Potion of confusion - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: detailing and citations

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detailing and citations

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‎SLASH'EM: wiz et. al.

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 [[Quaff]]ing a potion of confusion will leave the [[hero]] [[confused]] for several [[turn]]s, with the duration depending on the [[beatitude]] of the potion:{{refsrc|src/potion.c|902|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} a blessed potion confused the hero for {{rn1|7|8}} turns, an uncursed potion confused the hero for {{rn1|7|16}} turns, and a cursed potion confused the hero for {{rn1|7|24}} turns.
-Dipping a [[unicorn horn]] into a potion of confusion will turn it into an uncursed [[potion of water]]. Dipping the potion into a [[potion of gain energy]] or [[potion of gain level]] will alchemize the potion into either a [[potion of booze]] or a [[potion of enlightenment]].
+Dipping a [[unicorn horn]] into a potion of confusion will turn it into an uncursed [[potion of water]], while dipping the potion into a [[potion of gain energy]] or [[potion of gain level]] will alchemize the potion into a [[potion of booze]] with a {{frac|2|3}} chance or a [[potion of enlightenment]] otherwise.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1817-L1824|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1831-L1835|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Mixing]] one of a potion of {{! of|healing|extra healing|or=1|full healing}} with a potion of confusion will produce uncursed water.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1806-L1824|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=healing potion cases fall through to unicorn horn cases}}
 Monsters will throw the potion of confusion at the hero as an offensive item.{{refsrc|src/muse.c|1546|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} A hero that is hit with the potion or inhales its [[vapor]]s is confused for up to 5 more turns.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1700|nethack=3.6.7}} Monsters that are hit with a potion are confused, subject to their [[monster magic resistance]].{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1466|nethack=3.6.7}}
 ==Strategy==
-The potion of confusion can be occasionally useful for [[Confusion#Confused scroll effects|reading scrolls while confused]], but there are many other sources of confusion that do not contribute as much to inventory [[weight]] - casting a forgotten [[spell]] circumvents reliance on items entirely. While it can also be used against monsters, monster confusion is not especially reliable to exploit: monster confusion does not have a set time out, and instead has a {{frac|50}} chance of expiring at the start of each of their turns, meaning that an unfortunate hero may see a confused monster come to their senses immediately.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|414|nethack=3.6.7}}
+The potion of confusion can be occasionally useful for [[Confusion#Confused scroll effects|reading scrolls while confused]], but there are many other sources of confusion that do not contribute as much to inventory [[weight]]&mdash;casting a [[spell]] that the hero has forgotten is one method that circumvents reliance on items entirely. While the potion can also be used against monsters, monster confusion is not especially reliable to exploit: monster confusion does not have a set time out, and instead has a {{frac|50}} chance of expiring at the start of each of their turns, meaning that an unfortunate hero may see a confused monster come to their senses immediately.{{refsrc|src/monmove.c|414|nethack=3.6.7}}
-Heroes looking to take advantage of confusing monsters can learn the {{+ of|confuse monster}} spell or read multiple non-cursed [[scrolls of confuse monster]], which stores multiple "charges" of confusion to use in melee. This leaves potions of confusion to be frequently made into water with unicorn horns, or else used for [[polypiling]].
+Heroes looking to take advantage of confusing monsters can also learn the {{+ of|confuse monster}} spell or read multiple non-cursed [[scrolls of confuse monster]], which stores multiple "charges" of confusion to use in melee. This leaves potions of confusion to be frequently made into water with unicorn horns, or else used for [[polypiling]].
 ==History==

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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], [[Flame Mage]]s, [[Ice Mage]]s and [[Necromancer]]s may be given a potion of confusion as any of the random potions in their starting inventories.{{refsrc|u_init.c|66|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|96|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|137|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
+In [[SLASH'EM]], [[Flame Mage]]s, [[Ice Mage]]s, [[Necromancer]]s, and [[Wizard/SLASH'EM|Wizards]] may be given a potion of confusion as any of the random potions in their starting inventories.{{refsrc|u_init.c|66|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|96|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|137|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|246|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 The [[Lawful Quest]] has a {{frac|2|5}} chance of generating a cursed potion of confusion among the items found in the Chamber of Junk at level creation.

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 In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, [[Drunk]]s may start with a potion of confusion as any of the 15 non-{{! of|booze}} potions in their starting inventory.
-The [[Undertaker quest]] has the same layout as the Lawful Quest, including the {{frac|2|5}} chance of generating a cursed potion of confusion in the Chamber of Junk at level creation.
+The [[Undertaker quest]] goal level has the same layout as the Lawful Quest, including the {{frac|2|5}} chance of generating a cursed potion of confusion in the Chamber of Junk at level creation.
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 ===SlashTHEM===
-In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, the [[Undertaker quest]] has the same layout as the Lawful Quest, including the {{frac|2|5}} chance of generating a cursed potion of confusion in the Chamber of Junk at level creation.
+In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, [[Drunk]]s may start with a potion of confusion as any of the 15 non-{{! of|booze}} potions in their starting inventory.
 ===Hack'EM===

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 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], the [[Lawful Quest]] has a {{frac|2|5}} chance of generating a cursed potion of confusion among the items found in the Chamber of Junk at level creation.
+In [[SLASH'EM]], [[Flame Mage]]s, [[Ice Mage]]s and [[Necromancer]]s may be given a potion of confusion as any of the random potions in their starting inventories.{{refsrc|u_init.c|66|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|96|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|u_init.c|137|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
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 Randomly-generated [[intelligent monster]]s may receive a potion of confusion as an [[offensive item]].{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|556|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}{{refsrc|src/muse.c|1596|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-[[Alchemy|Mixing]] a [[potion of booze]] with a [[potion of enlightenment]] via [[dipping]] creates a potion of confusion.
+[[Mixing]] a [[potion of booze]] with a [[potion of enlightenment]] can create a potion of confusion.
 ==Description==

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 ==Generation==
-[[Wizard]]s may be given a potion of paralysis as any of the three random potions in their starting inventory.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|166|nethack=3.6.7}}
+[[Wizard]]s may be given a potion of confusion as any of the three random potions in their starting inventory.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|166|nethack=3.6.7}}
 Potions of confusion make up {{frac|21|500}} (4.2%) of all randomly-generated potions. General [[store]]s and liquor emporiums can sell potions of confusion.
-Randomly-generated [[intelligent monster]]s may receive a potion of confusion paralysis as an [[offensive item]].{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|556|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+Randomly-generated [[intelligent monster]]s may receive a potion of confusion as an [[offensive item]].{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|556|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 [[Alchemy|Mixing]] a [[potion of booze]] with a [[potion of enlightenment]] via [[dipping]] creates a potion of confusion.