Electrocution - Revision history

Hordes at 01:10, 12 February 2026

2026-02-12T01:10:45Z

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Hordes: /* Strategy */ mention +9 broad axe was used

2024-01-19T19:48:49Z

‎Strategy: mention +9 broad axe was used

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Patrick2011b: fixes

2023-11-29T01:54:46Z

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Hordes: rw strategy a bit

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Ge0ff: pain: "this brand adds an average damage per hit of exactly Necromancy/2"

2023-08-13T20:11:25Z

pain: "this brand adds an average damage per hit of exactly Necromancy/2"

Ge0ff: 6.1 necro gives +3.55 damage on average, which is greater than elec's 3.5

2023-08-13T20:07:46Z

6.1 necro gives +3.55 damage on average, which is greater than elec's 3.5

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 {{flavour|It sometimes electrocutes victims (1/4 chance, 8-20 damage).}}
 The '''electrocution''' [[brand]] does the following:
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 ==Strategy==
-Electrocution deals a flat rate of damage, independent of your actual weapon damage. Therefore, it works best on fast, low [[mindelay]] weapons (such as [[Short Blades]], [[whip]]s, and [[spear]]s); dealing 3.5 damage every 0.5 turn is better than 3.5 damage every 0.7 turn. This brand isn't terrible for "heavy" weapon types, either. On a +9 [[broad axe]], for instance, it's overall slightly worse than [[flaming]] and [[freezing]]. As a bonus, few enemies resist electricity until you get to [[Zot]] and [[extended]].
+Electrocution deals flat damage, independent of actual weapon damage, meaning it is most effective on fast weapons like [[Short Blades]], [[whip]]s, and [[spear]]s (triggering elec every 0.5 turn > elec every 0.7 turn). However, it is still a decent brand on "heavy" weapons. For reference, a +9 [[broad axe]] of elec is slightly weaker than [[flaming]] or [[freezing]]. As a bonus, few enemies resist electricity until you get to [[Zot]] and [[extended]].
-Electrocution's damage is completely independent from [[AC]]. This brand tends to be favored on fast weapons, though; the weapons themselves are reduced more by AC.
+Electrocution's damage ignores [[AC]] entirely, so elec becomes ''stronger'' relative to flaming/freezing against high AC opponents.
 ===Comparisons===

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 ==Strategy==
-Electrocution deals a flat rate of damage, independent of your actual weapon damage. Therefore, it works best on fast, low [[mindelay]] weapons (such as [[Short Blades]], [[whip]]s, and [[spear]]s); dealing 3.5 damage every 0.5 turn is better than 3.5 damage every 0.7 turn. This brand isn't terrible for "heavy" weapon types, either. On a +9 [[broad]] axe, for instance, it's overall slightly worse than [[flaming]] and [[freezing]]. As a bonus, few enemies resist electricity until you get to [[Zot]] and [[extended]].
+Electrocution deals a flat rate of damage, independent of your actual weapon damage. Therefore, it works best on fast, low [[mindelay]] weapons (such as [[Short Blades]], [[whip]]s, and [[spear]]s); dealing 3.5 damage every 0.5 turn is better than 3.5 damage every 0.7 turn. This brand isn't terrible for "heavy" weapon types, either. On a +9 [[broad axe]], for instance, it's overall slightly worse than [[flaming]] and [[freezing]]. As a bonus, few enemies resist electricity until you get to [[Zot]] and [[extended]].
 Electrocution's damage is completely independent from [[AC]]. This brand tends to be favored on fast weapons, though; the weapons themselves are reduced more by AC.

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 ==Strategy==
-Electrocution deals a flat rate of damage, independent of your actual weapon damage. Therefore, it works best on fast, low [[mindelay]] weapons (such as [[Short Blades]], [[whip]]s, and [[spear]]s); dealing 3.5 damage every 0.5 turn is better than 3.5 damage every 0.7 turn. This brand isn't terrible for "heavy" weapon types, either; overall slightly worse than [[flaming]] and [[freezing]]. As a bonus, few enemies resist electricity until you get to [[Zot]] and [[extended]].
+Electrocution deals a flat rate of damage, independent of your actual weapon damage. Therefore, it works best on fast, low [[mindelay]] weapons (such as [[Short Blades]], [[whip]]s, and [[spear]]s); dealing 3.5 damage every 0.5 turn is better than 3.5 damage every 0.7 turn. This brand isn't terrible for "heavy" weapon types, either. On a +9 [[broad]] axe, for instance, it's overall slightly worse than [[flaming]] and [[freezing]]. As a bonus, few enemies resist electricity until you get to [[Zot]] and [[extended]].
 Electrocution's damage is completely independent from [[AC]]. This brand tends to be favored on fast weapons, though; the weapons themselves are reduced more by AC.

