Conjure Ball Lightning - Revision history

Ge0ff: update src links

2025-02-02T08:36:21Z

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2025-02-01T06:51:01Z

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Hordes: /* History */ simplify the old formula

2023-09-11T15:09:49Z

‎History: simplify the old formula

Hordes: plants/firewood don't attract current CBL. also, arcjolt / irradiate / starburst / etc. are better at "attacking things around the player"

2023-09-10T16:07:19Z

plants/firewood don't attract current CBL. also, arcjolt / irradiate / starburst / etc. are better at "attacking things around the player"

Hordes: add commits f879fa1 & 57b83c3 which in fact happened

2023-09-10T15:27:00Z

add commits f879fa1 & 57b83c3 which in fact happened

Hordes at 10:18, 4 September 2023

2023-09-04T10:18:52Z

Hordes: mention BEAM_ELEC on the main section

2023-08-19T16:20:30Z

mention BEAM_ELEC on the main section

Hordes: it's BEAM_ELEC damage

2023-08-17T02:06:52Z

it's BEAM_ELEC damage

Hordes: standardization - attack template, move monster version below strategy

2023-08-17T02:04:40Z

standardization - attack template, move monster version below strategy

Hordes: correct minimum (3d 5 + 1)

2023-06-23T16:45:06Z

correct minimum (3d 5 + 1)

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 {{version032}}
-{{spell info}}{{AttackSpell
+{{spell info}}
 |name=Conjure Ball Lightning
 |formula = 3 x 3d(5*power/24 - 2.5)
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 Creates 3 ball lightning monsters - each one will individually home in on any existing, [[invisible|visible]] creature, exploding when in range. They will also explode if destroyed. If no hostile monsters are in sight, ball lightings generally disperse away from the player.
-Each ball lightning deals <code>3d(5 * pow/24 - 2.5)</code> electricity damage (min. 3d6),<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|mon-explode.cc|77}}</ref><ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|spl-summoning.cc|803}}</ref> in a 2 or 3 tile radius (same chance). As BEAM_ELEC damage, the explosions ignore 1/2 of the target's [[AC]].
+Each ball lightning deals <code>3d(5 * pow/24 - 2.5)</code> electricity damage (min. 3d6),<ref>{{source ref|0.32.1|mon-explode.cc|121}}</ref><ref>{{source ref|0.32.1|spl-summoning.cc|867}}</ref> in a 2 or 3 tile radius (same chance). As BEAM_ELEC damage, the explosions ignore 1/2 of the target's [[AC]].
 Like [[Foxfire]] and player-created [[cloud]]s, ball lightnings dissipate when out of the player's [[LOS]]. However, the explosions themselves can hit monsters outside LOS.

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-{{version030}}
+{{version032}}
 {{spell info}}{{AttackSpell
 |name=Conjure Ball Lightning
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 *Ball lightning only has 1-2 HP, so you can intentionally detonate one with virtually any non-elemental attack. [[Stone]]s and [[Magic Dart]]s work well.
 *Ball lightnings cannot see invisible. Casting the spell against an invisible enemy will simply cause your summons to wander aimlessly and ineffectively. If your target is, or has turned, invisible, you can always fire a projectile at a ball lightning to trigger detonation.
-*Only [[:Category:Electricity resistance|very few, specific creatures]] have electricity resistance, making this a great all-around spell for area attacks on large numbers of creatures.
+*Monsters with electricity resistance are [[:Category:Electricity resistance|not terribly common]], making this a great all-around spell for area attacks on large numbers of creatures.
 ==Monster Version==

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 == History ==
 *Prior to [[0.29]], ball lightnings would home onto you if there were no valid targets.
-*Prior to [[0.26]], the spell could conjure 2-5 instances of ball lightning, formula <code>min(2 + pow / 100 + random2(pow / 50 + 1), 5)</code>, but damage was always 3d20. Also, random [[pandemonium lord]]s couldn't cast this spell.
+*Prior to [[0.26]], the spell could conjure 2-5 instances of ball lightning, formula <code>1 + pow / 100 + 1d(pow / 50 + 1)</code> (max. 5, rounded down), but damage was always 3d20. Also, random [[pandemonium lord]]s couldn't cast this spell.
 *In [[0.25]], ball lightning AI was changed to work like [[Foxfire]]. Previously, ball lightnings would home onto targets it didn't see, so it was easier to hit things from outside [[LOS]]. It could also home onto [[plant]]s and other harmless "enemies".
 *Prior to [[0.14]], CBL was a level 7 spell, and all ball lightnings were permanently [[confused]].

