Blink - Revision history

Predelnik at 09:45, 5 October 2026

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	*The tile cannot contain another creature.		*The tile cannot contain another creature.
	*For the purposes of this spell, translucent walls (but not [[iron grate]]s) block line of sight.		*For the purposes of this spell, translucent walls (but not [[iron grate]]s) block line of sight.
			*If any tile non-adjacent to the player (i.e. not reachable in melee) with the properties above currently exists, then the blink destination will be selected only among such non-adjacent tiles. Otherwise, the adjacent tiles will get the priority. If none of them is suitable, then blink does not move you, showing "You feel jittery for a moment" message. <ref>{{source ref\|0.34.1\|spl-transloc.cc\|166}}</ref>

	Blink ''can'' send you over [[trap]]s, dangerous [[cloud]]s, etc~~. It can also send you to the tile you were originally on ("You feel jittery for a moment")~~.		Blink ''can'' send you over [[trap]]s, dangerous [[cloud]]s, etc.

	After casting (or evoking) the Blink spell, you will be given the temporary [[Blink (status)\|-Blink status]]. This shortens with [[spell power]]; at maximum power, it wears off instantly. -Blink prevents you from casting or invoking the Blink spell until it wears off; it does not block [[scrolls of blinking]], [[dispersal]], or other sources of blink.		After casting (or evoking) the Blink spell, you will be given the temporary [[Blink (status)\|-Blink status]]. This shortens with [[spell power]]; at maximum power, it wears off instantly. -Blink prevents you from casting or invoking the Blink spell until it wears off; it does not block [[scrolls of blinking]], [[dispersal]], or other sources of blink.
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	*Prior to [[0.15]], blinking in the [[Abyss]] would sometimes fail. [[Warp card]] could be used to blink.		*Prior to [[0.15]], blinking in the [[Abyss]] would sometimes fail. [[Warp card]] could be used to blink.
	*Prior to [[0.8]], a random blink would never place you within a dangerous [[cloud]]. This allowed you to steer uncontrolled blinks by casting cloud-producing spells in areas you don't want to go first.		*Prior to [[0.8]], a random blink would never place you within a dangerous [[cloud]]. This allowed you to steer uncontrolled blinks by casting cloud-producing spells in areas you don't want to go first.

			==References==
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	[[Category:Movement]]		[[Category:Movement]]

imported>Hordes at 21:56, 25 October 2025

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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	Blink can be a lifesaver, particularly in the earlier game. It's one of the easiest [[Escaping from (and avoiding) trouble\|escape spells]] to learn and find. Since Blink sends you to any random location in LOS, there are a few quirks:		The Blink spell can be a lifesaver, particularly in the earlier game. It's one of the easiest [[Escaping from (and avoiding) trouble\|escape spells]] to learn and find. Since Blink sends you to any random location in LOS, there are a few quirks:
	*If you're in [[attack of opportunity\|melee range]] of a lone enemy, Blink ~~is likely able~~ to get you out. There are many more tiles away from the enemy than next to the enemy.		*If you're in [[attack of opportunity\|melee range]] of a lone enemy, Blink has a decent chance to get you out. There are many more tiles away from the enemy than next to the enemy.
	*Blink can only send you to tiles within LOS - which, in the right circumstances, can be manipulated. You can use terrain to limit the # of tiles close to the enemy, and increase the # of tiles away from the enemy. A [[scroll of fog]] is especially helpful - use fog, step back, and everything behind the clouds will be blocked. This can significantly increase your chance of blinking away.		*Blink can only send you to tiles within LOS - which, in the right circumstances, can be manipulated. You can use terrain to limit the # of tiles close to the enemy, and increase the # of tiles away from the enemy. A [[scroll of fog]] is especially helpful - use fog, step back, and everything behind the clouds will be blocked. This can significantly increase your chance of blinking away.

	Of course, the Blink spell isn't perfectly reliable~~. But~~, when used in the right ~~circumstance~~, it can save items here and there. It's recommended to use Blink when everything around you is explored; you don't want to be sent into unknown territory.		Of course, the Blink spell isn't perfectly reliable, but when used in the right circumstances, it can save items here and there. It's recommended to use Blink when everything around you is explored; you don't want to be sent into unknown territory.

