Invisibility - Revision history

Spudwalt at 00:27, 1 March 2022

2022-03-01T00:27:53Z

ScriptFactory: described as a beam—maybe in a previous version?

2022-02-26T15:03:22Z

described as a beam—maybe in a previous version?

Ge0ff: monsters don't get glow from magical contamination

2022-02-03T12:01:49Z

monsters don't get glow from magical contamination

Hordes at 08:12, 2 February 2022

2022-02-02T08:12:59Z

Ge0ff: Update to 0.25

2020-10-14T19:46:18Z

Update to 0.25

Ge0ff: Update flavor. Note: all spell/ability flavors that start with "This spell/ability..." are outdated.

2018-04-09T14:26:00Z

Update flavor. Note: all spell/ability flavors that start with "This spell/ability..." are outdated.

NormalPerson7: Fix a whole host of spelling and grammar errors, update to 0.21.

2018-03-25T17:48:05Z

Fix a whole host of spelling and grammar errors, update to 0.21.

Seren: /* Strategy */

2017-06-28T11:03:23Z

‎Strategy

Seren: /* Strategy */

2017-06-28T11:02:54Z

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2017-06-28T10:06:09Z

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-''This page is about the Invisibility spell. For the item ego, see [[Invisibility (ego)]].''
+''This page is about the Invisibility spell. For the item ego, see [[Invisibility (ego)]]. For the status, see [[Invisible]].''
-'''Invisibility''' renders the caster [[invisible]]. This generally makes the target harder to perceive by opponents that cannot [[see invisible]]. See the [[Invisible]] page for more details.
+'''Invisibility''' is a monster-only spell that renders the caster [[invisible]], making it difficult to perceive by players that cannot [[see invisible]]. See the [[Invisible]] page for more details.
 This spell cannot affect targets which are [[Invisible#Backlighting|backlit]] from [[Corona]] or a [[halo]].
 ==Notes==
 *Invisibility applied from any source, regardless of spell power, has a duration of 16 to 56 turns.
 *Monsters will generally not use this ability unless you're in line of sight, so you will at least see them for a moment before they become invisible.
-*Do note that monsters also will cast it when in sight of your allies (f.e. your undead minions rushing ahead of you). This can lead to an invisible spellcaster coming right at you, without giving you any hints about its presence until the first attack starts. While this may be a niche case, it is a rather deadly and unexpected one. There are also a few enemies which are inherently invisible and will never be seen, namely [[unseen horror]]s, [[ghost moth]]s, [[shadow wraith]]s, and [[lorocyproca]]s.
+**Do note that monsters ''may'' cast it when in sight of your allies (f.e. your undead minions rushing ahead of you). This can lead to an invisible spellcaster coming right at you, without giving you any hints about its presence until the first attack starts. While this may be a niche case, it is a rather deadly and unexpected one. There are also a few enemies which are inherently invisible and will never be seen, namely [[unseen horror]]s, [[ghost moth]]s, [[shadow wraith]]s, and [[lorocyproca]]s.
 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.28]], Invisibility was a player-castable level 6 [[Hexes]] spell.

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 ''This page is about the Invisibility spell. For the item ego, see [[Invisibility (ego)]].''
-'''Invisibility''' is a which fires a single-target enchantment beam, rendering the first target it strikes [[invisible]]. This generally makes the target (usually the monster) harder to perceive by opponents that cannot [[see invisible]]. See the [[Invisible]] page for more details.
+'''Invisibility''' renders the caster [[invisible]]. This generally makes the target harder to perceive by opponents that cannot [[see invisible]]. See the [[Invisible]] page for more details.
 This spell cannot affect targets which are [[Invisible#Backlighting|backlit]] from [[Corona]] or a [[halo]].
 ==Notes==
-*Invisibility applied to monsters from any source, regardless of spell power, has a duration of 16 to 56 turns.
+*Invisibility applied from any source, regardless of spell power, has a duration of 16 to 56 turns.
-*Monsters will generally not do so unless you're in line of sight, so you will at least see them for a moment before they become invisible.
+*Monsters will generally not use this ability unless you're in line of sight, so you will at least see them for a moment before they become invisible.
 *Do note that monsters also will cast it when in sight of your allies (f.e. your undead minions rushing ahead of you). This can lead to an invisible spellcaster coming right at you, without giving you any hints about its presence until the first attack starts. While this may be a niche case, it is a rather deadly and unexpected one. There are also a few enemies which are inherently invisible and will never be seen, namely [[unseen horror]]s, [[ghost moth]]s, [[shadow wraith]]s, and [[lorocyproca]]s.
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 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.28]], Invisibility was a player-castable level 6 [[Hexes]] spell.

