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Like [[Shadow Bind]], entangling roots pins a target in place to prevent it from fleeing. Unlike shadow bind, the roots also prevent the target from using skills that require extended use of the feet, such as [[leap attack]] and [[kick]].

== Notes ==
* Though similar, the spell is less effective than the thief skill [[Shadow Bind]] (though only for preventing mob fleeing).
* Roots are an attacking entity and can be destroyed in combat or pacified using [[Peace]] or [[Solace]]. They are also vulnerable to being [[Dispel Magic|dispelled]].
* Roots last for 1 or 2 [[Tick|ticks]] depending on the level of the spell and the target's size, [[strength]], and saves, but may be refreshed (and the roots fully healed) by recasting the spell targeting the roots themselves.

== Tips ==
* Useful when [[Shadow Bind]] is unavailable.
* Fire spells work well against roots; [[Sunstorm]] and [[Firefield]] are particularly effective when multiple members of your group are entangled. Hitters can use [[cleave]] to destroy roots. [[Shard Storm]] is also very effective against roots due to their low HP.
* Increasing size helps to prevent roots from tangling. Larger opponents are also harder to entangle than smaller ones.
* [[Groupcasting]] helps to entangle larger opponents.
* Entangling yourself is an effective way to reset shadow fiend out-of-combat timers.

== See also ==
* [[Shadow Bind]]

== History ==
Entangling roots was once a cleric spell before the druid class existed.