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Predelnik at 16:16, 23 May 2026

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	'''Banishment''' is a spell, ability, and general effect that sends a creature to [[the Abyss]]. Although it deals no damage, the Abyss is dangerous for underleveled characters.		'''Banishment''' is a spell, ability, and general effect that sends a creature to [[the Abyss]]. Although it deals no damage, the Abyss is dangerous for underleveled characters.

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	'''Banishment''' is a spell, ability, and general effect that sends a creature to [[the Abyss]]. Although it deals no damage, the Abyss is dangerous for underleveled characters.		'''Banishment''' is a spell, ability, and general effect that sends a creature to [[the Abyss]]. Although it deals no damage, the Abyss is dangerous for underleveled characters.
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	When leaving the Abyss after being banished, you will return to the [[Dungeon]] level, floor of [[Pandemonium]], or [[Ziggurat]] level that you were formerly on. This is different from entering an Abyss portal, as a portal lets you escape Pandemonium, but Banishment does not.		When leaving the Abyss after being banished, you will return to the [[Dungeon]] level, floor of [[Pandemonium]], or [[Ziggurat]] level that you were formerly on. This is different from entering an Abyss portal, as a portal lets you escape Pandemonium, but Banishment does not.

	After escaping the Abyss via a gate out, you are immune to banishment (from distortion, or spell) for the next 10-19 [[decaAut]].<ref>{{source ref\|0.32.0\|stairs.cc\|~~840~~}}</ref> This does not render immunity to [[Xom]].		After escaping the Abyss via a gate out, you are immune to banishment (from distortion, or spell) for the next 10-19 [[decaAut]].<ref>{{source ref\|0.33.0\|stairs.cc\|862}}</ref> This does not render immunity to [[Xom]].

	===Against Monsters===		===Against Monsters===
	Banishes a monster and its items. ~~Banished monsters~~ can be found roaming the Abyss, and any [[artefact]]s lost to the Abyss will eventually generate there. You gain XP as if you killed the monster, but it does not count as a kill for the purposes of [[piety]].		Banishes a monster and its items. This is usually treated as a kill, but if it's a unique or a certain powerful non-unique, it can be found roaming the Abyss, and any [[artefact]]s lost to the Abyss will eventually generate there. You gain XP as if you killed the monster, but it does not count as a kill for the purposes of [[piety]].

	==Sources==		==Sources==

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2025-01-17T19:22:57Z

Strategy

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	Generally, prevention is better than the cure. The methods to avoid banishment depend on the source:		Generally, prevention is better than the cure. The methods to avoid banishment depend on the source:
	*Distortion attacks can be avoided by avoiding melee with the enemy. Using ranged attacks ~~are~~ obvious - just about any character can use [[wand]]s. If ~~it is~~ a weapon, you can use [[Tukima's Dance]] to disarm the enemy.		*Distortion attacks can be avoided by avoiding melee with the enemy. Using ranged attacks should be obvious - just about any character can use [[wand]]s. If the enemy has a distortion weapon, you can use [[Tukima's Dance]] to disarm the enemy.
	*The spell "Banishment" can be resisted by [[willpower]]. Having Will+++ is usually sufficient (often gives a 0-1% chance to banish); Will++++ gives immunity to all sources of the spell. You can also block its line of fire (e.g. stand behind other monsters, hostile or friendly), block its [[line of sight]], or [[silence]]/[[waterlog]] the caster.		*The spell "Banishment" can be resisted by [[willpower]]. Having Will+++ is usually sufficient (often gives a 0-1% chance to banish); Will++++ gives immunity to all sources of the spell. You can also block its line of fire (e.g. stand behind other monsters, hostile or friendly), block its [[line of sight]], or [[silence]]/[[waterlog]] the caster.
	*In some situations, the player gets a temporary banishment immunity. For example, [[Okawaru]] prevents banishment when you fight in the Arena. Similarly, [[Beogh]] won't let you get banished during a challenge.		*In some situations, the player gets a temporary banishment immunity. For example, [[Okawaru]] prevents banishment when you fight in the Arena. Similarly, [[Beogh]] won't let you get banished during a challenge.

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	===Against Monsters===		===Against Monsters===
	Banishes a monster and its items. Banished monsters can be found roaming the Abyss, and any [[artefact]]s lost to the Abyss will eventually generate there.		Banishes a monster and its items. Banished monsters can be found roaming the Abyss, and any [[artefact]]s lost to the Abyss will eventually generate there. You gain XP as if you killed the monster, but it does not count as a kill for the purposes of [[piety]].

