Wucad Mu's Monastery - Revision history

Jozrael: None of them actually

2024-11-08T21:49:03Z

None of them actually

Jozrael: No longer exists

2024-11-08T21:48:10Z

No longer exists

Mystic Sailboat: /* Boss: Statue of Wucad Mu */ Remove removed spells

2024-10-04T22:27:56Z

‎Boss: Statue of Wucad Mu: Remove removed spells

Kernmantle: removed ref to obsolete potion of restore abilities

2018-11-15T08:25:49Z

removed ref to obsolete potion of restore abilities

Pinkbeast: It's entirely immune to wands of disintegration in .18

2016-09-06T02:38:48Z

It's entirely immune to wands of disintegration in .18

Bwijn: updated to 0.16, not changed

2015-10-16T16:18:25Z

updated to 0.16, not changed

MoogleDan: Added alternative Warding sources, cleaned up to match other articles

2014-07-17T14:12:28Z

Added alternative Warding sources, cleaned up to match other articles

Tower: 0.14 updating, with threat changes and specified threat from the .des and whatever

2014-07-17T03:51:33Z

0.14 updating, with threat changes and specified threat from the .des and whatever

Spudwalt at 23:07, 10 February 2014

2014-02-10T23:07:08Z

Spudwalt: expanded

2013-02-25T04:24:31Z

expanded

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 '''Wucad Mu's Monastery''' is a quiet, seemingly empty place locked in perpetual autumn. It is filled with shadowy figures which take on the form of various monks that once trained and meditated there, as well as the immortal crystal semblance of Wucad Mu himself.
-Unlike most [[Wizlab]]s, there are very few actual monsters to fight in the monastery. The only combat you will see prior to the final chamber is when the shadows coalesce into hostile monks. These count as summoned creatures, and can be [[Abjuration|abjured]] with ease. An [[amulet of warding]] or [[macabre finger necklace]] will also help protect you from them, as they only ever attack in melee. If you lack any other means to deal with the monks, simply run away from them until they despawn; they are dangerous melee combatants, more will always appear to take their place, and there are zero benefits to defeating them.
+Unlike most [[Wizlab]]s, there are very few actual monsters to fight in the monastery. The only combat you will see prior to the final chamber is when the shadows coalesce into hostile monks. These count as summoned creatures, and can be [[Abjuration|abjured]] with ease. If you lack any other means to deal with the monks, simply run away from them until they despawn; they are dangerous melee combatants, more will always appear to take their place, and there are zero benefits to defeating them.
 As you explore the silent hallways, shadowy apparitions will occasionally recreate scenes from ages past. Each of these numbered flavour messages takes place in the areas marked on the map, unless you defeat the statue before reaching said spots:

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 '''Wucad Mu's Monastery''' is a quiet, seemingly empty place locked in perpetual autumn. It is filled with shadowy figures which take on the form of various monks that once trained and meditated there, as well as the immortal crystal semblance of Wucad Mu himself.
-Unlike most [[Wizlab]]s, there are very few actual monsters to fight in the monastery. The only combat you will see prior to the final chamber is when the shadows coalesce into hostile monks. These count as summoned creatures, and can be [[Abjuration|abjured]] with ease. An [[amulet of warding]], [[macabre finger necklace]], or [[staff of summoning]] will also help protect you from them, as they only ever attack in melee. If you lack any other means to deal with the monks, simply run away from them until they despawn; they are dangerous melee combatants, more will always appear to take their place, and there are zero benefits to defeating them.
+Unlike most [[Wizlab]]s, there are very few actual monsters to fight in the monastery. The only combat you will see prior to the final chamber is when the shadows coalesce into hostile monks. These count as summoned creatures, and can be [[Abjuration|abjured]] with ease. An [[amulet of warding]] or [[macabre finger necklace]] will also help protect you from them, as they only ever attack in melee. If you lack any other means to deal with the monks, simply run away from them until they despawn; they are dangerous melee combatants, more will always appear to take their place, and there are zero benefits to defeating them.
 As you explore the silent hallways, shadowy apparitions will occasionally recreate scenes from ages past. Each of these numbered flavour messages takes place in the areas marked on the map, unless you defeat the statue before reaching said spots:

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 [[File:Wucad mu statue.png]] Source of the shadows inhabiting the place, the '''Statue of Wucad Mu''' guards the central room of the monastery. It has half the [[HP]] of an ordinary [[orange crystal statue]], but another normal statue blocks your line-of-fire, delaying your attack. Unlike normal orange crystal statues, it also has the ability to cast [[Shadow Creatures]] and summon up to the cap of 4 of the following random monster list: (27.78% chance each) [[monstrous demonspawn]], [[deep troll]]s, (16.67% each) [[draconian monk|grey draconian monks]], [[shadow]]s, (5.56% each) [[hungry ghost]]s, and [[flayed ghost]]s.
-The statue will be spamming [[Divinations]] [[miscast effect|miscasts]] at you ([[confusion]], [[MP]] drain, and intelligence drain),  while continuing to summon. You can partially protect yourself with an [[amulet of clarity]] and a [[ring of sustain abilities]] and try nailing it with powerful non-elemental spells like [[Orb of Destruction]], [[Iron Shot]], or [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]]; even with the MP drain, the slow regeneration of [[Artificial|artificial-holiness]] monsters allows hit-and-run tactics. [[Aura of Abjuration]] is particularly useful here, as you'll be unmaking its summons as fast as it creates them, and without wasting time. Melee-oriented characters without any of these options can buff themselves as much as possible, then rush or blink in with the heaviest weapon they have. If you're not confident you can smash the statue without being overcome by summons and confusion, you may wish to skip the level.
+The statue will be spamming [[Divinations]] [[miscast effect|miscasts]] at you ([[confusion]], [[MP]] drain, and intelligence drain),  while continuing to summon. You can partially protect yourself with an [[amulet of clarity]] and a [[ring of sustain abilities]] and try nailing it with powerful non-elemental spells like [[Orb of Destruction]] or [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]]; even with the MP drain, the slow regeneration of [[Artificial|artificial-holiness]] monsters allows hit-and-run tactics. Melee-oriented characters without any of these options can buff themselves as much as possible, then rush or blink in with the heaviest weapon they have. If you're not confident you can smash the statue without being overcome by summons and confusion, you may wish to skip the level.
 Once you've gotten rid of the statue, you're completely safe for the remainder of your stay in the monastery.

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 The central hall of the monastery contains an [[orange crystal statue]] depicting Wucad Mu himself. It is more dangerous than the average orange crystal statue, although it has lower hitpoints. Destroying the statue also destroys the shadows inhabiting the place, including any monks that are attacking you. ''(The shadows inhabiting this place fade forever.)''
-What little treasure is present is guarded by the statue and stored in a nearby room. What the treasure lacks in quantity, it makes up for in quality; a [[potion of experience]], [[potion of beneficial mutation]], [[Book of Enchantments]], and a [[manual]] (33% chance of [[Fighting]], 16.67% of [[Armour]], [[Spellcasting]], [[Staves]], or [[Dodging]]). Under the statue itself is the [[staff of Wucad Mu]] and a pre-identified [[potion of restore abilities]].
+What little treasure is present is guarded by the statue and stored in a nearby room. What the treasure lacks in quantity, it makes up for in quality; a [[potion of experience]], [[potion of beneficial mutation]], [[Book of Enchantments]], and a [[manual]] (33% chance of [[Fighting]], 16.67% of [[Armour]], [[Spellcasting]], [[Staves]], or [[Dodging]]). Under the statue itself is the [[staff of Wucad Mu]].
 ==Monsters==
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 The statue will be spamming [[Divinations]] [[miscast effect|miscasts]] at you ([[confusion]], [[MP]] drain, and intelligence drain),  while continuing to summon. You can partially protect yourself with an [[amulet of clarity]] and a [[ring of sustain abilities]] and try nailing it with powerful non-elemental spells like [[Orb of Destruction]], [[Iron Shot]], or [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]]; even with the MP drain, the slow regeneration of [[Artificial|artificial-holiness]] monsters allows hit-and-run tactics. [[Aura of Abjuration]] is particularly useful here, as you'll be unmaking its summons as fast as it creates them, and without wasting time. Melee-oriented characters without any of these options can buff themselves as much as possible, then rush or blink in with the heaviest weapon they have. If you're not confident you can smash the statue without being overcome by summons and confusion, you may wish to skip the level.
-Once you've gotten rid of the statue, you're completely safe for the remainder of your stay in the monastery (though you'll probably want to quaff a [[potion of restore abilities]] before you leave).
+Once you've gotten rid of the statue, you're completely safe for the remainder of your stay in the monastery.
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 . A figure sits in silent meditation. It spots you, gestures wildly, and disappears.}}
-The central hall of the monastery contains an [[orange crystal statue]] depicting Wucad Mu himself. It is more dangerous than the average orange crystal statue, but can be easily destroyed with a single zap of a [[wand of disintegration]]. Destroying the statue also destroys the shadows inhabiting the place, including any monks that are attacking you. ''(The shadows inhabiting this place fade forever.)''
+The central hall of the monastery contains an [[orange crystal statue]] depicting Wucad Mu himself. It is more dangerous than the average orange crystal statue, although it has lower hitpoints. Destroying the statue also destroys the shadows inhabiting the place, including any monks that are attacking you. ''(The shadows inhabiting this place fade forever.)''
 What little treasure is present is guarded by the statue and stored in a nearby room. What the treasure lacks in quantity, it makes up for in quality; a [[potion of experience]], [[potion of beneficial mutation]], [[Book of Enchantments]], and a [[manual]] (33% chance of [[Fighting]], 16.67% of [[Armour]], [[Spellcasting]], [[Staves]], or [[Dodging]]). Under the statue itself is the [[staff of Wucad Mu]] and a pre-identified [[potion of restore abilities]].
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 [[File:Wucad mu statue.png]] Source of the shadows inhabiting the place, the '''Statue of Wucad Mu''' guards the central room of the monastery. It has half the [[HP]] of an ordinary [[orange crystal statue]], but another normal statue blocks your line-of-fire, delaying your attack. Unlike normal orange crystal statues, it also has the ability to cast [[Shadow Creatures]] and summon up to the cap of 4 of the following random monster list: (27.78% chance each) [[monstrous demonspawn]], [[deep troll]]s, (16.67% each) [[draconian monk|grey draconian monks]], [[shadow]]s, (5.56% each) [[hungry ghost]]s, and [[flayed ghost]]s.
-As stated above, one shot from a [[wand of disintegration]] will make short work of it; the tricky bit can be getting that one zap off, as the statue will be spamming [[Divinations]] [[miscast effect|miscasts]] at you ([[confusion]], [[MP]] drain, and intelligence drain),  while continuing to summon. If you don't have a wand, you can partially protect yourself with an [[amulet of clarity]] and a [[ring of sustain abilities]] and try nailing it with powerful non-elemental spells like [[Orb of Destruction]], [[Iron Shot]], or [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]]; even with the MP drain, the slow regeneration of [[Artificial|artificial-holiness]] monsters allows hit-and-run tactics. [[Aura of Abjuration]] is particularly useful here, as you'll be unmaking its summons as fast as it creates them, and without wasting time. Melee-oriented characters without any of these options can buff themselves as much as possible, then rush or blink in with the heaviest weapon they have. If you're not confident you can smash the statue without being overcome by summons and confusion, you may wish to skip the level.
+The statue will be spamming [[Divinations]] [[miscast effect|miscasts]] at you ([[confusion]], [[MP]] drain, and intelligence drain),  while continuing to summon. You can partially protect yourself with an [[amulet of clarity]] and a [[ring of sustain abilities]] and try nailing it with powerful non-elemental spells like [[Orb of Destruction]], [[Iron Shot]], or [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]]; even with the MP drain, the slow regeneration of [[Artificial|artificial-holiness]] monsters allows hit-and-run tactics. [[Aura of Abjuration]] is particularly useful here, as you'll be unmaking its summons as fast as it creates them, and without wasting time. Melee-oriented characters without any of these options can buff themselves as much as possible, then rush or blink in with the heaviest weapon they have. If you're not confident you can smash the statue without being overcome by summons and confusion, you may wish to skip the level.
 Once you've gotten rid of the statue, you're completely safe for the remainder of your stay in the monastery (though you'll probably want to quaff a [[potion of restore abilities]] before you leave).

