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'''Polymorph''' is a monster-only spell that inflicts different effects depending on whether its target is a player or a monster. Players are temporarily [[transformation|transformed]] into a [[bad form]], while monsters are transformed into another monster of the same [[holiness]] with similar HD. [[Mutation resistance]] provides no protection from polymorph, but [[willpower]] and worshiping [[Zin]] may protect you.
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Players (and other monsters) may use a similar effect by zapping a [[wand of polymorph]].
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==History==
 
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*Prior to [[0.14]], the Polymorph spell was available to players.
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*Prior to [[0.12]], this spell was called [[Polymorph Other]]. When used on the player by a monster, it had the same effects as [[Malmutate]].
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'''Polymorph''' is a [[Transmutations]] spell which, if used on a [[:Category:Natural_holiness|natural]], [[:Category:Demonic_holiness|demonic]], or [[:Category:Plant_holiness|plant]] monster, will transmute it into another monster of the same category, usually with the same or slightly higher [[HD]]. Some chaotic creatures are special cases: [[ugly thing]]s simply change their color, while [[shapeshifter]]s and [[glowing shapeshifter]]s will heal some [[HP]] and change form.
 
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If Polymorph is used by an enemy on a player who fails to resist, the player will suffer a temporary [[bad form]] transformation. [[Mutation resistance]] is useless against this, but [[magic resistance]] and worshiping [[Zin]] may protect you.
 
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Followers of [[Zin]] incur a piety loss and a penance if they cast this spell.
 
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Similar effects can be achieved with a [[wand of polymorph]], the attack of a [[chaos]] weapon, the [[Plutonium Sword]], and some [[Transmutations]] miscast effects.
 
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==Strategy==
 
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===Good Targets===
 
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This is a partial list of good targets for spells, wands or clouds of polymorph other - that is, monsters which are unlikely to become more powerful when polymorphed, i.e. monsters which are low-HD, high-threat.
 
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*[[Electric eel]] - They'll turn into a less dangerous flying or water-capable creature.
 
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*[[Red wasp]]s and [[yellow wasp]]s - If you lack poison resistance these can be very nasty.
 
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*[[Moth of Wrath]] - They can turn a crowd of weaklings into a [[berserk]] mob.
 
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*[[Boggart]]s (and other low-HD summoners) - Although fragile, summoners can bring lethal reinforcements into play. Fortunately they have low enough HD that the  polymorph results are usually pretty pathetic.
 
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*[[Jelly]] - Polymorphing is an effective means of avoiding their corrosive attacks.
 
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*[[Harpy]] - An option if you have issues dealing with very fast monsters.
 
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*[[Oklob plant]] - Usually turns into a [[wandering mushroom]].
 
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*[[Sigmund]] (and other well-armed uniques) - If he turns into anything but a humanoid, his branded [[scythe]], [[spell]]s, and [[wand]]s will be useless.
 
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===Bad Targets===
 
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These are monsters that are actually considerably less threatening than monsters of similar or slightly higher HD.
 
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*[[Hydra]] - These often become [[storm dragon]]s or [[guardian serpent]]s. Even if you have problems with hydras, these alternatives are worse.
 
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*Slugs - They have very high HD. An [[elephant slug]] has the same HD as a [[titan]]. The results will not be pretty.
 
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*[[Adder]]s or other inoffensive creatures - you'd really rather have a boggart?
 
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*[[Worm]]s - They may hit hard early on, but they're slow and you'll soon outgrow them. But they do have fairly high HD, and a [[human (monster)|human]] hits harder and is much faster.
 
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*[[Slime creature]]s - A single one can turn into a [[giant orange brain]] or a [[storm dragon]]. Larger versions can turn into '''multiple''' such creatures.
 
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*[[Grinder]] - He has unusually high HD for such an early [[unique]], and many of potential polymorph forms are quite dangerous, up to some tier-2 demons.  Grinder the [[hellion]] or Grinder the [[tormenter]] is much worse than Grinder.
 
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==History==
 
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In [[0.14]] it will become a monster-only spell.
 
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Prior to [[0.12]], this spell was called [[Polymorph Other]]. When used on the player by a monster, it had the same effects as [[Malmutate]].
 
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Latest revision as of 12:55, 8 November 2023

Version 0.30: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
Randomly alters the form of a creature. It is especially effective against shape-changing creatures.

Polymorph is a monster-only spell that inflicts different effects depending on whether its target is a player or a monster. Players are temporarily transformed into a bad form, while monsters are transformed into another monster of the same holiness with similar HD. Mutation resistance provides no protection from polymorph, but willpower and worshiping Zin may protect you.

The following enemies cast Polymorph:

The following enemies may be able to cast Polymorph, depending on their spell set:

Players (and other monsters) may use a similar effect by zapping a wand of polymorph.

History

Polymorph.png Polymorph
Level 4
School1 Transmutation
School2 Hexes
Source(s) Book of Transfigurations
Casting noise 3
Spell noise 0
  • Prior to 0.14, the Polymorph spell was available to players.
  • Prior to 0.12, this spell was called Polymorph Other. When used on the player by a monster, it had the same effects as Malmutate.
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