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| − | Quaffing a '''potion of | + | Quaffing a '''potion of enlightenment''' gives [[flight]] and +40 [[willpower]] (Will+) for its duration. It lasts for <code>24 + 1d40</code> (more) turns (max. 100). |
| − | Flight allows you to pass over [[deep water]] or [[lava]] safely, and negates | + | Flight allows you to pass over [[deep water]] or [[lava]] safely, and negates penalties from [[shallow water]]. It does not provide immunity to [[trap]]s. If the flight runs out while you're over invalid terrain, you don't die, but are [[drain]]ed for every turn you spend in said terrain. |
| − | + | ==Strategy== | |
| + | Potions of enlightenment serve a dual purpose. The willpower helps defend against deadly [[Hexes]], which is useful in just about any branch. Flight is useful in a few select areas, most notably [[Swamp]] and [[Shoals]]. | ||
| − | + | *Willpower is one of the few ways to prevent, [[paralysis]] which is a ''brutal'' effect. If you have insufficient will from other sources, save some potions against foes who cast Paralyse. Other hexes, like [[Petrify]] and [[Mesermize]], are also annoying. | |
| − | * | + | *Flight removes the penalties from shallow water. Therefore, it can be useful in order to to reposition and/or retreat while in water. It can also be used to cross through certain [[vault]]s with deep water/lava. Note that both water and lava are rare in ''Crawl''; you won't find much outside the aforementioned Swamp and Shoals. |
| − | *If your flight is running out but you only | + | **Note that if you are [[large]] ([[Armataur]]s, [[Naga]]s, [[Oni]], [[Trolls]]) or [[amphibious]] ([[Barachi]], [[Merfolk]], [[Octopode]]), you don't get any penalties from shallow water. |
| + | **If your flight is running out, but you are close to land, consider not drinking another potion. If you only stand in lava for a turn or two, the drain penalty is minor. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | * | + | *Prior to [[0.31]], these potions were known as '''potions of flight''', and did not boost your [[willpower]]. |
| − | *Prior to [[0.19]], having flight dispelled or cancelled while over deep water or lava could cause instant death. | + | *Prior to [[0.19]], having flight dispelled or cancelled while over deep water or lava could cause [[instant death]]. |
*Potions of flight replaced [[potions of levitation]] in [[0.12]]. | *Potions of flight replaced [[potions of levitation]] in [[0.12]]. | ||
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Revision as of 14:47, 14 January 2024
Version 0.31: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
| Type | Potion |
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| Name | Potion of flight |
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| A potion which uplifts both the body and mind of its drinkers, lifting them from the ground and increasing their Will to resist the world's temptations. |
Quaffing a potion of enlightenment gives flight and +40 willpower (Will+) for its duration. It lasts for 24 + 1d40 (more) turns (max. 100).
Flight allows you to pass over deep water or lava safely, and negates penalties from shallow water. It does not provide immunity to traps. If the flight runs out while you're over invalid terrain, you don't die, but are drained for every turn you spend in said terrain.
Strategy
Potions of enlightenment serve a dual purpose. The willpower helps defend against deadly Hexes, which is useful in just about any branch. Flight is useful in a few select areas, most notably Swamp and Shoals.
- Willpower is one of the few ways to prevent, paralysis which is a brutal effect. If you have insufficient will from other sources, save some potions against foes who cast Paralyse. Other hexes, like Petrify and Mesermize, are also annoying.
- Flight removes the penalties from shallow water. Therefore, it can be useful in order to to reposition and/or retreat while in water. It can also be used to cross through certain vaults with deep water/lava. Note that both water and lava are rare in Crawl; you won't find much outside the aforementioned Swamp and Shoals.
- Note that if you are large (Armataurs, Nagas, Oni, Trolls) or amphibious (Barachi, Merfolk, Octopode), you don't get any penalties from shallow water.
- If your flight is running out, but you are close to land, consider not drinking another potion. If you only stand in lava for a turn or two, the drain penalty is minor.
History
- Prior to 0.31, these potions were known as potions of flight, and did not boost your willpower.
- Prior to 0.19, having flight dispelled or cancelled while over deep water or lava could cause instant death.
- Potions of flight replaced potions of levitation in 0.12.
| Potions |
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| Ambrosia • Attraction • Berserk rage • Brilliance • Cancellation • Curing • Degeneration • Enlightenment • Experience • Haste • Heal wounds • Invisibility • Lignification • Magic • Might • Mutation • Resistance |
