Borgnjor's Vile Clutch - Revision history

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reword (inb4 someone complains that you *can* actually stab a confused/paralyzed/petrified + bvc'ed monster)

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 ==Strategy==
-BVC is a very versatile spell: You basically now have access to an unlimited [[wand of root]]s that can pin enemies while dealing significant damage. It has the following benefits:
+BVC is a very versatile spell: You basically now have access to an unlimited [[wand of roots]] that can pin enemies while dealing significant damage. It has the following benefits:
 *BVC itself cannot be dodged, and few enemies are immune to it.
 *It greatly lowers EV, increasing the accuracy of both you and your allies. This combos well with other [[Earth Magic]] spells, like [[Bombard]] or [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear]], which have poor accuracy, as well as your undead allies.
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 *It is especially effective in corridors since it affects the whole beam path. Other piercing attacks, like [[javelin]]s, work well in conjunction.
-Note that BVC does not allow [[stab]]s, nor does it prevent enemies from making melee attacks.
+Note that BVC does not allow [[stab]]s, nor does it prevent enemies from making melee attacks. Also, unlike the wand of roots, BVC isn't [[noise|loud]].
 ===Tips & Tricks===

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 ==Strategy==
-BVC is a very versatile spell: You basically now have access to an unlimited [[wand of root]]s that cannot only pin but even kill a large number of enemies in a few casts. It has the following benefits:
+BVC is a very versatile spell: You basically now have access to an unlimited [[wand of root]]s that can pin enemies while dealing significant damage. It has the following benefits:
 *BVC itself cannot be dodged, and few enemies are immune to it.
 *It greatly lowers EV, increasing the accuracy of both you and your allies. This combos well with other [[Earth Magic]] spells, like [[Bombard]] or [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear]], which have poor accuracy, as well as your undead allies.

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 ==Strategy==
-BVC is a very versatile spell: You basically now have access to an unlimited number of [[throwing net]]s that cannot only pin but even kill a large number of enemies in a few casts. It has the following benefits:
+BVC is a very versatile spell: You basically now have access to an unlimited [[wand of root]]s that cannot only pin but even kill a large number of enemies in a few casts. It has the following benefits:
 *BVC itself cannot be dodged, and few enemies are immune to it.
-*It greatly lowers EV, increasing the accuracy of both you and your allies. This combos well with other [[Earth Magic]] spells, like [[Bombard]] or [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear]], which both have low accuracy.
+*It greatly lowers EV, increasing the accuracy of both you and your allies. This combos well with other [[Earth Magic]] spells, like [[Bombard]] or [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear]], which have poor accuracy, as well as your undead allies.
 *It pins the target in place, allowing the player to move away from enemies (even fast ones) without [[attacks of opportunity]].
 *It is especially effective in corridors since it affects the whole beam path. Other piercing attacks, like [[javelin]]s, work well in conjunction.
-Note that unlike actual [[throwing net]]s, BVC doesn't provide an opportunity for [[stab]]bing attacks.
+Note that BVC does not allow [[stab]]s, nor does it prevent enemies from making melee attacks.
 ==History==

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 BVC is a very versatile spell: You basically now have access to an unlimited number of [[throwing net]]s that cannot only pin but even kill a large number of enemies in a few casts. It has the following benefits:
 *BVC itself cannot be dodged, and few enemies are immune to it.
-*It greatly lowers EV, increasing the accuracy of both you and your allies. This combos well with other [[Earth Magic]] spells, like [[Bombard]] or [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear]], which both suffer somewhat from low accuracy.
+*It greatly lowers EV, increasing the accuracy of both you and your allies. This combos well with other [[Earth Magic]] spells, like [[Bombard]] or [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear]], which both have low accuracy.
 *It pins the target in place, allowing the player to move away from enemies (even fast ones) without [[attacks of opportunity]].
 *It makes the target waste turns trying to escape, similar to nets. Enemies that can reach you will still attack you in melee, but this means BVC's effect will last longer since they're no longer trying to escape. Monsters can still use their spells/abilities, but at their usual rate (constrict won't make them cast more often).
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 *Prior to [[0.32]], [[constriction]] as a whole worked differently:
 **BVC's base damage was <code>2d(2 + pow/25)</code> per turn, but damage increased over time.
-**The EV penalty depended on monster [[size]], also it divided EV and not subtracted. This meant BVC was more effective against high EV non-tiny foes.
+**The EV penalty was a multiplier that depended on monster size (instead of a flat penalty). It halved EV at the absolute minimum - overall, it was more effective against high EV foes.
 **Escape chance for monsters did not care about HD.
 *Prior to [[0.31]], BVC's base damage was <code>2d(3.5 + pow/20)</code> per turn. Also, you couldn't constrict [[invisible]] enemies if you didn't have [[see invisible]].

