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| | + | {{flavour|Randomly alters the form of a creature. It is especially effective against shape-changing creatures.}} |
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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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| − | * [[Book of Transfigurations]]
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| − | {{flavour|This spell randomly alters the form of another creature.}}
| + | *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]]. |
| − | '''Polymorph''' is a [[Transmutations]] spell which, if used on a [[:Category:Natural_holiness|natural]], [[:Category:Holy_holiness|holy]], [[: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. The resulting monster can't be a [[unique]], [[undead]], [[pandemonium lord]], [[statue]], derived monster (those with different values for their monster type and species fields: non-base orcs, non-base draconians, etc), a [[:Category:No exp gain|monster]] that doesn't provide any experience, or a monster that belongs to the [[:Category:No poly|no poly category]].
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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. | |
| − | *[[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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| − | *[[Mennas]] - High HD and being holy give him a near guaranteed chance of turning into an extremely dangerous [[pearl dragon]]. Worshipers of good gods may want this, as a [[pearl dragon hide]] is a very desirable find, and the dragon's holy breath will deal significantly less damage to them. Worshipers of evil gods, [[demonspawn]], and [[undead]] characters will probably want to avoid this.
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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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Pandemonium lord (3.4% chance)
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