	===Tips & Tricks===		===Tips & Tricks===
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	==History==		==History==
	*Prior to [[0.28]], the Blink spell ~~did not use [[spell power]], and thus~~ did not have a [[Blink (status)\|cooldown]].		*Prior to [[0.28]], the Blink spell did not have a [[Blink (status)\|cooldown]]; it did not benefit from spellpower.
	*In [[0.27]], the [[Blink (mutation)\|Blink]] mutation was removed.		*In [[0.27]], the [[Blink (mutation)\|Blink]] mutation was removed.
	*Prior to [[0.17]], the [[teleport control\|cTele status]] would turn an uncontrolled blink into a semi-controlled blink.		*Prior to [[0.17]], the [[teleport control\|cTele status]] would turn an uncontrolled blink into a semi-controlled blink.

imported>Qqqqwe2: bump

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	==History==		==History==
	*Prior to [[0.28]], the Blink spell did not have a [[Blink (status)\|cooldown]].		*Prior to [[0.28]], the Blink spell did not use [[spell power]], and thus did not have a [[Blink (status)\|cooldown]].
	*In [[0.27]], the [[Blink (mutation)\|Blink]] mutation was removed.		*In [[0.27]], the [[Blink (mutation)\|Blink]] mutation was removed.
	*Prior to [[0.17]], the [[teleport control\|cTele status]] would turn an uncontrolled blink into a semi-controlled blink.		*Prior to [[0.17]], the [[teleport control\|cTele status]] would turn an uncontrolled blink into a semi-controlled blink.

imported>Ge0ff: use a "positive" definition (what it _can_ do), instead of a "negative" one

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use a "positive" definition (what it _can_ do), instead of a "negative" one

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	==Sources==		==Sources==
	The term "blink" means "an instant teleportation ~~effect that cannot send you beyond~~ [[LOS]]".		The term "blink" means "an instant teleportation within your [[LOS]]".

	Other than the Blink spell, the following cause a blink effect on yourself:		Other than the Blink spell, the following cause a blink effect on yourself:

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	==Sources==		==Sources==
			The term "blink" means "an instant teleportation effect that cannot send you beyond [[LOS]]".

	Other than the Blink spell, the following cause a blink effect on yourself:		Other than the Blink spell, the following cause a blink effect on yourself:
	*Blink may come as an evocable [[artefact]] property (+Blink). This is identical to the spell, but is activated in the '''[[A]]'''bility menu, and its power is raised by [[Evocations]].		*Blink may come as an evocable [[artefact]] property (+Blink). This is identical to the spell, but is activated in the '''[[A]]'''bility menu, and its power is raised by [[Evocations]].
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	*Blink can only send you to tiles within LOS - which, in the right circumstances, can be manipulated. You can use terrain to limit the # of tiles close to the enemy, and increase the # of tiles away from the enemy. A [[scroll of fog]] is especially helpful - use fog, step back, and everything behind the clouds will be blocked. This can significantly increase your chance of blinking away.		*Blink can only send you to tiles within LOS - which, in the right circumstances, can be manipulated. You can use terrain to limit the # of tiles close to the enemy, and increase the # of tiles away from the enemy. A [[scroll of fog]] is especially helpful - use fog, step back, and everything behind the clouds will be blocked. This can significantly increase your chance of blinking away.

	Of course, ~~blinking~~ isn't perfectly reliable. But, when used in the right circumstance, it can save items here and there. It's recommended to use Blink when everything around you is explored; you don't want to be sent into unknown territory.		Of course, the Blink spell isn't perfectly reliable. But, when used in the right circumstance, it can save items here and there. It's recommended to use Blink when everything around you is explored; you don't want to be sent into unknown territory.

	===Tips & Tricks===		===Tips & Tricks===

Hordes: /* Strategy */ add a note about managing the risk

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Strategy: add a note about managing the risk

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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	Blink can be a lifesaver, particularly in the earlier game. It's one of the easiest [[Escaping from (and avoiding) trouble\|escape spells]] to learn and find. Since Blink sends you to any random location in LOS, there are a few quirks:		Blink can be a lifesaver, particularly in the earlier game. It's one of the easiest [[Escaping from (and avoiding) trouble\|escape spells]] to learn and find. Since Blink sends you to any random location in LOS, there are a few quirks:
	*If you're in [[attack of opportunity\|melee]] ~~range~~ of a lone enemy, Blink is likely able to get you out. There's many more tiles away from the enemy than next to the enemy.		*If you're in [[attack of opportunity\|melee range]] of a lone enemy, Blink is likely able to get you out. There are many more tiles away from the enemy than next to the enemy.
	*Blink can only send you to tiles within LOS - which, in the right circumstances, can be manipulated. You can use terrain to limit the # of tiles close to the enemy, and increase the # of tiles away from the enemy. A [[scroll of fog]] is especially helpful - use fog, step back, and everything behind the clouds will be blocked. This can significantly increase your chance of blinking away.		*Blink can only send you to tiles within LOS - which, in the right circumstances, can be manipulated. You can use terrain to limit the # of tiles close to the enemy, and increase the # of tiles away from the enemy. A [[scroll of fog]] is especially helpful - use fog, step back, and everything behind the clouds will be blocked. This can significantly increase your chance of blinking away.

