Damnation (unrand) - Revision history

Hordes: /* History */

2025-10-13T07:55:52Z

‎History

Hordes: de-CBA

2025-10-13T07:55:26Z

de-CBA

Patrick2011b: +CBA per commit 26c1957 and bump

2025-03-30T04:24:09Z

+CBA per commit 26c1957 and bump

Ge0ff: update to 0.31

2024-06-17T15:35:43Z

update to 0.31

Hordes: /* History */ minor adjustments

2023-08-31T00:37:42Z

‎History: minor adjustments

Hordes: /* Desirability */

2023-08-19T17:54:35Z

‎Desirability

Hordes: version bump, strategy update

2023-08-19T17:53:25Z

version bump, strategy update

Ge0ff: add src link for explosion damage

2022-12-24T21:21:20Z

add src link for explosion damage

Hordes: /* History */

2022-10-13T02:52:33Z

‎History

Hordes: /* Desirability */

2022-09-16T16:59:44Z

‎Desirability

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 ==History==
-*Prior to [[0.33]], [[Dimensional Bullseye]] (or its previous counterpart, [[Portal Projectile]]) did not work with Damnation.
+*Prior to [[0.33]], [[Dimensional Bullseye]] did not work with Damnation.
 *Prior to [[0.31]], the unrand could harm the shooter when shooting at an adjacent target.
 *Prior to [[0.29]], Damnation dealt 3d14 damnation damage, but always [[mulch]]ed [[bolt]]s that it fired, in addition to the other [[ranged weapons#history|ranged weapon changes]].

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 {{flavour|An unholy crossbow, forged in the fires of Gehenna. It imbues the bolts it fires with the raw power of its namesake. Thankfully, the blasts this weapon produces never harm the one firing.}}
 [[File:Urand damnation.png]] '''''the +6 arbalest "Damnation"'''''
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 ==History==
-{{CBA|0.33|[[Dimensional Bullseye]] will work with Damnation.}}
+*Prior to [[0.33]], [[Dimensional Bullseye]] (or its previous counterpart, [[Portal Projectile]]) did not work with Damnation.
 *Prior to [[0.31]], the unrand could harm the shooter when shooting at an adjacent target.
 *Prior to [[0.29]], Damnation dealt 3d14 damnation damage, but always [[mulch]]ed [[bolt]]s that it fired, in addition to the other [[ranged weapons#history|ranged weapon changes]].

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 {{flavour|An unholy crossbow, forged in the fires of Gehenna. It imbues the bolts it fires with the raw power of its namesake. Thankfully, the blasts this weapon produces never harm the one firing.}}
 [[File:Urand damnation.png]] '''''the +6 arbalest "Damnation"'''''
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 +6 [[arbalest]]
-Causes fired [[bolt]]s to explode with [[damnation]] (2d14<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-func.h|890}}</ref>) when striking a target<br>
+Causes fired [[bolt]]s to explode with [[damnation]] (2d14<ref>{{source ref|0.32.1|art-func.h|906}}</ref>) when striking a target<br>
 [[Evil]]
 ==Desirability==
-'''Damnation'''<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-data.txt|543}}</ref> is a decently enchanted arbalest with an amazing "[[brand]]". A 100% chance for 2d14 damage is over ×4 stronger than [[electrocution]], it can hit multiple enemies in its 3×3 blast, and [[:Category:Damnation resistance|damnation resistance]] is exceedingly rare. Note that when used against adjacent targets, the blast will not harm you. The explosions Damnation generates are significantly louder than normal crossbow shots, so expect to wake up nearby foes.
+'''Damnation'''<ref>{{source ref|0.32.1|art-data.txt|538}}</ref> is a decently enchanted arbalest with an amazing "[[brand]]". A 100% chance for 2d14 damage is over ×4 stronger than [[electrocution]], it can hit multiple enemies in its 3×3 blast, and [[:Category:Damnation resistance|damnation resistance]] is exceedingly rare. Note that when used against adjacent targets, the blast will not harm you. The explosions Damnation generates are significantly louder than normal crossbow shots, so expect to wake up nearby foes.
 As a primary weapon, Damnation is viable for the entirety of a 3-rune game (at least). A [[triple crossbow]] may be stronger, but it requires much more skill to get to mindelay.
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 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.31]], the unrand could harm the shooter when shooting at an adjacent target.
 *Prior to [[0.29]], Damnation dealt 3d14 damnation damage, but always [[mulch]]ed [[bolt]]s that it fired, in addition to the other [[ranged weapons#history|ranged weapon changes]].

