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'''Monstrous Menagerie''' is a level 7 [[Summonings|Summoning]] spell which summons an exotic, ranged creature.
 
'''Monstrous Menagerie''' is a level 7 [[Summonings|Summoning]] spell which summons an exotic, ranged creature.
  
==Effect==
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==Useful Info==
One beast is summoned. Higher [[spell power]] gives a chance of a [[Sphinx]] and boosts the strength of the creature. There is a summon limit of 2; additonal summons will cause the oldest to very quickly time out.
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One beast is summoned. Higher [[spell power]] gives a chance of a [[sphinx]], and boosts the strength of the creature. There is a summon limit of 2; additional summons will cause the oldest to very quickly time out.
  
 
Possible summons:
 
Possible summons:
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*{{monsterlink|Sphinx}}
 
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There is a spell power dependent chance for a [[Sphinx]], <code>(1 - 61 / <power>) / 2</code><ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|spl-summoning.cc|226}}</ref>. If Sphinx isn't summoned, there is an equal chance of a Manticore or a Lindwurm.
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Chance of a sphinx is equal to <code>(1 - 61 / <power>) / 2</code>.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|spl-summoning.cc|233}}</ref> Otherwise, there's an equal chance of a manticore or lindwurm.
  
Summoned monsters gain from 0 to 6 additional [[hit dice]] based on spell power. The formula is <code>(<power> - 50) / 25</code>, randomly rounded to an integer.<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|spl-summoning.cc|234}}</ref>
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Summoned monsters gain from 0 to 6 additional [[HD]] based on spell power. The formula is <code>(<power> - 50) / 25</code>, rounded in a weighted fashion.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|spl-summoning.cc|241}}</ref>
  
 
Duration of the summons is around 36 turns, it does not depend on the spell power.
 
Duration of the summons is around 36 turns, it does not depend on the spell power.
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==Strategy==
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The most standard of the level 7 Summonings spells. All monsters from this spell can attack from range, a distinct advantage compared to the lower level summons. Having a summon cap of 2 is also nice.
  
 
==Monster Version==
 
==Monster Version==
The monster version functions like the player version, except no hit dice bonus is given to the summoned creatures.
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The monster version functions like the player version, except no HD bonus is given to the summoned creatures.
  
 
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*Prior to [[0.28]], Monstrous Menagerie had a summon cap of 4.
 
*Prior to [[0.28]], Monstrous Menagerie had a summon cap of 4.
 
*Prior to [[0.27]], Monstrous Menagerie could summon 1-3 harpies.
 
*Prior to [[0.27]], Monstrous Menagerie could summon 1-3 harpies.
*Prior to [[0.22]], for [[Dithmenos]] worshippers Lindwurm was replaced by a Manticore.
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*Prior to [[0.22]], for followers of [[Dithmenos]], lindwurms were replaced by manticores.
*Prior to [[0.18]], the spell level was 6.
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*Prior to [[0.18]], Monstrous Menagerie was a level 6 spell.
*Prior to [[0.17]], the spell was found in the [[Book of Beasts]] and [[Book of Summonings]], but not the [[Grand Grimoire]].
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*Prior to [[0.17]], this spell was found in the [[Book of Beasts]] and [[Book of Summonings]], but not the [[Grand Grimoire]].
*In [[0.16]] the spell got its summon cap reduced by one.
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*Prior to [[0.16]], this spell had a summon cap of 5.
 
*Monstrous Menagerie was added in [[0.14]].
 
*Monstrous Menagerie was added in [[0.14]].
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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Revision as of 14:08, 6 July 2023

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Monstrous Menagerie

Monstrous Menagerie is a level 7 Summoning spell which summons an exotic, ranged creature.

Useful Info

One beast is summoned. Higher spell power gives a chance of a sphinx, and boosts the strength of the creature. There is a summon limit of 2; additional summons will cause the oldest to very quickly time out.

Possible summons:

Chance of a sphinx is equal to (1 - 61 / <power>) / 2.[1] Otherwise, there's an equal chance of a manticore or lindwurm.

Summoned monsters gain from 0 to 6 additional HD based on spell power. The formula is (<power> - 50) / 25, rounded in a weighted fashion.[2]

Duration of the summons is around 36 turns, it does not depend on the spell power.

Strategy

The most standard of the level 7 Summonings spells. All monsters from this spell can attack from range, a distinct advantage compared to the lower level summons. Having a summon cap of 2 is also nice.

Monster Version

The monster version functions like the player version, except no HD bonus is given to the summoned creatures.

The following enemies cast Monstrous Menagerie:

History

  • Prior to 0.28, Monstrous Menagerie had a summon cap of 4.
  • Prior to 0.27, Monstrous Menagerie could summon 1-3 harpies.
  • Prior to 0.22, for followers of Dithmenos, lindwurms were replaced by manticores.
  • Prior to 0.18, Monstrous Menagerie was a level 6 spell.
  • Prior to 0.17, this spell was found in the Book of Beasts and Book of Summonings, but not the Grand Grimoire.
  • Prior to 0.16, this spell had a summon cap of 5.
  • Monstrous Menagerie was added in 0.14.

References