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 ==Strategy==
-Scroll of revelation can be used for ''either'' the map reveal (medium-term benefit) or the wall/monster reveal (short-term). The map reveal can help find [[portal]]s, [[altar]]s, and [[branch]]es. The wall reveal can help if you want to know if there's no monsters in the area or help if you want to go to the other side of a wall.
+Scroll of revelation can be used for ''either'' the wall/monster reveal (short-term benefit) or the map reveal (medium-term). In general, the wall reveal can help if you want to know if there's no monsters in the area or help if you want to go to the other side of a wall. The map reveal can help find [[portal]]s, [[altar]]s, and [[branch]]es.
 The wall-reveal is useful when:
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 **This is most useful when you are [[teleport]]ed or [[shaft]]ed to an unknown location. Also, it can help when tackling hectic floors like [[Vaults]]:5. If you have the option of going upstairs or retreating backwards to a known location, do that instead of reading this scroll.
 *You are forced to retreat to an unknown area and want to know what's next.
-*You are mid-battle and want to know if you can [[wand of digging|dig]] through a wall or use [[Passwall]] safely. (Since digging through a wall may reveal monsters behind it.)
+*You are mid-battle and want to know if you can [[wand of digging|dig]] through a wall or use [[Passwall]] safely. (Since monsters may be on the other side of a wall.)
 The map-reveal effect is useful when:

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 The wall-reveal is useful when:
 *You need to [[rest]], and cannot retreat to a safe location. Revelation can help you determine if resting is safe / how much time you have until the next fight. For example, if you spot a monster, but its far away, you can drink a [[potion of ambrosia]] for fast HP/MP regeneration.
-**This is most useful when you are [[teleport]]ed or [[shaft]]ed to an unknown location. Also, it can help when tackling hectic floors like [[Vaults]]:5. If you have the option of going upstairs or retreating backwards, do that instead of reading this scroll.
+**This is most useful when you are [[teleport]]ed or [[shaft]]ed to an unknown location. Also, it can help when tackling hectic floors like [[Vaults]]:5. If you have the option of going upstairs or retreating backwards to a known location, do that instead of reading this scroll.
 *You are forced to retreat to an unknown area and want to know what's next.
 *You are mid-battle and want to know if you can [[wand of digging|dig]] through a wall or use [[Passwall]] safely. (Since digging through a wall may reveal monsters behind it.)

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 {{flavour|A scroll that reveals the reader's surroundings. The layout of the current floor is fully mapped, and everything within a moderate radius, including both visible and invisible monsters, is momentarily shown.}}
-Reading a '''scroll of revelation''' causes three effects:
+Reading a '''scroll of revelation''' causes the following three effects:
 *Reveals the entire map of the current level. This includes all walls, stairs, [[portal]]s, [[shop]]s, and [[trap]]s.
-*Allows the caster to see through [[wall]]s and opaque [[cloud]]s until your next action.
+*Allows you to see through [[wall]]s and opaque [[cloud]]s until your next action.
 *Reveals [[invisible]] monsters, again until your next action.

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 ==Strategy==
-Scroll of revelation can be used for ''either'' the map reveal or the wall/monster reveal. The map reveal helps in the long-term, and the wall reveal can help in short-term, in situations where you need to know if the area has no monsters or if you want to go past a wall.
+Scroll of revelation can be used for ''either'' the map reveal (medium-term benefit) or the wall/monster reveal (short-term). The map reveal can help find [[portal]]s, [[altar]]s, and [[branch]]es. The wall reveal can help if you want to know if there's no monsters in the area or help if you want to go to the other side of a wall.
 The wall-reveal is useful when:

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 Reading a '''scroll of revelation''' causes three effects:
 *Reveals the entire map of the current level. This includes all walls, stairs, [[portal]]s, [[shop]]s, and [[trap]]s.
-*Allows the caster to see through [[wall]]s and opaque [[cloud]]s for exactly 1 turn. (It wears off the moment you do another action.)
+*Allows the caster to see through [[wall]]s and opaque [[cloud]]s until your next action.
-*Reveals [[invisible]] monsters, again for exactly 1 turn.
+*Reveals [[invisible]] monsters, again until your next action.
 This scroll cannot be used in [[the Abyss]].
 ==Strategy==
-You can use the scroll of revelation for ''either'' the map reveal or the wall reveal. The map reveal helps in the long-term
+Scroll of revelation can be used for ''either'' the map reveal or the wall/monster reveal. The map reveal helps in the long-term, and the wall reveal can help in short-term, in situations where you need to know if the area has no monsters or if you want to go past a wall.
 The wall-reveal is useful when:
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 **This is most useful when you are [[teleport]]ed or [[shaft]]ed to an unknown location. Also, it can help when tackling hectic floors like [[Vaults]]:5. If you have the option of going upstairs or retreating backwards, do that instead of reading this scroll.
 *You are forced to retreat to an unknown area and want to know what's next.
-*You are mid-battle and want to know if you can [[wand of digging|dig]] through a wall safely. (Since digging through a wall may reveal monsters behind it.)
+*You are mid-battle and want to know if you can [[wand of digging|dig]] through a wall or use [[Passwall]] safely. (Since digging through a wall may reveal monsters behind it.)
 The map-reveal effect is useful when:

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 **This is most useful when you are [[teleport]]ed or [[shaft]]ed to an unknown location. Also, it can help when tackling hectic floors like [[Vaults]]:5. If you have the option of going upstairs or retreating backwards, do that instead of reading this scroll.
 *You are forced to retreat to an unknown area and want to know what's next.
-*You are mid-battle and want to know if you can [[dig]] through a wall safely.
+*You are mid-battle and want to know if you can [[wand of digging|dig]] through a wall safely. (Digging through a wall may reveal monsters behind it.)
 The map-reveal effect is useful when:
 *You are hit by [[shaft]]s or [[teleport trap]]s. This will reveal the location of nearby [[stair]]s, allowing you to escape back to safety.
 *Reaching [[portal]] levels, such as [[Gauntlet]]s and [[Ice cave]]s, before they expire.
 If you have spare scrolls, they can be used for: