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{{flavour|A pool of deep water. Only giant creatures can wade through this, and only those well-adapted to water can swim through it; for the rest, the only way through is to fly over.}} | {{flavour|A pool of deep water. Only giant creatures can wade through this, and only those well-adapted to water can swim through it; for the rest, the only way through is to fly over.}} | ||
| − | '''Deep water''' is a type of terrain found in the main [[Dungeon]], as well as in many [[branch]]es. Most [[species]] cannot cross it without special means, except for amphibious species such as [[Merfolk]], [[Octopode]]s, and [[Draconian#Grey|Grey Draconian]]s. | + | '''Deep water''' is a type of terrain found in the main [[Dungeon]], as well as in many [[branch]]es. Most [[species]] cannot cross it without special means (the simplest of which is [[fly]]ing), except for amphibious species such as [[Merfolk]], [[Octopode]]s, and [[Draconian#Grey|Grey Draconian]]s. |
| − | Monsters can cross deep water if they are [[amphibious]]. [[ | + | Monsters can cross deep water if they can fly, are [[amphibious]], or are [[Size|giant-sized]]. On the other hand, [[aquatic]] creatures ''must'' remain in either deep or [[shallow water]]. |
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | *Deep water poses a danger to anything that manages to find a way to fall into it. If your means of [[fly|flight]] expires while over deep water, you will enter a temporary flight mode that causes draining each turn you spend | + | *Deep water poses a danger to anything that manages to find a way to fall into it. If your means of [[fly|flight]] expires while over deep water, you will enter a temporary flight mode that causes draining each turn you spend over deep water. Fortunately, you will receive a warning if your flight source is expiring while over water or if you attempt to cross deep water. |
| − | *You can use confusion to your advantage (e.g. [[ | + | *You can use confusion to your advantage (e.g. [[Confusing Touch]], [[Mephitic Cloud]]) by targeting monsters near deep water. They may attempt to cross it and fall in, killing them instantly. Keep in mind that this will also render their equipment inaccessible unless you are an amphibious species. |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Prior to [[0.19]], falling in deep water resulted in instant death rather than draining. | + | *Prior to [[0.24]], followers of [[Fedhas Madash]] could use its Sunlight ability to turn deep water into shallow water. |
| − | + | *Prior to [[0.19]], falling in deep water resulted in instant death rather than draining. | |
| − | Prior to [[0.17]], you risked drowning if you moved next to deep water while confused. Also, enemies with high intelligence would refuse to move while confused and adjacent to deep water. | + | *Prior to [[0.17]], you risked drowning if you moved next to deep water while confused. Also, enemies with high intelligence would refuse to move while confused and adjacent to deep water. |
| − | + | *Prior to [[0.15]], it was sometimes possible to [[scramble]] out of deep water if your flight expired over it. | |
| − | Prior to [[0.15]], it was sometimes possible to [[scramble]] out of deep water if your flight expired over it. | ||
[[Category:World]] | [[Category:World]] | ||
[[Category:Dungeon Features]] | [[Category:Dungeon Features]] | ||
[[Category:Threats]] | [[Category:Threats]] | ||
Revision as of 20:02, 24 June 2020
Version 0.19: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
| A pool of deep water. Only giant creatures can wade through this, and only those well-adapted to water can swim through it; for the rest, the only way through is to fly over. |
Deep water is a type of terrain found in the main Dungeon, as well as in many branches. Most species cannot cross it without special means (the simplest of which is flying), except for amphibious species such as Merfolk, Octopodes, and Grey Draconians.
Monsters can cross deep water if they can fly, are amphibious, or are giant-sized. On the other hand, aquatic creatures must remain in either deep or shallow water.
Strategy
- Deep water poses a danger to anything that manages to find a way to fall into it. If your means of flight expires while over deep water, you will enter a temporary flight mode that causes draining each turn you spend over deep water. Fortunately, you will receive a warning if your flight source is expiring while over water or if you attempt to cross deep water.
- You can use confusion to your advantage (e.g. Confusing Touch, Mephitic Cloud) by targeting monsters near deep water. They may attempt to cross it and fall in, killing them instantly. Keep in mind that this will also render their equipment inaccessible unless you are an amphibious species.
History
- Prior to 0.24, followers of Fedhas Madash could use its Sunlight ability to turn deep water into shallow water.
- Prior to 0.19, falling in deep water resulted in instant death rather than draining.
- Prior to 0.17, you risked drowning if you moved next to deep water while confused. Also, enemies with high intelligence would refuse to move while confused and adjacent to deep water.
- Prior to 0.15, it was sometimes possible to scramble out of deep water if your flight expired over it.