	==Sources==		==Sources==

imported>Ge0ff: /* Strategy */ it's more general, not just vs. an apostle with a disto weapon!

2024-12-19T21:09:33Z

Strategy: it's more general, not just vs. an apostle with a disto weapon!

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	*Distortion attacks can be avoided by avoiding melee with the enemy. Using ranged attacks are obvious - just about any character can use [[wand]]s. If it is a weapon, you can use [[Tukima's Dance]] to disarm the enemy.		*Distortion attacks can be avoided by avoiding melee with the enemy. Using ranged attacks are obvious - just about any character can use [[wand]]s. If it is a weapon, you can use [[Tukima's Dance]] to disarm the enemy.
	*The spell "Banishment" can be resisted by [[willpower]]. Having Will+++ is usually sufficient (often gives a 0-1% chance to banish); Will++++ gives immunity to all sources of the spell. You can also block its line of fire (e.g. stand behind other monsters, hostile or friendly), block its [[line of sight]], or [[silence]]/[[waterlog]] the caster.		*The spell "Banishment" can be resisted by [[willpower]]. Having Will+++ is usually sufficient (often gives a 0-1% chance to banish); Will++++ gives immunity to all sources of the spell. You can also block its line of fire (e.g. stand behind other monsters, hostile or friendly), block its [[line of sight]], or [[silence]]/[[waterlog]] the caster.
	*In some situations, the player gets a temporary banishment immunity. For example, [[Okawaru]] prevents banishment when you fight in the Arena. Similarly, [[Beogh]] won't let you get banished ~~when fighting a distortion weapon-wielding apostle~~ during a challenge.		*In some situations, the player gets a temporary banishment immunity. For example, [[Okawaru]] prevents banishment when you fight in the Arena. Similarly, [[Beogh]] won't let you get banished during a challenge.

	==Monsters==		==Monsters==

imported>Ge0ff: /* Strategy */ add some bizarre cases of banishment immunity

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Strategy: add some bizarre cases of banishment immunity

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	*Distortion attacks can be avoided by avoiding melee with the enemy. Using ranged attacks are obvious - just about any character can use [[wand]]s. If it is a weapon, you can use [[Tukima's Dance]] to disarm the enemy.		*Distortion attacks can be avoided by avoiding melee with the enemy. Using ranged attacks are obvious - just about any character can use [[wand]]s. If it is a weapon, you can use [[Tukima's Dance]] to disarm the enemy.
	*The spell "Banishment" can be resisted by [[willpower]]. Having Will+++ is usually sufficient (often gives a 0-1% chance to banish); Will++++ gives immunity to all sources of the spell. You can also block its line of fire (e.g. stand behind other monsters, hostile or friendly), block its [[line of sight]], or [[silence]]/[[waterlog]] the caster.		*The spell "Banishment" can be resisted by [[willpower]]. Having Will+++ is usually sufficient (often gives a 0-1% chance to banish); Will++++ gives immunity to all sources of the spell. You can also block its line of fire (e.g. stand behind other monsters, hostile or friendly), block its [[line of sight]], or [[silence]]/[[waterlog]] the caster.
			*In some situations, the player gets a temporary banishment immunity. For example, [[Okawaru]] prevents banishment when you fight in the Arena. Similarly, [[Beogh]] won't let you get banished when fighting a distortion weapon-wielding apostle during a challenge.

	==Monsters==		==Monsters==

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	When leaving the Abyss after being banished, you will return to the [[Dungeon]] level, floor of [[Pandemonium]], or [[Ziggurat]] level that you were formerly on. This is different from entering an Abyss portal, as a portal lets you escape Pandemonium, but Banishment does not.		When leaving the Abyss after being banished, you will return to the [[Dungeon]] level, floor of [[Pandemonium]], or [[Ziggurat]] level that you were formerly on. This is different from entering an Abyss portal, as a portal lets you escape Pandemonium, but Banishment does not.

	After escaping the Abyss via a gate out, you are immune to banishment (from distortion, or spell) for the next 10-19 [[decaAut]].<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.1\|stairs.cc\|~~796~~}}</ref> This does not render immunity to [[Xom]].		After escaping the Abyss via a gate out, you are immune to banishment (from distortion, or spell) for the next 10-19 [[decaAut]].<ref>{{source ref\|0.32.0\|stairs.cc\|840}}</ref> This does not render immunity to [[Xom]].

	===Against Monsters===		===Against Monsters===