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'''Confusion''' is a status condition that causes the victim to move and act randomly until it wears off. Confusion can be extremely dangerous: the victim may attack empty tiles or even allies when they attempt to fight, and may fall into deep water or lava if they attempt to move.
 
'''Confusion''' is a status condition that causes the victim to move and act randomly until it wears off. Confusion can be extremely dangerous: the victim may attack empty tiles or even allies when they attempt to fight, and may fall into deep water or lava if they attempt to move.
  
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==Effects of Confusion==
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==Effects==
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When confused, a character or monster:
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When confused,
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*Cannot cast spells or use special abilities.
 
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*Cannot use a shield ([[SH]] [[stat]] goes to 0).
 
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*Moves in a random direction if they try to move/attack:
 
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**They may move into adjacent deep water or lava. (If a fatal move is possible, the player is warned when attempting to move confusedly.)
 
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**They may attack a friendly ally/summons; that ally, once hit, becomes hostile.
 
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*May have trouble using [[stairs]]:
 
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**Going upstairs, 50% chance of falling, losing HP, and remaining on the level.
 
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**Going downstairs, 50% chance of falling and losing HP, but you make it down the stairs.
 
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**If you are [[levitate|levitating]] or using an [[escape hatch]], these confusion penalties don't apply.
 
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*Cannot read scrolls (attempting to do so will cause a [[scroll of random uselessness]] effect instead).
 
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*Will zap wands in random directions.
 
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*Might attack itself by accident (monsters only).
 
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*Is vulnerable to [[stabbing]] (monsters only).
 
  
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==Causes of Confusion==
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'''All creatures:'''
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*Cannot cast [[spell]]s, use [[wand]]s, or use most special abilities. (Players can use abilities that [[#Dealing with Confusion|cure confusion]].)
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*Cannot read [[scroll]]s.
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*Cannot use [[shields]] ([[SH]] [[stat]] set to 0).
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*Move in a random direction if they try to move or melee attack. [[Ranged weapon]]s will be fired in a random direction. Behavior differs between players and monsters.
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**Players move in a completely random direction.
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**Monsters have a 33% chance of moving/attacking in the intended direction, else move in a random direction.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|mon-act.cc|1852}}</ref>
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: This can cause [[allies]] to be attacked by accident. The player is warned if this is possible.
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'''Players:'''
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* Have trouble moving up [[stair]]s.
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**Going upstairs: 50% chance of falling, losing 1 HP, and remaining on the level.
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**Going downstairs: 50% chance of falling and losing 1 HP, but you make it down the stairs.
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**If you are [[fly]]ing or using an [[escape hatch]], these confusion penalties don't apply.
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'''Monsters:'''
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* Are vulnerable to low-tier [[stab]]s. (See the [[Stabbing#Stabbing Odds|Stabbing]] article for more details)
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* Cannot make [[attacks of opportunity]].
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* May fall into [[deep water]] or [[lava]], instantly killing them.
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* May attack themselves on accident.
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==Sources==
 
Confusion can be inflicted by:
 
Confusion can be inflicted by:
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*[[Potions of confusion]].
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*A [[wand of confusion]].
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'''Sources that the player can inflict:'''
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*The spells [[Confusing Touch]], [[Confuse]], [[Mass Confusion]], or [[Alistair's Intoxication]].
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*[[Confusing Touch]] (blocked by [[willpower]])
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*Clouds of noxious fumes generated by the [[Mephitic Cloud]] spell or some breath attacks (if not poison resistant).
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*[[Cloud#Noxious fumes|Noxious fumes]], from [[Mephitic Cloud]], a [[condenser vane]], or monster's [[Noxious Cloud]] (blocked by [[poison resistance]])
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*Clouds generated from using the [[Evaporate]] spell on [[potion of slowing]], [[potion of confusion]], or [[potion of paralysis]] (if not poison resistant).
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*[[Alistair's Intoxication]] (blocked by poison immunity)
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*The attacks of certain monsters ([[giant spore]]s, [[wandering mushroom]]s, etc.).
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*[[Atropa]] darts (blocked by monster [[HD]] and poison resistance)
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*Evoking a [[Crystal_ball#Crystal_Ball_of_Energy|crystal ball of energy]], which always has a small possibility of causing irresistible confusion.
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*[[Chaos]] weapons (2.7%) and [[chaotic]] effects (2.8%)
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*[[Uskayaw]]'s Line Pass
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*[[Xom]], who ignores [[clarity]]
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'''Sources that only monsters can inflict'''
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*The [[Confuse]] spell and [[Mass Confusion]] (blocked by [[willpower]])
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*The Confuse [[attack flavour]] confuses on melee attacks.
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**If it is considered a [[attack type|"spore" attack]] ([[wandering mushroom]]s, [[deathcap]]s, players in [[Fungus Form]]), it is blocked by [[unbreathing]].
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**Attacks from [[tarantella]]s and [[Norris]] don't have a special resistance.
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*[[Ballistomycete spore]]s can confuse valid victims on explosion (blocked by [[unbreathing]])
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'''Sources that can only confuse the player:'''
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*Drinking a [[potion of ambrosia]]; also greatly increases HP and MP regeneration while the confusion lasts.
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*Players hit by a [[wand of charming]] or [[wand of light]], in place of their usual effects.
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*"Overwhelming" [[divine retribution]] from any god, which has a 20% chance of occurring.
  
