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''This page is about the dungeon feature. For the card, see [[Deck of transport#Portal card|Portal card]]. For the (obsolete) spell, see [[Portal (spell)]].''
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''This page is about the dungeon feature. For the obsolete card or spell, see [[Portal card]] or [[Portal (spell)]] respectively.''
  
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A '''portal''' is a (generally) temporary gateway to a special level. Each such level has multiple possibilities for its exact layout and inhabitants, but always follows a specific theme. You will almost certainly encounter some of these in every game, but it is extremely rare to ever find all of them in a single run-through. In the console version of ''Crawl'', portals are represented by the {{White|∩}} glyph.
  
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A '''portal''' is a (generally) temporary gateway to a special level.  Each such level has multiple possibilities for its exact layout and inhabitants.  In the console version of ''Crawl'', portals are represented by the {{White|∩}} glyph.
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==Useful Info==
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Portals are either announced or silent. The majority of portal levels are announced.
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Portals can be silent or announced. [[Bazaar]]s and [[Labyrinth]]s always announce their presence when you first enter the level, and periodically so afterwards, giving you a hint as to their distance and how long they will remain open. Silent portals will not generate any messages when entering the level or exploring, but you can still get an idea of the remaining time once they are in sight by examining the entrance. [[Volcano]]es, [[Ossuary|Ossuaries]], [[Sewers]], and [[Ice Cave]]s are all silent unless in your direct line of sight, despite being timed.
 
  
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When a portal times out somewhere out of sight, you may get a message such as: "The floor vibrates strangely!" [[Treasure Trove]]s and [[Ziggurat]]s won't ever time out; of course, after they are used once, they may not be entered again.
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Announced portals are timed, and give a warning when you first enter their floor. They will eventually close if you do not get to them fast enough.  They continue to count down even if you are on a different level. Every so often, the portal gives a "sound", indicating roughly how far the portal is (ignoring walls):<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|dat/dlua/lm_tmsg.lua|47}}</ref>
  
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The following comprises all known portal levels, with their in-game description and a brief explanation:
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Adjective || Distance (tiles)
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| (No adjective) || 0 - 6
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| Very nearby || 7-13
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|-
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| Nearby || 14-20
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| Distant || 21-27
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|-
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| Very distant || 28+
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|-
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|}
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Each portal also gives a rough indication of how much time it has left - for example, an [[Ossuary]]'s "brisk hissing" means that time is running out. When an announced portal times out somewhere out of sight, you may get a message such as: "The floor vibrates strangely!"
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Silent (or permanent) portals comprise of [[treasure trove]]s, [[Ziggurat]]s, and some [[bazaar]]s. They won't ever time out, remaining until you enter them, even if you leave the level.
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Regardless if a portal is announced or silent, you may only enter a portal once; exiting it will close the portal for good. If you have a full inventory, it is recommended to leave excess items outside, so you don't have to leave stuff permanently behind.
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==Portals==
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The following comprises all portal levels, with their in-game description and a brief explanation:
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===Early Game===
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; [[Ossuary]]
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: [[File:Ossuary portal.png]] '''''A sand-covered staircase'''''
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: [[Zombie]]s and [[mummy (monster)|mummies]] and [[trap]]s, oh my!
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; [[The Sewers]]
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: [[File:Sewer portal.png]] '''''A glowing drain'''''
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: Wade through rat- and snake-infested waters. Mind the [[kobold (monster)|kobolds]].
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===Mid Game===
 
;[[Bailey]]
 
;[[Bailey]]
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: '''''A flagged portal'''''
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: [[File:Bailey portal.png]] '''''A flagged portal'''''
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: Ranged weapons and/or a slugfest.
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: A shooting match and/or slugfest with [[list of orcs|orcs]], [[list of gnolls|gnolls]], and/or [[goblin]]s (sometimes even [[list of deep elves|elves]]).
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; [[Bazaar]]
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; [[Gauntlet]]
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: '''''A gateway to a bazaar'''''
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: [[File:Gauntlet portal.png]] '''''A gauntlet entrance'''''
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: Shopping trip!
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: Choose a set of arenas, if you dare. You'll win prizes, but you'll also have to face a [[minotaur (monster)|minotaur]]!
 