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 {{flavour|Though a thousand feet may have trod these floors, they appear solid and indestructible.}}
-Unlike most [[Wizlab]]s, there are very few monsters to fight in the monastery. The only combat you will see is when the shadows coalesce into hostile monks. These count as summoned creatures, however, so they can be [[abjuration|abjured]] with ease. An [[amulet of warding]] will also help protect you from them, as they only ever attack in melee. If you lack any other means to deal with the monks, simply run away from them until they despawn: many more will come up to take their place with zero benefits.
+'''Wucad Mu's Monastery''' is a quiet, seemingly empty place locked in perpetual autumn. It is filled with shadowy figures which take on the form of various monks that once trained and meditated there, as well as the immortal crystal semblance of Wucad Mu himself.
 As you explore the silent hallways, shadowy apparitions will occasionally recreate scenes from ages past. Each of these numbered flavour messages takes place in the areas marked on the map, unless you defeat the statue before reaching said spots:
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 . A figure sits in silent meditation. It spots you, gestures wildly, and disappears.}}
-The central hall of the monastery contains an [[orange crystal statue]] depicting Wucad Mu himself. It is more dangerous than the average orange crystal statue, but it can be easily [[disintegrate]]d. Destroying the statue also destroys the shadows inhabiting the place, including any monks that are attacking you. ''(The shadows inhabiting this place fade forever.)''
+The central hall of the monastery contains an [[orange crystal statue]] depicting Wucad Mu himself. It is more dangerous than the average orange crystal statue, but can be easily destroyed with a single zap of a [[wand of disintegration]]. Destroying the statue also destroys the shadows inhabiting the place, including any monks that are attacking you. ''(The shadows inhabiting this place fade forever.)''
-What little treasure is present is guarded by the statue and stored in a nearby room. What the treasure lacks in quantity, it makes up for in quality; a [[potion of experience]], a [[potion of beneficial mutation]], the [[Book of Enchantments]], and a [[manual]] that is randomly (33% chance) [[Fighting]], (16.67%) [[Armour]], [[Spellcasting]], [[Staves]], or [[Dodging]]. Under the statue itself is the [[Staff of Wucad Mu]] and a pre-identified [[potion of restore abilities]], too.
+What little treasure is present is guarded by the statue and stored in a nearby room. What the treasure lacks in quantity, it makes up for in quality; a [[potion of experience]], [[potion of beneficial mutation]], [[Book of Enchantments]], and a [[manual]] (33% chance of [[Fighting]], 16.67% of [[Armour]], [[Spellcasting]], [[Staves]], or [[Dodging]]). Under the statue itself is the [[staff of Wucad Mu]] and a pre-identified [[potion of restore abilities]].
 ==Monsters==
 {{flavour|A flimsy representation of a monk; little more than a half-formed memory, yet still ready to fight.}}
-[[File:Deep troll monk ghost.png]] [[File:Demonspawn monk.png]] [[File:Draconian monk ghost.png]] '''Shadowy monks''' will occasionally form themselves out of the shadows in the monastery. Though not stronger than their base monsters ([[Deep troll]], [[monstrous demonspawn]], and [[draconian monk|grey draconian monk]]) and possessing only melee capabilities, their sheer strength and health from regular placements in [[Zot]] and [[Pandemonium]] leave them relatively rough. It is recommended to flee and time-out their summon duration, at most using [[Abjuration]] or fighting in the few chokepoints as absolutely necessary.
+[[File:Deep troll monk ghost.png]] [[File:Demonspawn monk.png]] [[File:Draconian monk ghost.png]] '''Shadowy monks''' will occasionally form themselves out of the shadows in the monastery. Though only as strong as their base monsters ([[deep troll]]s, [[monstrous demonspawn]]s, and [[draconian monk|grey draconian monk]]s) and possessing only melee capabilities, these are opponents normally only found in [[the Depths]], [[the Realm of Zot]], and [[Pandemonium]], and they have significant strength and health. It is recommended to flee and time-out their summon duration, at most using [[Abjuration]] or fighting in the few chokepoints as absolutely necessary.
