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au spelling is "worshipping"

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imported>Pisaster: qaz

2024-01-07T09:00:23Z

qaz

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	Qazalal will slowly improve your storm shield. This increases your [[SH]] and surrounds you with damaging [[cloud]]s. However, this comes at the extreme cost of being loud, attracting a huge swath of monsters at high piety. The storm shield will continue to improve (and continue to get loud) - granting you the otherwise rare [[Repel Missiles]], and giving you extra resistances as you get hit.		Qazalal will slowly improve your storm shield. This increases your [[SH]] and surrounds you with damaging [[cloud]]s. However, this comes at the extreme cost of being loud, attracting a huge swath of monsters at high piety. The storm shield will continue to improve (and continue to get loud) - granting you the otherwise rare [[Repel Missiles]], and giving you extra resistances as you get hit.

	To compensate for the sheer amount of monsters you'll face, Qazlal gives you some devastating Invocations. Upheaval (3) will call in a [[smite]]-targetted blast. Disaster Area (5) will clear a huge portion of the screen (but will never hit you, and tiles adjacent to you are discouraged). Elemental Force (4*) summons powerful but short lived [[list of elementals\|elementals]], including [[air elemental]]s that are capable of paralyzing most enemies in the game. Requires significant Invocations investment to truly show their power.		To compensate for the sheer amount of monsters you'll face, Qazlal gives you some devastating Invocations. Upheaval (2) will call in a [[smite]]-targetted blast that easily kills early threats like [[two-headed ogre]]s and [[hydra]]s. Disaster Area (5) will clear a huge portion of the screen (but will never hit you, and tiles adjacent to you are discouraged). Elemental Force (3*) summons powerful but short lived [[list of elementals\|elementals]], including [[air elemental]]s that are capable of paralyzing most enemies in the game. Requires significant Invocations investment to truly show their power.

	'''Recommended race and class combinations''': High [[Invocations]] is ~~essential~~, and Qazlal ~~should only be taken~~ on characters that can start investing in it ~~immediately~~. Being able to face large encounters brought on by the noise is also important, but luring and Qazlal's own abilities do a good job of handling this. ~~Passive~~ SH and repel missiles help to mitigate the drawbacks of not having a shield, and a high damage two handed weapon helps kill the enemies drawn by noise before they overwhelm you, so Qazlal may be particularly desirable for characters that plan to use a two handed weapon. Qazlal's abilities are practically [[Conjuration]]s of their own - so casters will find the god's abilities a bit redundant.		'''Recommended race and class combinations''': High [[Invocations]] is very important, and Qazlal is best on characters that can start investing in it early. Being able to face large encounters brought on by the noise is also important, but luring and Qazlal's own abilities usually do a good job of handling this. Qazlal's passive SH and repel missiles help to mitigate the drawbacks of not having a shield, and a high damage two handed weapon helps kill the enemies drawn by noise before they overwhelm you, so Qazlal may be particularly desirable for characters that plan to use a two handed weapon. Qazlal's abilities are practically [[Conjuration]]s of their own - so casters will find the god's abilities a bit redundant.

	===The [[Wu Jian]] Council===		===The [[Wu Jian]] Council===

imported>Pisaster: veh, gozag, ely, fedhas, chei, and qaz changes

2024-01-07T04:45:50Z

veh, gozag, ely, fedhas, chei, and qaz changes

Hordes: /* When should I switch gods? */

2023-09-20T04:54:00Z

When should I switch gods?

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	In general? You shouldn't, unless you really know what you're doing.		In general? You shouldn't, unless you really know what you're doing.

	You can only follow one god at a time; if you abandon your god, you will generally incur [[divine retribution]]~~, which, with~~ a few exceptions, is quite dangerous ''at best''.		You can only follow one god at a time; if you abandon your god, you will generally incur [[divine retribution]] ("wrath"). With a few exceptions, wrath is quite dangerous ''at best''.
	* The [[good gods]] ([[Elyvilon]], [[The Shining One]], and [[Zin]]) will not punish you unless you swap to an [[evil]] god (as well as [[chaotic]] gods for Zin). Following one for a while before switching to a neutral god can be a perfectly valid strategy.		* The [[good gods]] ([[Elyvilon]], [[The Shining One]], and [[Zin]]) will not punish you unless you swap to an [[evil]] god (as well as [[chaotic]] gods for Zin). Following one for a while before switching to a neutral god can be a perfectly valid strategy.
	* [[Ignis]] is designed to be switched away from as its powers run out, so its wrath is weaker than normal.		* [[Ignis]] is designed to be switched away from as its powers run out, so its wrath is weaker than normal.

