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Hordes at 18:53, 2 October 2026

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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	A powerful and MP-efficient spell if ~~you~~ can ~~get it~~ in a timely manner. The clouds' damage never changes, so it's best if you can get this spell castable earlier. It can tear up the [[Lair]] and the early rune branches (many enemies in [[Lair]], [[Snake]], and [[Swamp]] are cold blooded; clouds ignore the high [[EV]] of many enemies in [[Spider]]), do well against evasive enemies in [[Elven Halls\|Elf]], and help against crowds in [[Vaults]]. ~~However~~, it still has utility past that, e.g., slowing [[list of draconians\|draconians]] in [[Zot]].		A powerful and MP-efficient spell if it can be obtained and castable in a timely manner. The clouds' damage never changes, so it's best if you can get this spell castable earlier. It can tear up the [[Lair]] and the early rune branches (many enemies in [[Lair]], [[Snake]], and [[Swamp]] are cold blooded; clouds ignore the high [[EV]] of many enemies in [[Spider]]), do well against evasive enemies in [[Elven Halls\|Elf]], and help against crowds in [[Vaults]]. While its damage output starts to become middling in the late-game, this spell still has utility past that, e.g., slowing [[list of draconians\|draconians]] in [[Zot]].

	It is a smite-targeted spell that ignores [[EV]] and is decent at crowd control, so it's good at sniping pesky enemies like [[boggart]]s.		It is a smite-targeted spell that ignores [[EV]] and is decent at crowd control, so it's good at sniping pesky enemies like [[boggart]]s.

Predelnik at 18:35, 28 May 2026

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	*If you happen to know a sleeping enemy is around a corner, you can hit them before they enter your line of sight by casting the spell at a tile adjacent to the foe. The enemy will take damage and wake up, but won't automatically know you're there. They will instead wander around, potentially giving you a chance at another attack before they start retaliating.		*If you happen to know a sleeping enemy is around a corner, you can hit them before they enter your line of sight by casting the spell at a tile adjacent to the foe. The enemy will take damage and wake up, but won't automatically know you're there. They will instead wander around, potentially giving you a chance at another attack before they start retaliating.
	*All worshippers of [[Qazlal]] are immune to their own clouds, making this spell much more safe and versatile.		*All worshippers of [[Qazlal]] are immune to their own clouds, making this spell much more safe and versatile.

	~~==Monster Version==~~
	~~The monster version of this spell functions similarly to the player version.~~

	~~{{monsters with spell}}~~

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	==History==		==History==
			*Prior to [[0.34]], Freezing Cloud was castable by monsters, since 0.34 this spell is now known as [[Freezing Gust]].
	*Prior to [[0.27]], this spell was a level 6 Conjurations/Air Magic/Ice Magic spell.		*Prior to [[0.27]], this spell was a level 6 Conjurations/Air Magic/Ice Magic spell.
	*Prior to [[0.20]], freezing vapours would dissipate faster when over [[lava]].		*Prior to [[0.20]], freezing vapours would dissipate faster when over [[lava]].
	Prior to [[0.19]], player-created clouds did not dissipate instantly when out of [[LOS]], only 4 faster.		Prior to [[0.19]], player-created clouds did not dissipate instantly when out of [[LOS]], only 4 faster.
	*Prior to [[0.14]], cloud durations were not affected by being out of LOS.		*Prior to [[0.14]], cloud durations were not affected by being out of LOS.

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	It is a smite-targeted spell that ignores [[EV]] and is decent at crowd control, so it's good at sniping pesky enemies like [[boggart]]s.		It is a smite-targeted spell that ignores [[EV]] and is decent at crowd control, so it's good at sniping pesky enemies like [[boggart]]s.

	Knowledge of enemy AI can be useful with this spell. ~~Enemies~~ with high HP ~~and high [[HD]]~~ will walk right through the clouds (if you place clouds in the shortest path). ~~Enemies~~ with low HP will tend to avoid entering the clouds, which you can use to your advantage. However, if an enemy is already in a harmful cloud, it won't try to avoid stepping into another cloud.		Knowledge of enemy AI can be useful with this spell. Mindless enemies, and healthy enemies with high HD/HP, will walk right through the clouds (if you place clouds in the shortest path). Non-mindless enemies with low HP will tend to avoid entering the clouds, which you can use to your advantage. However, if an enemy is already in a harmful cloud, it won't try to avoid stepping into another cloud.

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

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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	A powerful and MP-efficient spell, ~~great~~ if you can get ~~it by~~ the [[Lair]] and~~/or its~~ branches~~. Many~~ enemies in ~~the~~ Lair ~~itself~~, [[Snake]], and [[Swamp]] are cold-blooded~~, while~~ clouds ignore the high [[EV]] of many enemies in [[Spider]]~~. It still performs~~ well in ~~later branches (~~[[~~Vaults~~]], [[~~Elven Halls\|Elf~~]]), ~~and can slow~~ [[list of draconians\|draconians]] in [[Zot]]. ~~Also, it~~ is smite-targeted, ~~meaning you can use clouds to snipe~~ pesky [[boggart]]s ~~and the like~~.		A powerful and MP-efficient spell if you can get it in a timely manner. The clouds' damage never changes, so it's best if you can get this spell castable earlier. It can tear up the [[Lair]] and the early rune branches (many enemies in [[Lair]], [[Snake]], and [[Swamp]] are cold blooded; clouds ignore the high [[EV]] of many enemies in [[Spider]]), do well against evasive enemies in [[Elven Halls\|Elf]], and help against crowds in [[Vaults]]. However, it still has utility past that, e.g., slowing [[list of draconians\|draconians]] in [[Zot]].