-Said shadows are summoned every 150 to 300 [[aut]]: it is imperative to avoid getting hurt much during your visit and rush towarsd Wucad Mu, as there is little chance for rest otherwise.
+Said shadows are summoned every 150 to 300 [[aut]]: it is imperative to avoid getting hurt much during your visit and rush towards Wucad Mu, as there is little chance for rest otherwise.
-===Statue of Wucad Mu===
+===Boss: Statue of Wucad Mu===
 {{flavour|This statue, made from a fine glassy orange crystal, depicts a mystic known as Wucad Mu, who mastered the matters of the mind. Beware of the statue's powers, as you have no chance in mental combat against it.}}
-[[File:Wucad mu statue.png]] Source of the shadows inhabiting the place, the '''Statue of Wucad Mu''' guards the central room of the monastery. It has half of the health of an ordinary [[orange crystal statue]], but it has a statue initially blocking line-of-fire as well as the capability to use [[Shadow Creatures]] and summon up to the cap of 4 of the following random monster list: (27.78% chance each) [[monstrous demonspawn]], [[deep troll]]s, (16.67% each) [[draconian monk|grey draconian monks]], [[shadow]]s, (5.56% each) [[hungry ghost]]s, and [[flayed ghost]]s.
+[[File:Wucad mu statue.png]] Source of the shadows inhabiting the place, the '''Statue of Wucad Mu''' guards the central room of the monastery. It has half the [[HP]] of an ordinary [[orange crystal statue]], but another normal statue blocks your line-of-fire, delaying your attack. Unlike normal orange crystal statues, it also has the ability to cast [[Shadow Creatures]] and summon up to the cap of 4 of the following random monster list: (27.78% chance each) [[monstrous demonspawn]], [[deep troll]]s, (16.67% each) [[draconian monk|grey draconian monks]], [[shadow]]s, (5.56% each) [[hungry ghost]]s, and [[flayed ghost]]s.
-As stated above, one shot from a [[wand of disintegration]] will make short work of it; the tricky bit can be getting that one zap off, as the statue will be spamming [[Divinations]] [[miscast effect|miscasts]] at you (confusion, mp drain, and intelligence drain),  while continuing to summon. If you don't have a wand, you can partially protect yourself with an [[amulet of clarity]] and a [[ring of sustain abilities]] and try nailing it with powerful non-elemental spells like [[Orb of Destruction]], [[Iron Shot]], or [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]]: even with the mp drain, the slow regeneration of [[Artificial|artificial-holiness]] monsters allows hit-and-run tactics. Melee-oriented characters without any of these options can buff themselves as much as possible, then rush in with the heaviest weapon they have. If you're not confident you can smash the statue without being overcome by summons and confusion, you may wish to skip the level.
+As stated above, one shot from a [[wand of disintegration]] will make short work of it; the tricky bit can be getting that one zap off, as the statue will be spamming [[Divinations]] [[miscast effect|miscasts]] at you ([[confusion]], [[MP]] drain, and intelligence drain),  while continuing to summon. If you don't have a wand, you can partially protect yourself with an [[amulet of clarity]] and a [[ring of sustain abilities]] and try nailing it with powerful non-elemental spells like [[Orb of Destruction]], [[Iron Shot]], or [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]]; even with the MP drain, the slow regeneration of [[Artificial|artificial-holiness]] monsters allows hit-and-run tactics. [[Aura of Abjuration]] is particularly useful here, as you'll be unmaking its summons as fast as it creates them, and without wasting time. Melee-oriented characters without any of these options can buff themselves as much as possible, then rush or blink in with the heaviest weapon they have. If you're not confident you can smash the statue without being overcome by summons and confusion, you may wish to skip the level.
 Once you've gotten rid of the statue, you're completely safe for the remainder of your stay in the monastery (though you'll probably want to quaff a [[potion of restore abilities]] before you leave).
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 [[File:Human monk.png]] [[File:Iron troll monk ghost.png]]
-* Before [[0.12|0.12-ea06430c]] removed rock trolls, they used to take the place of the deep troll here.
+*Prior to [[0.14]], [[human (monster)|human]] and [[iron troll]] monks were used instead of monstrous demonspawn and grey draconians, making the monks much less dangerous and significantly slower. Also, shadows arrived somewhat less often (150 - 400 auts), and the statue of Wucad Mu did not know [[Shadow Creatures]].
