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| − | '''Polymorph''' is a monster-only spell | + | '''Polymorph''' is a monster-only spell that inflicts different effects depending on whether its target is a player or a monster. Players are temporarily [[transformation|transformed]] into a [[bad form]], while monsters are transformed into another monster of the same [[holiness]] with similar HD. [[Mutation resistance]] provides no protection from polymorph, but [[willpower]] and worshiping [[Zin]] may protect you. |
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| + | Players (and other monsters) may use a similar effect by zapping a [[wand of polymorph]]. | ||
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| − | *Prior to [[0.14]], | + | *Prior to [[0.14]], the Polymorph spell was available to players. |
*Prior to [[0.12]], this spell was called [[Polymorph Other]]. When used on the player by a monster, it had the same effects as [[Malmutate]]. | *Prior to [[0.12]], this spell was called [[Polymorph Other]]. When used on the player by a monster, it had the same effects as [[Malmutate]]. | ||
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| Randomly alters the form of a creature. It is especially effective against shape-changing creatures. |
Polymorph is a monster-only spell that inflicts different effects depending on whether its target is a player or a monster. Players are temporarily transformed into a bad form, while monsters are transformed into another monster of the same holiness with similar HD. Mutation resistance provides no protection from polymorph, but willpower and worshiping Zin may protect you.
The following enemies cast Polymorph:
The following enemies may be able to cast Polymorph, depending on their spell set:
- &
Pandemonium lord (3.4% chance)
Players (and other monsters) may use a similar effect by zapping a wand of polymorph.
History
 Polymorph
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| Level | 4 |
| School1 | Transmutation |
| School2 | Hexes |
| Source(s) | Book of Transfigurations |
| Casting noise | 3 |
| Spell noise | 0 |
- Prior to 0.14, the Polymorph spell was available to players.
- Prior to 0.12, this spell was called Polymorph Other. When used on the player by a monster, it had the same effects as Malmutate.
