Curse skull - Revision history

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	*Curse skulls are immune to [[Silence]] and have infinite willpower, so you can't simply disable their ability to cast spells.		*Curse skulls are immune to [[Silence]] and have infinite willpower, so you can't simply disable their ability to cast spells.
	*Try to minimize time spent in [[line of sight]] with the skull; this minimizes the amount of torments. Use corners or a [[scroll of fog]] to break the [[line of sight]].		*Try to minimize time spent in [[line of sight]] with the skull; this minimizes the amount of torments. Use corners or a [[scroll of fog]] to break the [[line of sight]].
	*A [[potion of lignification]] gives immunity to torment. However, you'll be trapped with the curse skull~~, along with~~ its army of summoned reinforcements. Use with caution; preferably use it around a corner/hallway, somewhere away from unexplored regions.		*A [[potion of lignification]] gives immunity to torment. However, you'll be trapped with the curse skull and its army of summoned reinforcements. Use with caution; preferably use it around a corner/hallway, somewhere away from unexplored regions.

	==History==		==History==
	*In [[0.16]] onward, curse skulls can move like any other monster, now at fast (15) speed.		*In [[0.16]] onward, curse skulls can move like any other monster, now at fast (15) speed.
	*In [[0.15]], curse skulls were [[stationary]] and had 15 speed.		*In [[0.15]], curse skulls were [[stationary]] and had 15 speed.
	*In [[0.13]] and [[0.14]], curse skulls could move only when outside player [[LOS]], at only 10 speed. They also had the [[vigilant]] flag.		*In [[0.13]] and [[0.14]], curse skulls could move only when outside player [[LOS]], at only 10 speed. They also had the vigilant flag, which made them always spot the player upon seeing them and never forget about their location.
	*Prior to [[0.13]], curse skulls were stationary, had 10 speed, and had significantly higher HP and AC.		*Prior to [[0.13]], curse skulls were stationary, had 10 speed, and had significantly higher HP and AC.

imported>Hordes: /* Tips & Tricks */

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Tips & Tricks

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	==Tips & Tricks==		==Tips & Tricks==
	*Curse skulls can [[torment\|halve your HP]] every turn. With high AC, elemental resistances, and swarms of summons, they are difficult to kill. The following things are effective at killing them:		*Curse skulls can [[torment\|halve your HP]] every turn. With high AC, elemental resistances, and swarms of summons, they are difficult to kill. The following things are effective at killing them:
	**[[Dispel Undead]] ignores AC, so it'll destroy curse skulls quickly. However, due to the mass of summons, getting into range can be a ~~tough task~~.		**[[Dispel Undead]] ignores AC, so it'll destroy curse skulls quickly. However, due to the mass of summons, getting into range can be a challenge.
	**[[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]] is also ~~effective~~ - when targeting the skull itself (and not the walls around the skull), it ignores AC. Unlike Dispel Undead, LRD can be used from a distance.		**[[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]] is also great to use - when targeting the skull itself (and not the walls around the skull), it ignores AC. Unlike Dispel Undead, LRD can be used from a distance.
	**Level 9 spells pierce resistances, so they remain effective against curse skulls. Failing that, try to avoid elemental spells - use irresistible spells like [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]] or [[Airstrike]] instead.		**Level 9 spells pierce resistances, so they remain effective against curse skulls. Failing that, try to avoid elemental spells - use irresistible spells like [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]] or [[Airstrike]] instead.
	**Melee fighters can use weapons of [[holy wrath]]. [[Javelin]]s or bolt [[wand]]s can work well if you can't get in melee range.		**Melee fighters can use weapons of [[holy wrath]]. [[Javelin]]s or bolt [[wand]]s can work well if you can't get in melee range.
	*Curse skulls are immune to [[Silence]] and have infinite willpower, so you can't simply disable their ability to cast spells.		*Curse skulls are immune to [[Silence]] and have infinite willpower, so you can't simply disable their ability to cast spells.
	*Try to minimize time spent in [[line of sight]] with the skull; this minimizes the amount of torments. Use corners or a [[scroll of fog]] to break the [[line of sight]].		*Try to minimize time spent in [[line of sight]] with the skull; this minimizes the amount of torments. Use corners or a [[scroll of fog]] to break the [[line of sight]].
	*A [[potion of lignification]] gives immunity to torment. However, you'll be trapped with the curse skull, along with its army of summoned reinforcements. Use with caution; preferably use it around a corner, somewhere away from unexplored regions.		*A [[potion of lignification]] gives immunity to torment. However, you'll be trapped with the curse skull, along with its army of summoned reinforcements. Use with caution; preferably use it around a corner/hallway, somewhere away from unexplored regions.

