Orb of Zot - Revision history

Hordes at 16:32, 4 February 2026

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Hordes at 19:28, 17 January 2025

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Qqqqwe2: update to 0.32, add orb dais

2024-12-22T01:23:19Z

update to 0.32, add orb dais

Ge0ff at 21:39, 23 July 2024

2024-07-23T21:39:38Z

Patrick2011b: +CBA per commit dfbe08a

2024-07-23T17:57:19Z

+CBA per commit dfbe08a

Hordes: /* Ascension */ fix link

2024-01-15T11:46:55Z

‎Ascension: fix link

Hordes at 11:46, 15 January 2024

2024-01-15T11:46:40Z

Hordes: /* History */

2023-08-04T09:57:00Z

‎History

Hordes at 23:25, 15 June 2023

2023-06-15T23:25:56Z

Hordes: /* Ascension */ only tele scrolls are affected

2023-06-15T23:25:33Z

‎Ascension: only tele scrolls are affected

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 ''This page is about the object of your quest. For the type of equippable item, see [[orb]].''
 {{flavour|Once you have escaped to the surface with this invaluable artefact, your quest is complete.}}
-[[File:Orb_of_Zot.png]] The '''Orb of Zot''' is located in a vault on [[Zot:5]], the deepest floor of [[the Realm of Zot]], guarded by terrible monsters (including [[Orb Guardian]]s and [[orbs of fire]]) and surrounded by indestructible walls. Acquiring the Orb and escaping back to the surface is the final step to win the game. Doing so without fighting your way past its guardians is very difficult, as the entire Realm of Zot impedes [[teleportation]].
+[[File:Orb_of_Zot.png]] The '''Orb of Zot''' is located in a vault on [[Zot:5]], the deepest floor of [[the Realm of Zot]], guarded by terrible monsters and surrounded by indestructible walls. Acquiring the Orb and escaping back to the surface is the final step to win the game. Doing so without fighting your way past its guardians is very difficult, as the entire Realm of Zot impedes [[teleportation]].
-The Orb actively resists the [[Apportation]] spell; 1 out of every 3 attempts will fail, and each attempt will create a loud [[noise]]. The '''Orb dais''' it rests upon is completely resistant to any form of terrain manipulation, making it impossible to displace the Orb with spells like [[Hellfire Mortar]] and [[Summon Forest]].
+==Useful Info==
 Picking up or successfully apporting the Orb (even if you haven't picked it up) means all Pandemonium breaks loose.
-==Ascension==
+===Ascension===
-Once the Orb is in your possession, you merely have to carry it out of the Dungeon to win the game. Unfortunately, once the Orb has been moved in any way, the various entities guarding it are alerted to your theft and will begin chasing you down en masse; this part of the game is often referred to as the '''orb run'''. During the orb run:
+You win the game by using the exit on [[Dungeon]]:1 with the Orb of Zot in your possession. Unfortunately, once the Orb has been moved, the various entities guarding it are alerted to your theft and will begin chasing you down en masse; this part of the game is often referred to as the '''orb run'''.
-*As with the [[Realm of Zot]], [[scrolls of teleportation]] take 5 to 9 turns longer to kick in.
+After holding / using Apportation on the Orb:
-*The Orb itself emits strange energy, reducing your [[stealth]].
+*The penalties from the [[Realm of Zot]] become permanent. [[Scrolls of teleportation]] take 5 to 9 turns longer to kick in, and [[scrolls of blinking]] are fuzzed by up to 2 tiles.
 ===Monster Spawns===
-All floors throughout the entire Dungeon will also begin [[monster generation|spawning]] a wide variety of monsters. Most of these will generate just beyond your [[line of sight]]. Every 5 turns, there is a 28% chance to create a monster; for followers of [[Cheibriados]] the chance is halved. The list of monsters are below: <ref>{{source ref|0.32.1|mon-place.cc|2611}}</ref>
+During the orb run, all floors throughout the entire Dungeon will begin [[monster generation|spawning]] a wide variety of monsters. Most of these will generate just beyond your [[line of sight]]. Every 5 turns, there is a 28% chance to create a monster; for followers of [[Cheibriados]] the chance is halved. The list of monsters are below: <ref>{{source ref|0.32.1|mon-place.cc|2611}}</ref>
 *[[File:Pandemonium lord.png]] [[Pandemonium lord]]: 10%
