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 ==Strategy==
-Death Form is most useful in the [[extended game]]. Not having access to potions is a hefty penalty, but Death Form gives immunity to two important things: [[torment]] and [[mutation]]. If you don't plan on going into extended, Death Form generally isn't worth the hefty XP investment.
+Death Form is most useful in the [[extended game]]. Not having access to potions is a hefty penalty, but Death Form gives immunity to two important things: [[torment]] and [[mutation]]. Outside of extended, the skill minimum of 26 makes it impractical compared to other forms.
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 Death Form has a minimum [[Shapeshifting]] skill of 26, below which you get an [[Talisman#Skill|HP penalty]]. Maximum skill is 27, which is the cap on Shapeshifting itself.
-[[Vampire]]s cannot use this item, even when alive, as they are already undead.
+[[Josephina]] may drop a death talisman when defeated.
 ==Strategy==
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 *Prior to [[0.33]], talismans of death only required 23 shapeshifting skill to use without penalty.
 *Talismans of death were introduced in [[0.31]], along with talismans themselves. It replaced the level 8 [[Necromancy]]/[[Transmutation]] spell, [[Necromutation]] (lichform).
-:Previously, lich form gave +6 AC, 5 base unarmed combat damage with a [[draining]] branded attack and a [[spell enhancer]] for [[Necromancy]], but it did not weaken/slow enemies on hit or have the Siphon Essence ability.
+**Previously, lich form gave +6 AC, 5 base unarmed combat damage with a [[draining]] branded attack and a [[spell enhancer]] for [[Necromancy]], but it did not weaken/slow enemies on hit or have the Siphon Essence ability.
-*Early versions of Siphon Essence worked on undead and demonic monsters.
+**Early versions of Siphon Essence worked against undead and demonic monsters.
 ==References==

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 {{flavour|A lone finger-bone, infused with dark power through a sickening ritual. Transforms the user into an undying offense against life itself.
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 Death Form keeps most [[mutation]]s, does not change your [[size]], and gives no innate bonus to HP / [[AC]].
-Death Form has a minimum [[Shapeshifting]] skill of 23, below which you get an [[Talisman#Skill|HP penalty]]. Maximum skill is 27, which is the cap on Shapeshifting itself.
+Death Form has a minimum [[Shapeshifting]] skill of 26, below which you get an [[Talisman#Skill|HP penalty]]. Maximum skill is 27, which is the cap on Shapeshifting itself.
 [[Vampire]]s cannot use this item, even when alive, as they are already undead.
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 ==Strategy==
-Death Form is most useful in the [[extended game]]. Not having access to potions is a hefty penalty, but Death Form gives immunity to two important things: [[torment]] and [[mutation]]. If you don't plan on going into extended, Death Form generally isn't worth the XP investment.
+Death Form is most useful in the [[extended game]]. Not having access to potions is a hefty penalty, but Death Form gives immunity to two important things: [[torment]] and [[mutation]]. If you don't plan on going into extended, Death Form generally isn't worth the hefty XP investment.
 Compared to other forms, Death Form is an oddity. It doesn't give many combat bonuses, but it does let you keep all your equipment. Also, while Death Form has less damage, it is strong in 1v1 fights, as the melee debuffs are powerful. Overall, it can have some use before extended, though you'll be missing out on the raw power of Storm Form.
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 ==History==
-{{CBA|0.33|talismans of death will require 26 shapeshifting skill to use without penalty.}}
+*Prior to [[0.33]], talismans of death only required 23 shapeshifting skill to use without penalty.
 *Talismans of death were introduced in [[0.31]], along with talismans themselves. It replaced the level 8 [[Necromancy]]/[[Transmutation]] spell, [[Necromutation]] (lichform).
 :Previously, lich form gave +6 AC, 5 base unarmed combat damage with a [[draining]] branded attack and a [[spell enhancer]] for [[Necromancy]], but it did not weaken/slow enemies on hit or have the Siphon Essence ability.

