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'''Alistair's Intoxication''' is a level 5 [[Transmutations|Transmutation]]/[[Poison Magic|Poison]] spell which attempts to [[confuse]] all monsters in your line of sight, but may inflict [[vertigo]] on you.
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'''Alistair's Intoxication''' is a level 5 [[Alchemy]] spell which attempts to [[confusion|confuse]] all monsters in your line of sight.
  
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The monsters affected must:
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==Useful Info==
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* be [[Natural]];
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Alistair's Intoxication attempts to [[confusion|confuse]] every monster in sight. It can only affect monsters that are all of the following:
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* have Human [[monster intelligence|intelligence]]; and
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*[[Natural]], [[demonic]], or [[holy]].
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* not have [[clarity]] or poison immunity.
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*Of human [[monster intelligence|intelligence]] ("it is intelligent").
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*Do not have poison immunity or [[clarity]].
  
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Monsters with rPois have a 2/3rds chance to resist, and monsters with poison immunity always resist.
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It has a <code>40 + [[spell power|power]]/3</code>% chance (max. 90%) to confuse each valid monster without [[poison resistance]]. Monsters with rPois are only x33% as likely to be confused (i.e., a 66% chance to resist).
  
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The chance of confusing each monster is (40+[[spell power]]/3)%, and the chance of giving yourself vertigo is (60-spell power/3)%. At maximum power (capped at 100), monsters will be affected 73% of the time, and you will get vertigo 27% of the time.
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If this spell has confused at least one monster, you have a <code>60 - power/3</code>% chance (min. 10%) to gain the [[Vertigo]] status. Poison resistance offers no benefit to players when casting this spell.
  
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This spell cannot be learned by mummies, and cannot be cast if you are in [[lichform]]. It can be learned by (and can affect) player [[ghoul]]s and [[vampire]]s. Poison resistance offers no benefit to players when casting this spell.
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==Strategy==
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This spell faces competition from [[Mephitic Cloud]], a level 3 spell which confuses monsters. Because its clouds last for multiple turns, it has multiple chances to confuse (even if the chance is smaller). Alistair's Intoxication has multiple benefits over Mephitic Cloud:
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*It affects everything in [[LOS]]. Intoxication has better range, and can affect multiple enemies that are spread out.
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*It has a chance to affect monsters with poison resistance.
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*It does not check [[willpower]] or [[HD]]. Unlike [[Hexes]] like [[Cause Fear]], Intoxication has the same chance to affect any vulnerable monster, whether they be a [[goblin]] or [[Antaeus]].
  
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==Tips & Tricks==
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This spell can be useful in branches like [[Shoals]], [[the Vaults]], or [[Depths]], which have a high number of ranged enemies. Being able to confuse a squad of [[yaktaur]]s from full range is a notable advantage. Can be used to tackle [[Vaults]]:5 in particular, since the [[vault guard]]s surrounding you can all be confused by this spell.
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*Alistair's Intoxication is a common strategy for tackling level 5 of [[The Vaults]], where the entrance stairs are surrounded by dozens of extremely tough creatures.
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If you want to get later Alchemy spells like [[Eringya's Noxious Bog]] or [[Irradiate]], Alistair's Intoxication is practically free. If you got the spell levels, you might as well use it.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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* Prior to [[0.18]], Alistair's Intoxication was level 4, could never affect rPois monsters, and could would or int-drain the player instead of causing vertigo.
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*Prior to [[0.31]], Alistair's Intoxication was a dual-school, level 5 [[Poison Magic]] / [[Transmutations]] spell.
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*Prior to [[0.28]], Alistair's Intoxication could not affect demonic or holy monsters.
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*Prior to [[0.26]], Alistair's Intoxication had a power cap of 100.
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*Prior to [[0.18]], Alistair's Intoxication was level 4 Poison/Transmutations spell, could never affect rPois monsters, and could confuse or int-drain the player instead of causing vertigo. Also, mummies and [[lichform]] characters were unable to cast this spell.
 
*In versions [[0.9.2]] and earlier, susceptible monsters would be affected 100% of the time.
 
*In versions [[0.9.2]] and earlier, susceptible monsters would be affected 100% of the time.

Latest revision as of 12:49, 15 January 2024

Version 0.31: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
Alistair's intoxication.png Alistair's Intoxication
Level 5
School1 Alchemy
Source(s) Great Wizards, Vol. II
Book of Party Tricks
Casting noise 3
Spell noise 0
Power Cap 150
Converts a small portion of the brain matter of those around you into alcohol, attempting to confuse all intelligent creatures within view (although poison-resistant creatures may resist the effects). The caster will experience vertigo briefly if they successfully make contact with other minds. It is frequently used as an icebreaker at wizard parties.

Alistair's Intoxication is a level 5 Alchemy spell which attempts to confuse all monsters in your line of sight.

Useful Info

Alistair's Intoxication attempts to confuse every monster in sight. It can only affect monsters that are all of the following:

It has a 40 + power/3% chance (max. 90%) to confuse each valid monster without poison resistance. Monsters with rPois are only x33% as likely to be confused (i.e., a 66% chance to resist).

If this spell has confused at least one monster, you have a 60 - power/3% chance (min. 10%) to gain the Vertigo status. Poison resistance offers no benefit to players when casting this spell.

Strategy

This spell faces competition from Mephitic Cloud, a level 3 spell which confuses monsters. Because its clouds last for multiple turns, it has multiple chances to confuse (even if the chance is smaller). Alistair's Intoxication has multiple benefits over Mephitic Cloud:

  • It affects everything in LOS. Intoxication has better range, and can affect multiple enemies that are spread out.
  • It has a chance to affect monsters with poison resistance.
  • It does not check willpower or HD. Unlike Hexes like Cause Fear, Intoxication has the same chance to affect any vulnerable monster, whether they be a goblin or Antaeus.

This spell can be useful in branches like Shoals, the Vaults, or Depths, which have a high number of ranged enemies. Being able to confuse a squad of yaktaurs from full range is a notable advantage. Can be used to tackle Vaults:5 in particular, since the vault guards surrounding you can all be confused by this spell.

If you want to get later Alchemy spells like Eringya's Noxious Bog or Irradiate, Alistair's Intoxication is practically free. If you got the spell levels, you might as well use it.

History

  • Prior to 0.31, Alistair's Intoxication was a dual-school, level 5 Poison Magic / Transmutations spell.
  • Prior to 0.28, Alistair's Intoxication could not affect demonic or holy monsters.
  • Prior to 0.26, Alistair's Intoxication had a power cap of 100.
  • Prior to 0.18, Alistair's Intoxication was level 4 Poison/Transmutations spell, could never affect rPois monsters, and could confuse or int-drain the player instead of causing vertigo. Also, mummies and lichform characters were unable to cast this spell.
  • In versions 0.9.2 and earlier, susceptible monsters would be affected 100% of the time.
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