	==History==		==History==

Hordes at 19:26, 30 November 2023

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	==History==		==History==
	*In [[0.16]] onward, curse skulls can move like any other monster, at fast (15) speed.		*In [[0.16]] onward, curse skulls can move like any other monster, now at fast (15) speed.
	*In [[0.15]], curse skulls were stationary.		*In [[0.15]], curse skulls were [[stationary]] and had 15 speed.
	*In [[0.13]] and [[0.14]], curse skulls could move only when outside player [[LOS]], at ~~normal~~ speed.		*In [[0.13]] and [[0.14]], curse skulls could move only when outside player [[LOS]], at only 10 speed. They also had the [[vigilant]] flag.
	*Prior to [[0.13]], curse skulls were [[stationary]] and had significantly higher HP and AC.		*Prior to [[0.13]], curse skulls were stationary, had 10 speed, and had significantly higher HP and AC.

Hordes: reformat the "things that are effective v. curse skulls"

2023-10-08T21:05:08Z

reformat the "things that are effective v. curse skulls"

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	==Useful Info==		==Useful Info==
	'''Curse skulls''' are fast and powerful [[undead]] monsters, which resist ~~almost everything~~, summon swarms of undead allies, and [[torment]] you repeatedly. They can be found in [[the Crypt]].		'''Curse skulls''' are fast and powerful [[undead]] monsters, which resist most elements, summon swarms of undead allies, and [[torment]] you repeatedly. They can be found in [[the Crypt]].

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	==Tips & Tricks==		==Tips & Tricks==
	*~~Their~~ high AC, elemental resistances, and ~~evasive behavior makes them~~ difficult to kill.		*Curse skulls can [[torment\|halve your HP]] every turn. With high AC, elemental resistances, and swarms of summons, they are difficult to kill. The following things are effective at killing them:
	**[[Dispel Undead]] ~~can~~ destroy ~~them in a few shots~~. ~~But getting into range is difficult~~, due to the mass of summons ~~and the tendency to stay on the edge of LOS~~.		**[[Dispel Undead]] ignores AC, so it'll destroy curse skulls quickly. However, due to the mass of summons, getting into range can be a tough task.
	**~~Due to their resistances, many elemental spells fare poorly. Irresistible spells like~~ [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]], [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]] or [[Airstrike]] ~~bypass this problem. Level 9 spells can also pierce resistances~~.		**[[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]] is also effective - when targeting the skull itself (and not the walls around the skull), it ignores AC. Unlike Dispel Undead, LRD can be used from a distance.
			**Level 9 spells pierce resistances, so they remain effective against curse skulls. Failing that, try to avoid elemental spells - use irresistible spells like [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]] or [[Airstrike]] instead.
	**Melee fighters can use weapons of [[holy wrath]]. [[Javelin]]s or bolt [[wand]]s can work well if you can't get in melee range.		**Melee fighters can use weapons of [[holy wrath]]. [[Javelin]]s or bolt [[wand]]s can work well if you can't get in melee range.
	**Curse skulls are immune to [[Silence]] and have infinite willpower, so you can't simply disable their ability to cast spells.		*Curse skulls are immune to [[Silence]] and have infinite willpower, so you can't simply disable their ability to cast spells.
	*Try to minimize time spent in [[line of sight]] with ~~a curse~~ skull; this minimizes the amount of torments. Use corners or a [[scroll of fog]] to break the [[line of sight]].		*Try to minimize time spent in [[line of sight]] with the skull; this minimizes the amount of torments. Use corners or a [[scroll of fog]] to break the [[line of sight]].
	*A [[potion of lignification]] gives immunity to torment. However, you'll be trapped with the curse skull, along with its army of summoned reinforcements. Use with caution; preferably use it around a corner, somewhere away from unexplored regions.		*A [[potion of lignification]] gives immunity to torment. However, you'll be trapped with the curse skull, along with its army of summoned reinforcements. Use with caution; preferably use it around a corner, somewhere away from unexplored regions.

