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==Useful Info==
'''Ghost moths''' are speedy, [[invisible]] monsters with a [[mana]]-draining gaze and surprisingly hurtful melee attacks. If you can't see invisible, you'll "feel you are being watched by something" whenever a ghost moth tries to drain your MP. They can be found in the [[Spider's Nest]] (particularly in Spider:4), rarely in [[the Realm of Zot]], and in a special "eye of draining" [[Pandemonium]] rune [[vault]].

A ghost moth's [[Draining Gaze|gaze]] causes you to lose 0-19 MP, weighted towards the average. Since moths cast Draining Gaze on 50% of their actions,<ref>{{source ref|0.32.1|mon-spell.h|712}}<br>Monsters cast spells, if valid, at a X/200 chance.</ref> and as the gaze takes up no time, they can rapidly drain your MP.

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==Tips & Tricks==
*The loss of MP is ''very'' fast. Even if you're not a spellcaster, be wary that some [[god]] abilities require MP to invoke.
*Ghost moths are a good reason to keep a source of [[see invisible]] around. When fighting an invisible enemy you can't see - even if you detect their location - you get harsh penalties to [[accuracy]], [[EV]], and [[SH]]. If you receive the message "You feel you are being watched by something," swap to a source of see invisible immediately. Keep in mind they fly faster than most characters run, so escaping without items is not an option.
*Ghost moths themselves cannot see invisible. If you are invisible, ghost moths can't drain your MP.
*If you're a caster, the following can work (depending on the character):
**Damage-over-time effects. [[Freezing Cloud]], despite their cold resistance, can kill if the moth spends enough time in the cloud. [[Sticky Flame]] is usually too weak to kill in 1 cast, but it does negate their invisibility.
**[[Ally]] users typically have a way to deal with ghost moths. Summoners can use [[Summon Cactus Giant]], which, despite lacking SInv, can deal lots of damage through spines - just get the giant to stand in the way of the moth. Forgecraft users can use [[Forge Blazeheart Golem]] in a similar way, while [[Hoarfrost Cannonade]] can SInv and deal significant chip damage. For Necromancers, [[Death Channel]]'s spectres can see invisible, and can be easily accessed if you worship [[Kiku]].
**Failing that, [[evocable]]s are good MP-less ways of dealing damage. Even at 0 Evocations, using 4 charges of a [[lightning rod]] will take a huge chunk of the moth's HP. With good Evocations training, a [[condenser vane]], [[tin of tremorstones]], or attack [[wand]]s can kill / finish off a moth.
*Ghost moths make for great [[Yredelemnul]] souls. When Draining Gaze hits a monster, it inflicts [[antimagic]], which is brutally effective against spellcasters.

==History==
*Prior to [[0.33]], ghost moths' melee attacks inflicted [[stat drain]].
*Prior to [[0.31]], ghost moths would heal themselves when draining MP.
*Prior [[0.28]], ghost moths' melee attacks could inflict strong poison, making stat drain less likely.
*Prior to [[0.16]], ghost moths could drain for 5-17 MP.

==References==
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