Hordes: armor -> armour

2023-08-26T15:08:50Z

armor -> armour

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	Cheibriados is the slow god; eventually, worshippers will accrue up to a 10 [[aut]] penalty to movement speed (movement takes twice as long for most species). Being slow is a huge disadvantage; repositioning yourself risks taking multiple attacks, and running away is generally flat-out impossible without using consumables. But Cheibriados happens to be a god who provides said resources; and might even help you stop those situations all together.		Cheibriados is the slow god; eventually, worshippers will accrue up to a 10 [[aut]] penalty to movement speed (movement takes twice as long for most species). Being slow is a huge disadvantage; repositioning yourself risks taking multiple attacks, and running away is generally flat-out impossible without using consumables. But Cheibriados happens to be a god who provides said resources; and might even help you stop those situations all together.

	As piety rises (by killing faster creatures), you will gain increased stats. At 6* piety, this equates to +15 Str, Int, and Dex. Chei worshipers can wear heavier ~~armor~~ while casting stronger spells and dodging more. For example, they can easily cast [[Translocation]]s to supplant Chei's slowness. But these stats start as slow as Chei itself; the slowness you vulnerable to many normal speed threats in the early dungeon without much compensation. It starts out small: Chei will immediately slow down the effects of [[poison]], giving you more time to regenerate off it. Useful for [[killer bee]]s and [[Lair]].		As piety rises (by killing faster creatures), you will gain increased stats. At 6* piety, this equates to +15 Str, Int, and Dex. Chei worshipers can wear heavier armour while casting stronger spells and dodging more. For example, they can easily cast [[Translocation]]s to supplant Chei's slowness. But these stats start as slow as Chei itself; the slowness you vulnerable to many normal speed threats in the early dungeon without much compensation. It starts out small: Chei will immediately slow down the effects of [[poison]], giving you more time to regenerate off it. Useful for [[killer bee]]s and [[Lair]].

	From 1* of piety, you gain the ability to Bend Time, [[Slow]]ing creatures down. This ability requires a fair bit of [[Invocations]] investment, though reducing an enemy's combat and chase potential is still quite useful.		From 1* of piety, you gain the ability to Bend Time, [[Slow]]ing creatures down. This ability requires a fair bit of [[Invocations]] investment, though reducing an enemy's combat and chase potential is still quite useful.

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2023-06-06T23:50:26Z

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Hordes: /* Trog the Furious */

2023-02-16T20:14:40Z

Trog the Furious

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	Learning, training, or casting magic of any kind will offend Trog. Note that Trog doesn't mind use of "magical" scrolls, potions, or wands.		Learning, training, or casting magic of any kind will offend Trog. Note that Trog doesn't mind use of "magical" scrolls, potions, or wands.

	'''Recommended Race and Class Combinations''': Any character with zero short term interest in magic. [[Troll]]s, [[Minotaur]]s, and [[Hill Orc]]s will have the easiest time due to their excellent melee aptitudes. Berserk and Brothers in Arms are both such a strong abilities for a starting god that even [[Deep Elf]] [[Berserker]] is a strong (albeit not recommended) choice.		'''Recommended Race and Class Combinations''': Any character with zero short term interest in magic. [[Troll]]s, [[Minotaur]]s, and [[Hill Orc]]s will have the easiest time due to their excellent melee aptitudes. Berserk and Brothers in Arms are both such strong abilities for a starting god that even [[Deep Elf]] [[Berserker]] is a strong (albeit not recommended) choice.

