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'''Repel Missiles''' ('''RMsl''') is a [[status effect|status]] and monster-only spell which causes ranged attacks to miss the caster.
 
'''Repel Missiles''' ('''RMsl''') is a [[status effect|status]] and monster-only spell which causes ranged attacks to miss the caster.
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Repel Missiles reduces the [[to-hit]] of ranged attacks against the caster to a random value between:
 
Repel Missiles reduces the [[to-hit]] of ranged attacks against the caster to a random value between:
 
*vs single-target beams: 0% - 100% of its normal value
 
*vs single-target beams: 0% - 100% of its normal value
*vs penetrating bolts: 50% - 100% of its normal value<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|beam.cc|2854}}</ref>
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*vs penetrating bolts: 50% - 100% of its normal value<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|beam.cc|2888}}</ref>
 
This spell only helps to [[ev]]ade ranged attacks; it has no effect on the caster's ability to [[SH|block]] them.
 
This spell only helps to [[ev]]ade ranged attacks; it has no effect on the caster's ability to [[SH|block]] them.
  
 
==Player sources==
 
==Player sources==
 
Though the Repel Missiles spell is no longer available for players, several other sources exist for players to receive the effect:
 
Though the Repel Missiles spell is no longer available for players, several other sources exist for players to receive the effect:
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*[[Scarf#Egos|Scarves of repulsion]] provide the effect while worn.
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*Worshipers of [[Qazlal]] will eventually acquire a permanent Repel Missiles effect, as long as they maintain enough [[piety]].
 
*[[Demonspawn]] with the [[Repulsion Field]] mutation will eventually develop a permanent repel missiles effect.
 
*[[Demonspawn]] with the [[Repulsion Field]] mutation will eventually develop a permanent repel missiles effect.
*Worshipers of [[Qazlal]] will eventually acquire a permanent Repel Missiles effect as long as they mantain enough [[piety]].
 
 
*The [[Amulet of the Air]] is an unrandart amulet that produces a permanent repel missiles effect.
 
*The [[Amulet of the Air]] is an unrandart amulet that produces a permanent repel missiles effect.
*[[Scarf#Egos|Scarves of repulsion]] provide the effect while worn.
 
  
 
==Monster Version==
 
==Monster Version==
 
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Unlike the player version, the monster version can be [[potion of cancellation|dispelled]].
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Monsters with Repel Missiles will start with the status permanently active, meaning they never have to cast the spell unless the status is dispelled.
  
 
==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
 
This effect is quite valuable for protecting against ranged attacks, especially in the early [[Dungeon]] when your defenses are low and you might encounter [[centaur (monster)|centaur]]s (who have made pincushions of many a low-level player). Repel Missiles is useful while exploring [[the Shoals]], the [[Elven Halls]], [[the Vaults]], and other areas infested with enemies who love to shoot at you.
 
This effect is quite valuable for protecting against ranged attacks, especially in the early [[Dungeon]] when your defenses are low and you might encounter [[centaur (monster)|centaur]]s (who have made pincushions of many a low-level player). Repel Missiles is useful while exploring [[the Shoals]], the [[Elven Halls]], [[the Vaults]], and other areas infested with enemies who love to shoot at you.
  
Monsters with Repel Missiles are few and far between, with the status being noteworthy for the two [[unique]] monsters who have it. As you would expect, trying to hit them with a ranged attack will be quite difficult. They are still vulnerable to [[Hexes]] and hex [[wand]]s, but most users have a high [[willpower]], too. And of course, things that don't miss -- from spells like [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]] and [[Fireball]] to items like [[lightning rod]] and [[condenser vane]] -- are unaffected.
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Monsters with Repel Missiles are few and far between. As you would expect, trying to hit them with a ranged attack will be quite difficult. They are still vulnerable to [[Hexes]] and hex [[wand]]s, though most users have a high [[willpower]] to counteract that. And of course, things that don't miss -- from spells like [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]] and [[Fireball]] to items like [[lightning rod]] and [[condenser vane]] -- are unaffected.
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[[Yara's Violent Unravelling]] or a [[wand of quicksilver]] can be used to dispel a monster's Repel Missiles.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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|sources=[[Book of Air]]<br>[[Book of Minor Magic]]
 
|sources=[[Book of Air]]<br>[[Book of Minor Magic]]
 
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*Prior to [[0.25]], a more advanced version of Repel Missiles called [[Deflect Missiles]] existed.
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*Prior to [[0.25]], a more advanced version of Repel Missiles called [[Deflect Missiles]] existed. Monsters with DMsl instead got Repel Missiles.
*Prior to [[0.20]], Repel Missiles was a level 2 [[Air]]/[[Charms]] spell available to players. However, other sources still exist.
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*Prior to [[0.20]], Repel Missiles was a level 2 [[Air]]/[[Charms]] spell available to players; it expired as it helped dodge projectiles. However, other sources still exist.
 
*Prior to [[0.14]], the Repel Missiles status expired based on a timer.
 
*Prior to [[0.14]], the Repel Missiles status expired based on a timer.
  

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Reduces the chance of projectile attacks striking the caster, making them easier to dodge. Single-target attacks are much easier to repel than penetrating attacks.

Repel Missiles (RMsl) is a status and monster-only spell which causes ranged attacks to miss the caster.

Effect

Repel Missiles reduces the to-hit of ranged attacks against the caster to a random value between:

  • vs single-target beams: 0% - 100% of its normal value
  • vs penetrating bolts: 50% - 100% of its normal value[1]

This spell only helps to evade ranged attacks; it has no effect on the caster's ability to block them.

Player sources

Though the Repel Missiles spell is no longer available for players, several other sources exist for players to receive the effect:

  • Scarves of repulsion provide the effect while worn.
  • Worshipers of Qazlal will eventually acquire a permanent Repel Missiles effect, as long as they maintain enough piety.
  • Demonspawn with the Repulsion Field mutation will eventually develop a permanent repel missiles effect.
  • The Amulet of the Air is an unrandart amulet that produces a permanent repel missiles effect.

Monster Version

The following enemies cast Repel Missiles:

Unlike the player version, the monster version can be dispelled.

Monsters with Repel Missiles will start with the status permanently active, meaning they never have to cast the spell unless the status is dispelled.

Strategy

This effect is quite valuable for protecting against ranged attacks, especially in the early Dungeon when your defenses are low and you might encounter centaurs (who have made pincushions of many a low-level player). Repel Missiles is useful while exploring the Shoals, the Elven Halls, the Vaults, and other areas infested with enemies who love to shoot at you.

Monsters with Repel Missiles are few and far between. As you would expect, trying to hit them with a ranged attack will be quite difficult. They are still vulnerable to Hexes and hex wands, though most users have a high willpower to counteract that. And of course, things that don't miss -- from spells like Borgnjor's Vile Clutch and Fireball to items like lightning rod and condenser vane -- are unaffected.

Yara's Violent Unravelling or a wand of quicksilver can be used to dispel a monster's Repel Missiles.

History

Repel missiles.png Repel Missiles
Level 2
School1 Air
School2 Charms
Source(s) Book of Air
Book of Minor Magic
Casting noise 1
Spell noise 0
  • Prior to 0.25, a more advanced version of Repel Missiles called Deflect Missiles existed. Monsters with DMsl instead got Repel Missiles.
  • Prior to 0.20, Repel Missiles was a level 2 Air/Charms spell available to players; it expired as it helped dodge projectiles. However, other sources still exist.
  • Prior to 0.14, the Repel Missiles status expired based on a timer.

References

  1. beam.cc:2888 (0.30.0)