; [[Ice Cave]]
 
; [[Ice Cave]]
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: '''''A frozen archway'''''
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: [[File:Ice cave portal.png]] '''''A frozen archway'''''
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: Assorted frigid monsters and [[ice statue]]s are likely.
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: Assorted frigid monsters and [[ice statue]]s abound. Bring cold resistance.
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; [[Labyrinth]]
 
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: '''''A labyrinth entrance'''''
 
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: Find the exit, beat the [[minotaur (monster)|minotaur]] guarding it.  Bring extra food.
 
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; [[Malign Gateway]]
 
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: '''''A portal to somewhere'''''
 
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: Not a true portal, but the short-lived result of a spell: [[eldritch tentacle]] imminent.
 
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; [[Ossuary]]
 
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: '''''A sand-covered staircase'''''
 
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: Zombies and mummies and traps, oh my!
 
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; [[The Sewers]]
 
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: '''''A glowing drain'''''
 
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: Wade through rat- and snake-infested waters.  Mind the [[kobold]]s.
 
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; [[Spider's Nest]]
 
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: '''''An entrance to the Spider's Nest'''''
 
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: Spiders of all sorts, plus [[ghost moth]]s to make things really dangerous.  Sole source of [[ambrosia]].
 
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'''[[Treasure Trove]]'''
 
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: '''''A portal to a secret trove of treasure'''''
 
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: A collection of treasure customized for your character... at a specific, peculiar price. (No portal timer.)
 
 
; [[Volcano]]
 
; [[Volcano]]
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: '''''A dark tunnel'''''
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: [[File:Volcano portal.png]] '''''A dark tunnel'''''
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: Not just the monsters, but the environment, will be trying to torch you!
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: Everything is on fire. Including you, if you forget your fire resistance.
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===Late Game===
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; [[Desolation of Salt]]
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: [[File:Desolation portal.png]] '''''A ruined gateway'''''
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: An open expanse of salt containing some heavily guarded treasure.
 
; [[Wizard Laboratory]]
 
; [[Wizard Laboratory]]
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: '''''A magic portal'''''
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: [[File:Wizlab portal.png]] '''''A magic portal'''''
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: Where one finds any of several strange characters, living in his own world.
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: The private laboratory of any one of several strange characters.
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'''[[Ziggurat]]'''
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; [[Ziggurat]]
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: '''''A gateway to a ziggurat'''''
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: [[File:Ziggurat portal.png]] '''''A gateway to a ziggurat'''''
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: The ultimate challenge. (No portal timer.)
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:  The ultimate challenge: a gauntlet of [[27]] floors of increasing madness. If you survive to the end, you can do it again, but ''harder''. No portal timer.
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===Peaceful===
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; [[Bazaar]]
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: [[File:Bazaar portal.png]] '''''A gateway to a bazaar'''''
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: Shopping trip! Hope you have some gold saved up. Sometimes does not have a portal timer.
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; [[Treasure trove]]
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: [[File:Treasure trove portal.png]] '''''A portal to a secret trove of treasure'''''
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: A collection of treasure customized for your character... at a specific, peculiar price. No portal timer.
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==History==
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*Prior to [[0.28]], portal levels could be a [[mimic]], with the same announcement, but simply did not allow entry. Also, you could enter the portal of a [[Malign Gateway]], assuming the tentacle wasn't already there. Entering it would [[blink]] you and deal minor damage.
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*Prior to [[0.27]], there were only three levels of portal distance sounds.
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*[[Labyrinth]]s were replaced by the Gauntlet in [[0.23]].
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*Desolation of Salt was added in [[0.19]].
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*Prior to [[0.14]], a shorter timer would be started upon first seeing the timed portal.
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*Prior to [[0.13]], many timed portals were not announced.
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*[[The Spider's Nest]] was upgraded from a portal level to a full-fledged dungeon branch in [[0.11]].
  