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 ==Useful Info==
-Creates 3 ball lightning monsters - each one will individually home in on any existing, [[invisible|visible]] creature, exploding when in range. They will also explode if destroyed. Each ball lightning deals <code>3d(5 * pow/24 - 2.5)</code> electricity damage (min. 3d6),<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|mon-explode.cc|77}}</ref><ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|spl-summoning.cc|803}}</ref> in a 2 or 3 tile radius (same chance). As BEAM_ELEC damage, the explosions ignore 1/2 of the target's [[AC]].
+Creates 3 ball lightning monsters - each one will individually home in on any existing, [[invisible|visible]] creature, exploding when in range. They will also explode if destroyed. If no hostile monsters are in sight, ball lightings generally disperse away from the player.
 Like [[Foxfire]] and player-created [[cloud]]s, ball lightnings dissipate when out of the player's [[LOS]]. However, the explosions themselves can hit monsters outside LOS.
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 ===Tips & Tricks===
 *Ball lightning only has 1-2 HP, so you can intentionally detonate one with virtually any non-elemental attack. [[Stone]]s and [[Magic Dart]]s work well.
-*[[Plant]]s, [[fungi]], and [[bush]]es (but not [[tree]]s) will attract ball lightning, reducing the spell's effectiveness. When possible, lure your intended target away from any such harmless creatures.
+*Ball lightnings cannot see invisible. Casting the spell against an invisible enemy will simply cause your summons to wander aimlessly and ineffectively. If your target is, or has turned, invisible, you can always fire a projectile at a ball lightning to trigger detonation.
-*Ball lightnings cannot see invisible. Casting the spell against an invisible enemy will simply cause your summons to wander aimlessly and ineffectively. If your target is, or has turned, invisible, you can always fire a projectile at a ball lightning to trigger detonation; this will result in all ball lightnings in range being triggered also.
+*Only [[:Category:Electricity resistance|very few, specific creatures]] have electricity resistance, making this a great all-around spell for area attacks on large numbers of creatures.
 ==Monster Version==
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 == History ==
-*Prior to [[0.29]], ball lightning would home onto you if there were no valid targets.
+*Prior to [[0.29]], ball lightnings would home onto you if there were no valid targets.
 *Prior to [[0.26]], the spell could conjure 2-5 instances of ball lightning, formula <code>min(2 + pow / 100 + random2(pow / 50 + 1), 5)</code>, but damage was always 3d20. Also, random [[pandemonium lord]]s couldn't cast this spell.
-*In [[0.25]], ball lightning AI was changed to work like [[Foxfire]]. Previously, CBL could home onto targets it didn't see, so it was easier to hit things from outside [[LOS]].
+*In [[0.25]], ball lightning AI was changed to work like [[Foxfire]]. Previously, ball lightnings would home onto targets it didn't see, so it was easier to hit things from outside [[LOS]]. It could also home onto [[plant]]s and other harmless "enemies".
 *Prior to [[0.14]], CBL was a level 7 spell, and all ball lightnings were permanently [[confused]].
 *Prior to [[0.10]], ball lightnings had no duration after which they would explode.