	===[[Okawaru]] the Warmaster===		===[[Okawaru]] the Warmaster===

Hordes: /* Beogh the Brigand */

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Beogh the Brigand

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	Beogh's other active, Resurrection (6), is really if you care about a specific orc. Normally, it's better to use all your piety on Smiting -- there's nothing else to use it on! To complete the Abrahamic connections, Beogh allows passive water walking at 5, which is a small consideration for [[Swamp]] or [[Shoals]].		Beogh's other active, Resurrection (6), is really if you care about a specific orc. Normally, it's better to use all your piety on Smiting -- there's nothing else to use it on! To complete the Abrahamic connections, Beogh allows passive water walking at 5, which is a small consideration for [[Swamp]] or [[Shoals]].

	'''Recommended Race and Class Combinations''': As stated, only Hill Orcs may worship Beogh - Hill Orc Monk is a decent combination. HO is a fairly strong species, ~~though~~ an [[orc priest]] ~~liable to kill you next turn will give you a path to salvation~~. Beogh's ally play is redundant with [[Summonings]] and [[Necromancy]], and orcs may get in the way of some destructive [[Conjurations]].		'''Recommended Race and Class Combinations''': As stated, only Hill Orcs may worship Beogh - Hill Orc Monk is a decent combination. HO is a fairly strong species, but Beogh gives a chance of salvation if you're about to die from an [[orc priest]]. Beogh's ally play is redundant with [[Summonings]] and [[Necromancy]], and orcs may get in the way of some destructive [[Conjurations]].

	===[[Ru]] the Awakened===		===[[Ru]] the Awakened===

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	For example, let's say you decide to start with [[Okawaru]]. D:3 provides an altar to [[Nemelex Xobeh]], an unconventional, yet perfectly usable god. Meanwhile, [[Okawaru]]'s altar may not spawn until D:9. By the time you find Okawaru's altar, you could have to ** piety with Nemelex, along with abilities that could've easily saved your life - or your items - several times over.		For example, let's say you decide to start with [[Okawaru]]. D:3 provides an altar to [[Nemelex Xobeh]], an unconventional, yet perfectly usable god. Meanwhile, [[Okawaru]]'s altar may not spawn until D:9. By the time you find Okawaru's altar, you could have to ** piety with Nemelex, along with abilities that could've easily saved your life - or your items - several times over.

	That said, it's still perfectly possible to wait until you find your preferred god's altar if you have your heart set on a particular strategy (after all, [[Demigod]]s have to get through the entire game without ~~worshiping~~ a god). Assess your character's equipment and capabilities, and make your decision based on how well you're progressing through the early Dungeon.		That said, it's still perfectly possible to wait until you find your preferred god's altar if you have your heart set on a particular strategy (after all, [[Demigod]]s have to get through the entire game without worshipping a god). Assess your character's equipment and capabilities, and make your decision based on how well you're progressing through the early Dungeon.

	==When should I switch gods?==		==When should I switch gods?==
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	With 3000 gold, you can Bribe Branch - turning enemies neutral, or even into your allies! Difficult levels, such as the [[Tomb]] or [[Zot:5]], are made into jokes by bribing once or twice.		With 3000 gold, you can Bribe Branch - turning enemies neutral, or even into your allies! Difficult levels, such as the [[Tomb]] or [[Zot:5]], are made into jokes by bribing once or twice.

	'''Recommended Race and Class Combinations''': Gozag is a strong god choice for any character, but especially those who want the ability to ignore some of the most difficult floors in the game, or who have limited access to potion effects like [[mummy]]s and [[vine stalker]]s. Finding an early shop with a powerful but expensive [[artefact]] is also a good reason to worship ~~gozag~~, as you will be able to afford it much sooner. Characters looking to dive through multiple [[Ziggurat]]s may want to worship Gozag; where the mass of gold will always keep enemies distracted while allowing you to gain permanent [[haste]] through Potion Petition. Gozag is somewhat less desirable on species like [[troll]]s that want to wear dragon scales (which ~~gozag~~ will turn into gold), but shops can make up for this.		'''Recommended Race and Class Combinations''': Gozag is a strong god choice for any character, but especially those who want the ability to ignore some of the most difficult floors in the game, or who have limited access to potion effects like [[mummy]]s and [[vine stalker]]s. Finding an early shop with a powerful but expensive [[artefact]] is also a good reason to worship Gozag, as you will be able to afford it much sooner. Characters looking to dive through multiple [[Ziggurat]]s may want to worship Gozag; where the mass of gold will always keep enemies distracted while allowing you to gain permanent [[haste]] through Potion Petition. Gozag is somewhat less desirable on species like [[troll]]s that want to wear dragon scales (which Gozag will turn into gold), but shops can make up for this.