 **Further 10% chance for this to be either a [[seraph]], [[Boris]] (if not somewhere else), or a [[unique]] Pan lord (if you have their rune without killing them).
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 These monster spawns are suppressed in the [[Abyss]].
 ==Strategy==
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 Don't be afraid to use up your consumable items at this point. [[Scrolls of blinking]], [[potions of haste]], [[scrolls of teleportation]], and all manner of restoratives should be used as needed to clear a path to the exit as quickly as possible. If you've got a [[wand of digging]], feel free to create impromptu tunnels to get away from nasty opponents or clear up a floor even faster. If you're feeling paranoid (and why shouldn't you be?), consider creating those pathways ''before'' you grab the Orb.
-You don't need to pick up the Orb of Zot as soon as you reach it. If you want a higher score, you should clear out the extended end-game and collect as many of the 15 runes as you can before beginning the ascent. But are you finding ''Dungeon Crawl'' too easy? For an added challenge, try avoiding [[the Tomb]], [[Pandemonium]], or the branches of [[Hell]] until you're already on your Orb run.
+You don't need to pick up the Orb of Zot as soon as you reach it. If you want a higher score, you should clear out the [[extended]] end-game and collect as many of the 15 runes as you can before beginning the ascent. If you are still finding ''Dungeon Crawl'' too easy, try avoiding [[the Tomb]], [[Pandemonium]], or the branches of [[Hell]] until you're already on your Orb run.
 ===Tips & Tricks===
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 *Summoning a minion may cause your pursuer to spend a turn killing it. Also this may give you just the one space distance you need to leave the level without company. Even [[Call Imp]] can do the trick.
 *Even with the delay on teleportation, it's worth considering as an escape option. If you find yourself cornered by enemies or a long way away from the next staircase up, activate a teleport and hold out until it kicks in. [[Teleport trap]]s still function instantly, by the way.
-** Since the Orb's location is always far away from any staircases, a teleport is likely to send you closer. You can use a scroll of teleportation, wait 8 turns, and then pick it up. And, as mentioned, you can use a nearby teleport trap to the same effect.
+** Since the Orb's location on Zot:5 is always far away from any staircases, a teleport is likely to send you closer. Before grabbing the Orb, you can use a scroll of teleportation, wait 8 turns, and then pick it up. You can also use a nearby teleport trap to the same effect.
 *[[The Abyss]] is unique in that its monster generation rate and makeup are unaffected once you pick up the Orb. If you're cornered and could use a chance to heal up in (relative) safety, zipping off to the Abyss will give you the time you need. Of course, unless you're a [[Lugonu]] follower, convenient access to the Abyss is rarely available... but wielding and unwielding a [[distortion]] weapon may send you there in a pinch (or teleport you next to monsters!).
 *Using Apportation on the Orb of Zot WILL start the Orb run. Previously it was advisable to apport the orb to the nearest stairs, but now using Apportation will begin the ascension. Plan accordingly.
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 ==History==
-*The Orb dais was added in [[0.32]].
+*Prior to [[0.34]], the Orb did not penalize [[scrolls of blinking]].
 *Prior to [[0.31]], the Orb would penalize the spell [[Passage of Golubria]].
 *Prior to [[0.28]], the Orb caused [[magic contamination]] to last longer. Also, non-Zot [[Orb]]s were introduced in this version.
-*Prior to [[0.26]], scrolls of blinking, as well as the removed [[Controlled Blink]] spell, behaved like a random [[blink]] when under the influence of Zot.  Passage of Golubria was also totally uncastable.
+*Prior to [[0.26]], scrolls of blinking, as well as the removed [[Controlled Blink]] spell, behaved like a random [[blink]] when under the influence of Zot. Passage of Golubria was also totally uncastable.
 *Prior to [[0.23]], monsters spawned more frequently, but were weaker, with reduced chances for threatening monsters and a chance for the occasional [[Tier-5 demon]].
 *Prior to [[0.17]], the Orb run only started when you had physically picked up the orb -- Apportation was only difficult, and generated noise. Also, controlled blinks were not made random.

