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 {{flavour|You have been transformed into a tree and are rooted to the ground, unable to move or teleport. You have minimal evasion but increased health and natural armour, and are resistant to poison and immune to torment.
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 '''Combat:'''
 *'''HP Bonus:''' 150% HP.
-*'''Innate AC:''' <code>20 + [[XL]]/2</code> AC (20 - 33).
+*'''Innate AC:''' <code>20 + [[XL]]/2</code> AC (20 - 33 AC).
 *'''Unarmed Combat:''' 12 damage.
 *[[EV]] is set to basically nil, <code>2 + [[Evasion#Base EV|size_factor]]/2</code>.
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 ==Strategy==
 Tree Form is easily the most combat-capable of the bad forms, with high HP, AC, and unarmed branches that are stronger than many weapons in the early game (even at 0 Unarmed skill!). However, it is also one of the most risky, as trees are unable to move or teleport away.
 Tree Form is useful throughout many different parts of the game:
 *Early on, Tree Form is great for fighting fast, poisonous enemies like [[killer bee]]s and [[black mamba]]s. Very early in the game, Tree Form's high stats can let you take out all sorts of tough monsters.
-*Later in the game, it is useful for the immunity to [[torment]]. It is especially useful in [[the Tomb]], as Tree Form prevents [[dispersal trap]]s  and many [[death curse]]s from affecting you. Just watch out for [[miasma]].
+*Later in the game, it is useful for the immunity to [[torment]]. It is especially useful in [[the Tomb]], as Tree Form prevents [[dispersal trap]]s and many [[death curse]]s from affecting you. Just watch out for [[miasma]].
-*Species with armour restrictions  ([[Felid]]s, [[Octopode]]s, oddly-[[size]]d species) will enjoy the increased AC throughout the entire game. [[Troll]]s in particular have a special use for Tree Form, as its high AC and boosted, non-chopping unarmed attacks are perfect for taking out [[hydra]]s.
+*Species with armour restrictions ([[Felid]]s, [[Octopode]]s, oddly-[[size]]d species) will enjoy the increased AC throughout the entire game. [[Troll]]s in particular have a special use for Tree Form, as its high AC and boosted, non-chopping unarmed attacks are perfect for taking out [[hydra]]s.
 The big downside is you cannot move. If a situation becomes too much to handle, you'll be in dire straits. You can use a [[potion of cancellation]] to end the form early, but these potions are rare, and drinking the potion wastes a valuable turn.
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 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.28]], players in Tree Form were immune to [[negative energy]] (rN+++).
 *Prior to [[0.27]], Tree Form gave fixed 48% [[GDR]].

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 Tree Form is useful throughout many different parts of the game:
-*Early on, Tree Form is great for fighting fast, poisonous enemies like [[killer bee]]s and [[black mamba]]s.
+*Early on, Tree Form is great for fighting fast, poisonous enemies like [[killer bee]]s and [[black mamba]]s. Very early in the game, Tree Form's high stats can let you take out all sorts of tough monsters.
 *Later in the game, it is useful for the immunity to [[torment]]. It is especially useful in [[the Tomb]], as Tree Form prevents [[dispersal trap]]s  and many [[death curse]]s from affecting you. Just watch out for [[miasma]].
 *Species with armour restrictions  ([[Felid]]s, [[Octopode]]s, oddly-[[size]]d species) will enjoy the increased AC throughout the entire game. [[Troll]]s in particular have a special use for Tree Form, as its high AC and boosted, non-chopping unarmed attacks are perfect for taking out [[hydra]]s.