	===[[Elyvilon]] the Healer===		===[[Elyvilon]] the Healer===
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	Xom is an interesting god that'll likely cause you to die in a hilarious way. Most of his actions are either harmful, flavourful, or somewhat helpful. Eventually, Chaos Knights will end up with a large amount of beneficial mutations, but a god that'll still kill them on a whim.		Xom is an interesting god that'll likely cause you to die in a hilarious way. Most of his actions are either harmful, flavourful, or somewhat helpful. Eventually, Chaos Knights will end up with a large amount of beneficial mutations, but a god that'll still kill them on a whim.

	'''Recommended Race and Class Combinations''': [[Chaos Knight]]s start off ~~worshiping~~ Xom. This is considered a "challenge class", and the game does not recommend it for any race.		'''Recommended Race and Class Combinations''': [[Chaos Knight]]s start off worshipping Xom. This is considered a "challenge class", and the game does not recommend it for any race.

	===[[Cheibriados]] the Contemplative===		===[[Cheibriados]] the Contemplative===
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	Cheibriados worshipers are punished for making a mistake. A single move can give every enemy 2-3 turns. While Chei's later invocations help mitigate mistakes, you would rather not spend tons of piety to fix a common error. Being slow changes how you play Crawl in its entirety. Being flexible by playing slow - literally and figuratively - is a must.		Cheibriados worshipers are punished for making a mistake. A single move can give every enemy 2-3 turns. While Chei's later invocations help mitigate mistakes, you would rather not spend tons of piety to fix a common error. Being slow changes how you play Crawl in its entirety. Being flexible by playing slow - literally and figuratively - is a must.

	'''Recommended race and class combinations''': Characters and players who can play around the move speed penalty; preferably ones that can use every stat Chei offers. Slow move speed is usually most dangerous when you first join Chei, so characters that can gain piety quickly like [[monk]]s, slow species (like [[Naga]]s and [[Barachim]], or anyone with [[ponderous]]), and characters with an [[amulet of faith]] will have an easier time ~~worshiping~~ Chei. Even with faster piety gain, its important to keep in mind that by ~~worshiping~~ Chei, you are giving up near term strength for future strength.		'''Recommended race and class combinations''': Characters and players who can play around the move speed penalty; preferably ones that can use every stat Chei offers. Slow move speed is usually most dangerous when you first join Chei, so characters that can gain piety quickly like [[monk]]s, slow species (like [[Naga]]s and [[Barachim]], or anyone with [[ponderous]]), and characters with an [[amulet of faith]] will have an easier time worshipping Chei. Even with faster piety gain, its important to keep in mind that by worshipping Chei, you are giving up near term strength for future strength.

	===[[Yredelemnul]] the Dark===		===[[Yredelemnul]] the Dark===

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	Vehumet provides solely passive abilities, making it a strong, low-management god that requires no investment in [[Invocations]]. However, the lack of passive abilities means you must rely entirely on your own (bolstered) skills in combat -- casters that have run out of MP will have to retreat or resort to alternate ways of killing enemies.		Vehumet provides solely passive abilities, making it a strong, low-management god that requires no investment in [[Invocations]]. However, the lack of passive abilities means you must rely entirely on your own (bolstered) skills in combat -- casters that have run out of MP will have to retreat or resort to alternate ways of killing enemies.