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 {{flavour|It sometimes electrocutes victims (1/4 chance, 8-20 damage).}}
 The '''electrocution''' [[brand]] does the following:
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 ==Strategy==
-Electrocution deals a flat rate of damage, independent of your actual weapon damage. Therefore, it works best on fast, low [[mindelay]] weapons (such as [[Short Blades]], [[whip]]s, and [[spear]]s). This is because dealing 3.5 damage every 0.5 turn is better than 3.5 damage every 0.7 turn. However, this brand is good even for "heavy" weapon types, competitive with the likes of [[flaming]] and [[freezing]]. As a bonus, few enemies resist electricity until you get to [[Zot]] and [[extended]].
+Electrocution deals a flat rate of damage, independent of your actual weapon damage. Therefore, it works best on fast, low [[mindelay]] weapons (such as [[Short Blades]], [[whip]]s, and [[spear]]s); dealing 3.5 damage every 0.5 turn is better than 3.5 damage every 0.7 turn. This brand isn't terrible for "heavy" weapon types, either; overall slightly worse than [[flaming]] and [[freezing]]. As a bonus, few enemies resist electricity until you get to [[Zot]] and [[extended]].
 Electrocution's damage is completely independent from [[AC]]. This brand tends to be favored on fast weapons, though; the weapons themselves are reduced more by AC.

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 {{flavour|It sometimes electrocutes victims (1/4 chance, 8-20 damage).}}
 The '''electrocution''' [[brand]] does the following:
-*Has a 25% chance per hit to inflict <code>7 + 1d13</code> [[electricity]] damage per hit, regardless of damage from the weapon itself. Electricity resistant monsters do not take any extra damage. (Average 3.625 damage per swing)
+*Has a 25% chance per hit to inflict <code>7 + 1d13</code> [[electricity]] damage per hit, regardless of damage from the weapon itself. Electricity resistant monsters do not take any extra damage. (Average 3.5 damage per swing)
 ==Strategy==
-Electrocution deals a flat rate of damage, independent of your actual weapon damage. Therefore, it works best on fast, low [[mindelay]] weapons (such as [[Short Blades]], [[whip]]s, and [[spear]]s). This is because dealing 3.6 damage every 0.5 turn is better than 3.6 damage every 0.7 turn. However, this brand is good even for "heavy" weapon types, competitive with the likes of [[flaming]] and [[freezing]]. As a bonus, few enemies resist electricity until you get to [[Zot]] and [[extended]].
+Electrocution deals a flat rate of damage, independent of your actual weapon damage. Therefore, it works best on fast, low [[mindelay]] weapons (such as [[Short Blades]], [[whip]]s, and [[spear]]s). This is because dealing 3.5 damage every 0.5 turn is better than 3.5 damage every 0.7 turn. However, this brand is good even for "heavy" weapon types, competitive with the likes of [[flaming]] and [[freezing]]. As a bonus, few enemies resist electricity until you get to [[Zot]] and [[extended]].
 Electrocution's damage is completely independent from [[AC]]. This brand tends to be favored on fast weapons, though; the weapons themselves are reduced more by AC.
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 ===Comparisons===
 *[[Distortion]] is a flat effect which deals more damage (on average) and has no resistance. However, unless you worship [[Lugonu]], unwielding a distortion weapon isn't safe. Minor negatives: you can [[banish]] monsters with desirable gear, or [[blink]] them away from you.
-*The [[pain brand]] starts to outdamage electrocution when you have more than 7 Necromancy skill. However, pain is resisted by more monster than electrocution.
+*The [[pain brand]] starts to outdamage electrocution when you have more than 7 [[Necromancy]] skill. However, pain is resisted by more monsters than electrocution.
 ==History==