Talk:Magic:Confusion

This is one of the most underrated spells in the game. Because it doesn't blast the enemy with direct damage, mages will often ignore this spell.

Confusion is an indirect spell, it completely breaks up mobs: Some will be attacking each other, others will stand around drooling, and a few will wander off. Since it's 1 target per level, even a mid-level mage will hit every member of a large group of enemy.

Hint: Let your elemental or undead -- ie Mind-immune -- summons rush ahead into the melee while you hold back briefly. The enemy will cluster around the summons. Cast a Confusion on the whole group. The rest of the fight is a mop-up job after that.