	Fortunately, from 1* of piety onwards, Vehumet may restore your MP every time you kill a monster. This allows you to keep blasting away, or possibly recover your magic by attacking with a weapon (like a [[magical staff]]). In addition, Vehumet will provide ~~more~~ direct boosts to your conjuration ~~prowess~~:		Fortunately, from 1* of piety onwards, Vehumet may restore your MP every time you kill a monster. This allows you to keep blasting away, or possibly recover your magic by attacking with a weapon (like a [[magical staff]]). In addition, Vehumet will provide direct boosts to your '[[Vehumet#Destructive spells\|destructive spells]]', which includes all [[conjurations]] and a number of non-conjuration spells:
	* At 3* piety, your chance of miscasting ~~[[Conjurations]]~~ is significantly reduced, allowing you to make use of powerful spells much earlier than usual.		* At 3* piety, your chance of miscasting destructive spells is significantly reduced, allowing you to make use of powerful spells much earlier than usual, or in heavier armor than usual.
	* At 4* piety, the ranges of ~~all~~ your ~~Conjurations~~ are extended by 1 tile.		* At 4* piety, the ranges of your destructive spells are extended by 1 tile (with a few exceptions).

	Like Sif Muna, Vehumet will gift you with ~~[[Conjurations]]~~ spells. Unlike Sif, you "only" get 15 spells; but they start as soon as you hit 1* of piety, and scale in power with divine favor. Like Sif, these spells are inclined to what you've already trained. The last 3 spells will always be 3 level 8 or 9 ~~Conjurations~~, available as long as you still worship Vehumet.		Like Sif Muna, Vehumet will gift you with destructive spells. Unlike Sif, you "only" get 15 spells; but they start as soon as you hit 1* of piety, and scale in power with divine favor. Like Sif, these spells are inclined to what you've already trained. The last 3 spells will always be 3 level 8 or 9, available as long as you still worship Vehumet.

	'''Recommended Race and Class Combinations''': [[Conjurer]]s and dedicated nukers of all kinds. Focused species like Earth [[Gargoyle]]s and [[Demonspawn]]. [[Tengu]], with good aptitude for Conjurations, are especially well-suited for Vehumet. For backgrounds, [[Hedge Wizard]]s and [[Venom Mage]]s like the immediate focus into other spell schools, though any mage background benefits.		'''Recommended Race and Class Combinations''': [[Conjurer]]s and dedicated nukers of all kinds. Focused species like Earth [[Gargoyle]]s and [[Demonspawn]]. [[Tengu]], with good aptitude for Conjurations, are especially well-suited for Vehumet. For backgrounds, [[Hedge Wizard]]s and [[Venom Mage]]s like the immediate focus into other spell schools, though any mage background benefits.
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	With 3000 gold, you can Bribe Branch - turning enemies neutral, or even into your allies! Difficult levels, such as the [[Tomb]] or [[Zot:5]], are made into jokes by bribing once or twice.		With 3000 gold, you can Bribe Branch - turning enemies neutral, or even into your allies! Difficult levels, such as the [[Tomb]] or [[Zot:5]], are made into jokes by bribing once or twice.

	'''Recommended Race and Class Combinations''': ~~Characters who want~~ a strong, ~~spammable, panic button, or~~ those who want the ability to ignore some of the most difficult floors in the game. Characters looking to dive through multiple [[Ziggurat]]s may want to worship Gozag; where the mass of gold will always keep enemies distracted while allowing you to gain permanent [[haste]] through Potion Petition.		'''Recommended Race and Class Combinations''': Gozag is a strong god choice for any character, but especially those who want the ability to ignore some of the most difficult floors in the game, or who have limited access to potion effects like [[mummy]]s and [[vine stalker]]s. Finding an early shop with a powerful but expensive [[artefact]] is also a good reason to worship gozag, as you will be able to afford it much sooner. Characters looking to dive through multiple [[Ziggurat]]s may want to worship Gozag; where the mass of gold will always keep enemies distracted while allowing you to gain permanent [[haste]] through Potion Petition. Gozag is somewhat less desirable on species like [[troll]]s that want to wear dragon scales (which gozag will turn into gold), but shops can make up for this.

