last.
-The myrmidons are likely the most dangerous single units present here, though crystal guardians and servants of whispers can dish out heavy elemental damage as well. Far worse are the ironbrand convokers, guardian serpents, and halazid warlocks, any of which can bring heavy reinforcements on top of you no matter how cautiously you avoid being social. Sound doesn't travel far here, so if need be, don't be afraid to unleash the heavy firepower to bring these guys down quickly. [[Earth Magic]] specialists shine here, as the many constructs you face serve wonderfully as targets for [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]], and nothing here enjoys [[Shatter]]. Finally, if faced with an especially bad situation, reading a [[scroll of teleport]] can be a lifesaver, especially once you've already cleared out the smaller foes outside of the more heavily guarded treasure vaults.
+The myrmidons are likely the most dangerous single units present here, though crystal guardians and servants of whispers can dish out heavy elemental damage as well. Far worse are the ironbrand convokers, guardian serpents, and halazid warlocks, any of which can bring heavy reinforcements on top of you no matter how cautiously you avoid being social. Sound doesn't travel far here, so if need be, don't be afraid to unleash the heavy firepower to bring these guys down quickly. [[Earth Magic]] specialists shine here, as the many constructs you face serve wonderfully as targets for [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]], and nothing here enjoys [[Shatter]]. Finally, if faced with an especially bad situation, reading a [[scroll of teleport]] or [[scroll of summoning|summoning]] can be a lifesaver, especially once you've already cleared out the smaller foes outside of the more heavily guarded treasure vaults.
 ==History==

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 {{monsterlink|Crystal guardian}} - Durable sentinels with potent elemental ranged attacks.
-{{monsterlink|Guardian serpent}} - Although not terribly dangerous on their own, these sentinels can [[Blink_Allies_Encircling|encircle]] you with nearby allies.
+{{monsterlink|Guardian serpent}} - These dangerous sentinels can instantly [[Blink_Allies_Encircling|surround]] you with out-of-sight allies.
 {{monsterlink|Ironbound convoker}} - Infuriating support casters which [[Word of Recall|recall]] and [[Might|strengthen]] enemy units.

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 {{flavour|The Desolation was once ruled by the divines Sheza and Sargol. After the dread twins were cast down, the good gods reduced their former realm to salt, that such a terrible cult would never rise again. Amidst the ruins, only the last cultists of the dead gods, their heretical constructs, and the guardians of the cult's legendary treasure yet remain.}}
-'''The Desolation of Salt''' (or simply '''Desolation''') is a mini-[[branch]] reached via a timed [[portal]] which may generate in the [[Vaults]] or [[Elven Halls]], signaled by the sound of "a distant wind." The Desolation is designed around packs of weak [[list of constructs|constructs]] accompanied by a variety of support-focused allies, as well as using cloud concealment over wall cover.
+'''The Desolation of Salt''' (or simply '''Desolation''') is a temporary [[portal]] level. The Desolation is a very open area, with packs of weak [[list of constructs|constructs]] accompanied by a variety of support-focused allies.
 ==Layout==
-The layout of the Desolation is very simple, consisting of a large, open plain, largely devoid of structures save for the small, heavily guarded treasure vaults scattered around the centralized entrance and exit points. In lieu of permanent cover, there are large, shifting clouds of salt that block line of sight but also conceal you from bands of foes, functioning as "virtual terrain" in an otherwise open level.
+The layout of the Desolation is very simple, consisting of a large, open plain, largely devoid of structures save for the small, heavily guarded treasure vaults scattered around the centralized entrance and exit points. In lieu of permanent cover, there are large, shifting [[cloud]]s of salt that block line of sight but also conceal you from bands of foes, functioning as "virtual terrain" in an otherwise open level.
 ===Useful Traits===

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 ==History==
 The Desolation of Salt was added in [[0.19]]
 [[Category:Portals]]

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 {{monsterlink|Guardian serpent}} - Although not terribly dangerous on their own, these sentinels can [[Blink_Allies_Encircling|encircle]] you with nearby allies.
-{{monsterlink|Ironbrand convoker}} - Infuriating support casters which [[Word of Recall|recall]] and [[Might|strengthen]] enemy units.
+{{monsterlink|Ironbound convoker}} - Infuriating support casters which [[Word of Recall|recall]] and [[Might|strengthen]] enemy units.
 {{monsterlink|Servant of whispers}} - These robed figures strike down interlopers with [[Lightning Bolt]]s and can cast [[Still Winds]], temporarily stripping away all cloud cover and shutting down [[cloud]]-based spells.

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 {{flavour|The Desolation was once ruled by the divines Sheza and Sargol. After the dread twins were cast down, the good gods reduced their former realm to salt, that such a terrible cult would never rise again. Amidst the ruins, only the last cultists of the dead gods, their heretical constructs, and the guardians of the cult's legendary treasure yet remain.}}
 '''The Desolation of Salt''' (or simply '''Desolation''') is a mini-[[branch]] reached via a timed [[portal]] which may generate in the [[Vaults]] or [[Elven Halls]], signaled by the sound of "a distant wind." The Desolation is designed around packs of weak [[list of constructs|constructs]] accompanied by a variety of support-focused allies, as well as using cloud concealment over wall cover.
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 *[[Stealth]]
 *[[Smite]]-targeted attacks
-*[[Fire]], [[cold]], [[electricity]] and [[negative energy]] resistance
+*[[Fire]], [[cold]], [[electricity]], and [[negative energy]] resistance
 *Patience
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 The myrmidons are likely the most dangerous single units present here, though crystal guardians and servants of whispers can dish out heavy elemental damage as well. Far worse are the ironbrand convokers, guardian serpents, and halazid warlocks, any of which can bring heavy reinforcements on top of you no matter how cautiously you avoid being social. Sound doesn't travel far here, so if need be, don't be afraid to unleash the heavy firepower to bring these guys down quickly. [[Earth Magic]] specialists shine here, as the many constructs you face serve wonderfully as targets for [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]], and nothing here enjoys [[Shatter]]. Finally, if faced with an especially bad situation, reading a [[scroll of teleport]] can be a lifesaver, especially once you've already cleared out the smaller foes outside of the more heavily guarded treasure vaults.
 ==History==

