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| − | '''Infestation''' is a level 8 [[Necromancy]] spell that applies the ''''Infested'''' status to monsters | + | '''Infestation''' is a level 8 [[Necromancy]] spell that applies the ''''Infested'''' status to monsters. A friendly [[death scarab]] erupts out of each victim that dies. |
| − | Infestation | + | Infestation can be obtained as part of [[Kikubaaqudgha]]'s 6* piety gift. |
| − | + | ==Useful Info== | |
| + | Applies the Infested status to monsters in a [[smite-targeted]] 5x5 area. You can infest monsters from outside [[line of sight]]. 'Any'' infested monster (that's worth [[XP]]) which dies will turn into a [[death scarab]]. Monster [[holiness]] does not matter; [[demonic]], [[non-living]], and [[undead]] monsters can all be infested. | ||
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| + | Scarabs last for around 81 turns.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|fineff.cc|692}}<br><nowiki>*</nowiki> A [[summon#summon duration|summon duration]] of 5 is about 81 turns.</ref> | ||
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| + | Infestation takes priority over all other [[Necromancy#Undead Creation|undead-creating]] Necromancy spells. It can work alongside [[Death Channel]], but overrides other effects. It even takes priority over [[Gozag]]'s gold touch and [[Yredelmnul]]'s reaping (scarabs replace gold / zombies, respectively). | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | [[Death scarab]]s are great allies; they are very fast, slow down enemies, are undead, and deal great damage. They also last for a fairly long time, letting you Infest new monsters you encounter. Compared to other undead-creating spells, Infestation has the advantage of working on | + | [[Death scarab]]s are great allies; they are very fast, slow down enemies, are undead, and deal great damage. They also last for a fairly long time, letting you Infest new monsters you encounter. Compared to other undead-creating spells, Infestation has the advantage of working on undead, demonic, and non-living monsters. |
Infest the weaker monsters in a horde and kill them quickly in order to spawn a bunch of scarabs. Use spells like [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]], [[Haunt]], and [[Anguish]] (when combined with other, existing [[undead]]) to start the horde. | Infest the weaker monsters in a horde and kill them quickly in order to spawn a bunch of scarabs. Use spells like [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]], [[Haunt]], and [[Anguish]] (when combined with other, existing [[undead]]) to start the horde. | ||
| − | [[ | + | ===Tips & Tricks=== |
| − | + | *[[Kiku]]'s Unearth Wretches places necromantic fodder in a 5x5 area, which corresponds perfectly to Infestation's radius. You can use Unearth Wretches twice, then Infestation on top of the player character. This is bound to create a large swarm, capable of tackling the game's most dangerous encounters. | |
| − | + | *Death scarabs cannot [[see invisible]] - a notable weakness considering the prevalence of [[Invisibility]]-casting [[lich]]es in the late game. | |
==History== | ==History== | ||
*Prior to [[0.29]], scarabs worked alongside all other undead-creating spells. | *Prior to [[0.29]], scarabs worked alongside all other undead-creating spells. | ||
| − | * | + | *Prior to [[0.26]], scarabs had a [[duration class]] of 6 (~171 turns). |
*This spell was added in [[0.19]]. | *This spell was added in [[0.19]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
Revision as of 06:02, 5 July 2023
Version 0.30: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
 Infestation
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| Level | 8 |
| School1 | Necromancy |
| Source(s) | Book of Death |
| Casting noise | 8 |
| Spell noise | 4 |
| Power Cap | 200 |
| Range | LOS |
| Hated By | Elyvilon The Shining One Zin |
| Flags | Target, Unclean |
| Calls forth a plague of scarabs, infesting affected creatures for a duration depending on power and causing death scarabs to grow and burst from them upon death. |
Infestation is a level 8 Necromancy spell that applies the 'Infested' status to monsters. A friendly death scarab erupts out of each victim that dies.
Infestation can be obtained as part of Kikubaaqudgha's 6* piety gift.
Useful Info
Applies the Infested status to monsters in a smite-targeted 5x5 area. You can infest monsters from outside line of sight. 'Any infested monster (that's worth XP) which dies will turn into a death scarab. Monster holiness does not matter; demonic, non-living, and undead monsters can all be infested.
Scarabs last for around 81 turns.[1]
Infestation takes priority over all other undead-creating Necromancy spells. It can work alongside Death Channel, but overrides other effects. It even takes priority over Gozag's gold touch and Yredelmnul's reaping (scarabs replace gold / zombies, respectively).
Strategy
Death scarabs are great allies; they are very fast, slow down enemies, are undead, and deal great damage. They also last for a fairly long time, letting you Infest new monsters you encounter. Compared to other undead-creating spells, Infestation has the advantage of working on undead, demonic, and non-living monsters.
Infest the weaker monsters in a horde and kill them quickly in order to spawn a bunch of scarabs. Use spells like Borgnjor's Vile Clutch, Haunt, and Anguish (when combined with other, existing undead) to start the horde.
Tips & Tricks
- Kiku's Unearth Wretches places necromantic fodder in a 5x5 area, which corresponds perfectly to Infestation's radius. You can use Unearth Wretches twice, then Infestation on top of the player character. This is bound to create a large swarm, capable of tackling the game's most dangerous encounters.
- Death scarabs cannot see invisible - a notable weakness considering the prevalence of Invisibility-casting liches in the late game.
History
- Prior to 0.29, scarabs worked alongside all other undead-creating spells.
- Prior to 0.26, scarabs had a duration class of 6 (~171 turns).
- This spell was added in 0.19.
References
- ↑ fineff.cc:692 (0.30.0)
* A summon duration of 5 is about 81 turns.