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 '''Invisibility''' is a which fires a single-target enchantment beam, rendering the first target it strikes [[invisible]]. This generally makes the target (usually the monster) harder to perceive by opponents that cannot [[see invisible]]. See the [[Invisible]] page for more details.
-This spell cannot affect targets which are [[Invisible#Backlighting|backlit]] from [[Corona]], a [[halo]], or [[glow]] from [[magical contamination]] (which includes casting the spell multiple times in succession) - casting it on yourself immediately gives you a small amount of [[magic contamination]] and then gradually more over time as you remain invisible.
+This spell cannot affect targets which are [[Invisible#Backlighting|backlit]] from [[Corona]] or a [[halo]].
 ==Notes==

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 ''This page is about the Invisibility spell. For the item ego, see [[Invisibility (ego)]].''
-'''Invisibility''' is a level 6 [[Hexes]] spell which fires a single-target enchantment beam, rendering the first target it strikes [[invisible]]. This generally makes the target (usually the player) harder to perceive by opponents that cannot [[see invisible]], greatly benefiting [[stealth]]y [[stabbing]]-focused characters. See the [[Invisible]] page for more details.
+'''Invisibility''' is a which fires a single-target enchantment beam, rendering the first target it strikes [[invisible]]. This generally makes the target (usually the monster) harder to perceive by opponents that cannot [[see invisible]]. See the [[Invisible]] page for more details.
 This spell cannot affect targets which are [[Invisible#Backlighting|backlit]] from [[Corona]], a [[halo]], or [[glow]] from [[magical contamination]] (which includes casting the spell multiple times in succession) - casting it on yourself immediately gives you a small amount of [[magic contamination]] and then gradually more over time as you remain invisible.
-==Strategy==
+==Notes==
-*The most straightforward use for Invisibility is to cast it on yourself, greatly boosting your ability to sneak up on and [[stab]] enemies incapable of detecting invisible creatures. This will generate significant amounts of magic contamination if overused, so give yourself time to decontaminate if you find yourself casting it repeatedly. Alternatively, you may wish to use the [[Dazzling Flash]] spell. This level 3 spell [[blind]]s targets, including many enemies that can [[see invisible]], providing many of the benefits of invisibility with none of the penalties.
+*Invisibility applied to monsters from any source, regardless of spell power, has a duration of 16 to 56 turns.
 *Monsters will generally not do so unless you're in line of sight, so you will at least see them for a moment before they become invisible.
 *Do note that monsters also will cast it when in sight of your allies (f.e. your undead minions rushing ahead of you). This can lead to an invisible spellcaster coming right at you, without giving you any hints about its presence until the first attack starts. While this may be a niche case, it is a rather deadly and unexpected one. There are also a few enemies which are inherently invisible and will never be seen, namely [[unseen horror]]s, [[ghost moth]]s, [[shadow wraith]]s, and [[lorocyproca]]s.
 See the [[Invisible]] page for a full list of monsters capable of casting Invisibility, as well as a list of monsters who are innately, permanently invisible.

