Confuse (monster spell)

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Confuse is a monster spell that appears in NetHack.

Description

Confuse is a directed spell that can be used by any monster of at least level 3 with the ability to cast clerical spells.[1] As indicated by its name and code, the spell confuses the hero when cast even if they are already confused, with the (additional) duration being equal to the caster's level and divided in half if the hero has half spell damage.[2][3] Magic resistance completely blocks the effects of the spell.[4]

Messages

You feel <more> confused!
A monster successfully cast the confuse spell at you.
You feel <trippy/trippier>!
As above while hallucinating, with the wording dependent on if you were already confused.
You feel momentarily dizzy.
Your magic resistance prevented the spell from affecting you.

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