Possess

Possess is a spell in Remixed Pixel Dungeon (Necromancy Affinity).

The dark art of mind control allows the caster to bend the will of most creatures. This spell turns the target into a controllable pet that fights for the player. The possessed creature will follow your commands and can be used strategically in combat.

• Magic Affinity: Necromancy
• Targeting: char_not_self (targets any character except the caster)
• Level: 4
• Mana Cost: 15
• Cast Time: 0.5 (half a turn)
• Image File: spellsIcons/possession.png

• Pet Creation: Turns the target into a controllable pet using RPD.Mob:makePet()
• Controlled AI: Sets the target's state to ControlledAi
• Control Target: Makes the target the player's control target with RPD.Dungeon.hero:setControlTarget()
• Failure Condition: Spell fails if the target cannot be a pet (target:canBePet() returns false)
• Failure Message: “Will of %s is too strong” when possession fails
• Success Message: “%s is awaiting for your commands” when possession succeeds

The Possess spell can be used for:

• Primary effect: Converting enemies into controllable allies
• Combat Advantage: Using powerful enemies against other enemies
• Strategic Movement: Controlling where the possessed creature moves
• Boss Tactics: Turning powerful enemies into allies during difficult encounters

• Cannot Self-Possess: You can't possess yourself (target:canBePet() returns false for player)
• Immune Targets: Some creatures have canBePet() set to false and cannot be possessed:
  • Mimics (including Pasty-Mimic)
  • Crystal mobs
  • Other bosses and special creatures

Classes that can use this spell include:

• Classes with Necromancy affinity - automatically available through spell affinity system
• Other classes may gain access through special means during modded gameplay

How to effectively use the Possess spell:

• Best situations: Use on strong enemies to turn them into allies during difficult fights
• Synergies: Combine with other Necromancy spells for maximum control
• Timing considerations: Best used when the target is weakened but still strong enough to be useful
• Positioning: After possession, you can control the creature's movement and attacks

• Lua Script: Possess.lua
• Implementation: Lua-based spell using the spell library system
• Target Check: Uses canBePet() method to determine if possession is possible
• Pet System: Integrates with the game's pet/mob control mechanics

• Name: “Possession”
• Info: “The dark art of mind control allows the caster to bend the will of most creatures”
• Failure: “Will of %s is too strong”
• Success: “%s is awaiting for your commands”
• Self-Possess Error: “You can't possess yourself”

• Spells
• Necromancy Affinity
• Raise Dead - Another Necromancy pet-creating spell
• Exhumation - Another Necromancy spell
• Enemies - List of creatures that may be possessible