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'''Cigotuvi's Dreadful Rot''' is a level 2 [[Necromancy]]/[[Air Magic]]/[[Poison Magic]] spell.  
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'''Cigotuvi's Dreadful Rot''' is a level 2 [[Necromancy]]/[[Air Magic]]/[[Poison Magic]] spell which creates a cloud of [[miasma]] on your tile.
  
It instantly creates a [[cloud]] of [[miasma]] on the user's tile, slowing and heavily poisoning anything [[unbreathing|breathing]] creature that steps inside. However, it will temporarially [[drain]] about 9% of the player's max HP per cast.<ref>{{source ref|master|spl-clouds.cc|48}}</ref>
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[[Hedge Wizard]]s start with this spell in their libraries.
  
[[Hedge Wizard]]s start with this spell in their libraries.
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==Useful Info==
*[[Book of Vapours]], [[Book of Decay]], [[Kiku]] gift
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Creates a [[cloud]] of [[miasma]] on the user's tile. This slows, heavily poisons, and damages most creatures that step inside. [[Undead]] and [[nonliving]] monsters are unaffected, as are those with miasma resistance. You are immune to this cloud while you cast this spell, however you must immediately move out of the cloud to avoid suffering its effects.  
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Each cast [[drain]]s about 9% of the player's max [[HP]], which can be restored by earning [[XP]].<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|spl-clouds.cc|48}}</ref>
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==Strategy==
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Most monsters in the early game won't willingly walk through the miasma cloud. In a hallway, you can create a cloud, then attack behind it for a few turns. It can also be used to escape foes, if used in a hallway.
  
===Strategy===  
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===Tips & Tricks===
*Most monsters of this level will not walk through the miasma cloud. Useful to avoid [[attacks of opportunity]].
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*Works well with [[Mephitic Cloud]], as [[confused]] monsters can fall into the cloud. Can also be combined with [[Lesser Beckoning]] or a [[potion of attraction]] for the same result.
*Works well with [[Mephitic Cloud]] - confused monsters can walk into the cloud. Monster that are rPois but not immune to miasma will walk through the miasma anyways.
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*[[Undead]] and [[nonliving]] monsters are unaffected by miasma. Also watch out for monsters with ranged attacks
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
This spell will be added in [[0.30]], replacing both [[Corpse Rot]] and [[Conjure Flame]].
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*This spell was added in [[0.30]], replacing both [[Corpse Rot]] and [[Conjure Flame]].
  
 
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Latest revision as of 22:40, 5 November 2023

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Cigotuvi's dreadful rot.png Cigotuvi's Dreadful Rot
Level 2
School1 Air
School2 Alchemy
School3 Necromancy
Source(s) Book of Decay
Trismegistus Codex
Casting noise 2
Spell noise 0
Power Cap 100
Hated By Elyvilon
The Shining One
Zin
Flags Unclean
Rots away a part of the caster's flesh to produce a cloud of miasma around them. The miasma slows and powerfully poisons any living creature that lingers within - including the caster, if they tarry after casting. Most living creatures are terrified of miasma and will not willingly enter it.

Cigotuvi's Dreadful Rot is a level 2 Necromancy/Air Magic/Poison Magic spell which creates a cloud of miasma on your tile.

Hedge Wizards start with this spell in their libraries.

Useful Info

Creates a cloud of miasma on the user's tile. This slows, heavily poisons, and damages most creatures that step inside. Undead and nonliving monsters are unaffected, as are those with miasma resistance. You are immune to this cloud while you cast this spell, however you must immediately move out of the cloud to avoid suffering its effects.

Each cast drains about 9% of the player's max HP, which can be restored by earning XP.[1]

Strategy

Most monsters in the early game won't willingly walk through the miasma cloud. In a hallway, you can create a cloud, then attack behind it for a few turns. It can also be used to escape foes, if used in a hallway.

Tips & Tricks

History

References