	==History==		==History==
	*In [[0.16]] onward, curse skulls can move ~~when outside player [[LOS]]~~ at fast (15) speed.		*In [[0.16]] onward, curse skulls can move like any other monster, at fast (15) speed.
	*In [[0.15]], curse skulls were stationary.		*In [[0.15]], curse skulls were stationary.
	*In [[0.13]] and [[0.14]], curse skulls could move when outside player [[LOS]], at normal speed.		*In [[0.13]] and [[0.14]], curse skulls could move only when outside player [[LOS]], at normal speed.
	*Prior to [[0.13]], curse skulls were [[stationary]] and had significantly higher HP and AC.		*Prior to [[0.13]], curse skulls were [[stationary]] and had significantly higher HP and AC.

imported>Ge0ff: they move normally since 0.16-a0-656-gd57bacc8c

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	==Useful Info==		==Useful Info==
	'''Curse skulls''' are powerful [[undead]] monsters which resist almost everything, summon swarms of undead allies, and [[torment]] you repeatedly~~. They never move while you're within [[line of sight]], but will quickly position themselves in irritatingly out-of-reach places whenever you flee~~. They can be found in [[the Crypt]].		'''Curse skulls''' are fast and powerful [[undead]] monsters, which resist almost everything, summon swarms of undead allies, and [[torment]] you repeatedly. They can be found in [[the Crypt]].

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Hordes: /* Tips & Tricks */ can't forget about LRD

2023-08-03T05:51:15Z

Tips & Tricks: can't forget about LRD

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	*Their high AC, elemental resistances, and evasive behavior makes them difficult to kill.		*Their high AC, elemental resistances, and evasive behavior makes them difficult to kill.
	**[[Dispel Undead]] can destroy them in a few shots. But getting into range is difficult, due to the mass of summons and the tendency to stay on the edge of LOS.		**[[Dispel Undead]] can destroy them in a few shots. But getting into range is difficult, due to the mass of summons and the tendency to stay on the edge of LOS.
	**Due to their resistances, many elemental spells fare poorly. Irresistible spells like [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]] or [[Airstrike]] bypass this problem. Level 9 spells can also pierce resistances.		**Due to their resistances, many elemental spells fare poorly. Irresistible spells like [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]], [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]] or [[Airstrike]] bypass this problem. Level 9 spells can also pierce resistances.
	**Melee fighters can use weapons of [[holy wrath]]. [[Javelin]]s or bolt [[wand]]s can work well if you can't get in melee range.		**Melee fighters can use weapons of [[holy wrath]]. [[Javelin]]s or bolt [[wand]]s can work well if you can't get in melee range.
	**Curse skulls are immune to [[Silence]] and have infinite willpower, so you can't simply disable their ability to cast spells.		**Curse skulls are immune to [[Silence]] and have infinite willpower, so you can't simply disable their ability to cast spells.

Hordes: /* Tips & Tricks */

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Tips & Tricks

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	*Their high AC, elemental resistances, and evasive behavior makes them difficult to kill.		*Their high AC, elemental resistances, and evasive behavior makes them difficult to kill.
	**[[Dispel Undead]] can destroy them in a few shots. But getting into range is difficult, due to the mass of summons and the tendency to stay on the edge of LOS.		**[[Dispel Undead]] can destroy them in a few shots. But getting into range is difficult, due to the mass of summons and the tendency to stay on the edge of LOS.
	**Due to their resistances, many elemental spells fare poorly. Irresistible spells like [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]] or [[Airstrike]] ~~can work well~~. Level 9 spells can pierce resistances.		**Due to their resistances, many elemental spells fare poorly. Irresistible spells like [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]] or [[Airstrike]] bypass this problem. Level 9 spells can also pierce resistances.
	**Melee fighters can use weapons of [[holy wrath]]. [[Javelin]]s or bolt [[wand]]s can work well if you can't get in melee range.		**Melee fighters can use weapons of [[holy wrath]]. [[Javelin]]s or bolt [[wand]]s can work well if you can't get in melee range.
	**Curse skulls are immune to [[Silence]] and have infinite willpower, so you can't simply disable their ability to cast spells.		**Curse skulls are immune to [[Silence]] and have infinite willpower, so you can't simply disable their ability to cast spells.