			It is a smite-targeted spell that ignores [[EV]] and is decent at crowd control, so it's good at sniping pesky enemies like [[boggart]]s.

	Knowledge of enemy AI can be useful with this spell. Enemies with high HP and high [[HD]] will walk right through the clouds (if you place clouds in the shortest path). Enemies with low HP will tend to avoid entering the clouds, which you can use to your advantage. However, if an enemy is already in a harmful cloud, it won't try to avoid stepping into another cloud.		Knowledge of enemy AI can be useful with this spell. Enemies with high HP and high [[HD]] will walk right through the clouds (if you place clouds in the shortest path). Enemies with low HP will tend to avoid entering the clouds, which you can use to your advantage. However, if an enemy is already in a harmful cloud, it won't try to avoid stepping into another cloud.
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	===Tips & Tricks===		===Tips & Tricks===
	*Be careful using it in hallways, as it can easily hit you if you cast it at too short a range.		*Be careful using it in hallways, as it can easily hit you if you cast it at too short a range.
	*Also be careful when using this spell around [[allies]]. Unless your allies are immune to cold ([[Summon Ice Beast]]~~, namely~~), the clouds will either harm them or get in their way.		*Also be careful when using this spell around [[allies]]. Unless your allies are immune to cold (e.g., [[Summon Ice Beast]]), the clouds will either harm them or get in their way.
	*The mass of icy mist around an enemy can prevent them from hitting you with [[fire]]-based magic and attacks. [[Fire dragon]]s and [[orbs of fire]], for instance, will waste their attacks dispersing the clouds in front of them, saving you from taking the hit.		*The mass of icy mist around an enemy can prevent them from hitting you with [[fire]]-based magic and attacks. [[Fire dragon]]s and [[orbs of fire]], for instance, will waste their attacks dispersing the clouds in front of them, saving you from taking the hit.
	*All clouds prevent other clouds from being placed on their tile. Assuming you have rC++ or so, spawning ice clouds on your own tile is a good defensive mechanism against a number of cloud-spawning enemies, like [[red draconian]]s or [[apocalypse crab]]s.		*All clouds prevent other clouds from being placed on their tile. Assuming you have rC++ or so, spawning ice clouds on your own tile is a good defensive mechanism against a number of cloud-spawning enemies, like [[red draconian]]s or [[apocalypse crab]]s.

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	===Tips & Tricks===		===Tips & Tricks===
	*Be careful using it in hallways, as it can easily hit you ~~and your allies~~ if you cast it at too short a range.		*Be careful using it in hallways, as it can easily hit you if you cast it at too short a range.
	*~~Summoners should use~~ this spell ~~with caution unless they have the~~ [[Summon Ice Beast]] ~~spell. While summoned living creatures will avoid~~ the clouds ~~and undead~~ will ~~march through it taking a severe beating, [[ice beast]]s will ignore the effect entirely and attack whatever happens to be currently freezing to death inside~~.		*Also be careful when using this spell around [[allies]]. Unless your allies are immune to cold ([[Summon Ice Beast]], namely), the clouds will either harm them or get in their way.
	*The mass of icy mist around an enemy can prevent them from hitting you with [[fire]]-based magic and attacks. [[Fire dragon]]s and [[orbs of fire]], for instance, will waste their attacks dispersing the clouds in front of them, saving you from taking the hit.		*The mass of icy mist around an enemy can prevent them from hitting you with [[fire]]-based magic and attacks. [[Fire dragon]]s and [[orbs of fire]], for instance, will waste their attacks dispersing the clouds in front of them, saving you from taking the hit.
	*All clouds prevent other clouds from being placed on their tile. Assuming you have rC++ or so, spawning ice clouds on your own tile is a good defensive mechanism against a number of cloud-spawning enemies, like [[red draconian]]s or [[apocalypse crab]]s.		*All clouds prevent other clouds from being placed on their tile. Assuming you have rC++ or so, spawning ice clouds on your own tile is a good defensive mechanism against a number of cloud-spawning enemies, like [[red draconian]]s or [[apocalypse crab]]s.

