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Hordes: /* Strategy */

2025-11-04T05:29:06Z

‎Strategy

Hordes at 19:02, 3 November 2025

2025-11-03T19:02:26Z

Hordes: /* Difficulty of Play */

2024-02-15T15:34:34Z

‎Difficulty of Play

Hordes: /* History */

2024-01-15T15:31:29Z

‎History

Hordes: de-CBA

2024-01-14T11:42:50Z

de-CBA

Hordes at 20:42, 8 October 2023

2023-10-08T20:42:22Z

Hordes: /* Difficulty of Play */

2023-09-25T00:09:32Z

‎Difficulty of Play

Hordes: species names are capitalized. also "tengu are weak early, strong later" isn't particularly true

2023-09-25T00:07:06Z

species names are capitalized. also "tengu are weak early, strong later" isn't particularly true

Hordes: CBA 7db66e5

2023-09-25T00:00:46Z

CBA 7db66e5

Hordes: slight rw for history

2023-09-20T19:39:35Z

slight rw for history

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 ==Strategy==
-Note that, despite being described as "agile" and "light", Tengu do not get any special bonus from the [[Dodging]] skill. It is true that [[Acrobat]]ic and Evasive Flight grant [[EV]], however, these bonuses are unaffected by skill, [[armour encumbrance]], or [[dexterity]]. Therefore, wearing heavy armour is not out of the question.
+Note that, despite being described as "agile" and "light", Tengu do not get any special bonus from the [[Dodging]] skill, nor is there a direct synergy for playing an EV-reliant build. It is true that [[Acrobat]]ic and Evasive Flight grant [[EV]], however, these bonuses are unaffected by skill, [[armour encumbrance]], or [[dexterity]]. Therefore, wearing heavy armour is not out of the question.
 Caster Tengu have the best reasons to choose [[Vehumet]] over [[Sif Muna]], as they have a strong aptitude for [[Conjurations]], and Vehumet's entirely passive suite of abilities means they don't have to rely on their poor [[Invocations]] aptitude.

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 Tengu are a versatile, but frail species. Their aptitudes are good across the board, with impeccably good skill in Conjurations and Air Magic. And with 2 [[auxiliary attack]]s, melee is also reasonable. However, Tengu are among the most fragile species in the game: they have low HP and can't wear helmets or boots.
 {{species_aptitudes|Tengu}}
 ==Strategy==
 Caster Tengu have the best reasons to choose [[Vehumet]] over [[Sif Muna]], as they have a strong aptitude for [[Conjurations]], and Vehumet's entirely passive suite of abilities means they don't have to rely on their poor [[Invocations]] aptitude.

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 {{Moderate}}
-Tengu are a versatile, but frail species. Their aptitudes are good across the board, with impeccably good skill in Conjurations and Air Magic. And with 2 [[auxiliary attack]]s, melee is not out of the question. However, Tengu are among the most fragile species in the game: they have low HP and can't wear helmets or boots.
+Tengu are a versatile, but frail species. Their aptitudes are good across the board, with impeccably good skill in Conjurations and Air Magic. And with 2 [[auxiliary attack]]s, melee is also reasonable. However, Tengu are among the most fragile species in the game: they have low HP and can't wear helmets or boots.
 Note that, despite being described as "agile" and "light", Tengu do not get any special bonus from the [[Dodging]] skill. It is true that [[Acrobat]]ic and Evasive Flight grant [[EV]], however, these bonuses are unaffected by skill or [[armour encumbrance]]. Therefore, wearing heavy armour is not out of the question.

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 ==History==
-*Prior to [[0.31]], Tengu did not have have Acrobat and didn't get +4 EV at XL 7. Instead, Tengu gained +20% EV and moved faster (-0.1 [[move delay]]) when flying at all, and gained permanent flight at XL 5.
+*Prior to [[0.31]], Tengu did not have have Acrobat and didn't get +4 EV at XL 7. Instead, Tengu gained +20% EV and moved faster (-0.1 [[movement delay]]) when flying at all, and gained permanent flight at XL 5.
 *Prior to [[0.27]], Tengu flight was an [[ability]]; you could turn it on or off.
 *Prior to [[0.23]], Tengu gained temporary flight (about 40 turns) at XL 5, and only got permanent flight at XL 14.