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	The myrmidons are likely the most dangerous single units present here, though crystal guardians and servants of whispers can dish out heavy elemental damage as well. Far worse are the ironbrand convokers, guardian serpents, and halazid warlocks, any of which can bring heavy reinforcements on top of you no matter how cautiously you avoid being social. Sound doesn't travel far here, so if need be, don't be afraid to unleash the heavy firepower to bring these guys down quickly. [[Earth Magic]] specialists shine here, as the many constructs you face serve wonderfully as targets for [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]], and nothing here enjoys [[Shatter]]. Finally, if faced with an especially bad situation, reading a [[scroll of teleport]] can be a lifesaver, especially once you've already cleared out the smaller foes outside of the more heavily guarded treasure vaults.		The myrmidons are likely the most dangerous single units present here, though crystal guardians and servants of whispers can dish out heavy elemental damage as well. Far worse are the ironbrand convokers, guardian serpents, and halazid warlocks, any of which can bring heavy reinforcements on top of you no matter how cautiously you avoid being social. Sound doesn't travel far here, so if need be, don't be afraid to unleash the heavy firepower to bring these guys down quickly. [[Earth Magic]] specialists shine here, as the many constructs you face serve wonderfully as targets for [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]], and nothing here enjoys [[Shatter]]. Finally, if faced with an especially bad situation, reading a [[scroll of teleport]] can be a lifesaver, especially once you've already cleared out the smaller foes outside of the more heavily guarded treasure vaults.
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		+	Should you find yourself heavily stat drained while clearing Zot and you have not yet done the Elven Halls, then the Desolations can be a real blessing: for an endgame character, especially one able to dispatch groups of enemies at one (axe wielders shine here), this is a juicy floor full of easy XP that will help you restore even a pretty serious draining while posing less of a challenge or nuisance than an extended Abyss trip would do.

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 {{flavour|The Desolation was once ruled by the divines Sheza and Sargol. After the dread twins were cast down, the good gods reduced their former realm to salt, that such a terrible cult would never rise again. Amidst the ruins, only the last cultists of the dead gods, their heretical constructs, and the guardians of the cult's legendary treasure yet remain.}}
 '''The Desolation of Salt''' (or simply '''Desolation''') is a mini-[[branch]] reached via a timed [[portal]] which may generate in the [[Vaults]] or [[Elven Halls]], signaled by the sound of "a distant wind." The Desolation is designed around packs of weak [[list of constructs|constructs]] accompanied by a variety of support-focused allies, as well as using cloud concealment over wall cover.
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 {{monsterlink|Crystal guardian}} - Durable sentinels with potent elemental ranged attacks.
-{{monsterlink|Servant of whispers}} - These robed figures strike down interlopers with [[Lightning Bolt]]s, and can cast [[Still Winds]], temporarily stripping away all cloud cover and shutting down [[cloud]]-based spells.
+{{monsterlink|Guardian serpent}} - Although not terribly dangerous on their own, these sentinels can [[Blink_Allies_Encircling|encircle]] you with nearby allies.
-{{monsterlink|Ragged hierophant}} - Although weak on their own, they can soak up damage directed toward allies, and blast construct-surrounded foes with [[Resonance Strike]].
+{{monsterlink|Ironbrand convoker}} - Infuriating support casters which [[recall]] and [[might]] enemy units.
-{{monsterlink|Imperial myrmidon}} - These arcane fighters strip away [[magic resistance]] with their melee strikes, rendering their foes vulnerable to [[Agony]] and debilitating hexes.
+{{monsterlink|Servant of whispers}} - These robed figures strike down interlopers with [[Lightning Bolt]]s and can cast [[Still Winds]], temporarily stripping away all cloud cover and shutting down [[cloud]]-based spells.
-{{monsterlink|Halazid warlock}} - Dreadful undead summoners, capable of casting [[Shadow Creatures]] or sacrificing allies for a burst of massive [[negative energy]] damage.
+{{monsterlink|Ragged hierophant}} - Although weak on their own, they can soak up damage directed toward allies and blast construct-surrounded foes with [[Resonance Strike]].
-{{monsterlink|Ironbrand convoker}} - Infuriating support casters which [[recall]] and buff enemy units.
+{{monsterlink|Imperial myrmidon}} - These arcane fighters strip away [[magic resistance]] with their melee strikes, rendering their foes vulnerable to [[Agony]] and debilitating hexes.
-{{monsterlink|Guardian serpent}} - Although not terribly dangerous on their own, these sentinels can [[Blink_Allies_Encircling|encircle]] you with nearby allies.
+{{monsterlink|Halazid warlock}} - Dreadful undead summoners, capable of casting [[Shadow Creatures]] and then sacrificing them for bursts of massive [[negative energy]] damage.
 ==Strategy==