Electricity - Revision history

Hordes: /* Electricity Resistance */ change header level for consistency

2023-09-20T16:42:12Z

‎Electricity Resistance: change header level for consistency

Ge0ff: "species with hands" doesn't include Ops

2023-09-08T14:00:08Z

"species with hands" doesn't include Ops

Hordes: /* Electricity Resistance */ +Gargs

2023-09-07T05:05:56Z

‎Electricity Resistance: +Gargs

Hordes: /* Electricity Resistance */ +Storm

2023-09-07T05:04:54Z

‎Electricity Resistance: +Storm

Hordes: the mut was renamed. also add rElec-

2023-09-07T05:03:35Z

the mut was renamed. also add rElec-

Hordes: /* Electricity Damage */

2023-09-07T04:56:59Z

‎Electricity Damage

Hordes: update

2023-09-07T04:52:49Z

update

Bwijn: updated to 0.18

2016-05-15T10:07:06Z

updated to 0.18

Spudwalt: Added History; not sure which version removed the water mechanic

2015-05-14T23:38:04Z

Added History; not sure which version removed the water mechanic

Beep at 17:47, 14 May 2015

2015-05-14T17:47:11Z

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 "BEAM_ELEC" damage, comprising most (but not all) electric attacks, ignores 1/2 of the target's [[AC]].
-===Electricity Resistance===
+==Electricity Resistance==
 Electricity resistance reduces electric damage by 66% (to x33%).

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-'''Electricity''' is one of the rarer elemental sources in the Dungeon. Both players and monsters can take advantage of electricity through spells or specially [[brand]]ed weapons, though some monsters also possess innate electric abilities.
+'''Electricity''' is one of the rarer elemental forces in the Dungeon. Both players and monsters can take advantage of electricity through spells or specially [[brand]]ed weapons, though some monsters also possess innate electric abilities.
 ==Electricity Damage==
-A number of [[Air Magic]] spells deal electric damage. Any species with hands can use weapons of [[electrocution]], which deals 'flat' damage regardless of skill or weapon type. A [[lightning rod]] is another common source of electric damage.
+The player has a lot of ways to inflict electricity damage: weapons, spells, god abilities, and an [[evocable]] item. Also, [[Storm Form]] adds electricity damage to your [[Unarmed Combat]] attacks.
-"BEAM_ELEC" damage, comprising most (but not all) electric attacks, will ignore 1/2 of the targets [[AC]].
+Several [[Air Magic]] spells deal electric damage, while weapons of [[electrocution]] have a flat chance to inflict extra damage regardless of your weapon skill. A [[lightning rod]] is another common source of electric damage. Followers of [[Nemelex]] can create electrical explosions by drawing the [[Storm card]], and followers of [[Qazlal]] have access to Upheaval and Disaster Area abilities.
 ===Electricity Resistance===
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 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.18]], rElec reduced damage by 75%.
-*Prior to [[0.14]], the [[electrocution]] brand would spread through [[shallow water]], dealing damage to other creatures standing in water.
+*Prior to [[0.14]], the [[electrocution]] brand would spread electricity through [[shallow water]], dealing damage to nearby creatures standing in water.
 *Prior to [[0.13]], being airborne gave immunity to the [[electrocution]] brand and resistance to [[Static Discharge]].
 [[Category: Air Magic]]

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 '''Character:'''
-*Black [[Draconian]]s have innate rElec.
+*Black [[Draconian]]s and [[Gargoyle]]s have innate rElec.
 *[[Good mutations#Electricity Resistance|Electricity Resistance]] [[mutation]]
 *The [[demonspawn mutation]], [[Good mutations#Thin Metallic Scales|Thin Metallic Scales]] 3

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 *[[Good mutations#Electricity Resistance|Electricity Resistance]] [[mutation]]
 *The [[demonspawn mutation]], [[Good mutations#Thin Metallic Scales|Thin Metallic Scales]] 3
-*[[Statue Form]]
+*[[Statue Form]] and [[Storm Form]]
 ===Vulnerability===

