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'''Summon Drakes''' is a monster-only spell which summons several of the following reptiles into existence:
 
'''Summon Drakes''' is a monster-only spell which summons several of the following reptiles into existence:
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*[[Death drake]] (24%)
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*[[Death drake]] (20%)
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*[[Fire drake]] (24%)
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*[[Fire drake]] (20%)
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*[[Komodo dragon]] (20%)
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*[[Wind drake]] (16.67%)
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*[[Swamp drake]] (20%)
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*[[Komodo dragon]] (16.67%)
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*[[Mottled dragon]] (1.5%)
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*[[Swamp drake]] (16.67%)
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*[[Lindwurm]] (1.5%)
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*[[Mottled dragon]] (1.25%)
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*[[Storm dragon]] (1.5%)
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*[[Lindwurm]] (1.25%)
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*[[Steam dragon]] (1.5%)
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*[[Storm dragon]] (1.25%)
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*[[Dragon]] (1.5%)
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*[[Steam dragon]] (1.25%)
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*[[Ice dragon]] (1.5%)
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*[[Fire dragon]] (1.25%)
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*[[Swamp dragon]] (1.5%)
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*[[Ice dragon]] (1.25%)
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*[[Shadow dragon]] (1.5%)
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*[[Swamp dragon]] (1.25%)
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*[[Shadow dragon]] (1.25%)
  
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Fortunately, you only encounter this spell in the late game, as it is one of the more threatening spells in the game.  It allows [[draconian caller]]s to summon [[death drake]]s (the other monsters range from popcorn to moderate threats, as compared to the typical Zot monster), which will quickly fill the area with [[miasma]] clouds that will [[slow]], [[poison]], and [[rot]] you.  As a general rule, try to kill off the caller first in any encounter to keep things simple. If he's already started summoning allies and you are unable to attack him, use whatever means necessary to escape ([[teleport]] is not a bad idea on Zot:1-4, but on Zot:5 you'll usually want to resort to whatever means of increasing your movement speed you have available).  Attempting to wade your way through hordes of drakes while slowed, rotting, and possibly poisoned is simply never worth the trouble.
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At most one dragon will be summoned.
  
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Gaining rotting resistance is quite difficult. [[Zin]]'s Vitalisation ability will protect you, as will having [[Necromutation]] active. Other than that, you have to be undead: [[Ghoul]]s, [[Vampire]]s, and [[Mummies]] usually have nothing to fear from this spell (although Mummies will want to be sure to have sufficient fire resistance for the [[fire drake]]s, [[lindwurm]]s and [[dragon]]s).
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Fortunately, you only encounter this spell in the late game, as it is one of the more threatening spells in the game. It allows [[draconian caller]]s to summon [[death drake]]s (the other monsters range from popcorn to moderate threats, as compared to the typical Zot monster), which will quickly fill the area with [[miasma]] clouds that will [[slow]], [[poison]], and [[rot]] you. As a general rule, try to kill off the caller first in any encounter to keep things simple. If he's already started summoning allies and you are unable to attack him, use whatever means necessary to escape ([[teleport]] is not a bad idea on Zot:1-4, but on Zot:5 you'll usually want to resort to whatever means of increasing your movement speed you have available). Attempting to wade your way through hordes of drakes while slowed, rotting, and possibly poisoned is simply never worth the trouble.
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Gaining rotting resistance is quite difficult. [[Zin]]'s Vitalisation ability will protect you, as will having [[Necromutation]] active. Other than that, you have to be undead: [[Ghoul]]s, [[Vampire]]s, and [[Mummies]] usually have nothing to fear from this spell (although Mummies will want to be sure to have sufficient fire resistance for the [[fire drake]]s, [[lindwurm]]s and [[dragon]]s).
  
 
The following enemies cast Summon Drakes:
 
The following enemies cast Summon Drakes:
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*[[Draconian caller]]
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{{monsterlink|Draconian caller}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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In [[0.13]] it will also summon [[wind drake]]s.
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Prior to [[0.13]], it did not summon [[wind drake]]s.
  
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[[Category:Monster spells]] [[Category:Crystal Ball Articles]]
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[[Category:Monster spells]]

Revision as of 04:46, 4 June 2015

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Summon Drakes is a monster-only spell which summons several of the following reptiles into existence:

At most one dragon will be summoned.

Fortunately, you only encounter this spell in the late game, as it is one of the more threatening spells in the game. It allows draconian callers to summon death drakes (the other monsters range from popcorn to moderate threats, as compared to the typical Zot monster), which will quickly fill the area with miasma clouds that will slow, poison, and rot you. As a general rule, try to kill off the caller first in any encounter to keep things simple. If he's already started summoning allies and you are unable to attack him, use whatever means necessary to escape (teleport is not a bad idea on Zot:1-4, but on Zot:5 you'll usually want to resort to whatever means of increasing your movement speed you have available). Attempting to wade your way through hordes of drakes while slowed, rotting, and possibly poisoned is simply never worth the trouble.

Gaining rotting resistance is quite difficult. Zin's Vitalisation ability will protect you, as will having Necromutation active. Other than that, you have to be undead: Ghouls, Vampires, and Mummies usually have nothing to fear from this spell (although Mummies will want to be sure to have sufficient fire resistance for the fire drakes, lindwurms and dragons).

The following enemies cast Summon Drakes:

q Draconian caller.png Draconian caller

History

Prior to 0.13, it did not summon wind drakes.

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