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-! Humanoid || Armataur || Naga || Djinni || Octopode || Felid
+! Humanoid || Armataur || Djinni || Felid || Gargoyle || Naga || Octopode
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-| [[File:Lichform.png]] || [[File:Lichform palentonga.png]] || [[File:Lichform naga.png]] || [[File:Lichform djinni.png]] || [[File:Lichform octopode.png]] || [[File:Lichform felid.png]]
+| [[File:Lichform.png]] || [[File:Lichform palentonga.png]] || [[File:Lichform djinni.png]] || [[File:Lichform felid.png]] || [[File:Lichform gargoyle.png]] || [[File:Lichform naga.png]] || [[File:Lichform octopode.png]]
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 '''Combat Bonuses'''
-* '''[[Unarmed Combat]]:''' 9 base damage.
+*'''[[Unarmed Combat]]:''' 9 base damage.
-* All melee attacks (including weapons) inflict [[drain]], [[slow]], and [[weak]]ness for 3-6 turns. [[Nonliving]] monsters are completely immune, but [[demon]]s, [[undead]], etc. can be slowed and weakened.<ref>{{source ref|0.31-b1|melee-attack.cc|678}}</ref>
+*All melee attacks (including weapons) inflict [[drain]], [[slow]], and [[weak]]ness for 3-6 turns. [[Nonliving]] monsters are completely immune, but [[demon]]s, [[undead]], etc. can be slowed and weakened.<ref>{{source ref|0.31-b1|melee-attack.cc|678}}</ref>
-* '''Siphon Essence:''' Active ability (20 MP). Inflicts [[torment]] to susceptible enemies within 2 tiles, then heals you for 100% of damage dealt, with a cap of <code>(19 + 3 * Shapeshifting) / 2</code> (50 at max skill).<ref>{{source ref|0.31-b1|ability.cc|2497}}</ref>
+*'''Siphon Essence:''' Active ability (20 MP). Inflicts [[torment]] to susceptible enemies within 2 tiles, then heals you for 100% of damage dealt, with a cap of <code>(19 + 3 * Shapeshifting) / 2</code> (50 at max skill).<ref>{{source ref|0.31-b1|ability.cc|2497}}</ref>
 '''Resistances'''
-* [[Willpower]]+
+*[[Willpower]]+
-* Standard '''[[undead]]''' resistances:
+*Standard '''[[undead]]''' resistances:
-** [[Cold resistance|rC+]]
+**[[Cold resistance|rC+]]
-** Immunity to [[poison]] and [[miasma]].
+**Immunity to [[poison]] and [[miasma]].
-** [[Life protection|rN+++]] and immune to [[torment]]
+**[[Life protection|rN+++]] and immune to [[torment]]
-** Cannot be [[mutate]]d. Receive [[stat drain]] if you would be mutated.
+**Cannot be [[mutate]]d. Receive [[stat drain]] if you would be mutated.
-** Cannot be [[polymorph]]ed.
+**Cannot be [[polymorph]]ed.
-** Vulnerable to [[holy]], [[holy wrath]], and [[Dispel Undead]].
+**Vulnerable to [[holy]], [[holy wrath]], and [[Dispel Undead]].
 '''Restrictions'''
-* '''[[Transformation#Useful Info|Melded Gear]]:''' None.
+*'''[[Transformation#Useful Info|Melded Gear]]:''' None.
-* Cannot drink [[potion]]s.
+*Cannot drink [[potion]]s.
-* Cannot use certain forms of [[Necromancy]] ([[Sublimation of Blood]], [[Borgnjor's Revivification]], [[Death's Door]]). The holy wrath brand will not function on weapons you wield.
+*Cannot use certain forms of [[Necromancy]] ([[Sublimation of Blood]], [[Borgnjor's Revivification]], [[Death's Door]]). The holy wrath brand will not function on weapons you wield.
 Death Form keeps most [[mutation]]s, does not change your [[size]], and gives no innate bonus to HP / [[AC]].
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 ==History==
 *Talismans of death were introduced in [[0.31]], along with talismans themselves. It replaced the level 8 [[Necromancy]]/[[Transmutation]] spell, [[Necromutation]] (lichform).
 :Previously, lich form gave +6 AC, 5 base unarmed combat damage with a [[draining]] branded attack and a [[spell enhancer]] for [[Necromancy]], but it did not weaken/slow enemies on hit or have the Siphon Essence ability.

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	[[Vampire]]s cannot use this item, even when alive, as they are already undead.		[[Vampire]]s cannot use this item, even when alive, as they are already undead.
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		+	[[Josephina]] may carry a death talisman.

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 The user also gains some of the more dubious benefits of having an undead body. They are vulnerable to holy damage and Dispel Undead, and cannot consume potions.}}
-A '''talisman of death''' is a [[talisman]] that changes you into '''Death Form'''.
+[[File:talisman of death.png]] A '''talisman of death''' ('''death talisman''') is a [[talisman]] that changes you into '''Death Form'''.
 ==Useful Info==
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 '''Combat Bonuses'''
 * '''[[Unarmed Combat]]:''' 9 base damage.
-* All melee attacks (including weapons) inflict [[drain]], [[slow]], and [[weak]]ness for 3-6 turns. [[Demon]]s, [[undead]], etc. can be slowed and weakened. <!--https://github.com/crawl/crawl/blob/916a98a20d8754ba65854895a2b31a2bc3f0b265/crawl-ref/source/melee-attack.cc#L599 melee-attack.cc] -->
+* All melee attacks (including weapons) inflict [[drain]], [[slow]], and [[weak]]ness for 3-6 turns. [[Nonliving]] monsters are completely immune, but [[demon]]s, [[undead]], etc. can be slowed and weakened.<ref>{{source ref|0.31-b1|melee-attack.cc|678}}</ref>
-* '''Siphon Essence:''' Active ability (20 MP). Inflicts [[torment]] to susceptible enemies within 2 tiles, then heals you for 100% of damage dealt, with a cap of <code>(19 + 3 * Shapeshifting) / 2</code> (50 at max skill). <!--https://github.com/crawl/crawl/blob/916a98a20d8754ba65854895a2b31a2bc3f0b265/crawl-ref/source/ability.cc#L2497 ability.cc) -->
+* '''Siphon Essence:''' Active ability (20 MP). Inflicts [[torment]] to susceptible enemies within 2 tiles, then heals you for 100% of damage dealt, with a cap of <code>(19 + 3 * Shapeshifting) / 2</code> (50 at max skill).<ref>{{source ref|0.31-b1|ability.cc|2497}}</ref>
 '''Resistances'''
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 ==History==
-*Introduced in [[0.31]], in the transformation overhaul. Death Form replaces [[Necromutation]] (lichform).
+*Talismans of death were introduced in [[0.31]], along with talismans themselves. It replaces the level 8 [[Necromancy]]/[[Transmutation]] spell, [[Necromutation]] (lichform).
 :Previously, lichform gave +6 AC, [[Will]]+, and a [[spell enhancer]] for [[Necromancy]], but it did not have the Siphon Essence ability.
 {{Forms}}