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Hordes: /* Strategy */

2026-02-07T19:08:10Z

‎Strategy

Hordes at 17:26, 31 October 2025

2025-10-31T17:26:13Z

Hordes: /* Tips & Tricks */ shorten tip about allies

2023-08-27T09:03:35Z

‎Tips & Tricks: shorten tip about allies

Hordes: monster version, -tip about movement (just put the cloud on the enemy)

2023-08-27T08:59:25Z

monster version, -tip about movement (just put the cloud on the enemy)

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2023-07-08T06:05:28Z

‎Strategy

Hordes at 01:38, 22 June 2023

2023-06-22T01:38:09Z

Ge0ff at 19:46, 20 June 2023

2023-06-20T19:46:37Z

Hordes: correct number

2023-06-19T13:18:17Z

correct number

Hordes at 12:53, 19 June 2023

2023-06-19T12:53:25Z

Hordes: gallery subsection instead

2023-06-19T12:51:48Z

gallery subsection instead

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 It is a smite-targeted spell that ignores [[EV]] and is decent at crowd control, so it's good at sniping pesky enemies like [[boggart]]s.
-Knowledge of enemy AI can be useful with this spell. Enemies with high HP and high [[HD]] will walk right through the clouds (if you place clouds in the shortest path). Enemies with low HP will tend to avoid entering the clouds, which you can use to your advantage. However, if an enemy is already in a harmful cloud, it won't try to avoid stepping into another cloud.
+Knowledge of enemy AI can be useful with this spell. Mindless enemies, and healthy enemies with high HD/HP, will walk right through the clouds (if you place clouds in the shortest path). Non-mindless enemies with low HP will tend to avoid entering the clouds, which you can use to your advantage. However, if an enemy is already in a harmful cloud, it won't try to avoid stepping into another cloud.
 ===Tips & Tricks===

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 ==Strategy==
-A powerful and MP-efficient spell, great if you can get it by the [[Lair]] and/or its branches. Many enemies in the Lair itself, [[Snake]], and [[Swamp]] are cold-blooded, while clouds ignore the high [[EV]] of many enemies in [[Spider]]. It still performs well in later branches ([[Vaults]], [[Elven Halls|Elf]]), and can slow [[list of draconians|draconians]] in [[Zot]]. Also, it is smite-targeted, meaning you can use clouds to snipe pesky [[boggart]]s and the like.
+A powerful and MP-efficient spell if you can get it in a timely manner. The clouds' damage never changes, so it's best if you can get this spell castable earlier. It can tear up the [[Lair]] and the early rune branches (many enemies in [[Lair]], [[Snake]], and [[Swamp]] are cold blooded; clouds ignore the high [[EV]] of many enemies in [[Spider]]), do well against evasive enemies in [[Elven Halls|Elf]], and help against crowds in [[Vaults]]. However, it still has utility past that, e.g., slowing [[list of draconians|draconians]] in [[Zot]].
 Knowledge of enemy AI can be useful with this spell. Enemies with high HP and high [[HD]] will walk right through the clouds (if you place clouds in the shortest path). Enemies with low HP will tend to avoid entering the clouds, which you can use to your advantage. However, if an enemy is already in a harmful cloud, it won't try to avoid stepping into another cloud.
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 ===Tips & Tricks===
 *Be careful using it in hallways, as it can easily hit you if you cast it at too short a range.
-*Also be careful when using this spell around [[allies]]. Unless your allies are immune to cold ([[Summon Ice Beast]], namely), the clouds will either harm them or get in their way.
+*Also be careful when using this spell around [[allies]]. Unless your allies are immune to cold (e.g., [[Summon Ice Beast]]), the clouds will either harm them or get in their way.
 *The mass of icy mist around an enemy can prevent them from hitting you with [[fire]]-based magic and attacks. [[Fire dragon]]s and [[orbs of fire]], for instance, will waste their attacks dispersing the clouds in front of them, saving you from taking the hit.
 *All clouds prevent other clouds from being placed on their tile. Assuming you have rC++ or so, spawning ice clouds on your own tile is a good defensive mechanism against a number of cloud-spawning enemies, like [[red draconian]]s or [[apocalypse crab]]s.

