Delayed Fireball - Revision history

Hordes at 17:22, 10 September 2023

2023-09-10T17:22:09Z

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2023-07-15T20:24:01Z

‎Strategy

Hordes at 13:37, 14 June 2023

2023-06-14T13:37:44Z

Hordes at 13:35, 14 June 2023

2023-06-14T13:35:06Z

Ge0ff: Mark as obsolete

2017-08-13T11:36:49Z

Mark as obsolete

Fingolfin: /* Tips & Tricks */ + failure rate trick

2015-12-24T10:34:52Z

‎Tips & Tricks: + failure rate trick

MoogleDan at 15:14, 13 August 2014

2014-08-13T15:14:42Z

MoogleDan at 01:58, 13 August 2014

2014-08-13T01:58:11Z

CommanderC at 21:10, 28 November 2013

2013-11-28T21:10:51Z

CommanderC at 21:10, 28 November 2013

2013-11-28T21:10:31Z

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 ==Strategy==
-While Delayed Fireball is a level 7 spell that's only as strong as a regular Fireball, it can be cast outside of battle. Once you've learned the spell, you should ''always'' have one on hand, and you shouldn't be afraid to unleash it. Don't worry about the MP cost or high failure rate, since you can just rest after each (mis)cast.
+While Delayed Fireball is a level 7 spell that's only as strong as a regular Fireball, it can be cast outside of battle. Once you've learned the spell, you should ''always'' have one on hand, and you shouldn't be afraid to unleash it. Don't worry about the MP cost or high failure rate, since you can just rest after each (mis)cast. It still has [[food]] costs, but a [[staff of energy]] can eliminate that.
-Casting this spell mid-combat is a terrible idea, so get into the habit of restoring it whenever you're between encounters.
+Casting this spell mid-combat is a terrible idea (just use regular Fireball instead), so get into the habit of restoring it whenever you're between encounters.
-== History ==
+==History==
-Delayed Fireball was removed in [[0.20]].
+*Delayed Fireball was removed in [[0.20]].
 [[Category:Obsolete spells]]

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 ==Strategy==
-While Delayed Fireball is a level 7 spell that's only as strong as a regular Fireball, it can be cast outside of battle. Once you've learned the spell, you should ''always'' have one on hand, and you shouldn't be afraid to unleash it. Don't worry about the MP cost or high failure rate, since you can just wait out the magical contamination.
+While Delayed Fireball is a level 7 spell that's only as strong as a regular Fireball, it can be cast outside of battle. Once you've learned the spell, you should ''always'' have one on hand, and you shouldn't be afraid to unleash it. Don't worry about the MP cost or high failure rate, since you can just rest after each (mis)cast.
 Casting this spell mid-combat is a terrible idea, so get into the habit of restoring it whenever you're between encounters.

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 If you have already learned Fireball, then learning Delayed Fireball only costs 2 spell levels. Conversely, if you learn Delayed Fireball, then Fireball costs no spell levels.
-==Tips & Tricks==
+==Strategy==
-* While it's a level 7 spell that's only as strong as a regular Fireball, Delayed Fireball can be cast outside of battle. Once you've learned the spell, you should ''always'' have one on hand, and you shouldn't be afraid to unleash it. Casting this spell mid-combat is a terrible idea, so get into the habit of restoring it whenever you're between encounters.
+While Delayed Fireball is a level 7 spell that's only as strong as a regular Fireball, it can be cast outside of battle. Once you've learned the spell, you should ''always'' have one on hand, and you shouldn't be afraid to unleash it. Don't worry about the MP cost or high failure rate, since you can just wait out the magical contamination.
-*It's easy to get past this spell's high MP and food costs, since you'll only be casting it during rests between fights, usually right after generating lots of [[chunk]]s. In the same vein, don't be afraid to cast it when it has a high failure rate, since you can just wait out the magical contamination.
-*Be aware that the stored fireball is technically a buff, and thus can be dispelled by the breath of a [[quicksilver dragon]] or [[purple draconian]], or by [[quaff]]ing a [[potion of cancellation]].
+Casting this spell mid-combat is a terrible idea, so get into the habit of restoring it whenever you're between encounters.
 == History ==

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 {{obsolete}}
 {{Spell
 |name=Delayed Fireball
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 |special = Explosion}}
-{{Flavour|Successfully casting this spell gives the caster the ability to instantaneously release a fireball at a later time. Knowing this spell allows the learner to memorise [[Fireball]] for no additional spell levels.}}
+{{Flavour|Successfully casting this spell gives the caster the ability to instantaneously release a fireball at a later time. Knowing this spell allows the learner to memorise Fireball for no additional spell levels.}}
-'''Delayed Fireball''' is a level 7 [[Conjurations]]/[[Fire Magic]] spell which grants you the [[ability]] to launch a [[Fireball]] spell instantaneously and for no cost later on. Only one fireball can be stored at a time. The charged fireball persists indefinitely, even if the spell itself is forgotten.
+'''Delayed Fireball''' is a level 7 [[Conjurations]]/[[Fire Magic]] spell which grants you the [[ability]] to launch a [[Fireball]] spell instantaneously and for no cost later on. Only one fireball can be stored at a time. The charged fireball persists indefinitely, even if the spell itself is forgotten. The fireball is lost if you drink a [[potion of cancellation]] or are hit with a [[Quicksilver Bolt]].
-In spite of the higher spell level, Delayed Fireball only deals as much damage as a standard Fireball spell. This may make the spell seem expensive, but being able to deal significant damage without actually spending a turn doing so can greatly increase your damage output and allows you to blast multiple threats with a single action. Also, memorizing Delayed Fireball will only cost you two spell levels if you already know Fireball.
+If you have already learned Fireball, then learning Delayed Fireball only costs 2 spell levels. Conversely, if you learn Delayed Fireball, then Fireball costs no spell levels.
 ==Tips & Tricks==
-*Once you've learned the spell, you should ''always'' have one on hand, and you shouldn't be afraid to unleash it. Casting it mid-combat is a terrible idea, so get into the habit of restoring it whenever you're between encounters.
+* While it's a level 7 spell that's only as strong as a regular Fireball, Delayed Fireball can be cast outside of battle. Once you've learned the spell, you should ''always'' have one on hand, and you shouldn't be afraid to unleash it. Casting this spell mid-combat is a terrible idea, so get into the habit of restoring it whenever you're between encounters.
 *It's easy to get past this spell's high MP and food costs, since you'll only be casting it during rests between fights, usually right after generating lots of [[chunk]]s. In the same vein, don't be afraid to cast it when it has a high failure rate, since you can just wait out the magical contamination.
 *Be aware that the stored fireball is technically a buff, and thus can be dispelled by the breath of a [[quicksilver dragon]] or [[purple draconian]], or by [[quaff]]ing a [[potion of cancellation]].

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 *It's easy to get past this spell's high MP and food costs, since you'll only be casting it during rests between fights, usually right after generating lots of [[chunk]]s. In the same vein, don't be afraid to cast it when it has a high failure rate, since you can just wait out the magical contamination.
 *Be aware that the stored fireball is technically a buff, and thus can be dispelled by the breath of a [[quicksilver dragon]] or [[purple draconian]], or by [[quaff]]ing a [[potion of cancellation]].

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 |name=Delayed Fireball
 |formula = 3d(3.33+Power/6) fire
-|maxdmg = 3d(36.66)
+|maxdmg = 3d37
 |maxsp = 200
 |range = 6

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