vertigo

Vertigo is a status effect in Remixed Dungeon that disorients the affected character, causing them to move randomly instead of following their intended path.

• Effect: Affected characters cannot control their movement
• Movement: Characters move in random directions instead of intended path
• Duration: Default duration is 10 turns (modified by Ring of Elements resistance)
• Action: Characters can still act (attack, use items) while affected
• Message: “Everything is spinning around you!” when hero is affected

• Kusarigama - Inflicts 3 turns of vertigo on hit
• Wand of Amok - Can cause vertigo
• Dreamweed - Plant effect causes vertigo for 20 turns (2× default)
• Fadeleaf - Plant effect causes vertigo for 20 turns (2× default)
• Horror Enchantment - Can inflict vertigo
• Confusion Gas - Can inflict vertigo
• Scroll of Curse - May curse items with vertigo effect
• Enslaved Soul - Immune to vertigo but can be affected by it
• Hunger effect at critical levels - Can cause vertigo

• For Players: Use vertigo strategically against enemies to limit their movement
• For Defense: Be aware that vertigo can make escaping difficult
• Combat: Vertigo can separate enemies from groups or dangerous positions
• Movement: When affected, try to position yourself safely before the effect ends
• Note: Characters with vertigo ignore it for movement when using blink or teleport effects

• Wait for the effect to naturally expire
• Use terrain to your advantage (trapping enemies in corners)
• Take advantage of enemy helplessness during the effect
• Use Ring of Elements for resistance to reduce duration

• Statues and similar immobile enemies are immune
• Some undead creatures may be resistant
• Mechanical creatures might be immune

• Status Effects - All status effects
• Confusion - Similar effect on AI
• Combat - Combat mechanics affected by status

* Information source: Java class Vertigo.java * Stats verification: Extracted from Vertigo.java and related code * Effect descriptions: Based on string resources and in-game mechanics * Last updated: December 2025, source: Remixed Dungeon 1.9.3

* Java: Vertigo.java * Strings: Vertigo strings