Cautious

If an M_CAUTIOUS monster doesn't opt to cast a spell that turn (or use a wand, reaching attacking, etc.) but had a valid spell it could have cast, and is not already in melee range of something, it has a 2/3 chance to wait in place instead of moving forward. It's similar to having a cantrip that the monster won't ever use in place of attacking.

• List of cautious monsters

History

• This flag was added in 0.32, intended mostly for orc apostle wizards.