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-{{Spell
+''This page is about the Invisibility spell. For the item ego, see [[Invisibility (ego)]].''
-|name=Invisibility
+{{spell info}}
 '''Invisibility''' is a level 6 [[Hexes]] spell which fires a single-target enchantment beam, rendering the first target it strikes [[invisible]]. This generally makes the target (usually the player) harder to perceive by opponents that cannot [[see invisible]], greatly benefiting [[stealth]]y [[stabbing]]-focused characters. See the [[Invisible]] page for more details.
-This spell cannot affect targets which are [[Invisible#Backlighting|backlit]] from [[Corona]], a [[halo]] or [[glow]] from [[magical contamination]] (which includes casting the spell multiple times in succession) - casting it on yourself immediately gives you a small amount of [[magic contamination]] and then gradually more over time as you remain invisible.
+This spell cannot affect targets which are [[Invisible#Backlighting|backlit]] from [[Corona]], a [[halo]], or [[glow]] from [[magical contamination]] (which includes casting the spell multiple times in succession) - casting it on yourself immediately gives you a small amount of [[magic contamination]] and then gradually more over time as you remain invisible.
 ==Strategy==
-The most straightforward use for Invisibility is to cast it on yourself, greatly boosting your ability to sneak up on and [[stab]] enemies incapable of detecting invisible creatures. This will generate significant amounts of magic contamination if overused, so give yourself time to decontaminate if you find yourself casting it repeatedly. Alternatively, you may wish to use the [[Dazzling Spray]] spell. This level 3 spell both damages and [[blind]]s targets, including many enemies that can [[see invisible]], providing many of the benefits of invisibility with none of the penalties.
+*The most straightforward use for Invisibility is to cast it on yourself, greatly boosting your ability to sneak up on and [[stab]] enemies incapable of detecting invisible creatures. This will generate significant amounts of magic contamination if overused, so give yourself time to decontaminate if you find yourself casting it repeatedly. Alternatively, you may wish to use the [[Dazzling Flash]] spell. This level 3 spell [[blind]]s targets, including many enemies that can [[see invisible]], providing many of the benefits of invisibility with none of the penalties.
+*Casting Invisibility on your allies does not cause any magic contamination on your part, but provides them with little significant benefit.
-Casting Invisibility on your allies does not cause any magic contamination on your part, but provides them with little significant benefit.
+*Avoid remaining in water while invisible, as this will reveal your location to nearby monsters.
+*If you can cast it reliably before the [[Lair]] branches (the [[Swamp]], [[Shoals]] and [[Spider's Nest]]), it is a good investment because most monsters there do no have the [[See Invisible]] intrinsic, making them much easier to deal with. If you are a stabber it is particularly helpful. Invisibility is also useful in [[the Vaults]] and [[Elven Halls]], as even though many higher level enemies can see invisible, the weaker enemies and packs are trivialised by invisibility.
-Avoid remaining in water while invisible, as this will reveal your location to nearby monsters.
+*Notably in [[The Realm of Zot|Zot]], [[Draconian_(monster)|Draconians]] cannot [[see invisible]] either.
 ==Monster Version==
 *Invisibility applied to monsters from any source, regardless of spell power, has a duration of 16 to 56 turns. Many enemy spellcasters can cast Invisibility.
 *Monsters will generally not do so unless you're in line of sight, so you will at least see them for a moment before they become invisible.
+*Do note that monsters also will cast it when in sight of your allies (f.e. your undead minions rushing ahead of you). This can lead to an invisible spellcaster coming right at you, without giving you any hints about its presence until the first attack starts. While this may be a niche case, it is a rather deadly and unexpected one. There are also a few enemies which are inherently invisible and will never be seen, namely [[unseen horror]]s, [[ghost moth]]s, [[shadow wraith]]s, and [[lorocyproca]]s.
 See the [[Invisible]] page for a full list of monsters capable of casting Invisibility, as well as a list of monsters who are innately, permanently invisible.

