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''This page is about the monster spell. For enemy vortices, see [[list of vortices]]''
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''This page is about the monster spell. For the type of creature, see [[list of vortices]]''
 
{{Flavour|Turns the air near the caster into a mighty, short-lived vortex, doing tremendous damage to everyone caught in it. Those affected will also be swept up into the air and tossed around. Only the eye of the storm is a safe place, and it follows the caster. After the vortex fades, it cannot be called forth again for a short time.}}
 
{{Flavour|Turns the air near the caster into a mighty, short-lived vortex, doing tremendous damage to everyone caught in it. Those affected will also be swept up into the air and tossed around. Only the eye of the storm is a safe place, and it follows the caster. After the vortex fades, it cannot be called forth again for a short time.}}
  
'''Vortex''' is a monsters-only spell that conjures up a weak [[tornado]] centered around the caster. The resulting raging storm winds will throw you into [[Fly|the air]], thrashing you around the room and dealing moderate physical damage, more so if you are close to the center and/or already in [[flight]]. However, unlike the player spell, this tornado only has a radius of 3 and lasts only 3 turns.
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'''Vortex''' is a monster-only spell that conjures up a weak version of [[Tornado]] centered around the caster. This deals moderate physical damage, whirls creatures counter-clockwise, and causes short-lived [[flight]]. Unlike Tornado, it only has a radius of 3 and lasts only 3 turns.  
  
The following enemies can cast Vortex:
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Note that there is a bug where Vortex can send you through walls.
  
{{monsterlink|Air elemental}}
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The following monsters cast Vortex:
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*{{monsterlink|Air elemental}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
The spell was added in [[0.21]].
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*This spell was removed in [[0.27]].
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*This spell was added in [[0.21]].
  
[[Category: Monster spells]]
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[[Category:Monster spells]]
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Latest revision as of 14:55, 23 November 2023

Obsolete: This article refers to an aspect of the game which has been removed. It is retained for historical reference only.

This page is about the monster spell. For the type of creature, see list of vortices

Turns the air near the caster into a mighty, short-lived vortex, doing tremendous damage to everyone caught in it. Those affected will also be swept up into the air and tossed around. Only the eye of the storm is a safe place, and it follows the caster. After the vortex fades, it cannot be called forth again for a short time.

Vortex is a monster-only spell that conjures up a weak version of Tornado centered around the caster. This deals moderate physical damage, whirls creatures counter-clockwise, and causes short-lived flight. Unlike Tornado, it only has a radius of 3 and lasts only 3 turns.

Note that there is a bug where Vortex can send you through walls.

The following monsters cast Vortex:

History

  • This spell was removed in 0.27.
  • This spell was added in 0.21.