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==Useful Info==
 
==Useful Info==
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'''Blink frogs''' are dangerous pack creatures which blink around constantly. Their attacks deal enough damage to make them lethal to most low-level characters foolish enough to let themselves be surrounded. They commonly appear in [[the Lair]].
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'''Blink frogs''' are dangerous pack creatures which [[blink]] around constantly. If you let yourself get surrounded by them, blink frogs are a serious threat. They commonly appear in [[the Lair]].
  
 
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==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
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*They [[blink]] constantly, making them difficult to engage in melee, and have high enough EV to make misses common. Take advantage of the turns they spend blinked away to attack them at range. [[Poison]] and unavoidable [[conjuration]]s like [[Fireball]] or [[LRD]] work well against them. [[Sticky Flame]] is great since it has perfect accuracy and will keep dealing damage even if they blink away. If you don't have anything better, [[Magic Dart]] works well despite its low damage, since it will never miss.
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*As fast enemies that come in swarms, blink frogs are dangerous to low [[AC]] characters. Due to the constant [[blink]]ing, these frogs have a tendency to flank you, block your escape route, or do both at the same time. Their blinking also makes it hard to approach them in melee.
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*The following [[cold]] attacks may [[slow]] them: weapons of [[freezing]], [[Ozocubu's Refrigeration]] and [[Freeze]].
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*They'll often blink away from you, which you can take advantage of with ranged attacks.
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*Confusing them, either via the [[Confusion]] spell or [[Mephitic Cloud]], keeps them from blinking.
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**Sources of passive damage, such as [[poison]] or [[Sticky Flame]], are effective. They'll damage the frog as it wastes time blinking and reapproaching, ''and'' the damage ignores their high [[EV]]. Even poisoned [[dart]]s can work at 0 skill.
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**Area of effect spells, such as [[Fireball]], [[Freezing Cloud]], or [[LRD]], can hit multiple frogs while bypassing their EV.
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*Blink frogs are [[cold-blooded]], making them vulnerable to slowing from [[cold]] attacks like [[Frozen Ramparts]] or weapons of [[freezing]].
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*Confusing them, either via the [[Confusing Touch]] spell or [[Mephitic Cloud]], keeps them from blinking.
 
*If you alert an entire pack and don't feel up to taking them on, retreat may be advisable. Even with their speed advantage, their blinking makes it easy to climb stairs without luring up more than one at a time.
 
*If you alert an entire pack and don't feel up to taking them on, retreat may be advisable. Even with their speed advantage, their blinking makes it easy to climb stairs without luring up more than one at a time.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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*Before [[0.20]], they were immune to [[distortion]] effects. In fact, 20% of the time, distortion actually healed them.
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*Prior to [[0.19]], blink frogs were immune to [[distortion]] effects. In fact, 20% of the time, distortion actually healed them.

Latest revision as of 23:06, 12 August 2024

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blink frog F Blink frog.png
HP 21-44
HD 6
XP 265
Speed 14 (swim: 60%)
AC 0
EV 16
Will 40
Attack1 20 (hit: blink)


Resistances rDrown
Vulnerabilities None
Habitat Amphibious
Intelligence Animal
Uses Uses nothing
Holiness Natural
Size Medium
Type frog, blink frog
Flags Cold-blooded
A species of frog that possesses the ability to blink at will. It can blink itself close to its intended prey, or blink away to escape harm. It is commonly found in packs.

Useful Info

Blink frogs are dangerous pack creatures which blink around constantly. If you let yourself get surrounded by them, blink frogs are a serious threat. They commonly appear in the Lair.

Spells

Spell set I
Slot1 Blink Magical flag

Tips & Tricks

  • As fast enemies that come in swarms, blink frogs are dangerous to low AC characters. Due to the constant blinking, these frogs have a tendency to flank you, block your escape route, or do both at the same time. Their blinking also makes it hard to approach them in melee.
  • They'll often blink away from you, which you can take advantage of with ranged attacks.
    • Sources of passive damage, such as poison or Sticky Flame, are effective. They'll damage the frog as it wastes time blinking and reapproaching, and the damage ignores their high EV. Even poisoned darts can work at 0 skill.
    • Area of effect spells, such as Fireball, Freezing Cloud, or LRD, can hit multiple frogs while bypassing their EV.
  • Blink frogs are cold-blooded, making them vulnerable to slowing from cold attacks like Frozen Ramparts or weapons of freezing.
  • Confusing them, either via the Confusing Touch spell or Mephitic Cloud, keeps them from blinking.
  • If you alert an entire pack and don't feel up to taking them on, retreat may be advisable. Even with their speed advantage, their blinking makes it easy to climb stairs without luring up more than one at a time.

History

  • Prior to 0.19, blink frogs were immune to distortion effects. In fact, 20% of the time, distortion actually healed them.
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