Devastator - Revision history

Hordes: if you have sinv, it works on invis monsters

2024-01-25T08:30:22Z

if you have sinv, it works on invis monsters

Hordes: /* Desirability */

2024-01-25T08:27:33Z

‎Desirability

Hordes: simplify formula

2024-01-25T08:25:09Z

simplify formula

Hordes: /* Mechanics */ 1 more fix

2024-01-25T08:19:29Z

‎Mechanics: 1 more fix

Hordes at 08:18, 25 January 2024

2024-01-25T08:18:32Z

Hordes at 08:17, 25 January 2024

2024-01-25T08:17:43Z

Hordes: v. bump, add details

2024-01-25T08:05:13Z

v. bump, add details

Patrick2011b: update to 0.30

2023-12-31T07:02:41Z

update to 0.30

Ge0ff: Remove an unnecessary link. We don't need the whole code path, since we have a link to the relevant code already

2022-10-15T20:38:44Z

Remove an unnecessary link. We don't need the whole code path, since we have a link to the relevant code already

Ge0ff: Bump version. According to 99c160cdfe, the explosions were muted in 0.27

2022-10-14T11:22:24Z

Bump version. According to 99c160cdfe, the explosions were muted in 0.27

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 ==Mechanics==
-The explosion deals <code>Nd(5 + weapon_dmg/2)</code> additional damage to the target and all monsters adjacent to it.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-func.h|751}}</ref><ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|spl-damage.cc|1747}}</ref> It cannot miss. It does not affect [[invisible]] monsters, nor does it affect the player.
+The explosion deals <code>Nd(5 + weapon_dmg/2)</code> additional damage to the target and all monsters adjacent to it.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-func.h|751}}</ref><ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|spl-damage.cc|1747}}</ref> It cannot miss. It does not affect [[invisible]] monsters if you can't [[see invisible]], nor does it affect the player.
 Like [[Shatter]], the number of dice 'N' is dependent on the monster hurt:

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 ==Desirability==
-'''Devastator'''<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-data.txt|1233}}</ref> is basically a well-enchanted [[club]] with a "brand" that deals extra splash damage. It's especially useful against swarms of fragile enemies, like [[killer bee]]s. However, it's still great against lone enemies in the early- and mid-game. Later on, you'll want to switch to an [[eveningstar]] or [[demon whip]] - these deal more damage against single targets.
+'''Devastator'''<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-data.txt|1233}}</ref> is basically a well-enchanted [[club]] with a "brand" that deals extra splash damage. It's especially useful against swarms of fragile enemies, like [[killer bee]]s, but it's still great against lone enemies in the early- and mid-game. Later on, you'll want to switch to an [[eveningstar]] or [[demon whip]] - these deal more damage against single targets.
 This artefact is more likely to spawn in the early game, where it is more likely to be useful.

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 ==Mechanics==
-The explosion deals <code>Nd(5 + 1.5 * weapon_dmg/3)</code> additional damage to the target and all monsters adjacent to it.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-func.h|751}}</ref><ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|spl-damage.cc|1747}}</ref> It cannot miss. It does not affect [[invisible]] monsters, nor does it affect the player.
+The explosion deals <code>Nd(5 + weapon_dmg/2)</code> additional damage to the target and all monsters adjacent to it.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-func.h|751}}</ref><ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|spl-damage.cc|1747}}</ref> It cannot miss. It does not affect [[invisible]] monsters, nor does it affect the player.
 Like [[Shatter]], the number of dice 'N' is dependent on the monster hurt:
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 ==Desirability==
-'''Devastator'''<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-data.txt|1233}}</ref> is basically a well-enchanted [[club]] with extra splash damage. It's especially useful against swarms of fragile enemies, like [[killer bee]]s, but it's perfectly fine against lone enemies in the early- and mid-game. Later on, you'll want to switch to an [[eveningstar]]/[[demon whip]] - these deal more damage against single targets.
+'''Devastator'''<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-data.txt|1233}}</ref> is basically a well-enchanted [[club]] with a "brand" that deals extra splash damage. It's especially useful against swarms of fragile enemies, like [[killer bee]]s. However, it's still great against lone enemies in the early- and mid-game. Later on, you'll want to switch to an [[eveningstar]] or [[demon whip]] - these deal more damage against single targets.
 This artefact is more likely to spawn in the early game, where it is more likely to be useful.