-* Before [[0.14|0.14-ffe6da32]], the map used humans and iron trolls for the monks, leaving them much weaker (and slower) than currently. The statue also didn't cast Shadow Creatures, and the interval between monk summons had a cap of 400 aut.
+*Prior to [[0.12|0.12-ea06430c]], [[rock troll]] monks were used instead of deep trolls.
-* Post [[0.15|0.15-6e04a135]], orange crystal statues are immune to disintegration, making Wucad Mu's threat levels consistently high.
+*In [[0.15|0.15-6e04a135]], orange crystal statues will be immune to disintegration, making Wucad Mu's threat levels consistently high.
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 {{flavour|Though a thousand feet may have trod these floors, they appear solid and indestructible.}}
 The monastery of famed mystic Wucad Mu is a quiet, seemingly empty place locked in perpetual autumn. It is filled with shadowy figures which take on the form of various monks that once trained and meditated there.
-Unlike most [[Wizlab]]s, there are very few monsters to fight in the monastery. The only combat you will see is when the shadows coalesce into hostile monks. These count as summoned creatures, however, so they can be [[abjuration|abjured]] with ease. An [[amulet of warding]] will also help protect you from them, as they only ever attack in melee. If you lack any other means to deal with the monks, simply run away from them until they despawn (though more will eventually spawn to take their place). Even if you defeat them, you will gain no experience for doing so.
+Unlike most [[Wizlab]]s, there are very few monsters to fight in the monastery. The only combat you will see is when the shadows coalesce into hostile monks. These count as summoned creatures, however, so they can be [[abjuration|abjured]] with ease. An [[amulet of warding]] will also help protect you from them, as they only ever attack in melee. If you lack any other means to deal with the monks, simply run away from them until they despawn: many more will come up to take their place with zero benefits.
-As you explore the silent hallways, shadowy apparitions will occasionally recreate scenes from ages past. Each of these numbered events takes place in the areas marked on the map:
+As you explore the silent hallways, shadowy apparitions will occasionally recreate scenes from ages past. Each of these numbered flavour messages takes place in the areas marked on the map, unless you defeat the statue before reaching said spots:
 {{flavour|1. Strange, shadowy figures dance through the air in front of you.<br>
 . This room is filled with shadowy figures, quietly meditating.<br>
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 . A figure sits in silent meditation. It spots you, gestures wildly, and disappears.}}
-The central hall of the monastery contains an [[orange crystal statue]] depicting Wucad Mu himself. It isn't any more dangerous than an average statue, though, and it can be easily [[disintegrate]]d. Destroying the statue also destroys the shadows inhabiting the place, including any monks that are attacking you. ''(The shadows inhabiting this place fade forever.)''
+The central hall of the monastery contains an [[orange crystal statue]] depicting Wucad Mu himself. It is more dangerous than the average orange crystal statue, but it can be easily [[disintegrate]]d. Destroying the statue also destroys the shadows inhabiting the place, including any monks that are attacking you. ''(The shadows inhabiting this place fade forever.)''
-What little treasure is present is guarded by the statue and stored in a nearby room. What the treasure lacks in quantity, it often makes up for in quality; you can generally find a couple of [[manual]]s and [[potions of experience]] or [[potion of beneficial mutation|beneficial mutation]], along with a couple of spellbooks and maybe a nice [[magical staff]].
+What little treasure is present is guarded by the statue and stored in a nearby room. What the treasure lacks in quantity, it makes up for in quality; a [[potion of experience]], a [[potion of beneficial mutation]], the [[Book of Enchantments]], and a [[manual]] that is randomly (33% chance) [[Fighting]], (16.67%) [[Armour]], [[Spellcasting]], [[Staves]], or [[Dodging]]. Under the statue itself is the [[Staff of Wucad Mu]] and a pre-identified [[potion of restore abilities]], too.
