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 The spellbook of levitation is introduced with all other spellbooks in [[NetHack 1.3d]]. From this version to [[NetHack 3.4.3]], including some variants based on those versions, it is possible for a character to attack while levitating above Elbereth using the spell or another source. It is also wise to spend as little time as possible above water or lava to avoid [[YASD|an ignoble death]] from abruptly dropping to ground level with nowhere safe to stand.
-The warning that your temporary levitation is close to expiring us introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.1]].
+The warning that your temporary levitation is close to expiring is introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.1]].
 ==Variants==

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 The spell is generally not required until the midgame, usually at the point before entering the [[quest]] or the [[Castle]]) - one possible use for the spell is to levitate above an [[Elbereth]] engraving in order to slow down eroding it. While this can be powerful, if the Elbereth wears off after you cast the spell, you will be stuck in midair for its duration; this can also exacerbate combat problems that you may have used Elbereth to solve.
-Levitation is typically used to cross [[water]] or [[lava]] safely&mdash;you will get a warning that your levitation spell is about to wear off, so watch for that warning ''especially'' in such scenarios. While a levitation source is a vital part of most [[ascension kit]]s and handy for areas such as [[Medusa's Island]] and the much-later [[Plane of Air]]), it is typically wiser to use the [[ring of levitation]] and [[boots of levitation]] rather than the spell, as they work in a much more predictable way. Casting levitation at Basic skill or lower is unlikely to cause problems on the Plane of Air so long as you remain mindful of it timing out - it is also not especially urgent that you land once you exit the Plane, unless e.g. you need to drop the [[Amulet of Yendor]] to reduce energy costs from casting.
+Levitation is typically used to cross [[water]] or [[lava]] safely&mdash;you will get a warning that your levitation spell is about to wear off, so watch for that warning ''especially'' in such scenarios. While a levitation source is a vital part of most [[ascension kit]]s and handy for areas such as [[Medusa's Island]] and the much-later [[Plane of Air]]), it is typically wiser to use the [[ring of levitation]] or [[levitation boots]] rather than the spell, as they work in a much more predictable way. Casting levitation at Basic skill or lower is unlikely to cause problems on the Plane of Air so long as you remain mindful of it timing out - it is also not especially urgent that you land once you exit the Plane, unless e.g. you need to drop the [[Amulet of Yendor]] to reduce energy costs from casting.
 If you end up stuck in midair due to the use of this spell and do not want to wait it out, you can land using a [[sink]], a blessed potion of levitation, or (if somehow possible) raise the spell to Skilled and cast it again.
 ==History==
-The spellbook of levitation is introduced with all other spellbooks in [[NetHack 1.3d]].
+The spellbook of levitation is introduced with all other spellbooks in [[NetHack 1.3d]]. From this version to [[NetHack 3.4.3]], including some variants based on those versions, it is possible for a character to attack while levitating above Elbereth using the spell or another source. It is also wise to spend as little time as possible above water or lava to avoid [[YASD|an ignoble death]] from abruptly dropping to ground level with nowhere safe to stand.
-In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and previous versions, including some variants based on those versions, it was possible for a character to attack while levitating above Elbereth using the spell or another source.
+The warning that your temporary levitation is close to expiring us introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.1]].
 ==Variants==
 ===SLASH'EM===
-In [[SLASH'EM]], the spell is a level 4 [[Spellcasting (SLASH'EM)|body spell]], but otherwise has the same effects as in [[NetHack 3.4.3]].
+In [[SLASH'EM]], the spell of levitation is re-categorized to a level 4 [[body spell]].
 ==References==

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 ==History==
-All spellbooks were introduced in [[NetHack 1.3d]].
+The spellbook of levitation is introduced with all other spellbooks in [[NetHack 1.3d]].
 In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and previous versions, including some variants based on those versions, it was possible for a character to attack while levitating above Elbereth using the spell or another source.

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 All spellbooks were introduced in [[NetHack 1.3d]].
-In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and previous versions, including some variants based on those versions, Elbereth would not degrade with each activation, allowing a player to levitate above one using the spell or another source without fear of scuffing it.
+In [[NetHack 3.4.3]] and previous versions, including some variants based on those versions, it was possible for a character to attack while levitating above Elbereth using the spell or another source.
 The warning that your temporary levitation is close to expiring us introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.1]]. In previous versions, including some variants based on those versions, it is wise to spend as little time as possible above water or lava to avoid [[YASD|an ignoble death]] from abruptly dropping to ground level with nowhere to stand.