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	==Tips & Tricks==		==Tips & Tricks==
	*Their high AC, elemental resistances, and evasive behavior ~~make~~ them ~~more~~ difficult to kill ~~than you might expect~~.		*Their high AC, elemental resistances, and evasive behavior makes them difficult to kill.
	**~~Casters with~~ [[Dispel Undead]] can destroy them in a ~~couple~~ shots ~~once they get within~~ range, ~~though their tendency~~ to ~~summon allies coupled with their habit of appearing at~~ the ~~very edge of your line~~ of ~~sight makes reaching them difficult. Several [[Earth Magic]]~~ and ~~pure [[Conjurations]] spells also work fairly well, though~~ the ~~undead allies often get in~~ the ~~way~~ of ~~[[Orb of Destruction]]~~.		**[[Dispel Undead]] can destroy them in a few shots. But getting into range is difficult, due to the mass of summons and the tendency to stay on the edge of LOS.
	**~~If you have~~ to ~~rely on~~ elemental ~~magic, use the most powerful~~ spells ~~you have at your disposal~~. ~~Curse skulls might have a wide range of resistances, but they will still succumb eventually to~~ spells like [[~~Bolt of Magma]], [[Starburst]], or [[Ozocubu~~'s ~~Refrigeration~~]]. [[~~Fire Storm~~]] ~~works very~~ well~~, if you~~ can ~~cast it.~~		**Due to their resistances, many elemental spells fare poorly. Irresistible spells like [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]] or [[Airstrike]] can work well. Level 9 spells can pierce resistances.
	**[[Air elementalist]]s are mostly out of luck; they ignore [[electricity]] damage, and even though they fly, their AC makes [[Airstrike]] much less effective than you might hope.		**Melee fighters can use weapons of [[holy wrath]]. [[Javelin]]s or bolt [[wand]]s can work well if you can't get in melee range.
	**Melee fighters ~~with~~ weapons of [[holy wrath]] ~~can take them down quickly, and~~ [[~~vorpal~~]] ~~weapons are your best bet when that'~~s not an option. Due to the way AC damage reduction works, killing them in melee will take somewhat longer for [[short blades]] specialists than for heavy two-handed weapon-wielders; try drinking a [[potion of might]] or ~~corroding them with a~~ [[wand ~~of acid~~]] if you'~~re having trouble doing damage~~. ~~Also, if you're vulnerable~~ to [[~~torment~~]], ~~consider using a spare [[scroll of blinking]]~~ to ~~jump directly to melee range~~.		**Curse skulls are immune to [[Silence]] and have infinite willpower, so you can't simply disable their ability to cast spells.
	*Try to minimize ~~the~~ time ~~when~~ a curse skull ~~can see and torment you without you doing damage to it~~. Use corners or a [[scroll of fog]] to break the [[line of sight]].		*Try to minimize time spent in [[line of sight]] with a curse skull; this minimizes the amount of torments. Use corners or a [[scroll of fog]] to break the [[line of sight]].
	*Curse skulls are immune to [[Silence]] and [[Hexes]], so you can't simply disable their ability to cast spells.		*A [[potion of lignification]] gives immunity to torment. However, you'll be trapped with the curse skull, along with its army of summoned reinforcements. Use with caution; preferably use it around a corner, somewhere away from unexplored regions.
	*A [[potion of lignification]] ~~will render you immune~~ to torment, ~~but~~ you'll be trapped with the curse skull ~~for the duration~~, ~~and their~~ army of summoned reinforcements ~~will still be able to physically beat you to death~~. Use with caution, preferably around a corner somewhere away from unexplored regions.

	==History==		==History==
	*In [[0.~~13]] and [[0.14~~]], curse skulls ~~could~~ move when ~~out of the~~ player's [[~~line of sight~~]] (~~similar to~~ [[~~wandering mushroom~~]]s). In [[0.15]]~~, they returned to being stationary,~~ and ~~finally in~~ [[0.16]] ~~and later they~~ could move ~~quickly~~ when ~~out of~~ LOS.		*In [[0.16]] onward, curse skulls can move when outside player [[LOS]] at fast (15) speed.
			*In [[0.15]], curse skulls were stationary.
			*In [[0.13]] and [[0.14]], curse skulls could move when outside player [[LOS]], at normal speed.
	*Prior to [[0.13]], curse skulls were [[stationary]] and had significantly higher HP and AC.		*Prior to [[0.13]], curse skulls were [[stationary]] and had significantly higher HP and AC.