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 ==Strategy==
-Tree Form is easily the most combat-capable of the bad form, with high HP, AC, and unarmed branches that are stronger than many weapons in the early game (even at 0 Unarmed skill!). However, it is also one of the most risky, as trees are unable to move or teleport away.
+Tree Form is easily the most combat-capable of the bad forms, with high HP, AC, and unarmed branches that are stronger than many weapons in the early game (even at 0 Unarmed skill!). However, it is also one of the most risky, as trees are unable to move or teleport away.
 Tree Form is useful throughout many different parts of the game:

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 *Species with armour restrictions  ([[Felid]]s, [[Octopode]]s, oddly-[[size]]d species) will enjoy the increased AC throughout the entire game. [[Troll]]s in particular have a special use for Tree Form, as its high AC and boosted, non-chopping unarmed attacks are perfect for taking out [[hydra]]s.
-However, the big downside is you cannot move. If a situation becomes too much to handle, you'll be in dire straits. You can use a [[potion of cancellation]] to end the form early, but these potions are rare, and drinking the potion wastes a turn.
+The big downside is you cannot move. If a situation becomes too much to handle, you'll be in dire straits. You can use a [[potion of cancellation]] to end the form early, but these potions are rare, and drinking the potion wastes a valuable turn.
 Also, if you don't have a reliable means of ranged combat, be wary of ranged and [[reaching]] attacks, which will strike you with impunity. Use terrain such as a [[kill hole]] to your advantage. A [[potion of attraction]] will force monsters closer, if need be.

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 Any equipped cloak, helmet, gloves, boots and body armour are melded.}}
-'''Tree form''' is a [[bad form]] which prevents movement and teleportation, but offers high natural AC and some resistances. It can be forced on the player through a [[wand of polymorph]] or the [[Polymorph]] spell, but can be entered voluntarily with a [[potion of lignification]].
+'''Tree form''' is a [[bad form]] which prevents movement and teleportation, but offers high natural AC and some resistances. It can be forced on the player through a [[wand of polymorph]] or the [[Polymorph]] spell, but can also be entered voluntarily with a [[potion of lignification]].
 ==Useful Info==
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 ==Strategy==
-Tree Form is easily the most combat-capable bad form, with high HP, AC, and unarmed branches that are stronger than many weapons in the early game (even at 0 Unarmed skill!). However, it is also one of the most risky, as you are unable to move or even teleport away.
+Tree Form is easily the most combat-capable of the bad form, with high HP, AC, and unarmed branches that are stronger than many weapons in the early game (even at 0 Unarmed skill!). However, it is also one of the most risky, as trees are unable to move or teleport away.
 Tree Form is useful throughout many different parts of the game:

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 {{flavour|You have been transformed into a tree and are rooted to the ground, unable to move or teleport. You have minimal evasion but increased health and natural armour, and are resistant to poison and immune to torment.
 Any equipped cloak, helmet, gloves, boots and body armour are melded.}}
-'''Tree form''' is a [[bad form]] that can be inflicted on the player by a [[wand of polymorph]] or the [[Polymorph]] spell. Its most notable feature is that it entirely prevents the player from moving or teleporting, but not from otherwise acting. Unlike most bad forms, it can be entered easily and voluntarily by [[quaff]]ing a [[potion of lignification]]. While transformed into a tree, the player gains the following attributes:
+'''Tree form''' is a [[bad form]] which prevents movement and teleportation, but offers high natural AC and some resistances. It can be forced on the player through a [[wand of polymorph]] or the [[Polymorph]] spell, but can be entered voluntarily with a [[potion of lignification]].
-==Pros==
+==Useful Info==
-*+50% [[HP]]
+While transformed into a tree, the player gains the following attributes:
-*+20+0.5×XL [[AC]] (+33 AC at level 27)
-*[[Unarmed Combat]] base damage is set to 12
+'''Combat:'''
-*Bonus to [[to-hit]]
+*'''HP Bonus:''' 150% HP.
 *[[Poison|rPois]]
 *[[Torment]] immunity
-*[[Asphyxiation]] resistance
+*[[Unbreathing]] and lacks [[blood]]
-==Cons==
+'''Restrictions'''
-*Cannot move, but can cast spells, use abilities, and attack
+* '''[[Transformation#Useful Info|Melded Gear]]:''' All armour except shield.
-*[[EV]] is reduced to basically nil, <code>2 + [[Evasion#Base EV|size_factor]]/2</code> (the same as when you are [[paralyzed]])
+*Cannot move or be moved.
-*Cannot [[teleport]]
+*Cannot [[teleport]] or [[blink]] (certain divine abilities, like [[Uskayaw]]'s Grand Finale, still work).
 ==Strategy==
-Tree Form is easily the most combat-capable bad form, with high HP, AC, and unarmed branches that are stronger than many earlygame weapons (even at 0 skill!). However, it is also one of the most risky, as you are unable to move or even teleport away.
+Tree Form is easily the most combat-capable bad form, with high HP, AC, and unarmed branches that are stronger than many weapons in the early game (even at 0 Unarmed skill!). However, it is also one of the most risky, as you are unable to move or even teleport away.
 Tree Form is useful throughout many different parts of the game:
-* Early on, Tree Form is great for fighting fast, poisonous enemies like [[killer bee]]s and [[black mamba]]s.
+*Early on, Tree Form is great for fighting fast, poisonous enemies like [[killer bee]]s and [[black mamba]]s.
-* Later in the game, it is useful for the immunity to [[torment]]. It is especially useful in [[the Tomb]], as Tree Form prevents [[dispersal trap]]s  and many [[death curse]]s from affecting you. Just watch out for [[miasma]].
+*Later in the game, it is useful for the immunity to [[torment]]. It is especially useful in [[the Tomb]], as Tree Form prevents [[dispersal trap]]s  and many [[death curse]]s from affecting you. Just watch out for [[miasma]].
-* Species with armour restrictions  ([[Felid]]s, [[Octopode]]s, oddly-[[size]]d species) will enjoy the increased AC throughout the entire game. [[Troll]]s in particular have a special use for Tree Form, as its high AC and boosted, non-chopping unarmed attacks are perfect for taking out [[hydra]]s.
+*Species with armour restrictions  ([[Felid]]s, [[Octopode]]s, oddly-[[size]]d species) will enjoy the increased AC throughout the entire game. [[Troll]]s in particular have a special use for Tree Form, as its high AC and boosted, non-chopping unarmed attacks are perfect for taking out [[hydra]]s.
-If you don't have a reliable means of ranged combat, be wary of ranged or even [[reaching]] attacks, which will strike you with impunity. Use terrain such as a [[kill hole]] to your advantage. A [[potion of attraction]] will force monsters closer, if need be. Meanwhile, a [[potion of cancellation]] will let you end Tree Form early, but such potions are rare and valuable; choose when to enter Tree Form carefully.
+Also, if you don't have a reliable means of ranged combat, be wary of ranged and [[reaching]] attacks, which will strike you with impunity. Use terrain such as a [[kill hole]] to your advantage. A [[potion of attraction]] will force monsters closer, if need be.
 ===Tips & Tricks===
-*The inability to move also gives immunity to enemies that shove you around ([[wind drake]]s, [[swamp worm]]s, monsters with [[Force Lance]], [[Roxanne]]).
+*The inability to move also gives immunity to enemies that shove you around ([[wind drake]]s, [[swamp worm]]s, monsters with [[Force Lance]], [[Roxanne]]...).
 *Tree Form will negate the attack penalties of standing in [[shallow water]].
 *Keep in mind that transforming into Tree Form will suppress the innate abilities associated with your original species, leading to possibly unexpected results. For example, if you were a [[formicid]], quaffing the potion to fight an invisible enemy might be counter-productive, since you will lose your [[Good_mutations#Antennae|Antennae]] which allowed you to see invisible.

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 *Keep in mind that transforming into Tree Form will suppress the innate abilities associated with your original species, leading to possibly unexpected results. For example, if you were a [[formicid]], quaffing the potion to fight an invisible enemy might be counter-productive, since you will lose your [[Good_mutations#Antennae|Antennae]] which allowed you to see invisible.
 *Against enemies that attack with clouds, such as [[ushabti]], you can use a [[scroll of fog]] to counter them. Only one cloud can exist at a time, so placing fog clouds will prevent more deadly clouds from being placed on your tile.
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