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:''This page is about the [[status effect]]. For the monster spell, see [[Paralyse]].'' | :''This page is about the [[status effect]]. For the monster spell, see [[Paralyse]].'' | ||
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*Monsters are vulnerable to high-tier [[stab]]s. | *Monsters are vulnerable to high-tier [[stab]]s. | ||
| − | Once paralysis ends, players get | + | Once paralysis ends, players get [[stun immunity]] for 1-3 turns, making them immune to paralysis and a few other status effects. Unlike [[petrification]], there is no special damage resistance. |
| − | [[Formicid]]s are immune to paralysis due to their [[stasis]]. | + | [[Formicid]]s are immune to paralysis due to their [[stasis]]. Also, a fully [[petrified]] player cannot be paralysed. |
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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Other sources are irresistible for non-Formicids: | Other sources are irresistible for non-Formicids: | ||
*[[Stunning Burst]] (1 turn; 50% to resist with electricity resistance) | *[[Stunning Burst]] (1 turn; 50% to resist with electricity resistance) | ||
| − | *[[Starcursed mass]]es' shrieking, when 5+ are in sight (1 | + | *[[Starcursed mass]]es' shrieking, when 5+ are in sight (1-2 turns) |
*[[Zot trap]]s (2-5 turns) | *[[Zot trap]]s (2-5 turns) | ||
*[[Uskayaw]]'s or [[Zin]]'s wrath (2-5 turns) | *[[Uskayaw]]'s or [[Zin]]'s wrath (2-5 turns) | ||
*Cancelling [[Death's Door]] with [[Borgnjor's Revivification]] (2-5 turns) | *Cancelling [[Death's Door]] with [[Borgnjor's Revivification]] (2-5 turns) | ||
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==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
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Most sources of paralysis can be dealt with using one way or another: | Most sources of paralysis can be dealt with using one way or another: | ||
| − | *The '''[[Paralyse]] spell''' requires line of fire. Spells can't be cast when a monster is [[silence]]d or [[waterlog]]ged. [[Willpower]] can protect against it, though it takes high will to reach 0% success. [[Willpower#Player resistance|Racial willpower]] matters if you want to reach 0% paralysis | + | *The '''[[Paralyse]] spell''' requires line of fire. Spells can't be cast when a monster is [[silence]]d or [[waterlog]]ged. [[Willpower]] can protect against it, though it takes high will to reach 0% success. [[Willpower#Player resistance|Racial willpower]] matters if you want to reach 0% paralysis. |
*'''[[Hornet]]s''' are fast enemies which can paralyse on melee. Poison resistance gives a chance to resist the paralysis, but only poison immunity can prevent it. [[Wand]]s can often kill or [[wand of polymorph|polymorph]] a hornet with some Evocations training. [[Lignification]] can make it very unlikely for a hornet to kill you by itself, due to [[Tree Form]]'s rPois and increased AC. | *'''[[Hornet]]s''' are fast enemies which can paralyse on melee. Poison resistance gives a chance to resist the paralysis, but only poison immunity can prevent it. [[Wand]]s can often kill or [[wand of polymorph|polymorph]] a hornet with some Evocations training. [[Lignification]] can make it very unlikely for a hornet to kill you by itself, due to [[Tree Form]]'s rPois and increased AC. | ||
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*'''[[Zot trap]]s''' require you or a monster to step on it, and the trap has to be in your [[LOS]] in order for it to function. Zot traps have a number of other nasty effects, so should be avoided if at all possible. | *'''[[Zot trap]]s''' require you or a monster to step on it, and the trap has to be in your [[LOS]] in order for it to function. Zot traps have a number of other nasty effects, so should be avoided if at all possible. | ||
| − | {{Paralysis Spell Table}} | + | <!--{{Paralysis Spell Table}} not updated yet ---> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | *Prior to [[0.33]], paralysis did not grant [[stun immunity]], only immunity to paralysis. Also, [[stat zero]] would paralyse. | ||
*Prior to [[0.29]], the Paralyse spell and godly wrath could last from 2-7 turns. | *Prior to [[0.29]], the Paralyse spell and godly wrath could last from 2-7 turns. | ||
*Prior to [[0.27]], [[berserk]]ing had a chance to paralyze the player after it ends, and both [[Trog]] and [[Bad_mutations#Berserk|berserkitis]] would protect from it. | *Prior to [[0.27]], [[berserk]]ing had a chance to paralyze the player after it ends, and both [[Trog]] and [[Bad_mutations#Berserk|berserkitis]] would protect from it. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:32, 17 February 2026
Version 0.33: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
- This page is about the status effect. For the monster spell, see Paralyse.
| You are paralysed, and completely unable to act. |
Paralysis is a status effect which renders a player or monster unable to move or act for a period of time.
