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This article is about the monster spell. For the status condition, see Confusion.

Induces a state of bewilderment and confusion in a creature's mind.

Confuse is a monster-only spell that attempts to induce confusion in a single target from a distance. It requires a clear line of effect and must overcome the target's willpower, but it works on anything that isn't immune to magic.

The following enemies cast Confuse:

e Deep elf archer
G Great orb of eyes
H Guardian sphinx
a Imperial myrmidon
o Orc wizard
@ Rupert
@ Sigmund
H Sphinx
H Sphinx marauder
V Vampire

Be aware that some monsters are instead capable of inducing confusion with their melee attacks. Click here for a complete list.

History

Confuse
Level	3
School¹	Hexes
Source(s)	Book of Maledictions Book of Misfortune
Casting noise	3
Spell noise	2
Targetting	Target or direction
Range	LOS
Flags	MR check

Prior to 0.25, Confusion was available to players.

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 '''Confuse''' is a monster-only spell that attempts to induce [[confusion]] in a single target from a distance. It requires a clear line of effect and must overcome the target's [[willpower]], but it works on anything that isn't immune to magic.
-Confusion is a dangerous status condition; what few actions it doesn't outright disable are rendered unreliable at best. Confused characters cannot use magic [[spells]], special [[abilities]], [[wands]], or [[shields]], and any attempt to move or attack may instead result in stumbling in a random direction. Fortunately, quaffing a [[potion of curing]] will instantly cure confusion, but there's nothing stopping a monster from simply confusing you again, and [[mummy|mummies]] and characters in [[lichform]] don't even have that option. Followers of [[Ru]], [[Elyvilon]], [[Zin]], and [[Ashenzari]] can use divine abilities to [[Confusion#Dealing_with_Confusion|cure or prevent]] confusion.
-If you encounter any monster capable of confusing you, do what you can to increase your willpower. Failing that, prioritize taking them out quickly.
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-Prior to [[0.25]], Confusion was available to players.
+*Prior to [[0.25]], Confusion was available to players.
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