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Hordes: /* Useful Info */

2026-02-15T01:19:35Z

‎Useful Info

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2025-11-05T18:01:33Z

‎Strategy

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2025-11-05T17:55:12Z

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Hordes: /* Strategy */

2025-11-05T08:28:42Z

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Hordes: /* Strategy */

2025-11-05T08:17:42Z

‎Strategy

Hordes at 08:17, 5 November 2025

2025-11-05T08:17:04Z

Mattlistener: /* History */

2025-07-11T00:03:36Z

‎History

Ge0ff: /* Strategy */ add two more Gr tiles

2025-05-01T22:12:18Z

‎Strategy: add two more Gr tiles

Oneirical: no bardings for felids

2025-04-17T16:59:41Z

no bardings for felids

Ge0ff: /* Useful Info */ clarify a bit

2025-04-09T21:02:35Z

‎Useful Info: clarify a bit

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 **Above minimum: (1-4)d13 damage (17 skill) - (1-4)d18 damage (25 skill)
 **More open spaces adjacent to the target will result in a higher damage dice being used.
-*Gain [[wizardry]] for [[hexes]].
+*Aid to Hexes: The [[Spell Success#Modifiers|raw failure rate]] of [[Hexes]] is reduced by x66.6% (equivalent to going from 0 -> 2 levels of [[wizardry]], stacking independently with wizardry).
 *All enemies have their [[willpower]] effectively lowered by 40 (Will-) for the purposes of your actions, similar to using an [[guile|orb of guile]] without its downside.
 *Encountering new enemies will sometimes force you to [[shout]], possibly [[vex]]ing or [[confusing]] foes.

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 Having to put ~17 levels into Shapeshifting, in addition to Hexes (or another will-related skill) is a lot, especially considering the presence of infinite will enemies. However:
 *If it helps clear enemies pre-[[Zot]], it's arguably worth it on its own.
-*In [[Zot]] and beyond, where infinite will enemies are common, the Shapeshifting skill can be used for another form like [[Dragon Form]]
+*In places where you need to deal with a lot of infinite will enemies (e.g., [[Zot:5]]), the Shapeshifting skill can be used for another form like [[Dragon Form]].
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 The willpower reduction is strong; many monsters have surprisingly low willpower, which makes even low-level hexes like [[Slow]] effective on enemies found later in the game. The buff is not just for spells, as [[wand]]s, [[scrolls of fear]], and [[Lugonu]]'s Banishment can all benefit.
-Having to put ~17 levels into Shapeshifting, in addition to Hexes (or another will-related skill) is a lot, especially considering the presence of infinite will enemies. However, if it helps you clear everything pre-[[Zot]], it's arguably worth it. Also, if you need a way to kill [[orbs of fire]], the Shapeshifting skill can be used for another form, e.g., [[Dragon Form]].
+Having to put ~17 levels into Shapeshifting, in addition to Hexes (or another will-related skill) is a lot, especially considering the presence of infinite will enemies. However:
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 The willpower reduction is strong; many monsters have surprisingly low willpower, which makes even low-level hexes like [[Slow]] effective on enemies found later in the game. The buff is not just for spells, as [[wand]]s, [[scrolls of fear]], and [[Lugonu]]'s Banishment can all benefit.
-That being said, having to put 17 or so levels into Shapeshifting ''and'' invest in other skills is a lot, especially due to the presence of infinite will enemies in the late game. You also have to meld most armour slots.
+Having to put ~17 levels into Shapeshifting, in addition to Hexes (or another will-related skill) is a lot, especially considering the presence of infinite will enemies. However, if it helps you clear everything pre-[[Zot]], it's arguably worth it. Also, if you need a way to kill [[orbs of fire]], the Shapeshifting skill can be used for another form, e.g., [[Dragon Form]].
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 ==Strategy==
-The willpower reduction is strong due to how the [[willpower#Resisting enchantments|enchantment formula]] works. Many monsters have surprisingly low willpower, which makes even low-level hexes like [[Slow]] effective on enemies found later in the game. The buff is not just for spells; [[wand]]s, [[scrolls of fear]], and [[Lugonu]]'s Banishment can all benefit.
+The willpower reduction is strong; many monsters have surprisingly low willpower, which makes even low-level hexes like [[Slow]] effective on enemies found later in the game. The buff is not just for spells, as [[wand]]s, [[scrolls of fear]], and [[Lugonu]]'s Banishment can all benefit.
 That being said, having to put 17 or so levels into Shapeshifting ''and'' invest in other skills is a lot, especially due to the presence of infinite will enemies in the late game. You also have to meld most armour slots.

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 {{flavour|An intricate puzzlebox containing an unknowable prize. Transforms the user into a riddle-loving sphinx. In this form, they are capable of wearing a cloak and barding, and their melee attacks cause powerful winds to strike their foe which do increased damage for every open space next to them. They are also masterful enchanters, casting Hex spells much more easily and ignoring a portion of their foe's Willpower.
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 '''Offensive traits'''
 *Unarmed combat: 3 base damage (no bonus)
-*Attacks create an [[airstrike]] on the target, with the damage scaling with shapeshifting skill:
+*Attacks create an [[airstrike]] on the target, with the damage scaling with Shapeshifting skill:
 **Below minimum: (1-4)d11 damage (0 skill) - (1-4)d13 damage (17 skill)
 **Above minimum: (1-4)d13 damage (17 skill) - (1-4)d18 damage (25 skill)
 **More open spaces adjacent to the target will result in a higher damage dice being used.
 *Gain [[wizardry]] for [[hexes]].
-*All enemies have their [[willpower]] lowered by 40 (equivalent to Will-) while in this form, similar to using an [[guile|orb of guile]], but without the orb's downside.
+*All enemies have their [[willpower]] effectively lowered by 40 (Will-) for the purposes of your actions, similar to using an [[guile|orb of guile]] without its downside.
 *Encountering new enemies will sometimes force you to [[shout]], possibly [[vex]]ing or [[confusing]] foes.
 '''Defensive traits'''
-*+15% Hitpoints
+*+15% HP
 *+7 AC
 *Willpower+
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 ==Strategy==
-*Many monsters have surprisingly low willpower, which makes even low-level hexes like [[slow]] effective on enemies found later in the game while in this form.
+The willpower reduction is strong due to how the [[willpower#Resisting enchantments|enchantment formula]] works. Many monsters have surprisingly low willpower, which makes even low-level hexes like [[Slow]] effective on enemies found later in the game. The buff is not just for spells; [[wand]]s, [[scrolls of fear]], and [[Lugonu]]'s Banishment can all benefit.
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 ==History==
-*Riddle talismans will be added in [[0.33]].
+*Riddle talismans were added in [[0.33]].
 {{Forms}}

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-! Sphinx form || Sphinx form with a barding || Felid
+! Sphinx form || Sphinx form (barding) || Felid || Gargoyle || Gargoyle (barding)
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-| [[File:Sphinx form.png]] || [[File:Sphinx form barding.png]] || [[File:Sphinx form felid.png]]
+| [[File:Sphinx form.png]] || [[File:Sphinx form barding.png]] || [[File:Sphinx form felid.png]] || [[File:Sphinx form gargoyle.png]] || [[File:Sphinx form gargoyle barding.png]]
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 *Willpower+
 *Grants [[flight]].
-*[[Barding]]s can be worn, even if this would not be possible normally.
+*[[Barding]]s can be worn, even if this would not be possible normally. This does not apply to [[Felid]]s.
 '''Restrictions'''