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 ''This page is about the player [[species]]. For the monster, see [[Tengu (monster)]]. For a list of all monstrous tengu, see [[List of tengu]].''
-{{flavour|The Tengu are an ancient and feared species of bird-people with a legendary propensity for violence. Basically humanoid with bird-like heads and clawed feet, the Tengu can wear all types of armour except helmets and boots. Despite their lack of wings, powerful Tengu can fly magically, and their movement speed and evasion are increased slightly while flying.
+{{flavour|The Tengu are an ancient and feared species of bird-people with a legendary propensity for violence. Basically humanoid with bird-like heads and clawed feet, the Tengu can wear all types of armour except helmets and boots. Their magical nature helps them evade attacks while in motion, and despite their lack of wings, more experienced Tengu can magically fly.
 They are experts at all forms of fighting, including the magical arts of combat (conjurations, summonings and, to a lesser extent, necromancy). They are good at air and fire elemental magic, but poor at ice and earth magic. Tengu do not appreciate any form of servitude, and so are poor at using invocations. Their light avian bodies cannot sustain a great deal of injury.}}
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 *'''[[Beak]]''' and '''[[Talons|Talons 3]]''': Tengu have beaks and talons, which give them two [[auxiliary attack]]s in melee combat.
 **Tengu cannot wear [[boots]] or [[helmet]]s, but can wear [[hat]]s.
-*While [[flying]], Tengu get a +20% bonus to [[evasion]] (minimum +1 EV) and a bonus to [[movement]] (-1 movement delay, from 10 to 9 [[aut]]).
+*'''[[Acrobat]]ic''': While moving or [[wait]]ing (not including [[stair]] travel), Tengu gain +15 EV, as with an [[amulet of the acrobat]]. Does not stack with the amulet.
 Tengu have a base [[Strength]] of 8, [[Intelligence]] of 8 and [[Dexterity]] of 9 (before Background modifiers). They have +1 to base [[magic points]].
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 *20% less [[HP]] than average.
 *+3 [[willpower]] per level.
-*Gain permanent [[flight]] at XL 5.
+*At XL 7, gain permanent [[flight]] and +4 EV ('''Agile Flight''').
 ==Difficulty of Play==
 {{Moderate}}
-Tengu are a strong, versatile, but frail species. With fast movement speed (from XL 5) and great aptitudes, they fare well in both melee and magical combat. But with low HP and equipment restrictions, they are among the most fragile races in the game.
+Tengu are a versatile, but frail species. Their aptitudes are good across the board, with impeccably good skill in Conjurations and Air Magic. And with 2 [[auxiliary attack]]s, melee is not out of the question. However, Tengu are among the most fragile species in the game: they have low HP and can't wear helmets or boots.
-Caster Tengu have the best reasons to choose [[Vehumet]] over [[Sif Muna]], as they have a strong aptitude for [[Conjurations]], and Vehumet's entirely passive suite of abilities means they don't have to rely on their poor [[Invocations]] aptitude.
+Note that, despite being described as "agile" and "light", Tengu do not get any special bonus from the [[Dodging]] skill. It is true that [[Acrobat]]ic and Evasive Flight grant [[EV]], however, these bonuses are unaffected by skill or [[armour encumbrance]]. Therefore, wearing heavy armour is not out of the question.
 {{species_aptitudes|Tengu}}
 ==Trivia==
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 ==History==
-*In [[0.31]], Tengu will have an innate [[amulet of the acrobat|acrobat]] property (+15 [[EV]] when moving/waiting). However, flight will be moved to XL 7 and give a flat +4 [[EV]] instead of +20% EV and -0.1 move delay.
+*Prior to [[0.31]], Tengu did not have have Acrobat and didn't get +4 EV at XL 7. Instead, Tengu gained +20% EV and moved faster (-0.1 [[move delay]]) when flying at all, and gained permanent flight at XL 5.
-*Prior to [[0.27]], Tengu's flight was an [[ability]] - you could turn it on or off.
+*Prior to [[0.27]], Tengu flight was an [[ability]]; you could turn it on or off.
 *Prior to [[0.23]], Tengu gained temporary flight (about 40 turns) at XL 5, and only got permanent flight at XL 14.
 *Prior to [[0.17]], the [[evasion]] bonus for flying Tengu was capped at +9 EV.
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 {{Moderate}}
-Tengu are a strong and versatile species. With fast movement speed (from XL 5) and great aptitudes, they fare well in both melee and magical combat. However, they are among the most fragile races in the game. In addition to their low HP, their equipment restrictions mean they tend to have low AC.
+Tengu are a strong, versatile, but frail species. With fast movement speed (from XL 5) and great aptitudes, they fare well in both melee and magical combat. But, with low HP and equipment restrictions, they are among the most fragile races in the game.
 Caster Tengu have the best reasons to choose [[Vehumet]] over [[Sif Muna]], as they have a strong aptitude for [[Conjurations]], and Vehumet's entirely passive suite of abilities means they don't have to rely on their poor [[Invocations]] aptitude.