 ==Monsters==
-{{flavour|It seems a flimsy representation of a monk; nothing more than a half-formed memory.}}
+{{flavour|A flimsy representation of a monk; little more than a half-formed memory, yet still ready to fight.}}
-[[File:Human monk.png]][[File:Deep troll monk ghost.png]][[File:Iron troll monk ghost.png]] '''Shadowy monks''' will occasionally form themselves out of the shadows in the monastery. They aren't any stronger than their base monsters (the human monks in particular should be laughably weak by this point), so if you can handle a standard iron troll, you can probably handle yourself here. [[Summoner]]s or other casters can clear them out quickly with [[Abjuration]]; other characters can take them on in one of the monastery's few choke-points or just outrun them long enough for them to despawn.
+[[File:Deep troll monk ghost.png]] [[File:Demonspawn monk.png]] [[File:Draconian monk ghost.png]] '''Shadowy monks''' will occasionally form themselves out of the shadows in the monastery. Though not stronger than their base monsters ([[Deep troll]], [[monstrous demonspawn]], and [[draconian monk|grey draconian monk]]) and possessing only melee capabilities, their sheer strength and health from regular placements in [[Zot]] and [[Pandemonium]] leave them relatively rough. It is recommended to flee and time-out their summon duration, at most using [[Abjuration]] or fighting in the few chokepoints as absolutely necessary.
 ===Statue of Wucad Mu===
 {{flavour|This statue, made from a fine glassy orange crystal, depicts a mystic known as Wucad Mu, who mastered the matters of the mind. Beware of the statue's powers, as you have no chance in mental combat against it.}}
-[[File:Wucad mu statue.png]] Source of the shadows inhabiting the place, the '''Statue of Wucad Mu''' guards the central room of the monastery. As stated above, one shot from a [[wand of disintegration]] will make short work of it; the tricky bit can be getting that one zap off, as the statue will be spamming [[Divinations]] [[miscast effect|miscasts]] at you, causing [[confusion]], MP loss, and intelligence damage. If you don't have a wand, you can partially protect yourself with an [[amulet of clarity]] and a [[ring of sustain abilities]] and try nailing it with powerful non-elemental spells like [[Orb of Destruction]], [[Iron Shot]], or [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]].
+[[File:Wucad mu statue.png]] Source of the shadows inhabiting the place, the '''Statue of Wucad Mu''' guards the central room of the monastery. It has half of the health of an ordinary [[orange crystal statue]], but it has a statue initially blocking line-of-fire as well as the capability to use [[Shadow Creatures]] and summon up to the cap of 4 of the following random monster list: (27.78% chance each) [[monstrous demonspawn]], [[deep troll]]s, (16.67% each) [[draconian monk|grey draconian monks]], [[shadow]]s, (5.56% each) [[hungry ghost]]s, and [[flayed ghost]]s.
-Melee-oriented characters without any of these options should buff themselves as much as possible, then rush in with the heaviest weapon they have; if you're not confident you can smash the statue in time, you may wish to give this level a miss. Once you've gotten rid of the statue, though, you're completely safe for the remainder of your stay in the monastery (though you'll probably want to quaff a [[potion of restore abilities]] before you leave).
+Once you've gotten rid of the statue, you're completely safe for the remainder of your stay in the monastery (though you'll probably want to quaff a [[potion of restore abilities]] before you leave).
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−	A quiet, seemingly empty place locked in perpetual autumn. It is filled with shadowy figures which take on the form of various monks. An [[orange crystal statue]] ~~("Statue of~~ Wucad Mu~~") guards~~ the ~~treasure~~. The treasure ~~itself~~ is ~~quite good:~~ potions of experience and ~~various manuals~~. ~~Bring~~ a [[wand of disintegration]] and a ~~source~~ of [[~~abjuration~~]].	+	{{version011}}
		+	{{flavour\|Though a thousand feet may have trod these floors, they appear solid and indestructible.}}
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		+	The monastery of famed mystic Wucad Mu is a quiet, seemingly empty place locked in perpetual autumn. It is filled with shadowy figures which take on the form of various monks that once trained and meditated there.
