The Vaults - Revision history

imported>Hordes: /* Tactics */

2025-11-23T07:36:07Z

Tactics

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:36, 23 November 2025
(No difference)

imported>Hordes: /* Tactics */

2025-11-23T07:36:07Z

Tactics

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:36, 23 November 2025
(No difference)

imported>Hordes: /* Tactics */

2025-11-23T07:36:07Z

Tactics

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:36, 23 November 2025
Line 65:		Line 65:
	:Of course, it might also land you in the middle of one of the treasure chambers, along with an assortment of far deadlier enemies. You may need to teleport multiple times to get a good location - teleport early and often. Buffs are highly recommended.		:Of course, it might also land you in the middle of one of the treasure chambers, along with an assortment of far deadlier enemies. You may need to teleport multiple times to get a good location - teleport early and often. Buffs are highly recommended.

	*'''Running strategy.''' This is similar to the teleport strategy, but instead of actually teleporting, you aim to run past the initial entrance party, through the hallways, and into a corner.		*'''Running strategy.''' This is similar to the teleport strategy, but instead of actually teleporting, you aim to run past the initial entrance party, through the hallways, and into a corner. Can be done with [[Blink]] + [[haste]] or a [[scroll of blinking]]. In theory it is also possible use crowd control to clear a gap, and run with haste.

	*'''Being loud.''' Blast through everything in your path. If you can sustain combat for a long time, large AOE can be a good idea. Be aware that (at least when fighting in the center) the noise you generate will wake and lure out monsters from the four chambers.		*'''Being loud.''' Blast through everything in your path. If you can sustain combat for a long time, large AOE can be a good idea. Be aware that (at least when fighting in the center) the noise you generate will wake and lure out monsters from the four chambers.
Line 72:		Line 72:
	**[[Discord]] is a powerful crowd clearing effect, though watch out for the frenzied monsters ''you'' have to deal with. Mass debuffs, like [[Metabolic Englaciation]] and [[Alistair's Intoxication]], can also be effective.		**[[Discord]] is a powerful crowd clearing effect, though watch out for the frenzied monsters ''you'' have to deal with. Mass debuffs, like [[Metabolic Englaciation]] and [[Alistair's Intoxication]], can also be effective.

	One of the worst possible things that can happen on V:5 is to receive a [[Sentinel's Mark]]. If this happens, quaff a [[potion of cancellation]] or quickly retreat up the stairs to V:4~~. Normally, targeting yourself with your own [[wand of quicksilver\|quicksilver bolt]] or [[Yara's Violent Unravelling]] isn't a recommended tactic, but it may just well be worth the damage~~.		One of the worst possible things that can happen on V:5 is to receive a [[Sentinel's Mark]]. If this happens, quaff a [[potion of cancellation]] or quickly retreat up the stairs to V:4.

	Even if you don't plan on being loud, it's nice to have some form of AOE attack. If you don't have spells, certain divine abilities ([[Chei]]'s Slouch, [[Nemelex]]'s deck of destruction, [[Ru]]'s Apocalypse, [[Qazlal]]'s Disaster Area...) can fill the gap. For any character, [[evocable]]s ([[condenser vane]] / [[tin of tremorstones]]) are great tools if you have high Evocations skill.		Even if you don't plan on being loud, it's nice to have some form of AOE attack. If you don't have spells, certain divine abilities ([[Chei]]'s Slouch, [[Nemelex]]'s deck of destruction, [[Ru]]'s Apocalypse, [[Qazlal]]'s Disaster Area...) can fill the gap. For any character, [[evocable]]s ([[condenser vane]] / [[tin of tremorstones]]) are great tools if you have high Evocations skill.

Hordes: /* Tactics */

2025-11-03T18:34:55Z

Tactics

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:34, 3 November 2025
Line 64:		Line 64:
	*'''Teleport strategy.''' The basic gist is to [[teleport]] (or use an [[escape hatch]]) to land in a random location. This may land you in one of the sparsely-populated hallways along the edges of the level, where you can begin methodically clearing the level. Your goal is to end up in the corners and create a safe place to rest (by killing nearby monsters).		*'''Teleport strategy.''' The basic gist is to [[teleport]] (or use an [[escape hatch]]) to land in a random location. This may land you in one of the sparsely-populated hallways along the edges of the level, where you can begin methodically clearing the level. Your goal is to end up in the corners and create a safe place to rest (by killing nearby monsters).
	:Of course, it might also land you in the middle of one of the treasure chambers, along with an assortment of far deadlier enemies. You may need to teleport multiple times to get a good location - teleport early and often. Buffs are highly recommended.		:Of course, it might also land you in the middle of one of the treasure chambers, along with an assortment of far deadlier enemies. You may need to teleport multiple times to get a good location - teleport early and often. Buffs are highly recommended.

			*'''Running strategy.''' This is similar to the teleport strategy, but instead of actually teleporting, you aim to run past the initial entrance party, through the hallways, and into a corner.

