Vertigo (also called Confusion or Dizziness) is a negative status effect in Remixed Dungeon that causes disorientation in the affected character.
Effects
Disorientation: Affected characters experience dizziness and confusion
Movement: Character's movement becomes erratic and unpredictable
Base Duration: 10 turns (DURATION constant in Vertigo.java)
Duration Reduction: Duration is multiplied by Resistance factor (from rings of elements, etc.)
Direction: Character may move in random directions instead of intended path
Sources
Vertigo can be inflicted by:
Confusion Gas - Created when rotten food is eaten or thrown (25% chance). The gas lasts 150 + 10 × dungeon depth turns and applies Vertigo to all creatures in its area, refreshing the duration each turn.
Horror Enchantment - When used against the player hero
Special abilities of certain mobs
Magical effects or items that cause disorientation
Environmental effects
Counters
Resistance (from rings of elements) reduces duration via durationFactor()
Potions and items that cure status effects may remove vertigo
Some creatures may be immune to disorientation effects