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'''Summon Greater Demon''' is a monster-only [[Summonings]] spell which calls a single [[greater demon]] (i.e. tier [[1]] or [[2]]) into existence.
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==History==
 
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*Prior to [[0.27]], this spell was a Level 7 Summonings spell available to players.
{{flavour|This spell calls forth one of the [[greater demon]]s of [[Pandemonium]] to serve the caster. Beware, for the spell binding it to service may not outlast that which binds it to this world!<br>You can sustain at most three creatures summoned by this spell.}}
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*Prior to [[0.10]], this spell only summoned Tier 1 demons.  However, at the time the category included many demons that are now classified as Tier 2, such as balrugs and cacodemons.  This meant that every summon would eventually turn hostile.
 
 
'''Summon Greater Demon''' is a level 7 [[Summonings]] spell which calls a single [[greater demon]] (i.e. tier [[1]] or [[2]]) into existence.  Note that spell power only affects the demon's chance to be hostile and its duration: improved spell power will not make tier-1 demons more likely.
 
 
 
==Strategy==
 
This spell carries some inherent risks worth being aware of. The demons summoned may arrive hostile, in which case a few shots of [[Abjuration]] will come in handy. Even if they do arrive friendly, however, Tier 1 demons will only arrive [[charm]]ed, with the duration of the charm set such that they ''will'' turn on you before they disappear (higher spellpower will extend this duration, as well as duration of the demon itself). Also, be aware that your demons will use [[hellfire]] (but not [[torment]]) without regard for your safety. In the end, however, having a [[Brimstone fiend]] or [[balrug]] on your side will greatly increase anyone's offensive capabilities. Tier 2 demons never turn hostile.
 
 
 
Try [[Haunt]] if you want a safer option of the same level.
 
 
 
==History==
 
Prior to [[0.10]], this spell only summoned Tier 1 demons.  However, at the time the category included many demons that are now classified as Tier 2, such as balrugs and cacodemons.  This meant that every summon would eventually turn hostile.
 

Revision as of 03:15, 7 August 2021

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Calls forth one of the greater demons of Pandemonium to serve the caster. With high power, the summoned demon will be less likely to be initially hostile — but the strongest demons may eventually turn against their summoner regardless.

Summon Greater Demon is a monster-only Summonings spell which calls a single greater demon (i.e. tier 1 or 2) into existence.

The following enemies cast Summon Greater Demon:

The following enemies may be able to cast Summon Greater Demon, depending on their spell set:

History

Summon greater demon.png Summon Greater Demon
Level 7
School1 Summoning
Source(s)
Casting noise 6
Spell noise 0
  • Prior to 0.27, this spell was a Level 7 Summonings spell available to players.
  • Prior to 0.10, this spell only summoned Tier 1 demons. However, at the time the category included many demons that are now classified as Tier 2, such as balrugs and cacodemons. This meant that every summon would eventually turn hostile.