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==References==
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<references/>
  
 
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Latest revision as of 14:09, 3 January 2024

Version 0.30: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.

This page is about the dungeon feature. For the obsolete card or spell, see Portal card or Portal (spell) respectively.

A portal is a (generally) temporary gateway to a special level. Each such level has multiple possibilities for its exact layout and inhabitants, but always follows a specific theme. You will almost certainly encounter some of these in every game, but it is extremely rare to ever find all of them in a single run-through. In the console version of Crawl, portals are represented by the ∩ glyph.

Useful Info

Portals are either announced or silent. The majority of portal levels are announced.

Announced portals are timed, and give a warning when you first enter their floor. They will eventually close if you do not get to them fast enough. They continue to count down even if you are on a different level. Every so often, the portal gives a "sound", indicating roughly how far the portal is (ignoring walls):[1]

Adjective Distance (tiles)
(No adjective) 0 - 6
Very nearby 7-13
Nearby 14-20
Distant 21-27
Very distant 28+

Each portal also gives a rough indication of how much time it has left - for example, an Ossuary's "brisk hissing" means that time is running out. When an announced portal times out somewhere out of sight, you may get a message such as: "The floor vibrates strangely!"

Silent (or permanent) portals comprise of treasure troves, Ziggurats, and some bazaars. They won't ever time out, remaining until you enter them, even if you leave the level.

Regardless if a portal is announced or silent, you may only enter a portal once; exiting it will close the portal for good. If you have a full inventory, it is recommended to leave excess items outside, so you don't have to leave stuff permanently behind.

Portals

The following comprises all portal levels, with their in-game description and a brief explanation:

Early Game

Ossuary
Ossuary portal.png A sand-covered staircase
Zombies and mummies and traps, oh my!
The Sewers
Sewer portal.png A glowing drain
Wade through rat- and snake-infested waters. Mind the kobolds.

Mid Game

Bailey
Bailey portal.png A flagged portal
A shooting match and/or slugfest with orcs, gnolls, and/or goblins (sometimes even elves).
Gauntlet
Gauntlet portal.png A gauntlet entrance
Choose a set of arenas, if you dare. You'll win prizes, but you'll also have to face a minotaur!
Ice Cave
Ice cave portal.png A frozen archway
Assorted frigid monsters and ice statues abound. Bring cold resistance.
Volcano
Volcano portal.png A dark tunnel
Everything is on fire. Including you, if you forget your fire resistance.

Late Game

Desolation of Salt
Desolation portal.png A ruined gateway
An open expanse of salt containing some heavily guarded treasure.
Wizard Laboratory
Wizlab portal.png A magic portal
The private laboratory of any one of several strange characters.
Ziggurat
Ziggurat portal.png A gateway to a ziggurat
The ultimate challenge: a gauntlet of 27 floors of increasing madness. If you survive to the end, you can do it again, but harder. No portal timer.

Peaceful

Bazaar
Bazaar portal.png A gateway to a bazaar
Shopping trip! Hope you have some gold saved up. Sometimes does not have a portal timer.
Treasure trove
Treasure trove portal.png A portal to a secret trove of treasure
A collection of treasure customized for your character... at a specific, peculiar price. No portal timer.

History

  • Prior to 0.28, portal levels could be a mimic, with the same announcement, but simply did not allow entry. Also, you could enter the portal of a Malign Gateway, assuming the tentacle wasn't already there. Entering it would blink you and deal minor damage.
  • Prior to 0.27, there were only three levels of portal distance sounds.
  • Labyrinths were replaced by the Gauntlet in 0.23.
  • Desolation of Salt was added in 0.19.
  • Prior to 0.14, a shorter timer would be started upon first seeing the timed portal.
  • Prior to 0.13, many timed portals were not announced.
  • The Spider's Nest was upgraded from a portal level to a full-fledged dungeon branch in 0.11.

References

  1. ↑ dat/dlua/lm_tmsg.lua:47 (0.30.1)
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