Effect
When paralysed:
- Creatures are unable to act.
- EV is set to almost 0,
2 + size_factorfor players, and set to 0 EV for monsters. - SH is set to 0.
- Monsters are vulnerable to high-tier stabs.
Once paralysis ends, players get stun immunity for 1-3 turns, making them immune to paralysis and a few other status effects. Unlike petrification, there is no special damage resistance.
Formicids are immune to paralysis due to their stasis. Also, a fully petrified player cannot be paralysed.
Sources
There are several sources of paralysis. Some are resistible, while some are not.
Sources of paralysis that can be resisted 100% of the time:
- The spell Paralyse, including wand of paralysis (2-5 turns for the player, must overcome the victim's willpower)
- The melee attacks of a hornet or jorogumo (1-3 turns; poison resistance blocks 2/3 of the time; poison immunity prevents it.)
- The melee attacks of a formless jellyfish (1 turn; poison resistance blocks 2/3 of the time; poison immunity prevents it.)
Other sources are irresistible for non-Formicids:
- Stunning Burst (1 turn; 50% to resist with electricity resistance)
- Starcursed masses' shrieking, when 5+ are in sight (1-2 turns)
- Zot traps (2-5 turns)
- Uskayaw's or Zin's wrath (2-5 turns)
- Cancelling Death's Door with Borgnjor's Revivification (2-5 turns)
Strategy
If a monster's paralysis can last for more than a single turn, it should be treated as instant death. Most monsters can kill you if you give them 4-5 free turns. Multiple monsters can definitely kill you in 4-5 turns. Even a single turn can cause a huge spike of damage. Having your EV and SH set to 0 is just the cherry on top; paralysis is nasty even for players with high AC.
Generally, you should avoid paralysis as much as possible. Even a < 1% chance of instant death is too much for streak play.
Tips & Tricks
Most sources of paralysis can be dealt with using one way or another:
- The Paralyse spell requires line of fire. Spells can't be cast when a monster is silenced or waterlogged. Willpower can protect against it, though it takes high will to reach 0% success. Racial willpower matters if you want to reach 0% paralysis.
- Hornets are fast enemies which can paralyse on melee. Poison resistance gives a chance to resist the paralysis, but only poison immunity can prevent it. Wands can often kill or polymorph a hornet with some Evocations training. Lignification can make it very unlikely for a hornet to kill you by itself, due to Tree Form's rPois and increased AC.
- Jorogumo are also fast enemies with a paralysis melee attack. Their melee works in the same way as hornets', but jorogumo have much better defenses and willpower, in addition to some dangerous ranged spells.
- Air elementals only paralyse for one turn, but when you're in range of a bunch of dangerous opponents, that can be lethal. Evasive, but relatively frail, try to target them with strong never-missing attacks (e.g. Lee's Rapid Deconstruction, Airstrike, or high Evocations wand of iceblast. A tin of tremorstones can miss, but is very accurate.)
- Zot traps require you or a monster to step on it, and the trap has to be in your LOS in order for it to function. Zot traps have a number of other nasty effects, so should be avoided if at all possible.
History
- Prior to 0.33, paralysis did not grant stun immunity, only immunity to paralysis. Also, stat zero would paralyse.
- Prior to 0.29, the Paralyse spell and godly wrath could last from 2-7 turns.
- Prior to 0.27, berserking had a chance to paralyze the player after it ends, and both Trog and berserkitis would protect from it.
- Prior to 0.25, severe Hexes miscast effects could paralyse the player.
- Prior to 0.24, needles of paralysis existed.
- Prior to 0.18, paralysis could be prevented by an amulet of stasis.
