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|itemtype = Wand<br />
|name = Wand of paralysis<br />
|cost = ?<br />
|weight = 10.0<br />
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{{flavour|A magical device which can render a creature immobile.}}<br />
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Using a '''wand of paralysis''' will attempt to paralyze a single target, rendering it unable to act, reducing its [[EV]] to 0, and making it susceptible to [[stabbing]] attacks for a few turns. This effect has to overcome the target's [[willpower]] to succeed, but having a high [[Evocations]] skill will increase your odds of success.<br />
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This wand and the [[wand of charming]] are mutually exclusive; only one may spawn in a given game.<br />
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==Strategy==<br />
Paralysis is a ''very'' strong effect:<br />
*Preventing an enemy from attacking for a few turns is valuable on its own. When you're swarmed by enemies, taking one fewer attack per turn can make a big difference. In a hallway, you can paralyse a weak enemy to prevent anything from coming through. A few free attacks can give you the edge you need to win a fight.<br />
*Paralysed enemies have 0 [[EV]] and are vulnerable to high-tier [[stab]]s. If your character is competent in melee, you're likely to kill just about ''any'' (individual) monster before the duration runs out. No [[Stealth]] required.<br />
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Many dangerous creatures, even [[unique]]s, have low willpower. Examples include [[two-headed ogre]]s, [[hornet]]s, [[Nessos]], and [[Sonja]].<br />
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===Tips & Tricks===<br />
*Just as paralysis is strong against monsters, paralysis is strong against you. Getting hit once by paralysis can kill you from 100% health.<br />
*A [[scroll of vulnerability]], preferably when no monster can hex you, allows for many more targets to be effectively neutralized. Big threats like [[Mara]] and [[Parghit]] can be stopped entirely by vulnerability -> paralysis. Of course, vulnerability reduces your own willpower, so mind the usual risks.<br />
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==History==<br />
*In [[0.29]], this wand was made exclusive with the wand of charming.<br />
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