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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. Possible summons include:
 
 
Possible summons:
 
 
*{{monsterlink|Manticore}}
 
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*{{monsterlink|Lindwurm}}
 
*{{monsterlink|Lindwurm}}
 
*{{monsterlink|Sphinx}}
 
*{{monsterlink|Sphinx}}
  
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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Higher [[spell power]] increases a chance to summon a [[sphinx]], and boosts the strength of the creature.
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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.
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*Summoned monsters gain from 0 to 6 additional [[HD]] based on spell power. The summon gains <code>(<power> - 50) / 25</code> HD, rounded in a weighted fashion.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|spl-summoning.cc|241}}</ref>
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Duration of the summons is around 36 turns; it does not depend on the spell power.
  
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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There is a summon limit of 2; additional summons will cause the oldest to very quickly time out.
  
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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Monstrous menagerie.png Monstrous Menagerie
Level 7
School1 Summoning
Source(s) Book of Beasts
Casting noise 5
Spell noise 0
Power Cap 200
Flags Mons abjure
Summons a powerful exotic creature to the caster's aid: a manticore, a lindwurm, or, at high power, even a sphinx. Casting the spell at higher power also increases the strength of the beasts themselves.

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

Useful Info

One beast is summoned. Possible summons include:

Higher spell power increases a chance to summon a sphinx, and boosts the strength of the creature.

  • 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 summon gains (<power> - 50) / 25 HD, rounded in a weighted fashion.[2]

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

There is a summon limit of 2; additional summons will cause the oldest to very quickly time out.

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