	===[[Elyvilon]] the Healer===		===[[Elyvilon]] the Healer===
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	As you would expect, Elyvilon provides a plethora of healing and buffing abilities:		As you would expect, Elyvilon provides a plethora of healing and buffing abilities:
	At 1 of piety, you gain the ability to Purify yourself from various status conditions. Many poisonous creatures exist in the [[Lair]] and before, and confusion is a pervasive threat throughout the game. [[Petrification]] is another noteworthy status.		At 1 of piety, you gain the ability to Purify yourself from various status conditions. Many poisonous creatures exist in the [[Lair]] and before, and confusion is a pervasive threat throughout the game. [[Petrification]] is another noteworthy status. One of the few ways to cure draining and restore lowered stats.
	At 2 piety, you can Heal Others, potentially pacifying them. Keep in mind who it targets; animals, such as [[Hydra]]s~~, followed by those of the same species as you~~, are the most likely to be pacified. ~~Only at~~ 3* piety, can you Heal Self. It's as strong as you'd expect healing to be, and no more or less~~. Both these abilities rely strongly on [[Invocation]]s~~.		At 2 piety, you can Heal Others, potentially pacifying them. Keep in mind who it targets; animals, such as [[Hydra]]s, are the most likely to be pacified, and mindless creatures, such as [[slime creature\|slimes]], can't be pacified at all. In spite of the name, this is effectively a smite targeted instant death ability, and is very powerful with high Invocations.
			At 3 piety, can you Heal Self. It's as strong as you'd expect healing to be, and no more or less.
	And at 5, you gain access to Divine Vigour, which increases your max [[HP]] and [[MP]] by respectable amounts.		And at 5, you gain access to Divine Vigour, which increases your max [[HP]] and [[MP]] by respectable amounts.

	~~Elyvlion~~'s tools are plain, but powerful. Healing can turn the tides of battle, give you enough healing to escape, and save your life. Almost nothing can outdamage 50+ hp per turn.		Elyvilon's tools are plain, but powerful. Healing can turn the tides of battle, give you enough healing to escape, and save your life. Almost nothing can outdamage 50+ hp per turn.

	'''Recommended race and class combinations''': ~~Any character~~ with ~~trouble surviving in~~ particularly ~~dangerous combat can make use of healing abilities~~.		'''Recommended race and class combinations''': Elyvilon rewards high [[Invocations]] and is best on characters who can afford it, but heal self is useful even with minimal investment. Heal Other is particularly good for characters that lack a strong ranged option and have a high Invocations aptitude.

	===[[Lugonu]] the Unformed===		===[[Lugonu]] the Unformed===
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	Your plant abilities will become truly impressive at high Invocations. But, even at low-medium Invocations, they can inflict devastating status effects.		Your plant abilities will become truly impressive at high Invocations. But, even at low-medium Invocations, they can inflict devastating status effects.

	'''Recommended Race and Class Combinations''': Characters who can afford to invest heavily into [[Invocation]]s; especially [[Hill Orc]] and [[Demonspawn]], who have a high aptitude.		'''Recommended Race and Class Combinations''': Characters who can afford to invest heavily into [[Invocation]]s; especially [[Hill Orc]] and [[Demonspawn]], who have a high aptitude. Characters with a good ranged option will be able to use briars most effectively (and will have less trouble avoiding ballistomycete spores), but even pure melee characters work well with Fedhas.

	===[[Nemelex Xobeh]] the Trickster===		===[[Nemelex Xobeh]] the Trickster===
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	Step from Time is a potentially stronger ability - but one that's entirely defensive. Unlocked at 5* piety, it allows you to hide for hundreds or thousands of turns; by then, your foes would have scattered, looking for you. This benefits from large spaces; monsters will wander away in due time, giving you at least the space to escape.		Step from Time is a potentially stronger ability - but one that's entirely defensive. Unlocked at 5* piety, it allows you to hide for hundreds or thousands of turns; by then, your foes would have scattered, looking for you. This benefits from large spaces; monsters will wander away in due time, giving you at least the space to escape.

	Cheibriados worshipers are punished for making a mistake. A single move ~~action~~ can give 2-3* turns ~~for every opponent you've seen~~. While Chei's later invocations help mitigate mistakes, you would rather not spend tons of piety to fix a common error. Being slow changes how you play Crawl in its entirety. Being flexible by playing slow - literally and figuratively - is a must.		Cheibriados worshipers are punished for making a mistake. A single move can give every enemy 2-3 turns. While Chei's later invocations help mitigate mistakes, you would rather not spend tons of piety to fix a common error. Being slow changes how you play Crawl in its entirety. Being flexible by playing slow - literally and figuratively - is a must.

