Entangling

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It sometimes constricts those it attacks with vines. (1/2 chance, 2-4 damage).

The entangling brand, exclusive to Polearms, does the following:

• 50% chance to constrict the enemy with 2d2 base damage.

Sources

Entangling can only generate and exist on polearms. It is available through both random generation and through a scroll of brand weapon.

Strategy

Constriction reduces the target's EV by 10 and restricts movement, so entangling is more than 2-4 damage per turn.

Entangling synergizes with allies, since they'll also get to benefit from constriction's -10 EV penalty. It can also be strong on hybrid characters, as constriction can be maintained even when casting spells or doing other actions - it's essentially Borgnjor's Vile Clutch on a melee weapon.

History

• Entangling was introduced, along with the other weapon type specific brands, in 0.34.