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-{{flavour|An unholy crossbow, forged in the fires of Gehenna. It imbues the bolts it fires with the raw power of its namesake.}}
+{{flavour|An unholy crossbow, forged in the fires of Gehenna. It imbues the bolts it fires with the raw power of its namesake. Thankfully, the blasts this weapon produces never harm the one firing.}}
 [[File:Urand damnation.png]] '''''the +6 arbalest "Damnation"'''''
 +6 [[arbalest]]
-Causes fired [[bolt]]s to explode with [[damnation]] (2d14<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-func.h|877}}</ref>) when striking a target<br>
+Causes fired [[bolt]]s to explode with [[damnation]] (2d14<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-func.h|890}}</ref>) when striking a target<br>
 [[Evil]]
 ==Desirability==
-'''Damnation'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-data.txt|543}}</ref> is a decently enchanted arbalest with an amazing "[[brand]]". A 100% chance for 2d14 damage is over ×4 stronger than [[electrocution]], it can hit multiple enemies in its 3×3 blast, and [[:Category:Damnation resistance|damnation resistance]] is exceedingly rare. However, when used against adjacent targets, the blast will hit you. Also, the explosions Damnation generates are significantly louder than normal crossbow shots, so expect to wake up nearby foes.
+'''Damnation'''<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-data.txt|543}}</ref> is a decently enchanted arbalest with an amazing "[[brand]]". A 100% chance for 2d14 damage is over ×4 stronger than [[electrocution]], it can hit multiple enemies in its 3×3 blast, and [[:Category:Damnation resistance|damnation resistance]] is exceedingly rare. Note that when used against adjacent targets, the blast will not harm you. The explosions Damnation generates are significantly louder than normal crossbow shots, so expect to wake up nearby foes.
-While you'll want a swapout to fight adjacent enemies, Damnation is viable for the entirety of a 3-rune game (at least). A [[triple crossbow]] may be stronger, but requires much more skill to get to mindelay. [[Portal Projectile]] can come in handy for safely firing at tricky arrangements of enemies.
+As a primary weapon, Damnation is viable for the entirety of a 3-rune game (at least). A [[triple crossbow]] may be stronger, but it requires much more skill to get to mindelay.
 This artefact can be found in many [[Gehenna]]:7 vaults, but may also be generated randomly.
 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.29]], Damnation dealt 3d14 damnation damage, but always [[mulch]]ed [[bolt]]s that it fired, in addition to the other [[ranged weapons#history|ranged weapon changes]].
 *Prior to [[0.27]], Damnation's bolts would explode wherever they landed, not requiring a hit target. By aiming at the ground with '''f.''' instead of '''ff''', users could set off explosions near evasive enemies, or fire at adjacent enemies without worrying about recoil damage.

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 *Prior to [[0.29]], Damnation dealt 3d14 damnation damage, but always [[mulch]]ed [[bolt]]s that it fired, in addition to the other [[ranged weapons#history|ranged weapon changes]].
 *Prior to [[0.27]], Damnation's bolts would explode wherever they landed, not requiring a hit target. By aiming at the ground with '''f.''' instead of '''ff''', users could set off explosions near evasive enemies, or fire at adjacent enemies without worrying about recoil damage.
-*Prior to [[0.19]], Damnation provided rF++ and +40 MR at the cost of rC- in addition to damnation damage.
+*Prior to [[0.19]], Damnation gave rF++, rC-, and [[MR]]+.
-*In [[0.18]], both the crossbow and its damage type were renamed to Damnation from Hellfire. The damage type dealt extra against fire vulnerability, but ignored fire resistance.
+*In [[0.18]], both the crossbow and its damage type were renamed to Damnation from Hellfire. Previously, hellfire damage was increased against fire vulnerability, but ignored fire resistance.
 *Prior to [[0.15]], Hellfire was a +6, +9 [[crossbow (item)|crossbow]].
 *Prior to [[0.14]], it had the [[flame]] brand.

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 +6 [[arbalest]]
-Causes fired [[bolt]]s to explode with [[damnation]] (2d14) when striking a target<br>
+Causes fired [[bolt]]s to explode with [[damnation]] (2d14<ref>{{source ref|0.29.1|art-func.h|839}}</ref>) when striking a target<br>
 [[Evil]]
 ==Desirability==
-'''Damnation's'''<ref>{{source ref|0.27.1|art-data.txt|528}}</ref> base enchantment is decent, and those who have the appropriate skill will find it quite powerful, especially against groups of enemies. The bursts of damnation themselves have perfect accuracy and ignore [[AC]] and all resistances except for the exceedingly rare [[:Category:Damnation resistance|damnation resistance]], making it particularly helpful against monsters with very high defense like [[curse skull]]s. Of course, damnation also ignores all of ''your'' resistances, so try not to use it at point-blank range. [[Portal Projectile]] can come in handy for safely firing at tricky arrangements of enemies.
+'''Damnation's'''<ref>{{source ref|0.29.1|art-data.txt|539}}</ref> base enchantment is decent, and those who have the appropriate skill will find it quite powerful, especially against groups of enemies. The bursts of damnation themselves have perfect accuracy and ignore [[AC]] and all resistances except for the exceedingly rare [[:Category:Damnation resistance|damnation resistance]], making it particularly helpful against monsters with very high defense like [[curse skull]]s. Of course, damnation also ignores all of ''your'' resistances, so try not to use it at point-blank range. [[Portal Projectile]] can come in handy for safely firing at tricky arrangements of enemies.
 Bear in mind that the explosions Damnation generates are significantly louder than normal crossbow shots, so expect to wake up nearby foes.