			Of course, blinking isn't perfectly reliable. But, when used in the right circumstance, it can save items here and there. It's recommended to use Blink when everything around you is explored; you don't want to be sent into unknown territory.

	===Tips & Tricks===		===Tips & Tricks===

Hordes at 15:46, 5 September 2023

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	==Useful Info==		==Useful Info==
	Blink sends you to any random tile in [[line of sight]] with the following restrictions:		Blink sends you to any random tile in [[line of sight]], with the following restrictions:
	*It can't send you to [[deep water]] or [[lava]] if those tiles would be impassible to you.		*It can't send you to [[deep water]] or [[lava]] if those tiles would be impassible to you. E.g. [[amphibious]] players can be sent into deep water, [[flying]] players can be sent to either tile.
	*The tile cannot contain another creature.		*The tile cannot contain another creature.
	*For the purposes of this spell, translucent walls (but not [[iron grate]]s) block line of sight.		*For the purposes of this spell, translucent walls (but not [[iron grate]]s) block line of sight.

Hordes at 15:43, 5 September 2023

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	Blink ''can'' send you over [[trap]]s, dangerous [[cloud]]s, etc. It can also send you to the tile you were originally on ("You feel jittery for a moment").		Blink ''can'' send you over [[trap]]s, dangerous [[cloud]]s, etc. It can also send you to the tile you were originally on ("You feel jittery for a moment").

	After casting (or evoking) the Blink spell, you will be given the temporary [[Blink (status)\|-Blink status]]. This shortens with [[spell power]]; at maximum power, it wears off instantly. -Blink prevents you from casting or invoking the Blink spell until it ~~wear~~ off; it does not block [[scrolls of blinking]], [[dispersal]], or other sources of blink.		After casting (or evoking) the Blink spell, you will be given the temporary [[Blink (status)\|-Blink status]]. This shortens with [[spell power]]; at maximum power, it wears off instantly. -Blink prevents you from casting or invoking the Blink spell until it wears off; it does not block [[scrolls of blinking]], [[dispersal]], or other sources of blink.

	If you have -Tele ([[Dimension Anchor]], [[Tree Form]], [[Formicid]] stasis, [[artefact]] property), or have the [[Miscast effects\|Stuck]] effect, you cannot blink by any means.		If you have -Tele ([[Dimension Anchor]], [[Tree Form]], [[Formicid]] stasis, [[artefact]] property), or have the [[Miscast effects\|Stuck]] effect (from miscasting a [[Translocations]] spell), you cannot blink by any means.

	==Sources==		==Sources==
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	*[[Dispersal (brand)\|Dispersal-branded]] boomerangs causes targets to blink away.		*[[Dispersal (brand)\|Dispersal-branded]] boomerangs causes targets to blink away.
	*[[Distortion]] weapons can randomly blink enemies, among other effects.		*[[Distortion]] weapons can randomly blink enemies, among other effects.
	*[[Dispersal]] and [[Disjunction]] cause monsters around you to blink away.		*The spells [[Dispersal]] and [[Disjunction]] cause monsters around you to blink away.

	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	Blink can be a lifesaver, particularly in the earlier game. It's one of the easiest [[Escaping from (and avoiding) trouble\|escape spells]] to learn and find. Since Blink sends you to any random location in LOS, there are a few quirks:		Blink can be a lifesaver, particularly in the earlier game. It's one of the easiest [[Escaping from (and avoiding) trouble\|escape spells]] to learn and find. Since Blink sends you to any random location in LOS, there are a few quirks:
	*If you're in [[attack of opportunity\|melee]] range of a lone enemy, Blink is likely able to get you out. There's many more tiles away from the enemy than next to the enemy.		*If you're in [[attack of opportunity\|melee]] range of a lone enemy, Blink is likely able to get you out. There's many more tiles away from the enemy than next to the enemy.
	*Blink can only send you to tiles within LOS, ~~and~~ in the right circumstances, ~~LOS~~ can be manipulated. You can use terrain to limit the # of tiles close to the enemy, and increase the # of tiles away from the enemy. A [[scroll of fog]] is especially helpful - use fog, step back, and everything behind the clouds will be blocked. ~~These~~ can significantly increase your chance of blinking away.		*Blink can only send you to tiles within LOS - which, in the right circumstances, can be manipulated. You can use terrain to limit the # of tiles close to the enemy, and increase the # of tiles away from the enemy. A [[scroll of fog]] is especially helpful - use fog, step back, and everything behind the clouds will be blocked. This can significantly increase your chance of blinking away.

	===Tips & Tricks===		===Tips & Tricks===