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 [[File:Orb_of_Zot.png]] The '''Orb of Zot''' is located in a vault on [[Zot:5]], the deepest floor of [[the Realm of Zot]], guarded by terrible monsters (including [[Orb Guardian]]s and [[orbs of fire]]) and surrounded by indestructible walls. Acquiring the Orb and escaping back to the surface is the final step to win the game. Doing so without fighting your way past its guardians is very difficult, as the entire Realm of Zot impedes [[teleportation]].
-The Orb actively resists the [[Apportation]] spell; 1 out of every 3 attempts will fail, and each attempt will create a loud [[noise]]. The '''Orb dais''' it rests upon is completely resistant to any form of terrain manipulation, making it impossible to accidentally (or intentionally) displace the Orb with spells like [[Hellfire Mortar]] and [[Summon Forest]].
+The Orb actively resists the [[Apportation]] spell; 1 out of every 3 attempts will fail, and each attempt will create a loud [[noise]]. The '''Orb dais''' it rests upon is completely resistant to any form of terrain manipulation, making it impossible to displace the Orb with spells like [[Hellfire Mortar]] and [[Summon Forest]].
 Picking up or successfully apporting the Orb (even if you haven't picked it up) means all Pandemonium breaks loose.

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 ''This page is about the object of your quest. For the type of equippable item, see [[orb]].''
 {{flavour|Once you have escaped to the surface with this invaluable artefact, your quest is complete.}}
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 [[File:Orb_of_Zot.png]] The '''Orb of Zot''' is located in a vault on [[Zot:5]], the deepest floor of [[the Realm of Zot]], guarded by terrible monsters (including [[Orb Guardian]]s and [[orbs of fire]]) and surrounded by indestructible walls. Acquiring the Orb and escaping back to the surface is the final step to win the game. Doing so without fighting your way past its guardians is very difficult, as the entire Realm of Zot impedes [[teleportation]].
-The Orb actively resists the [[Apportation]] spell; 1 out of every 3 attempts will fail, and each attempt will create a loud [[noise]].
+The Orb actively resists the [[Apportation]] spell; 1 out of every 3 attempts will fail, and each attempt will create a loud [[noise]]. The '''Orb dais''' it rests upon is completely resistant to any form of terrain manipulation, making it impossible to accidentally (or intentionally) displace the Orb with spells like [[Hellfire Mortar]] and [[Summon Forest]].
 Picking up or successfully apporting the Orb (even if you haven't picked it up) means all Pandemonium breaks loose.
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 ===Monster Spawns===
-All floors throughout the entire Dungeon will also begin [[monster generation|spawning]] a wide variety of monsters. Most of these will generate just beyond your [[line of sight]]. Every 5 turns, there is a 28% chance to create a monster; for followers of [[Cheibriados]] the chance is halved. The list of monsters are below: <ref>{{source ref|0.29.0|mon-place.cc|2536}}</ref>
+All floors throughout the entire Dungeon will also begin [[monster generation|spawning]] a wide variety of monsters. Most of these will generate just beyond your [[line of sight]]. Every 5 turns, there is a 28% chance to create a monster; for followers of [[Cheibriados]] the chance is halved. The list of monsters are below: <ref>{{source ref|0.32.1|mon-place.cc|2611}}</ref>
 *[[File:Pandemonium lord.png]] [[Pandemonium lord]]: 10%
 **Further 10% chance for this to be either a [[seraph]], [[Boris]] (if not somewhere else), or a [[unique]] Pan lord (if you have their rune without killing them).
 *[[File:Orb guardian.png]] [[Orb Guardian]]: 15%
-*[[File:Hellion.png]] [[Tier-1 demon]] or [[Tier-2 demon]]: 25%
+*[[File:Tormentor.png]] [[Greater demon]]: 25%
-*[[File:Red devil.png]] [[Tier-3 demon]] or [[Tier-4 demon]]: 10%
+*[[File:Red devil.png]] [[Common demon]]: 10%
 *[[File:Pandemonium_entry.png]] Any monster from the [[Pandemonium]]: 40%
 These monster spawns are suppressed in the [[Abyss]].
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 ==History==
-{{CBA|0.32|the Orb will be placed on an orb dais, a new terrain feature that cannot be modified in any way. This means it will no longer be possible to move the orb by displacing it.}}
+*The Orb dais was added in [[0.32]].
 *Prior to [[0.31]], the Orb would penalize the spell [[Passage of Golubria]].
 *Prior to [[0.28]], the Orb caused [[magic contamination]] to last longer. Also, non-Zot [[Orb]]s were introduced in this version.
 *Prior to [[0.26]], scrolls of blinking, as well as the removed [[Controlled Blink]] spell, behaved like a random [[blink]] when under the influence of Zot.  Passage of Golubria was also totally uncastable.
 *Prior to [[0.23]], monsters spawned more frequently, but were weaker, with reduced chances for threatening monsters and a chance for the occasional [[Tier-5 demon]].
-*Prior to [[0.17]], the orb run only started when you had physically picked up the orb -- Apportation was only difficult, and generated noise. Also, controlled blinks were not made random.
+*Prior to [[0.17]], the Orb run only started when you had physically picked up the orb -- Apportation was only difficult, and generated noise. Also, controlled blinks were not made random.
 *[[Zot Defense]] was removed from official builds starting in [[0.16]].
 *Prior to [[0.14]], grabbing the Orb sealed the portals to Abyss/Pan/Hell, and it counted as an inventory item.
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 *Prior to [[0.12]], the player could drop the Orb after it had been picked up. Also, the Apportation failure rate was only 1 in every 6 attempts.
 *Prior to [[0.10]], the Orb did not have any penalties to [[stealth]] or [[magic contamination]].
-*Prior to [[0.9]], the orb didn't apply -cTele while it was in your possession, and instead removed -cTele from Zot:5. Also, the Orb's weight was only 30 [[aum]].
+*Prior to [[0.9]], the Orb didn't apply -cTele while it was in your possession, and instead removed -cTele from Zot:5. Also, the Orb's weight was only 30 [[aum]].
 *Prior to [[0.8]], the Orb wouldn't resist Apportation attempts.

