Dream sheep - Revision history

Patrick2011b: bump

2024-04-29T00:08:32Z

bump

Hordes: fear-related note

2023-10-09T05:42:29Z

fear-related note

Hordes: explain sleep

2023-08-19T17:24:08Z

explain sleep

Hordes: rw the intro

2023-08-19T17:18:10Z

rw the intro

Ge0ff: /* Tips & Tricks */ Dj and storm form are nonliving => immune to sleep

2022-08-22T22:58:43Z

‎Tips & Tricks: Dj and storm form are nonliving => immune to sleep

Hordes: /* Tips & Tricks */

2022-08-20T06:03:59Z

‎Tips & Tricks

Hordes: /* Tips & Tricks */

2022-08-20T06:03:34Z

‎Tips & Tricks

Hordes: /* Tips & Tricks */ add detail

2022-08-20T06:02:56Z

‎Tips & Tricks: add detail

Hordes: v. bump and t&t

2022-08-20T06:01:42Z

v. bump and t&t

Spudwalt at 07:50, 11 July 2021

2021-07-11T07:50:14Z

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 **[[Willpower]] does ''not'' protect you from their sleep effect.
 **It is a [[line of sight]] effect. Hiding behind creatures won't work, but limiting dream sheep in sight with a corner or [[scroll of fog]] is helpful.
-**[[Clarity]] guarantees immunity to sleep, though this property is incredibly rare outside of [[Ashenzari]], and you might not even have 3* of piety when you enter Lair.
+**[[Clarity]] grants immunity to sleep, though this property is incredibly rare outside of [[Ashenzari]], and you might not even have 3* of piety when you enter Lair.
 **[[Berserk]] is a more common status that grants immunity, but comes with all the risks that Berserk and post-berserk provide. Be careful not to take on more than you can handle -- one rage can usually get you through a herd of dream sheep, but you might have trouble if more monsters decide to investigate the sounds of fighting.
 **[[Undead]] characters, [[Gargoyle]]s, [[Djinn]], and players in [[Statue Form|Statue]], [[Storm Form|Storm]], or [[Wisp Form]] cannot be put to sleep and have very little to fear from dream sheep. Vampires must be Bloodless to be immune.
 *Try to kite a herd of dream sheep or hit them with area-of-effect attacks like [[cleave|cleaving]] or [[Fireball]]; aim to kill them quickly before they put you to [[sleep]]. Failing that, try to fight them somewhere only a few creatures can get to you at a time, and ''especially'' don't fight them where dangerous monsters like [[hydra]]s or [[komodo dragon]]s can get at you.
 **This might be a good time to build yourself a choke point or [[kill hole]] with a [[wand of digging]].
-*If run into a pack of dream sheep you weren't ready for and need to flee, consider reading a [[scroll of teleportation]] -- even if you get put to sleep, the teleportation effect will still kick in after a few turns.
+*If you run into a pack of dream sheep you weren't ready for and need to flee, consider reading a [[scroll of teleportation]] -- even if you get put to sleep, the teleportation effect will still kick in after a few turns.
 ==History==

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 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.22]], [[Sticky Flame]] would spread between dream sheep, causing them to [[fear|panic]].
 *Dream sheep were introduced in [[0.19]], replacing ordinary [[sheep]].

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 ==Useful Info==
-'''Dream sheep''' are physically weaker than the common [[yak]], but their dust can inflict [[sleep]] from anywhere in [[LOS|sight]]. The more sheep in LOS, the more likely you are to fall asleep. Since falling asleep next to a [[hydra]] isn't a good idea, they are major threats when around other monsters. They are commonly found running wild in herds throughout the [[Lair]], but can also be found in the care of [[cyclops]] shepherds in the [[Shoals]].
+'''Dream sheep''' are physically weaker than the common [[yak]], but their dust can inflict [[sleep]] from anywhere in [[LOS|sight]]. The more sheep in LOS, the more likely you are to fall asleep. Since falling asleep in combat isn't a good idea, dream sheep are major threats when combined with other monsters. They are commonly found running wild in herds throughout the [[Lair]], but can also be found in the care of [[cyclops]] shepherds in the [[Shoals]].
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 ==Tips & Tricks==
-*Be aware of what does and does not protect you from [[sleep]]:
+*[[Sleep]] is very dangerous: it prevents you from doing anything until attacked, lowers your [[EV]] and [[SH]] to near 0, and increases damage taken in melee. EV-based fighters have the most to worry, but sleeping next to a [[hydra]] is deadly to anyone.
 **[[Willpower]] does ''not'' protect you from their sleep effect.
 **It is a [[line of sight]] effect. Hiding behind creatures won't work, but limiting dream sheep in sight with a corner or [[scroll of fog]] is helpful.
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 *Try to kite a herd of dream sheep or hit them with area-of-effect attacks like [[cleave|cleaving]] or [[Fireball]]; aim to kill them quickly before they put you to [[sleep]]. Failing that, try to fight them somewhere only a few creatures can get to you at a time, and ''especially'' don't fight them where dangerous monsters like [[hydra]]s or [[komodo dragon]]s can get at you.
 **This might be a good time to build yourself a choke point or [[kill hole]] with a [[wand of digging]].
 *If run into a pack of dream sheep you weren't ready for and need to flee, consider reading a [[scroll of teleportation]] -- even if you get put to sleep, the teleportation effect will still kick in after a few turns.

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 ==Useful Info==
-'''Dream sheep''' are a step below the common [[yak]], pack monsters that don't hit too hard and are about as tough as an [[iguana]]. Physically, they pose little threat unless you're already injured; however, if you can see them, they can make you [[sleep]]y and vulnerable, which greatly magnifies the danger of any other creatures nearby.
+'''Dream sheep''' are physically weaker than the common [[yak]], but their dust can inflict [[sleep]] from anywhere in [[LOS|sight]]. The more sheep in LOS, the more likely you are to fall asleep. Since falling asleep next to a [[hydra]] isn't a good idea, they are major threats when around other monsters. They are commonly found running wild in herds throughout the [[Lair]], but can also be found in the care of [[cyclops]] shepherds in the [[Shoals]].
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 **[[Clarity]] guarantees immunity to sleep, though this property is incredibly rare outside of [[Ashenzari]], and you might not even have 3* of piety when you enter Lair.
 **[[Berserk]] is a more common status that grants immunity, but comes with all the risks that Berserk and post-berserk provide. Be careful not to take on more than you can handle -- one rage can usually get you through a herd of dream sheep, but you might have trouble if more monsters decide to investigate the sounds of fighting.
-**[[Undead]] characters, [[Gargoyle]]s, and players in [[Statue Form|Statue]] or [[Wisp Form]] cannot be put to sleep and have very little to fear from dream sheep. Vampires must be Bloodless to be immune.
+**[[Undead]] characters, [[Gargoyle]]s, [[Djinn]], and players in [[Statue Form|Statue]], [[Storm Form|Storm]], or [[Wisp Form]] cannot be put to sleep and have very little to fear from dream sheep. Vampires must be Bloodless to be immune.
 *Try to kite a herd of dream sheep or hit them with area-of-effect attacks like [[cleave|cleaving]] or [[Fireball]]; aim to kill them quickly before they put you to [[sleep]]. Failing that, try to fight them somewhere only a few creatures can get to you at a time, and ''especially'' don't fight them where dangerous monsters like [[hydra]]s or [[komodo dragon]]s can get at you.
 **This might be a good time to build yourself a choke point or [[kill hole]] with a [[wand of digging]].