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 |name=Borgnjor's Vile Clutch
 |formula = 2d(4 + power/20) per turn
-|maxdmg = 2d(12)+ per turn
+|maxdmg = 2d(14) per turn
 |maxsp = 200
 |tohit = Infinite

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-{{version031}}{{spell info}}{{AttackSpell
+{{version032}}{{spell info}}{{AttackSpell
 |name=Borgnjor's Vile Clutch
-|formula = 2d(2 + power/20) per turn
+|formula = 2d(4 + power/20) per turn
 |maxdmg = 2d(12)+ per turn
 |maxsp = 200
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 |range = 6
 |target = Beam
-|special = Damage/turn<br>Constriction damage increases over time}}
+|special = [[Constrict]]}}
 '''Borgnjor's Vile Clutch''', also known as '''BVC''' and '''zombie hands''', is a level 5 Necromancy/Earth spell that affects all enemies in a beam-targeted line with the [[constriction]] status (displayed as "constricted by zombie hands").
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 ==Strategy==
-BVC is a very versatile spell: You basically now have access to an unlimited number of [[throwing net]]s that cannot only pin but even kill a large number of enemies in a few casts, and has a few specific benefits:
+BVC is a very versatile spell: You basically now have access to an unlimited number of [[throwing net]]s that cannot only pin but even kill a large number of enemies in a few casts, with the following benefits:
-*Cannot be dodged and is largely irresistible (except for creatures listed above).
+*BVC itself cannot be dodged, and few enemies are immune to it
-*Significantly reduces the target's EV, making them easier to hit with melee or other destructive spells. This combos well with other [[Earth Magic]] spells, like [[Bombard]] or [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear]], which both suffer somewhat from low accuracy.
+*It greatly lowers EV, increasing the accuracy of both you and your allies. This combos well with other [[Earth Magic]] spells, like [[Bombard]] or [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear]], which both suffer somewhat from low accuracy.
-*Pins the target in place, allowing the player to move away even from fast enemies without [[attacks of opportunity]].
+*It pins the target in place, allowing the player to move away even from fast enemies without [[attacks of opportunity]].
-*Makes the target waste turns trying to escape, similar to nets. Enemies that can reach you will still attack you in melee, but this means BVC's effect will last longer since they're no longer trying to escape. Casters can still cast spells, but at their usual rate - they generally won't cast for every single turn.
+*It makes the target waste turns trying to escape, similar to nets. Enemies that can reach you will still attack you in melee, but this means BVC's effect will last longer since they're no longer trying to escape. Monsters can still use their spells/abilities, but at their usual rate (constrict won't make them cast more often).
 *Destroys whole groups of enemies in corridors, since it affects the whole beam path. Other piercing attacks, like [[javelin]]s, work well in conjunction.
-*Note that unlike [[throwing net]]s, BVC doesn't provide an opportunity for [[stab]]bing attacks.
 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.31]], BVC's base damage was <code>2d(3.5 + pow/20)</code> per turn. Also, you couldn't constrict [[invisible]] enemies if you didn't have [[see invisible]].
 *Prior to [[0.26]], a few more monsters were spiny - [[porcupine]]s, [[torturous demonspawn]], and [[hell sentinel]]s - and thus immune to constriction.

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 ==Resistant Enemies==
 Only a small number of monsters are not affected by BVC, all of which are also immune to regular types of constriction. They include:
-* [[List of jellies|All slimes and jellies]].
+*[[List of jellies|All slimes and jellies]].
-* [[:Category:insubstantial monsters|Insubstantial]] enemies, including [[wraith]]-type [[undead]], many monsters in [[the Abyss]], and [[orbs of fire]].
+*[[:Category:insubstantial monsters|Insubstantial]] enemies, including [[wraith]]-type [[undead]], many monsters in [[the Abyss]], and [[orbs of fire]].
-* [[Spiny]] enemies
+*[[Spiny]] enemies
 Enemies over [[deep water]] or [[lava]] are unaffected.
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 *Makes the target waste turns trying to escape, similar to nets. Enemies that can reach you will still attack you in melee, but this means BVC's effect will last longer since they're no longer trying to escape. Casters can still cast spells, but at their usual rate - they generally won't cast for every single turn.
 *Destroys whole groups of enemies in corridors, since it affects the whole beam path. Other piercing attacks, like [[javelin]]s, work well in conjunction.
+*Note that unlike [[throwing nets]], BVC doesn't provide an opportunity for [[stab]]bing attacks.
 ==History==

Borgnjor's Vile Clutch - Revision history

Hordes at 09:01, 22 November 2025

Hordes at 08:58, 22 November 2025

Hordes at 08:58, 22 November 2025

Hordes at 06:42, 13 October 2025

Hordes at 21:59, 15 March 2025

Hordes: /* Strategy */

Hordes: update

AlkaliManOG: /* Strategy */ updating

Ge0ff: /* Strategy */

Ge0ff: reword (inb4 someone complains that you *can* actually stab a confused/paralyzed/petrified + bvc'ed monster)

Ge0ff: reword (inb4 someone complains that you can actually stab a confused/paralyzed/petrified + bvc'ed monster)