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 ==Electricity Damage==
-Most types of [[Air Magic]] deal electric damage. Any species with arms can use [[electrocution]] weapons, which deals 'flat' damage regardless of skill or weapon type. Players can also use a [[lightning rod]] to the same effect.
+A number of [[Air Magic]] spells deal electric damage. Any species with hands can use weapons of [[electrocution]], which deals 'flat' damage regardless of skill or weapon type. A [[lightning rod]] is another common source of electric damage.
 "BEAM_ELEC" damage, comprising most (but not all) electric attacks, will ignore 1/2 of the targets [[AC]].
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 '''Character:'''
 *Black [[Draconian]]s have innate rElec.
-*[[Good mutations#Shock Resistance|Shock Resistance]] [[mutation]]
+*[[Good mutations#Electricity Resistance|Electricity Resistance]] [[mutation]]
 *The [[demonspawn mutation]], [[Good mutations#Thin Metallic Scales|Thin Metallic Scales]] 3
 *[[Statue Form]]
 ==See Also==

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+{{version030}}
-'''Electricity''' is one of the less common elemental forces you will encounter as you explore the [[Dungeon]]. Both players and monsters can take advantage of electricity through spells or specially [[brand]]ed weapons, though some monsters also possess innate electric abilities.
+'''Electricity''' is one of the rarer elemental sources in the Dungeon. Both players and monsters can take advantage of electricity through spells or specially [[brand]]ed weapons, though some monsters also possess innate electric abilities.
 ==Electricity Damage==
-Electricity damage can only be reduced by a character's [[electricity resistance]] (rElec) [[intrinsic]], but only one rank is needed for full protection (66% damage reduction).
+Most types of [[Air Magic]] deal electric damage. Any species with arms can use [[electrocution]] weapons, which deals 'flat' damage regardless of skill or weapon type. Players can also use a [[lightning rod]] to the same effect.
-==Electricity Sources==
+"BEAM_ELEC" damage, comprising most (but not) electric attacks, will ignore 1/2 of the targets [[AC]].
-Zapping a [[wand of lightning]] allows almost any character to inflict electricity damage at range, softening up threats from a distance or killing them outright. Some [[rods]] and other evocable items also have electricity damage options available, usually with greater damage potential but at a greater cost.
+===Electricity Resistance===
-The [[Air Magic]] school is also available to [[air elementalist]]s or any character with [[Spellcasting]] capabilities and an appropriate [[book]]. This school provides a balance of combat, utility, and defense spells, making it excellent for characters who deal their damage in other ways.
+It can be acquired from a number of sources:
-==Electricity Resistance==
+'''Item:'''
-You can acquire electricity resistance from a number of sources:
+*[[Staff of air]]
-*Being a black [[draconian]]
+*[[Storm dragon scales]]
 *[[Good mutations#Shock Resistance|Shock Resistance]] [[mutation]]
-*The third rank of the [[Good mutations#Thin Metallic Scales|Thin Metallic Scales]] mutation
+*The [[demonspawn mutation]], [[Good mutations#Thin Metallic Scales|Thin Metallic Scales]] 3
 *[[Statue Form]]
 ==See Also==
 [[:Category:Electricity resistance|List of electricity resistant monsters]]
 ==History==
-In [[0.18]], rElec reduces damage by two-thirds, rather than three-quarters.
+*Prior to [[0.18]], rElec reduced damage by 75%.
-Prior to version ???, powerful electrical attacks (such as from the [[electrocution]] brand) would spread out through [[shallow water, dealing damage to nearby creatures standing in the water.
+[[Category: Air Magic]]

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		+	==History==
		+	Prior to version ???, powerful electrical attacks (such as from the [[electrocution]] brand) would spread out through [[shallow water, dealing damage to nearby creatures standing in the water.
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		+	Prior to version [[0.13]], being airborne gave immunity to the [[electrocution]] brand and resistance to [[Static Discharge]].