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 ''This page is about the Invisibility spell. For the armour ego, see [[Invisibility (ego)]].''
-{{flavour|This spell hides a creature from the sight of others. While invisible you will gain magical contamination, which may eventually cause enough glow to make you visible again.}}
+{{flavour|Turns a targeted creature invisible. Turning invisible causes magical contamination and may eventually cause glowing, nullifying the invisibility.}}
 '''Invisibility''' is a level 6 [[Hexes]] spell which fires a single-target enchantment beam, rendering the first target it strikes [[invisible]]. This generally makes the target (usually the player) harder to perceive by opponents that cannot [[see invisible]], greatly benefiting [[stealth]]y [[stabbing]]-focused characters. See the [[Invisible]] page for more details.

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−	If you can cast it reliably before [[Lair]] and its branch [[Swamp]], [[Snake Pit]] or the [[Shoals]] it is a good investment because most monsters there, except for [[Unique_monster\|unique]] (watch for pack of [[wolf\|wolves]] in Lair), do no have the [[See Invisible]] intrinsic, making them much easier. If you are a [[stabber]] it is particulaly helpful. Then further you play, starting from [[the Vaults]] or [[Elven Halls]] you'll encounter more monster able to see you. To see the full list of dangerous monster while invisible, check the list available at [[:Category:See_invisible]]	+	If you can cast it reliably before [[Lair]] and its branch [[Swamp]], [[Snake Pit]] or the [[Shoals]] it is a good investment because most monsters there, except for [[Unique_monster\|unique]] (watch for pack of [[wolf\|wolves]] in Lair), do no have the [[See Invisible]] intrinsic, making them much easier. If you are a stabber it is particulaly helpful. Then further you play, starting from [[the Vaults]] or [[Elven Halls]] you'll encounter more monster able to see you. To see the full list of dangerous monster while invisible, check the list available at [[:Category:See_invisible]]

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−	If you can cast it reliably before [[Lair]] and its branch [[Swamp]], [[Snake Pit]] or the [[Shoals]] it is a good investment because most monsters there, except for [[Unique_monster\|unique]] (watch for pack of [[wolf\|wolves]] in Lair), do no have the [[See Invisible]] intrinsic, making them much easier. If you are a stabber it is particulaly helpful. Then further you play, starting from [[the Vaults]] or [[Elven Halls]] you'll encounter more monster able to see you. To see the full list of dangerous monster while invisible, check the list available at [[:Category:See_invisible]]	+	If you can cast it reliably before [[Lair]] and its branch [[Swamp]], [[Snake Pit]] or the [[Shoals]] it is a good investment because most monsters there, except for [[Unique_monster\|unique]] (watch for pack of [[wolf\|wolves]] in Lair), do no have the [[See Invisible]] intrinsic, making them much easier. If you are a [[stabber]] it is particulaly helpful. Then further you play, starting from [[the Vaults]] or [[Elven Halls]] you'll encounter more monster able to see you. To see the full list of dangerous monster while invisible, check the list available at [[:Category:See_invisible]]

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 Avoiding remaining in water while invisible, as this will reveal your location to nearby monsters.
-If you can cast it reliably before [[Lair]] and its branch [[Swamp]], [[Snake Pit]] or the [[Shoals]] it is a good investment because most monsters there, except for [[Unique_monster|unique]] (watch for [[wolf|wolves]], do no have the [[See Invisible]] intrinsic, making them much easier. Then further you play, starting from [[the Vaults]] or [[Elven Halls]] you'll encounter more monster able to see you. To see the full list of dangerous monster while invisible, check the list available at [[:Category:See_invisible]]
+If you can cast it reliably before [[Lair]] and its branch [[Swamp]], [[Snake Pit]] or the [[Shoals]] it is a good investment because most monsters there, except for [[Unique_monster|unique]] (watch for pack of [[wolf|wolves]] in Lair), do no have the [[See Invisible]] intrinsic, making them much easier. If you are a stabber it is particulaly helpful. Then further you play, starting from [[the Vaults]] or [[Elven Halls]] you'll encounter more monster able to see you. To see the full list of dangerous monster while invisible, check the list available at [[:Category:See_invisible]]
 Notably in [[The Realm of Zot|Zot]], [[Draconian_(monster)|Draconians]] do not have the [[See_invisible|See Invisible]] intrisic either.