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'''Summon Small Mammal''' is a [[Summonings|Summoning]] spell which summons one weak monster. Summoners start with this spell memorized.
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'''Summon Small Mammal''' is a [[Summonings]] spell which summons one weak monster.  
  
==Effect==
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[[Summoner]]s start with this spell memorized.
One small mammal is summoned. Higher [[spell power]] can result in a stronger mammal.
 
  
Possible summons:
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==Useful Info==
:{{monsterlink|Rat}} - Low damage and fragile with no redeeming features.
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One small mammal is summoned. Possible summons include:
:{{monsterlink|Bat}} - Extremely fast and evasive but does virtually no damage.
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:{{monsterlink|Rat}} - Low damage and fragile, but better than nothing.
:{{monsterlink|Quokka}} - Decent damage and HP. Good all-round.
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:{{monsterlink|Bat}} - Extremely fast and evasive, but does virtually no damage.
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:{{monsterlink|Quokka}} - Decent damage and HP. Good all-round early on.
  
There is ''1 - 10 / <power>'' chance of a quokka. If quokka was not summoned, there is an equal chance for either a rat or a bat.<ref>{{source ref|0.19.0|spl-summoning.cc|121}}</ref>
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Higher [[spell power]] can result in a stronger mammal. There is a <code>1 - 10 / <power></code> chance of a quokka. If a quokka was not summoned, there is an equal chance for either a rat or a bat.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|spl-summoning.cc|106}}</ref>
  
Duration of the summon is around 27 turns; it does not depend on the spell power.
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Duration of the summon is around 27 turns; it does not depend on spell power.
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There is a summon cap of 2; additional summons will cause the oldest to very quickly time out.
  
 
==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
*Summon Small Mammal is only a level 1 spell, but it stays useful for a short while in the early-game. Packs of mammals can quite handily defeat most normal threats in the dungeon up until the [[Ecumenical Temple]]. Even after the spell loses its killing power, it is still a cheap and useful alternative to [[Summon Butterflies]] for escape if you haven't found that yet.
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Summon Small Mammal is a level 1 spell; it can kill most things on the early Dungeon floors. But, as it creates [[summon]]s, it can remain useful for a while longer:
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*By swapping places with a summon, you create a space, avoiding [[attacks of opportunity]] in the process. This can let you [[pillar dance]] any 10-speed melee enemy.
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*Even if you have no serious plans to summon things, this spell can be ''very'' effective when combined with a [[scroll of immolation]] (or the [[Inner Flame]] spell). When an ignited small mammal dies, it'll create a big (3x3) explosion, enough to take out all sorts of threats throughout Dungeon & [[Lair]].
  
 
==Monster Version==
 
==Monster Version==
Single cast will summon 1 to 3 creatures, with duration of around 81 turns. Each summoned creature has 33% chance of being a bat, otherwise it will be either a rat, a [[river rat]] or a quokka with equal chances.<ref>{{source ref|0.19.0|mon-cast.cc|5896}}</ref>
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A single cast will summon 1 to 3 creatures, with duration of around 81 turns. Each summoned creature has 33% chance of being a bat, otherwise it will be either a rat, a quokka, or a [[river rat]] with equal chances.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|mon-cast.cc|5798}}</ref>
  
 
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==History==
 
==History==
Prior to [[0.14]], this spell could also summon [[grey rat]]s, and had a summon cap of three.
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*Prior to [[0.28]], this spell had a summon cap of 4.
 
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*Prior to [[0.14]], this spell could also summon [[grey rat]]s, and had a summon cap of three.
Prior to [[0.13]], this spell could summon multiple creatures, and was known as 'Summon Small Mammals'.
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*Prior to [[0.13]], this spell could summon multiple creatures, and was known as 'Summon Small Mammals'.
 
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*Prior to [[0.12]], a more powerful version of the spell known as [[Vampire Summon]] was used by [[vampire (monster)|vampires]], [[vampire knight]]s, and [[deep elf summoner]]s. It summoned 3-5 mammals (with [[orange rat]]s in place of quokkas).
Prior to [[0.12]], a more powerful version of the spell known as [[Vampire Summon]] was used by [[vampire (monster)|vampires]], [[vampire knight]]s, and [[deep elf summoner]]s. It summoned 3-5 mammals (with [[orange rat]]s in place of quokkas).
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*In [[0.6]], it was [[nerf]]ed again, limiting the effect to at most two summoned creatures, and [[green rat]]s and [[orange rat]]s were removed from the spell's possible results.
 
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*Prior to to [[0.4.3]], this spell was affectionately called 'Spammals' for its easy ability to flood your surroundings with allied monsters. The spell was nerfed somewhat for balance reasons.
Prior to to [[0.4.3]], this spell was affectionately called 'Spammals' for its easy ability to flood your surroundings with allied monsters. The spell was nerfed somewhat for balance reasons. In [[0.6]], it was [[nerf]]ed again, limiting the effect to at most two summoned creatures, and [[green rat]]s and [[orange rat]]s were removed from the spell's possible results.
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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Summon small mammal.png Summon Small Mammal
Level 1
School1 Summoning
Source(s) Book of Callings
Book of Cantrips
Casting noise 1
Spell noise 0
Power Cap 25
Summons a rat, bat, or quokka to the caster's aid. Spell power increases the chance of summoning a quokka.

Summon Small Mammal is a Summonings spell which summons one weak monster.

Summoners start with this spell memorized.

Useful Info

One small mammal is summoned. Possible summons include:

r Rat.png Rat - Low damage and fragile, but better than nothing.
b Bat.png Bat - Extremely fast and evasive, but does virtually no damage.
r Quokka.png Quokka - Decent damage and HP. Good all-round early on.

Higher spell power can result in a stronger mammal. There is a 1 - 10 / <power> chance of a quokka. If a quokka was not summoned, there is an equal chance for either a rat or a bat.[1]

Duration of the summon is around 27 turns; it does not depend on spell power.

There is a summon cap of 2; additional summons will cause the oldest to very quickly time out.

Strategy

Summon Small Mammal is a level 1 spell; it can kill most things on the early Dungeon floors. But, as it creates summons, it can remain useful for a while longer:

  • By swapping places with a summon, you create a space, avoiding attacks of opportunity in the process. This can let you pillar dance any 10-speed melee enemy.
  • Even if you have no serious plans to summon things, this spell can be very effective when combined with a scroll of immolation (or the Inner Flame spell). When an ignited small mammal dies, it'll create a big (3x3) explosion, enough to take out all sorts of threats throughout Dungeon & Lair.

Monster Version

A single cast will summon 1 to 3 creatures, with duration of around 81 turns. Each summoned creature has 33% chance of being a bat, otherwise it will be either a rat, a quokka, or a river rat with equal chances.[2]

The following enemies cast Summon Small Mammal:

History

  • Prior to 0.28, this spell had a summon cap of 4.
  • Prior to 0.14, this spell could also summon grey rats, and had a summon cap of three.
  • Prior to 0.13, this spell could summon multiple creatures, and was known as 'Summon Small Mammals'.
  • Prior to 0.12, a more powerful version of the spell known as Vampire Summon was used by vampires, vampire knights, and deep elf summoners. It summoned 3-5 mammals (with orange rats in place of quokkas).
  • In 0.6, it was nerfed again, limiting the effect to at most two summoned creatures, and green rats and orange rats were removed from the spell's possible results.
  • Prior to to 0.4.3, this spell was affectionately called 'Spammals' for its easy ability to flood your surroundings with allied monsters. The spell was nerfed somewhat for balance reasons.

References