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 of [[ball lightning]].
-Each ball lightning will individually home in on any existing, [[invisible|visible]] creature, exploding when in range. They will also explode if destroyed. Each ball lightning deals <code>3d(5 * pow/24 - 2.5)</code> electricity damage (min. 3d6),<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|mon-explode.cc|77}}</ref><ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|spl-summoning.cc|803}}</ref> in a 2 or 3 tile radius (same chance). As BEAM_ELEC damage, the explosions ignore 1/2 of the target's [[AC]].
+==Useful Info==
-Like [[Orbs of Destruction]] and player-created [[cloud]]s, ball lightnings dissipate when out of the player's [[LOS]]. However, the explosions themselves will hit monsters outside LOS.
+Like [[Foxfire]] and player-created [[cloud]]s, ball lightnings dissipate when out of the player's [[LOS]]. However, the explosions themselves can hit monsters outside LOS.
 ==Strategy==
-[[Electricity resistance]] is highly recommended unless you want [[YASD]]. If you lack a reliable source of rElec ([[potions of resistance]] will work in a pinch, but not for general, repeated use), strongly consider choosing a different spell.
+Conjure Ball Lightning is an AOE spell that is strong in open areas. However, there's always the risk of the explosions hitting you.
 If you decide to use CBL anyways, cast it only in where there is no other alternative and use these precautions: your target should be at the furthest possible range, with no nearby enemies (or plants); the enemy should ideally not be able to [[blink]], [[summon]], or use ranged attacks or spells (any of which might prematurely set off the ball lightnings); the player should move backwards right after casting, to get out of range; should the target be destroyed, the player should remain at a safe distance until all ball lightnings have detonated.
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 == History ==
 *Prior to [[0.26]], the spell could conjure 2-5 instances of ball lightning, formula <code>min(2 + pow / 100 + random2(pow / 50 + 1), 5)</code>, but damage was always 3d20. Also, random [[pandemonium lord]]s couldn't cast this spell.
-*Prior to [[0.14]], CBL was a level 7 spell and all ball lightnings were permanently confused.
+*In [[0.25]], ball lightning AI was changed to work like [[Foxfire]]. Previously, CBL could home onto targets it didn't see, so it was easier to hit things from outside [[LOS]].
 *Prior to [[0.10]], ball lightnings had no duration after which they would explode.
 ==References==
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 ==Monster Version==
-The monster version functions similarly to the player version, though they can create 2-5 ball lightnings, and that monster-created ball lightnings do not dissipate when out of the monster's LOS.
+The monster version functions similarly to the player version, though monster-created ball lightnings do not dissipate when out of the monster's LOS.
 {{monsters with spell}}

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 |name=Conjure Ball Lightning
 |formula = 3 x 3d(5*power/24 - 2.5)
-|maxdmg = 3 x 1d9 [[fire]]
+|maxdmg = 3 x 3d38 [[electricity]]
 |maxsp = 200
 |range = LOS
 |target = Special
 |tohit = Never misses
-|special = Creates 3 ball lightnings;<br>Explodes in 2-3 tile radius}}
+|special = Ignores 1/2 [[AC]]<br>Creates 3 ball lightnings; explodes in 2-3 tile radius}}
 '''Conjure Ball Lightning''' is a level 6 [[Air Magic]]/[[Conjurations]] spell which brings into existence 3 temporary instances

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 of [[ball lightning]].
-Each ball lightning will individually home in on any existing, [[invisible|visible]] creature, exploding when in range. They will also explode if destroyed. Each ball lightning deals <code>3d(5 * pow/24 - 2.5)</code> electricity damage (min. 3d7),<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|mon-explode.cc|77}}</ref><ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|spl-summoning.cc|803}}</ref> in a 2 or 3 tile radius (same chance).
+Each ball lightning will individually home in on any existing, [[invisible|visible]] creature, exploding when in range. They will also explode if destroyed. Each ball lightning deals <code>3d(5 * pow/24 - 2.5)</code> electricity damage (min. 3d6),<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|mon-explode.cc|77}}</ref><ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|spl-summoning.cc|803}}</ref> in a 2 or 3 tile radius (same chance).
 Like [[Orb of Destruction|Orbs of Destruction]] and player-created [[cloud]]s, ball lightnings dissipate when out of the player's [[LOS]].