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		+	Unlike most [[Wizlab]]s, there are very few monsters to fight in the monastery. The only combat you will see is when the shadows coalesce into hostile monks. These count as summoned creatures, however, so they can be [[abjuration\|abjured]] with ease. Failing that, you can simply run away from them and they will despawn eventually (though more will eventually spawn to take their place). Even if you defeat them, you will gain no experience for doing so.
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		+	As you explore the silent hallways, shadowy apparitions will occasionally recreate scenes from ages past. Each of these numbered events takes place in the areas marked on the map:
		+	{{flavour\|1. Strange, shadowy figures dance through the air in front of you.<br>
		+	2. This room is filled with shadowy figures, quietly meditating.<br>
		+	3. Here, spectral monks perform complicated, martial routines; they fade quickly.<br>
		+	4. Faint laughter comes from somewhere. Too faint to be real.<br>
		+	5. Grey monks gather around the fountain. They do not speak, nor look at each other.<br>
		+	6. There is a faint scream of pain from a crouched figure. This too fades quickly.<br>
		+	7. A figure sits in silent meditation. It spots you, gestures wildly, and disappears.}}
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		+	The central hall of the monastery contains an [[orange crystal statue]] depicting Wucad Mu himself. It isn't any more dangerous than an average statue, though, and it can be easily [[disintegrate]]d. Destroying the statue also destroys the shadows inhabiting the place, including any monks that are attacking you. ''(The shadows inhabiting this place fade forever.)''
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		+	What little treasure is present is guarded by the statue and hidden behind a secret gate nearby. What the treasure lacks in quantity, it often makes up for in quality; you can generally find a couple of [[manual]]s and [[potion of experience\|potions of experience]] or gain stats, along with a couple of spellbooks and maybe a nice [[magical staff]].
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		+	==Monsters==
		+	{{flavour\|It seems a flimsy representation of a monk; nothing more than a half-formed memory.}}
		+	[[File:Human monk.png]][[File:Rock troll monk ghost.png]][[File:Iron troll monk ghost.png]] '''Shadowy monks''' will occasionally form themselves out of the shadows in the monastery. They aren't any stronger than their base monsters (the human monks in particular should be laughably weak by this point), so if you can handle a standard iron troll, you can probably handle yourself here. [[Summoner]]s or other casters can clear them out quickly with [[Abjuration]]; other characters can take them on in one of the monastery's few choke-points or just outrun them long enough for them to despawn.
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		+	===Statue of Wucad Mu===
		+	{{flavour\|This statue, made from a fine glassy orange crystal, depicts a mystic known as Wucad Mu, who mastered the matters of the mind. Beware of the statue's powers, as you have no chance in mental combat against it.}}
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		+	[[File:Wucad mu statue.png]] Source of the shadows inhabiting the place, the '''Statue of Wucad Mu''' guards the central room of the monastery. As stated above, one shot from a [[wand of disintegration]] will make short work of it; the tricky bit can be getting that one zap off, as the statue will be spamming [[Divinations]] [[miscast effect\|miscasts]] at you, causing [[confusion]], MP loss, and intelligence damage. If you don't have a wand, you can partially protect yourself with an [[amulet of clarity]] and try nailing it with powerful non-elemental spells like [[Orb of Destruction]], [[Iron Shot]], or [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]].
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		+	Melee-oriented characters without any of these options should buff themselves as much as possible, then rush in with the heaviest weapon they have; if you're not confident you can smash the statue in time, you may wish to give this level a miss. Once you've gotten rid of the statue, though, you're completely safe for the remainder of your stay in the monastery (though you'll probably want to quaff a [[potion of restore abilities]] before you leave).

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