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==Effects==
 
==Effects==
 
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{{main|scare}}
Casting this spell will [[scare]] NetHack monsters, causing them to to run away. The downside of this method (versus those caused by more mundane or divine sources) is that it is subject to the target's [[monster magic resistance|magical resistances]] and immunities.
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Casting this spell has the same effect as reading a [[scroll of scare monster]]. It will [[scare]] NetHack monsters, causing them to to run away. The downside of this method (versus those caused by more mundane or divine sources) is that it is subject to the target's [[monster magic resistance|magical resistances]] and immunities.
  
 
Once [[scare]]d, a NetHack monster with full HP has a 4% chance of recovering each turn. The scare article has many more details. In particular, scared monsters will still attack you.
 
Once [[scare]]d, a NetHack monster with full HP has a 4% chance of recovering each turn. The scare article has many more details. In particular, scared monsters will still attack you.

Revision as of 01:11, 8 February 2011

spellbook of
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Appearance random
Base price 300 zm
Weight 50
Turns to read 6
Ink to write 15–29
Spell type [[Enchantment spells|Enchantment]]
Level 3
Power cost 15 Pw

Allows you to learn the cause fear spell.

Effects

Main article: scare

Casting this spell has the same effect as reading a scroll of scare monster. It will scare NetHack monsters, causing them to to run away. The downside of this method (versus those caused by more mundane or divine sources) is that it is subject to the target's magical resistances and immunities.

Once scared, a NetHack monster with full HP has a 4% chance of recovering each turn. The scare article has many more details. In particular, scared monsters will still attack you.

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