	*'''Being loud.''' Blast through everything in your path. If you can sustain combat for a long time, large AOE can be a good idea. Be aware that (at least when fighting in the center) the noise you generate will wake and lure out monsters from the four chambers.		*'''Being loud.''' Blast through everything in your path. If you can sustain combat for a long time, large AOE can be a good idea. Be aware that (at least when fighting in the center) the noise you generate will wake and lure out monsters from the four chambers.

Patrick2011b: note the warning prompt per c65c45c1d4c4 (the commit that moved the rune lock to the exit)

2024-04-23T00:29:40Z

note the warning prompt per c65c45c1d4c4 (the commit that moved the rune lock to the exit)

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:29, 23 April 2024
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{~~version030~~}}		{{version031}}
	''Not to be confused with "[[vault]]s", pregenerated features of the dungeon.''		''Not to be confused with "[[vault]]s", pregenerated features of the dungeon.''
	{{flavour\|Possibly constructed by some powerful madman, the Vaults are said to be home to great treasures. The blood spattered liberally around the entrance suggests that there is a certain amount of violence, too.		{{flavour\|Possibly constructed by some powerful madman, the Vaults are said to be home to great treasures. The blood spattered liberally around the entrance suggests that there is a certain amount of violence, too.
Line 15:		Line 15:
	[[File:Vaults entry.png]] '''The Vaults''' are 5-floor [[branch]] filled with long, wide hallways and countless chambers. The gate to the Vaults can be found on either floor 13 or 14 of [[the Dungeon]].		[[File:Vaults entry.png]] '''The Vaults''' are 5-floor [[branch]] filled with long, wide hallways and countless chambers. The gate to the Vaults can be found on either floor 13 or 14 of [[the Dungeon]].

	You can enter at any time, but you must have at least 1 [[rune of Zot]] (no matter where it's from) in order to exit back into the [[Dungeon]].		You can enter at any time, but you must have at least 1 [[rune of Zot]] (no matter where it's from) in order to exit back into the [[Dungeon]]. If you try to enter with no runes, you will receive a prompt warning you that you must have a rune to exit.

	==Layout==		==Layout==

Hordes: /* Tactics */

2023-10-08T18:41:35Z

Tactics

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:41, 8 October 2023
Line 59:		Line 59:

	*'''[[Stair dancing]].''' Only adjacent enemies follow you up the stairs. If you have good [[AC]] (and are reasonably lucky), stair dancing can clean up the entrance party.		*'''[[Stair dancing]].''' Only adjacent enemies follow you up the stairs. If you have good [[AC]] (and are reasonably lucky), stair dancing can clean up the entrance party.
	:However, ~~the stairs are complicated by~~ a variety of foes. [[Vault warden]]s can seal stairs. [[Tentacled monstrosities]] can constrict you, and [[list of dragons\|dragon]]s can [[trample]] you away. Having a way to snipe enemies ([[javelin]]s, all manner of high-level spells, offensive [[Invocations]], [[evocable]]s, etc.) is great to have.		:However, a variety of foes may prevent you from using stairs. [[Vault warden]]s can seal stairs. [[Tentacled monstrosities]] can constrict you, and [[list of dragons\|dragon]]s can [[trample]] you away. Having a way to snipe enemies ([[javelin]]s, all manner of high-level spells, offensive [[Invocations]], [[evocable]]s, etc.) is great to have.
	:In addition, the stairs may become too dangerous to climb down. Sometimes, the best thing to do is teleport away - see below for detail.		:In addition, the stairs may become too dangerous to climb down. Sometimes, the best thing to do is teleport away - see below for detail.

Hordes: +branches template

2023-09-07T00:36:05Z

+branches template

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:36, 7 September 2023
Line 141:		Line 141:
	*Prior to [[0.12]], the Vaults were made up of 8 floors, the first 7 of which were all wide open areas spotted with rectangular rooms. Also, the [[vault guard]] was the only guard-type monster found here, and they usually appeared on the eighth floor.		*Prior to [[0.12]], the Vaults were made up of 8 floors, the first 7 of which were all wide open areas spotted with rectangular rooms. Also, the [[vault guard]] was the only guard-type monster found here, and they usually appeared on the eighth floor.

	~~[[Category:Dungeon Branches]]~~		{{branches}}

Hordes at 20:14, 4 September 2023

2023-09-04T20:14:46Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:14, 4 September 2023
Line 15:		Line 15:
	[[File:Vaults entry.png]] '''The Vaults''' are 5-floor [[branch]] filled with long, wide hallways and countless chambers. The gate to the Vaults can be found on either floor 13 or 14 of [[the Dungeon]].		[[File:Vaults entry.png]] '''The Vaults''' are 5-floor [[branch]] filled with long, wide hallways and countless chambers. The gate to the Vaults can be found on either floor 13 or 14 of [[the Dungeon]].

	You can enter at any time, but you must have at least 1 [[rune of Zot]] (~~any rune counts~~) in order to exit back into the [[Dungeon]].		You can enter at any time, but you must have at least 1 [[rune of Zot]] (no matter where it's from) in order to exit back into the [[Dungeon]].

