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Poison

Poison is a status effect in Remixed Dungeon that causes ongoing damage to affected creatures over time.

Description

When a character is poisoned, they take damage at the end of each turn while the poison effect is active. The damage typically increases with the duration of the poison effect.

Effects

  • Damage Over Time: Causes damage at the end of each turn
  • Duration: Lasts for a limited number of turns
  • Stacking: Multiple poison effects may not stack, but duration can extend
  • Vulnerability: Reduces effectiveness of prolonged combat

Causes

  • Potion of Toxic Gas - Exposure to toxic gas clouds
  • Certain enemy attacks - Some creatures can poison with their attacks
  • Poison-based wands - Magical items that inflict poison
  • Traps - Some dungeon traps may apply poison
  • Cursed items - Wearing cursed equipment might cause poisoning

Immunities

  • Certain classes or armor may provide resistance
  • Some magical effects might prevent poison
  • Undead creatures may be immune to poison

Strategy

  • For Players: Use poison to damage enemies over time
  • Defensively: Try to avoid being poisoned during combat
  • Offensively: Poison is particularly effective against slow-moving enemies
  • Timing: Consider poison when planning extended fights

Countermeasures

  • Potions of cure poison (if such exist) can remove the effect
  • Certain rings or equipment may provide resistance
  • Avoiding poison-causing attacks or items when possible
  • Finishing fights quickly to minimize poison damage
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