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 ==References==
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 {{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Spellbooks|Levitation]]

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 Casting the spell grants [[levitation]] similar to the [[potion of levitation]], dependent on your [[skill]] level in escape spells:{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1023|nethack=3.6.7}} at Basic skill or lower, casting the spell of levitation has the same effect as an uncursed potion, giving you levitation for 10 to 149 (more) turns{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1072|nethack=3.6.7}} - at Skilled or higher, casting the spell has the same effect as a blessed potion, giving you 250 to 299 (more) turns of levitation and the ability to land at will using the {{kbd|>}} command.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1065|nethack=3.6.7}} Both forms of levitation override [[flight]].{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1077|nethack=3.6.7}}
-You will get warning messages when yNote that you must be at the appropriate skill level at the time of ''casting'' - if you cast it while Basic and then train to Skilled, you will ''not'' be able to land at will unless you cast it again.
+You will get warning messages when your levitation is about to expire. Note that you must be at the appropriate skill level at the time of ''casting'' - if you cast it while Basic and then train to Skilled, you will ''not'' be able to land at will unless you cast it again.
 ==Strategy==

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 ==Generation==
 There is a ~2.03% chance that a randomly-generated spellbook is a spellbook of levitation.
 ==Description==
-Casting the spell grants [[levitation]] dependent on your [[skill]] level in escape spells: at Basic skill or lower, casting the spell has the same effect as an uncursed [[potion of levitation]], giving you levitation for 10 to 149 (more) turns, while at Skilled or higher casting the spell has the same effect as a blessed potion, giving you 250 to 299 (more) turns of levitation and the ability to land at will using the {{kbd|>}} command.
+Casting the spell grants [[levitation]] similar to the [[potion of levitation]], dependent on your [[skill]] level in escape spells:{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1023|nethack=3.6.7}} at Basic skill or lower, casting the spell of levitation has the same effect as an uncursed potion, giving you levitation for 10 to 149 (more) turns{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1072|nethack=3.6.7}} - at Skilled or higher, casting the spell has the same effect as a blessed potion, giving you 250 to 299 (more) turns of levitation and the ability to land at will using the {{kbd|>}} command.{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1065|nethack=3.6.7}} Both forms of levitation override [[flight]].{{refsrc|src/potion.c|1077|nethack=3.6.7}}
-Note that you must be at the appropriate skill level at the time of ''casting'' - if you cast it while Basic and then train to Skilled, you will ''not'' be able to land at will unless you cast it again.
+You will get warning messages when yNote that you must be at the appropriate skill level at the time of ''casting'' - if you cast it while Basic and then train to Skilled, you will ''not'' be able to land at will unless you cast it again.
 ==Strategy==
-Prior to entering Gehennom, one of the few real uses for the spell is to levitate above an [[Elbereth]] engraving in order to slow down eroding it; this can be powerful, but if the Elbereth wears off as you cast the spell, you will be stuck in midair and unable to try again. Using the spell for this purpose is also potentially unwise due to the time it can leave you stuck in midair, which can exacerbate combat problems.
+The spell is generally not required until the midgame, usually at the point before entering the [[quest]] or the [[Castle]]) - one possible use for the spell is to levitate above an [[Elbereth]] engraving in order to slow down eroding it. While this can be powerful, if the Elbereth wears off after you cast the spell, you will be stuck in midair for its duration; this can also exacerbate combat problems that you may have used Elbereth to solve.
-Later in the game, the spell is typically used to cross [[water]] or [[lava]]&mdash;you will get a warning that your levitation spell is about to wear off, so watch for that warning ''especially'' in such scenarios. While a levitation source is a vital part of most [[ascension kit]]s and handy for areas such as [[Medusa's Island]] and the much-later [[Plane of Air]]), it is typically wiser to use the [[ring of levitation]] and [[boots of levitation]] rather than the spell, as they work in a much more predictable way.
+Levitation is typically used to cross [[water]] or [[lava]] safely&mdash;you will get a warning that your levitation spell is about to wear off, so watch for that warning ''especially'' in such scenarios. While a levitation source is a vital part of most [[ascension kit]]s and handy for areas such as [[Medusa's Island]] and the much-later [[Plane of Air]]), it is typically wiser to use the [[ring of levitation]] and [[boots of levitation]] rather than the spell, as they work in a much more predictable way. Casting levitation at Basic skill or lower is unlikely to cause problems on the Plane of Air so long as you remain mindful of it timing out.
 If you end up stuck in midair due to the use of this spell and do not want to wait it out, you can land using a [[sink]], a blessed potion of levitation, or (if somehow possible) raise the spell to Skilled and cast it again.
 ==History==
 All spellbooks were introduced in [[NetHack 1.3d]].
-The warning that your temporary levitation is close to expiring was introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.1]].
+The warning that your temporary levitation is close to expiring was introduced in [[NetHack 3.6.1]]. In previous versions, including some variants based on those versions, it is wise to spend as little time as possible above water or lava to avoid [[YASD|an ignoble death]].
 ==Variants==