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 ==History==
-{{CBA|0.32|the Orb will be placed on an orb dias, a new terrain feature that cannot be modified in any way. This means it will no longer be possible to move the orb by displacing it.}}
+{{CBA|0.32|the Orb will be placed on an orb dais, a new terrain feature that cannot be modified in any way. This means it will no longer be possible to move the orb by displacing it.}}
 *Prior to [[0.31]], the Orb would penalize the spell [[Passage of Golubria]].
 *Prior to [[0.28]], the Orb caused [[magic contamination]] to last longer. Also, non-Zot [[Orb]]s were introduced in this version.

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 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.31]], the Orb would penalize the spell [[Passage of Golubria]].
 *Prior to [[0.28]], the Orb caused [[magic contamination]] to last longer. Also, non-Zot [[Orb]]s were introduced in this version.

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 Picking up or successfully apporting the Orb (even if you haven't picked it up) means all Pandemonium breaks loose.
-==Ascension==
+==Ascension==take
 Once the Orb is in your possession, you merely have to carry it out of the Dungeon to win the game. Unfortunately, once the Orb has been moved in any way, the various entities guarding it are alerted to your theft and will begin chasing you down en masse; this part of the game is often referred to as the '''orb run'''. During the orb run:
-* The [[Translocation]]-hampering effects you've experienced throughout the Realm of Zot become permanent. Almost all teleports take 5 to 9 turns longer to kick in, and [[Passage of Golubria]] behaves more wildly. [[Teleport trap]]s still function immediately, however, and can often be found near the Orb.
+* The [[Translocation]]-hampering effects you've experienced throughout the Realm of Zot become permanent. [[Scrolls of teleportation]] take 5 to 9 turns longer to kick in, and [[Passage of Golubria]] behaves more wildly. [[Teleport trap]]s still function immediately, however, and can often be found near the Orb.
 * The Orb itself emits strange energy, reducing your [[stealth]].