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 Note that N is calculated for each individual monster, so targeting a metallic monster won't make the explosion cause more damage to flying monsters nearby.
-Against a regular non-flying monster, you can expect an average of <code>7.5 + (0.75 * wpn_dmg</code> explosion damage, but unlike [[brand]]s, it is affected by [[AC]].
+Against a regular non-flying monster, you can expect an average of <code>7.5 + (75% * wpn_dmg)</code> explosion damage, but unlike [[brand]]s, it is affected by [[AC]].
 ==Desirability==

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 ==Mechanics==
-The explosion deals <code>Nd(5 + 1.5 * weapon_dmg/3)</code> additional damage to the target and all monsters adjacent to it.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-func.h|750}}</ref><ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|spl-damage.cc|1746}}</ref> It cannot miss. It does not affect [[invisible]] monsters, nor does it affect the player.
+The explosion deals <code>Nd(5 + 1.5 * weapon_dmg/3)</code> additional damage to the target and all monsters adjacent to it.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-func.h|751}}</ref><ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|spl-damage.cc|1747}}</ref> It cannot miss. It does not affect [[invisible]] monsters, nor does it affect the player.
 Like [[Shatter]], the number of dice 'N' is dependent on the monster hurt:

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-{{version030}}
+{{version031}}
 {{flavour|A wooden cudgel, loaded with more than just lead.}}
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 +6 shillelagh (modified [[club]]; 8 base damage)<br>
-Causes a 3x3 explosion when damage is dealt<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|spl-damage.cc|1698}}</ref>
+Causes a 3x3 explosion when damage is dealt<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|spl-damage.cc|1701}}</ref>
 ==Desirability==
-'''Devastator'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-data.txt|1232}}</ref> is basically a well-[[enchant]]ed [[club]] with upgraded base stats and unavoidable splash damage to everything adjacent to your target when used in melee. Devastator's explosion damage doesn't affect [[insubstantial]] or [[invisible]] monsters.
+'''Devastator'''<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-data.txt|1233}}</ref> is a well-[[enchant]]ed [[club]], with upgraded base stats and unavoidable splash damage.
 Despite everything constantly blowing up in your face, it actually does no backlash damage to you. It's especially useful for quickly clearing out swarms of fragile enemies like [[bat]]s or [[killer bee]]s, but it deals with single enemies in the early- and mid-game just fine.

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-{{version028}}
+{{version029}}
 {{flavour|A wooden cudgel, loaded with more than just lead.}}
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 +6 shillelagh (modified [[club]]; 8 base damage)<br>
-Causes a 3x3 explosion when damage is dealt<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-func.h|681}}</ref><ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|spl-damage.cc|1665}}</ref>
+Causes a 3x3 explosion when damage is dealt<ref>{{source ref|0.29.1|art-func.h|709}}</ref><ref>{{source ref|0.29.1|spl-damage.cc|1635}}</ref>
 ==Desirability==
-'''Devastator'''<ref>{{source ref|0.29.0|art-data.txt|1219}}</ref> is basically a well-[[enchant]]ed [[club]] with upgraded base stats and unavoidable splash damage to everything adjacent to your target when used in melee. Devastator's explosion damage doesn't affect [[insubstantial]] or [[invisible]] monsters.
+'''Devastator'''<ref>{{source ref|0.29.1|art-data.txt|1219}}</ref> is basically a well-[[enchant]]ed [[club]] with upgraded base stats and unavoidable splash damage to everything adjacent to your target when used in melee. Devastator's explosion damage doesn't affect [[insubstantial]] or [[invisible]] monsters.
 Despite everything constantly blowing up in your face, it actually does no backlash damage to you. It's especially useful for quickly clearing out swarms of fragile enemies like [[bat]]s or [[killer bee]]s, but it deals with single enemies in the early- and mid-game just fine.
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 ==History==
-*In [[0.29]], Devastator will create [[noise]] again, though is much quieter.
+*In [[0.29]], Devastator creates [[noise]] again, though is much quieter.
-*Prior to [[0.28]], Devastator was not explicitly likely to spawn in the early-game. It was also very loud.
+*Prior to [[0.28]], Devastator was not explicitly likely to spawn in the early-game.
 *Prior to [[0.15]], Devastator had a +4, +8 enchantment level.
 *Devastator was added in [[0.10]].