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 ===Tips & Tricks===
-*Be careful using it in hallways, as it can easily hit you and your allies if you cast it at too short a range.
+*Be careful using it in hallways, as it can easily hit you if you cast it at too short a range.
-*Summoners should use this spell with caution unless they have the [[Summon Ice Beast]] spell. While summoned living creatures will avoid the clouds and undead will march through it taking a severe beating, [[ice beast]]s will ignore the effect entirely and attack whatever happens to be currently freezing to death inside.
+*Also be careful when using this spell around [[allies]]. Unless your allies are immune to cold ([[Summon Ice Beast]], namely), the clouds will either harm them or get in their way.
 *The mass of icy mist around an enemy can prevent them from hitting you with [[fire]]-based magic and attacks. [[Fire dragon]]s and [[orbs of fire]], for instance, will waste their attacks dispersing the clouds in front of them, saving you from taking the hit.
 *All clouds prevent other clouds from being placed on their tile. Assuming you have rC++ or so, spawning ice clouds on your own tile is a good defensive mechanism against a number of cloud-spawning enemies, like [[red draconian]]s or [[apocalypse crab]]s.

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 ==Strategy==
-A powerful and MP-efficient spell. Great if you can get it by the [[Lair]] and/or its branches. Many enemies in the Lair itself, [[Snake]], and [[Swamp]] are cold-blooded, while clouds ignore the high [[EV]] of many enemies in [[Spider]]. It still performs well in later branches ([[Vaults]], [[Elven Halls|Elf]]), and can slow [[list of draconians|draconians]] in [[Zot]]. Also, it is smite-targeted, meaning you can use clouds to snipe pesky [[boggart]]s and the like.
+A powerful and MP-efficient spell, great if you can get it by the [[Lair]] and/or its branches. Many enemies in the Lair itself, [[Snake]], and [[Swamp]] are cold-blooded, while clouds ignore the high [[EV]] of many enemies in [[Spider]]. It still performs well in later branches ([[Vaults]], [[Elven Halls|Elf]]), and can slow [[list of draconians|draconians]] in [[Zot]]. Also, it is smite-targeted, meaning you can use clouds to snipe pesky [[boggart]]s and the like.
-Knowledge of enemy AI can be useful with this spell. Enemies with high HP and high [[HD]] will walk right through the clouds (if you place clouds in the shortest path). Enemies with low HP will tend to avoid entering clouds. However, if an enemy is already in a harmful cloud, it won't try to avoid stepping into another cloud.
+Knowledge of enemy AI can be useful with this spell. Enemies with high HP and high [[HD]] will walk right through the clouds (if you place clouds in the shortest path). Enemies with low HP will tend to avoid entering the clouds, which you can use to your advantage. However, if an enemy is already in a harmful cloud, it won't try to avoid stepping into another cloud.
 ===Tips & Tricks===
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 *The mass of icy mist around an enemy can prevent them from hitting you with [[fire]]-based magic and attacks. [[Fire dragon]]s and [[orbs of fire]], for instance, will waste their attacks dispersing the clouds in front of them, saving you from taking the hit.
 *All clouds prevent other clouds from being placed on their tile. Assuming you have rC++ or so, spawning ice clouds on your own tile is a good defensive mechanism against a number of cloud-spawning enemies, like [[red draconian]]s or [[apocalypse crab]]s.
 *If you happen to know a sleeping enemy is around a corner, you can hit them before they enter your line of sight by casting the spell at a tile adjacent to the foe. The enemy will take damage and wake up, but won't automatically know you're there. They will instead wander around, potentially giving you a chance at another attack before they start retaliating.
 *All worshippers of [[Qazlal]] are immune to their own clouds, making this spell much more safe and versatile.
 ==Gallery==

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 ==Strategy==
-A powerful and MP-efficient spell if you can get it by the [[Lair]] and/or its branches. Many enemies in the Lair itself, [[Snake]], and [[Swamp]] are cold-blooded, while clouds ignore the high [[EV]] of many enemies in [[Spider]]. It is also smite-targeted, meaning you can use it to snipe pesky [[boggart]]s and the like.
+A powerful and MP-efficient spell. Great if you can get it by the [[Lair]] and/or its branches. Many enemies in the Lair itself, [[Snake]], and [[Swamp]] are cold-blooded, while clouds ignore the high [[EV]] of many enemies in [[Spider]]. It still performs well in later branches ([[Vaults]], [[Elven Halls|Elf]]), and can slow [[list of draconians|draconians]] in [[Zot]]. Also, it is smite-targeted, meaning you can use clouds to snipe pesky [[boggart]]s and the like.
 Knowledge of enemy AI can be useful with this spell. Enemies with high HP and high [[HD]] will walk right through the clouds (if you place clouds in the shortest path). Enemies with low HP will tend to avoid entering clouds. However, if an enemy is already in a harmful cloud, it won't try to avoid stepping into another cloud.