	==Layout==		==Layout==

Hordes: /* Tactics */ wording

2023-09-04T00:15:51Z

Tactics: wording

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:15, 4 September 2023
Line 59:		Line 59:

	*'''[[Stair dancing]].''' Only adjacent enemies follow you up the stairs. If you have good [[AC]] (and are reasonably lucky), stair dancing can clean up the entrance party.		*'''[[Stair dancing]].''' Only adjacent enemies follow you up the stairs. If you have good [[AC]] (and are reasonably lucky), stair dancing can clean up the entrance party.
	:However, ~~stair dancing is~~ complicated by a variety of foes. [[Vault warden]]s can seal stairs. [[Tentacled monstrosities]] can constrict you, and [[list of dragons\|dragon]]s can [[trample]] you away. Having a way to snipe enemies ([[javelin]]s, all manner of high-level spells, offensive [[Invocations]], [[evocable]]s, etc.) is ~~very nice~~ to have.		:However, the stairs are complicated by a variety of foes. [[Vault warden]]s can seal stairs. [[Tentacled monstrosities]] can constrict you, and [[list of dragons\|dragon]]s can [[trample]] you away. Having a way to snipe enemies ([[javelin]]s, all manner of high-level spells, offensive [[Invocations]], [[evocable]]s, etc.) is great to have.
	:In addition, the stairs may become too dangerous to climb down. Sometimes, the best thing to do is teleport away - see below for detail.		:In addition, the stairs may become too dangerous to climb down. Sometimes, the best thing to do is teleport away - see below for detail.

Line 74:		Line 74:
	Even if you don't plan on being loud, it's nice to have some form of AOE attack. If you don't have spells, certain divine abilities ([[Chei]]'s Slouch, [[Nemelex]]'s deck of destruction, [[Ru]]'s Apocalypse, [[Qazlal]]'s Disaster Area...) can fill the gap. For any character, [[evocable]]s ([[condenser vane]] / [[tin of tremorstones]]) are great tools if you have high Evocations skill.		Even if you don't plan on being loud, it's nice to have some form of AOE attack. If you don't have spells, certain divine abilities ([[Chei]]'s Slouch, [[Nemelex]]'s deck of destruction, [[Ru]]'s Apocalypse, [[Qazlal]]'s Disaster Area...) can fill the gap. For any character, [[evocable]]s ([[condenser vane]] / [[tin of tremorstones]]) are great tools if you have high Evocations skill.

	~~Especially when teleporting, casters~~ should be mindful of their MP. "MP efficient" spells like [[Malign Gateway]] and [[Spellforged Servitor]] are very useful. Remember to use [[potions of brilliance]] and/or [[potions of ambrosia]] when you got the chance.		Casters should be mindful of their MP, especially when teleporting. "MP efficient" spells like [[Malign Gateway]] and [[Spellforged Servitor]] are very useful. Remember to use [[potions of brilliance]] and/or [[potions of ambrosia]] when you got the chance.

	==Monsters==		==Monsters==

Hordes: /* Tactics */ grammar, +MP stuff

2023-09-04T00:11:50Z

Tactics: grammar, +MP stuff

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:11, 4 September 2023
Line 72:		Line 72:
	One of the worst possible things that can happen on V:5 is to receive a [[Sentinel's Mark]]. If this happens, quaff a [[potion of cancellation]] or quickly retreat up the stairs to V:4. Normally, targeting yourself with your own [[wand of quicksilver\|quicksilver bolt]] or [[Yara's Violent Unravelling]] isn't a recommended tactic, but it may just well be worth the damage.		One of the worst possible things that can happen on V:5 is to receive a [[Sentinel's Mark]]. If this happens, quaff a [[potion of cancellation]] or quickly retreat up the stairs to V:4. Normally, targeting yourself with your own [[wand of quicksilver\|quicksilver bolt]] or [[Yara's Violent Unravelling]] isn't a recommended tactic, but it may just well be worth the damage.

	Even if you don't plan on being loud, it's nice to have some form of AOE attack. If you don't have spells, certain divine abilities ([[Chei]]'s Slouch, [[Nemelex]]'s deck of destruction, [[Ru]]'s Apocalypse, [[Qazlal]]'s Disaster Area...) can fill the gap. For any character, [[evocable]]s ([[condenser vane]] / [[tin of tremorstones]]) are great tools if you have to ~~training~~.		Even if you don't plan on being loud, it's nice to have some form of AOE attack. If you don't have spells, certain divine abilities ([[Chei]]'s Slouch, [[Nemelex]]'s deck of destruction, [[Ru]]'s Apocalypse, [[Qazlal]]'s Disaster Area...) can fill the gap. For any character, [[evocable]]s ([[condenser vane]] / [[tin of tremorstones]]) are great tools if you have high Evocations skill.

			Especially when teleporting, casters should be mindful of their MP. "MP efficient" spells like [[Malign Gateway]] and [[Spellforged Servitor]] are very useful. Remember to use [[potions of brilliance]] and/or [[potions of ambrosia]] when you got the chance.

	==Monsters==		==Monsters==