Hordes: monster version, -tip about movement (just put the cloud on the enemy)

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monster version, -tip about movement (just put the cloud on the enemy)

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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	A powerful and MP-efficient spell~~. Great~~ if you can get it by the [[Lair]] and/or its branches. Many enemies in the Lair itself, [[Snake]], and [[Swamp]] are cold-blooded, while clouds ignore the high [[EV]] of many enemies in [[Spider]]. It still performs well in later branches ([[Vaults]], [[Elven Halls\|Elf]]), and can slow [[list of draconians\|draconians]] in [[Zot]]. Also, it is smite-targeted, meaning you can use clouds to snipe pesky [[boggart]]s and the like.		A powerful and MP-efficient spell, great if you can get it by the [[Lair]] and/or its branches. Many enemies in the Lair itself, [[Snake]], and [[Swamp]] are cold-blooded, while clouds ignore the high [[EV]] of many enemies in [[Spider]]. It still performs well in later branches ([[Vaults]], [[Elven Halls\|Elf]]), and can slow [[list of draconians\|draconians]] in [[Zot]]. Also, it is smite-targeted, meaning you can use clouds to snipe pesky [[boggart]]s and the like.

	Knowledge of enemy AI can be useful with this spell. Enemies with high HP and high [[HD]] will walk right through the clouds (if you place clouds in the shortest path). Enemies with low HP will tend to avoid entering clouds. However, if an enemy is already in a harmful cloud, it won't try to avoid stepping into another cloud.		Knowledge of enemy AI can be useful with this spell. Enemies with high HP and high [[HD]] will walk right through the clouds (if you place clouds in the shortest path). Enemies with low HP will tend to avoid entering the clouds, which you can use to your advantage. However, if an enemy is already in a harmful cloud, it won't try to avoid stepping into another cloud.

	===Tips & Tricks===		===Tips & Tricks===
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	*The mass of icy mist around an enemy can prevent them from hitting you with [[fire]]-based magic and attacks. [[Fire dragon]]s and [[orbs of fire]], for instance, will waste their attacks dispersing the clouds in front of them, saving you from taking the hit.		*The mass of icy mist around an enemy can prevent them from hitting you with [[fire]]-based magic and attacks. [[Fire dragon]]s and [[orbs of fire]], for instance, will waste their attacks dispersing the clouds in front of them, saving you from taking the hit.
	*All clouds prevent other clouds from being placed on their tile. Assuming you have rC++ or so, spawning ice clouds on your own tile is a good defensive mechanism against a number of cloud-spawning enemies, like [[red draconian]]s or [[apocalypse crab]]s.		*All clouds prevent other clouds from being placed on their tile. Assuming you have rC++ or so, spawning ice clouds on your own tile is a good defensive mechanism against a number of cloud-spawning enemies, like [[red draconian]]s or [[apocalypse crab]]s.
	*Clouds can be used to block some enemies' movement, but this isn't always a good thing. [[Orc priest]]s and [[hellion]]s, for example, will be forced to use their irresistible ranged attacks instead of going into melee. Thankfully, the former tends to die in around 2 turns of the cloud.
	*If you happen to know a sleeping enemy is around a corner, you can hit them before they enter your line of sight by casting the spell at a tile adjacent to the foe. The enemy will take damage and wake up, but won't automatically know you're there. They will instead wander around, potentially giving you a chance at another attack before they start retaliating.		*If you happen to know a sleeping enemy is around a corner, you can hit them before they enter your line of sight by casting the spell at a tile adjacent to the foe. The enemy will take damage and wake up, but won't automatically know you're there. They will instead wander around, potentially giving you a chance at another attack before they start retaliating.
	*All worshippers of [[Qazlal]] are immune to their own clouds, making this spell much more safe and versatile.		*All worshippers of [[Qazlal]] are immune to their own clouds, making this spell much more safe and versatile.

			==Monster Version==
			The monster version of this spell functions similarly to the player version.

			{{monsters with spell}}

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

Hordes: /* Strategy */

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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	A powerful and MP-efficient spell if you can get it by the [[Lair]] and/or its branches. Many enemies in the Lair itself, [[Snake]], and [[Swamp]] are cold-blooded, while clouds ignore the high [[EV]] of many enemies in [[Spider]]. It is ~~also~~ smite-targeted, meaning you can use it to snipe pesky [[boggart]]s and the like.		A powerful and MP-efficient spell. Great if you can get it by the [[Lair]] and/or its branches. Many enemies in the Lair itself, [[Snake]], and [[Swamp]] are cold-blooded, while clouds ignore the high [[EV]] of many enemies in [[Spider]]. It still performs well in later branches ([[Vaults]], [[Elven Halls\|Elf]]), and can slow [[list of draconians\|draconians]] in [[Zot]]. Also, it is smite-targeted, meaning you can use clouds to snipe pesky [[boggart]]s and the like.

	Knowledge of enemy AI can be useful with this spell. Enemies with high HP and high [[HD]] will walk right through the clouds (if you place clouds in the shortest path). Enemies with low HP will tend to avoid entering clouds. However, if an enemy is already in a harmful cloud, it won't try to avoid stepping into another cloud.		Knowledge of enemy AI can be useful with this spell. Enemies with high HP and high [[HD]] will walk right through the clouds (if you place clouds in the shortest path). Enemies with low HP will tend to avoid entering clouds. However, if an enemy is already in a harmful cloud, it won't try to avoid stepping into another cloud.