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'''Held''' is a status effects when you are ensnared in a [[throwing net]] or [[Trap#Physical traps|web]], displayed as {{red|Held}}. Being held prevents you from moving or making most attacks until you manage to break loose. Trying to move or attack will instead cause you to struggle against, and possibly escape, the trap. | '''Held''' is a status effects when you are ensnared in a [[throwing net]] or [[Trap#Physical traps|web]], displayed as {{red|Held}}. Being held prevents you from moving or making most attacks until you manage to break loose. Trying to move or attack will instead cause you to struggle against, and possibly escape, the trap. | ||
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| + | == Monster Version == | ||
| + | Monsters typically inflict a similar effect called [[constriction]], which deals damage and a few more effects. | ||
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| + | [[Jumping spider]]s can inflict webs, which holds the target in place. | ||
== Tips and Tricks == | == Tips and Tricks == | ||
*Actions that don't involve moving like reading, quaffing, casting spells, or invoking items are work normally. | *Actions that don't involve moving like reading, quaffing, casting spells, or invoking items are work normally. | ||
*[[Blink]]ing, [[teleport]]ing, or [[Strong Legs|hopping]] can reliably free you from being held. [[Transformation|Transforming]] into something that cannot be held also frees you from being held. | *[[Blink]]ing, [[teleport]]ing, or [[Strong Legs|hopping]] can reliably free you from being held. [[Transformation|Transforming]] into something that cannot be held also frees you from being held. | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 08:05, 23 March 2022
Version 0.28: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
Held is a status effects when you are ensnared in a throwing net or web, displayed as Held. Being held prevents you from moving or making most attacks until you manage to break loose. Trying to move or attack will instead cause you to struggle against, and possibly escape, the trap.
Monster Version
Monsters typically inflict a similar effect called constriction, which deals damage and a few more effects.
Jumping spiders can inflict webs, which holds the target in place.
Tips and Tricks
- Actions that don't involve moving like reading, quaffing, casting spells, or invoking items are work normally.
- Blinking, teleporting, or hopping can reliably free you from being held. Transforming into something that cannot be held also frees you from being held.
History
- Prior to 0.10, monsters could hold you instead of constricting you.