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 |maxdmg = 0
 |maxsp = 200
-|range = 6
+|range = 5
 |target = Smite
 |special = '''Cloud damage''': (2d16)/2 + 5 ([[cold]]) <br> '''Cloud duration''': 3d(Power/4)}}
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 ==Useful Info==
-Creates 8 to 10 clouds of [[freezing vapour]] around a [[smite-targeted]] tile. This spell uses "flood fill": casting it on an open space will create a perfect 3x3 square (if you get 9 clouds), but using it in a corridor will spread the same 9 clouds throughout the corridor. For the purposes of flood fill, existing clouds are considered as solid objects. Clouds can spill out of [[line of sight]], though they will dissipate instantly.
+Creates 8 to 10 clouds of [[freezing vapour]] around a [[smite-targeted]] tile (range 5). This spell uses "flood fill": casting it on an open space will create a perfect 3x3 square (if you get 9 clouds), but using it in a corridor will spread the same 9 clouds throughout the corridor. For the purposes of flood fill, existing clouds are considered as solid objects. Clouds can spill out of [[line of sight]], though they will dissipate instantly.
 Freezing vapours deal <code>(2d16)/2 + 5</code> (6-21) [[cold]] damage per turn, ignoring [[EV]] but not [[AC]]. Spellpower does not increase damage of clouds, it only increases the duration.

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 |range = 6
 |target = Smite
-|special = '''Cloud damage''': 2d(16)/2 + 5 ([[cold]]) <br> '''Cloud duration''': 3d(Power/4)}}
+|special = '''Cloud damage''': (2d16)/2 + 5 ([[cold]]) <br> '''Cloud duration''': 3d(Power/4)}}
 '''Freezing Cloud''' is a level 5 [[Conjurations]]/[[Air Magic]]/[[Ice Magic]] spell which creates a mass of damaging [[freezing vapour]]s.
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 Creates 8 to 10 clouds of [[freezing vapour]] around a [[smite-targeted]] tile. This spell uses "flood fill": casting it on an open space will create a perfect 3x3 square (if you get 9 clouds), but using it in a corridor will spread the same 9 clouds throughout the corridor. For the purposes of flood fill, existing clouds are considered as solid objects. Clouds can spill out of [[line of sight]], though they will dissipate instantly.
-Freezing vapours deal <code>2d(16)/2 + 5</code> (6-21) [[cold]] damage per turn, ignoring [[EV]] but not [[AC]]. Spellpower does not increase damage of clouds, it only increases the duration.
+Freezing vapours deal <code>(2d16)/2 + 5</code> (6-21) [[cold]] damage per turn, ignoring [[EV]] but not [[AC]]. Spellpower does not increase damage of clouds, it only increases the duration.
 Clouds cannot replace other clouds. You are unable to target or affect a tile that already has another cloud on it. Creatures inside another cloud will be safe from Freezing Cloud (unless they willingly step into it).

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 ==Useful Info==
-Creates 8 to 10 clouds of [[freezing vapour]] around a [[smite-targeted]] tile. This spell uses "flood fill": casting it on an open space will create a perfect 3x3 square (if you get 9 clouds), but using it in a corridor will spread the same 9 clouds throughout the corridor. For the purposes of flood fill, other clouds are considered as solid objects. Clouds can spill out of [[line of sight]], though they will dissipate instantly.
+Creates 8 to 10 clouds of [[freezing vapour]] around a [[smite-targeted]] tile. This spell uses "flood fill": casting it on an open space will create a perfect 3x3 square (if you get 9 clouds), but using it in a corridor will spread the same 9 clouds throughout the corridor. For the purposes of flood fill, existing clouds are considered as solid objects. Clouds can spill out of [[line of sight]], though they will dissipate instantly.
 Freezing vapours deal <code>2d(16)/2 + 6</code> [[cold]] damage per turn, ignoring [[EV]] but not [[AC]]. Spellpower does not increase damage of clouds, it only increases the duration.
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 ==Gallery==
-[[File:Cloud flood fill.png|thumb|left|300px|"Flood fill" cannot go through other clouds.]]
+[[File:Cloud flood fill.png|thumb|left|300px|"Flood fill" treats clouds as solid objects.]]
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