 
==Dealing with Confusion==
 
==Dealing with Confusion==
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Ways to counter confusion include:
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Ways to remove confusion include:
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*Drinking a [[potion of curing]].  
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*[[Potion of curing]].
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*[[Elyvilon]]'s "Purification" ability.
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*[[Elyvilon]]'s Purification ability.
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*[[Zin]]'s "Vitalisation" ability.
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*[[Ru]]'s Draw Out Power ability.
  
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===Resistance===
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===Immunity===
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*[[amulet of clarity|Amulets of clarity]] and the [[List of mutations#Clarity|clarity]] mutation allow you to resist confusion.
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The following prevent most/all sources of confusion directly:
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*[[Nonliving]] monsters, [[plants]], and all [[magic immune]] monsters cannot be confused by any source. (Magic immunity resisting all forms of confusion is anomalous, but moot: no magic-immune creatures currently in the game are susceptible to [[Mephitic Cloud]] or [[Alistair's Intoxication]] anyway.)
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*[[Clarity]] gives immunity to all sources of confusion (except [[ambrosia]] or [[Xom]]).
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*[[Zin]]'s Vitalisation ability.
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*The [[obsidian axe]] ends confusion while you are mesmerized.
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These are the only ways to defend from [[tarantella]]'s and [[Norris]]' confusion attacks.
  
 
==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
 
Avoid confusing creatures that may carry useful items near lava or deep water. Great items or [[artifact]]s that they carry may otherwise be lost forever.
 
Avoid confusing creatures that may carry useful items near lava or deep water. Great items or [[artifact]]s that they carry may otherwise be lost forever.
  
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[[Category:Effects]]
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[[Mummies]] should be particularly careful about becoming confused at the wrong time, as they lack access to most methods for removing it at will.
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[[Category:Conditions]]
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==History==
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*Prior to [[0.23]], confused monsters didn't have a 33% chance to move normally.
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*Prior to [[0.21]], confusion had its [[wands of confusion|own specialized wand type]].
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*Prior to [[0.20]], it was possible to use wands while confused, though doing so would zap it in a random direction.
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*Prior to [[0.19]], randart equipment could grant confusion if it spawned with [[Randart#Properties|{*confuse}]] ego.
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*Prior to [[0.18]], Mass Confusion was a spell available to all players.
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*Prior to [[0.17]], cleaving attacks didn't function under confusion. [[Gell's Gravitas]] was able to cause confusion, and all high-intelligence monsters were immune to drowning while confused.
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*Prior to [[0.16]], confusion also came in the form of [[potions of confusion]].
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==References==
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<references />
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[[Category:Status effects]]
 
[[Category:Threats]]
 
[[Category:Threats]]

Latest revision as of 10:58, 16 January 2024

Version 0.31: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.

Confusion is a status condition that causes the victim to move and act randomly until it wears off. Confusion can be extremely dangerous: the victim may attack empty tiles or even allies when they attempt to fight, and may fall into deep water or lava if they attempt to move.

Effects

When confused,

All creatures:

  • Cannot cast spells, use wands, or use most special abilities. (Players can use abilities that cure confusion.)
  • Cannot read scrolls.
  • Cannot use shields (SH stat set to 0).
  • Move in a random direction if they try to move or melee attack. Ranged weapons will be fired in a random direction. Behavior differs between players and monsters.
    • Players move in a completely random direction.
    • Monsters have a 33% chance of moving/attacking in the intended direction, else move in a random direction.[1]
This can cause allies to be attacked by accident. The player is warned if this is possible.

Players:

  • Have trouble moving up stairs.
    • Going upstairs: 50% chance of falling, losing 1 HP, and remaining on the level.
    • Going downstairs: 50% chance of falling and losing 1 HP, but you make it down the stairs.
    • If you are flying or using an escape hatch, these confusion penalties don't apply.

Monsters:

Sources

Confusion can be inflicted by:

Sources that the player can inflict:

Sources that only monsters can inflict

Sources that can only confuse the player:

Dealing with Confusion

Ways to remove confusion include:

Immunity

The following prevent most/all sources of confusion directly:

These are the only ways to defend from tarantella's and Norris' confusion attacks.

Strategy

Avoid confusing creatures that may carry useful items near lava or deep water. Great items or artifacts that they carry may otherwise be lost forever.

Mummies should be particularly careful about becoming confused at the wrong time, as they lack access to most methods for removing it at will.

History

  • Prior to 0.23, confused monsters didn't have a 33% chance to move normally.
  • Prior to 0.21, confusion had its own specialized wand type.
  • Prior to 0.20, it was possible to use wands while confused, though doing so would zap it in a random direction.
  • Prior to 0.19, randart equipment could grant confusion if it spawned with {*confuse} ego.
  • Prior to 0.18, Mass Confusion was a spell available to all players.
  • Prior to 0.17, cleaving attacks didn't function under confusion. Gell's Gravitas was able to cause confusion, and all high-intelligence monsters were immune to drowning while confused.
  • Prior to 0.16, confusion also came in the form of potions of confusion.

References

  1. ↑ mon-act.cc:1852 (0.30.0)
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