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''For the obsolete [[artefact]], see [[Lehudib's crystal spear (unrand)]].''
{{spell info}}
{{AttackSpell
|name=Lehudib's Crystal Spear
|formula = 10d(2.3+Power/10)
|maxdmg = 10d23
|maxsp = 200
|range = 3
|target = Beam
|tohit = 10+Power/15
|special = N/A
|hit_type = normal
|hit_adder = 10
|hit_num = 1
|hit_denom = 15
|dam_calculator = calcdice
|dam_numdice = 10
|dam_adder = 23
|dam_num = 1
|dam_denom = 1}}

'''Lehudib's Crystal Spear''' (or '''LCS''') is a level 8 [[Conjurations]]/[[Earth Magic]] spell that launches a powerful, irresistible projectile at a single target.

==Strategy==
This spell is essentially an upgraded version of [[Bombard]]; LCS deals high damage that no monster has a resistance to. However, it has a high [[MP]] cost, very short range, can be blocked or evaded, and relatively low MP efficiency. When fighting a group of monsters, save it for taking out dangerous foes ([[orbs of fire]], [[Pandemonium lord]]s, [[fiend]]s, [[hell sentinel]]s, etc.) quickly, then switch to a lesser spell for the rest.

LCS might be powerful, but you may want to use Bombard instead. Bombard takes less XP to use, and is usually sufficient to clear a 3-rune game. Also, it has a 1 tile greater range. LCS is useful if you want to kill enemies faster, and/or if you have spare XP and spell levels to burn. In addition, you might want LCS if you are also using [[Spellforged Servitor]], so that the servitor can have the stronger spell.

===Tips & Tricks===
*[[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]] combos well with Lehudib's Crystal Spear -- pinning enemies in place reduces their [[ev]]asion, allowing you to set up a lethal one-two punch.

==Monster Version==
Certain fearsome monsters can also cast Lehudib's Crystal Spear, often with the ability to one- or two-shot unprepared or fragile adventurers. Even the weakest casters can inflict up to 69 damage with it, while the most powerful ([[ancient lich]]es) can deal up to 144. It is entirely possible for a monster to cast this multiple times in a row, so make these enemies a very high priority in combat.

The monster version of this spell functions identically to the player version, except with a much more variable damage output:

 monster_spell_damge = 3d(16 + power / 10)
   where power = 12 * monster_hit_dice

{{monsters with spell}}

The following enemy "casts" crystal spear via [[Conjure Living Spells]]:
*{{monsterlink|Walking crystal tome}} (2x 3d34)

==History==
*Prior to [[0.27]], this spell could only be found in the [[Book of Annihilations]].
*Prior to [[0.14]], there was also an [[unrand]] [[spear]] known as [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear (unrand)|Lehudib's Crystal Spear]]. This was removed when spears were removed as viable [[throwing]] weapons.