	'''Recommended race and class combinations''': Characters and players who can play around the move speed penalty; preferably ones that can use every stat Chei offers. [[Naga]]s and [[Barachim]] ~~are already slower than most everything in the dungeon~~, ~~letting them gain piety at lightning speed~~ and ~~enhancing the damage output~~ of ~~Slouch even further~~. ~~The latter has access~~ to ~~Hop~~, giving ~~a powerful and free repositioning tool~~.		'''Recommended race and class combinations''': Characters and players who can play around the move speed penalty; preferably ones that can use every stat Chei offers. Slow move speed is usually most dangerous when you first join Chei, so characters that can gain piety quickly like [[monk]]s, slow species (like [[Naga]]s and [[Barachim]], or anyone with [[ponderous]]), and characters with an [[amulet of faith]] will have an easier time worshiping Chei. Even with faster piety gain, its important to keep in mind that by worshiping Chei, you are giving up near term strength for future strength.

	===[[Yredelemnul]] the Dark===		===[[Yredelemnul]] the Dark===
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	Qazalal will slowly improve your storm shield. This increases your [[SH]] and surrounds you with damaging [[cloud]]s. However, this comes at the extreme cost of being loud, attracting a huge swath of monsters at high piety. The storm shield will continue to improve (and continue to get loud) - granting you the otherwise rare [[Repel Missiles]], and giving you extra resistances as you get hit.		Qazalal will slowly improve your storm shield. This increases your [[SH]] and surrounds you with damaging [[cloud]]s. However, this comes at the extreme cost of being loud, attracting a huge swath of monsters at high piety. The storm shield will continue to improve (and continue to get loud) - granting you the otherwise rare [[Repel Missiles]], and giving you extra resistances as you get hit.

	To compensate for the sheer amount of monsters you'll face, Qazlal gives you some devastating Invocations. Upheaval (3) will call in a [[smite]]-targetted blast. Disaster Area (5) will clear a huge portion of the screen (but will never hit you, and tiles adjacent to you are discouraged). Elemental Force (4*) ~~is less impressive~~, ~~but summons allies to distract or fight with. These abilities~~ are ~~expensive, especially if you have to use them with every encounter. Also expensive~~ in the Invocations investment ~~required~~ to truly show their power.		To compensate for the sheer amount of monsters you'll face, Qazlal gives you some devastating Invocations. Upheaval (3) will call in a [[smite]]-targetted blast. Disaster Area (5) will clear a huge portion of the screen (but will never hit you, and tiles adjacent to you are discouraged). Elemental Force (4*) summons powerful but short lived [[list of elementals\|elementals]], including [[air elemental]]s that are capable of paralyzing most enemies in the game. Requires significant Invocations investment to truly show their power.

	'''Recommended race and class combinations''': ~~Characters who can survive huge encounters - specifically,~~ [[~~Axe~~]] ~~fighters. Of those~~, ~~fighters~~ that can ~~afford~~ to ~~spend a lot~~ on the ~~[[Invocations]] skill are preferred~~, as Qazlal ~~isn~~'~~t impressive without huge investment~~. Qazlal's abilities are practically [[Conjuration]]s of their own - so casters will find the god's abilities a bit redundant.		'''Recommended race and class combinations''': High [[Invocations]] is essential, and Qazlal should only be taken on characters that can start investing in it immediately. Being able to face large encounters brought on by the noise is also important, but luring and Qazlal's own abilities do a good job of handling this. Passive SH and repel missiles help to mitigate the drawbacks of not having a shield, and a high damage two handed weapon helps kill the enemies drawn by noise before they overwhelm you, so Qazlal may be particularly desirable for characters that plan to use a two handed weapon. Qazlal's abilities are practically [[Conjuration]]s of their own - so casters will find the god's abilities a bit redundant.

	===The [[Wu Jian]] Council===		===The [[Wu Jian]] Council===