Enchanter - Revision history

NormalPerson7: 0.31

2024-02-21T13:22:09Z

0.31

Ge0ff at 14:59, 13 September 2023

2023-09-13T14:59:40Z

Hordes: /* Strategy */ redo a bit of strategy stuff

2023-09-12T21:02:55Z

‎Strategy: redo a bit of strategy stuff

Hordes: /* Spell Info */

2022-09-15T16:57:12Z

‎Spell Info

Hordes: /* Strategy */ ctouch

2022-09-15T16:53:12Z

‎Strategy: ctouch

Spudwalt: /* Preferred Races */

2022-09-10T06:50:02Z

‎Preferred Races

Hordes: /* History */

2022-08-26T01:57:27Z

‎History

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2022-08-26T01:30:26Z

‎Strategy

Hordes at 01:28, 26 August 2022

2022-08-26T01:28:49Z

Ge0ff: /* Spell Info */ there are no colt-resistant monsters /joke

2022-04-06T15:24:04Z

‎Spell Info: there are no colt-resistant monsters /joke

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	{{flavour\|The Enchanter specialises in the subtle art of hexes. Instead of directly damaging foes, hexes disable and debilitate them, allowing the Enchanter to finish the helpless creatures in combat. The Enchanter begins with a lightly enchanted dagger, a robe, a potion of invisibility, and a selection of hexes.}}		{{flavour\|The Enchanter specialises in the subtle art of hexes. Instead of directly damaging foes, hexes disable and debilitate them, allowing the Enchanter to finish the helpless creatures in combat. The Enchanter begins with a lightly enchanted dagger, a robe, a potion of invisibility, and a selection of hexes.}}

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 Ensorcelled Hibernation is your classic sleep n' stab spell. Succeed against your opponent's willpower, and they'll be vulnerable to a single extremely deadly [[stab]] attack, preferably from your dagger. Monsters who've already been entranced can't be put to sleep for some time, nor can monsters resistant to cold. You may want to get a few levels into Ice Magic  (1-3, perhaps) to boost this spell's power.
-Confusing Touch is your answer to that, with the highest duration of the starting spells. It has the MP advantage too - you get multiple swings, each swing having a chance to confuse, for only 3 MP. Against enemies with low success chance (<30% or so), Confusing Touch is more
+Confusing Touch is your answer to that, with the highest duration of the starting spells. It has the MP advantage too - you get multiple swings, each swing having a chance to confuse, for only 3 MP. Against enemies with low success chance (<30% or so), Confusing Touch is more MP-efficient.
 Dazzling Flash is another debilitation spell. Because it checks [[HD]] (not willpower), pesky monsters resistant to your other hexes can be hit by the flash. To monsters not immune to blinding, dazzle is effectively a localized [[invisible]]. The blindless only lasts a few turns... but a few turns can be all the time you need to set up something else (or run away). In addition, it has a wide area-of-effect - all your other spells are single target.

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 ==Strategy==
-An Enchanter's initial focus is in [[Short Blades]] and [[Stealth]]. They have a rough time at XL 1, but have 2 potions of invisibility to make up for it. As soon as they get access to extremely debilitating hexes in [[Ensorcelled Hibernation]] and [[Confusing Touch]], they become excellent [[stab]]bers.
+Enchanters are one of the few magic starts not to get an XL 1 spell, but have 2 potions of invisibility to make up for it. They soon get access to debilitating hexes - [[Ensorcelled Hibernation]] and [[Confusing Touch]] - becoming effective [[stab]]bers in the process.
-While there are some devastating Hexes spells available to late-game characters, be prepared to branch out at least a little, as enemies with high [[willpower]] can cause serious problems if you don't take them out in one hit. An [[orb]] of [[guile]] or [[scroll of vulnerability]] can help you affect enemies with high willpower, though such items will also reduce your own willpower.
+While there are some devastating Hexes spells available to late-game characters, be prepared to branch out at least a little. Many enemies have high [[willpower]], which can cause serious problems over time. An [[orb]] of [[guile]] or [[scroll of vulnerability]] can help you affect enemies with high willpower, though such items will also reduce your own willpower.
 ===Spell Info===
-Ensorcelled Hibernation is your classic sleep n' stab spell. Succeed against your opponent's willpower, and they'll be vulnerable to a single extremely deadly [[stab]] attack, preferably from your dagger. Monsters who've already been entranced can't be put to sleep for some time, nor can monsters resistant to cold. Confusing Touch is your answer to that, and is your longest-lived Hex available. It also has the advantage of multiple "casts" for 3 MP, checking for will every time you melee. Both spells require more investment in Hexes (and Ice for Ensorcelled) in order to actually affect your foes, but easily pull their weight.
+Ensorcelled Hibernation is your classic sleep n' stab spell. Succeed against your opponent's willpower, and they'll be vulnerable to a single extremely deadly [[stab]] attack, preferably from your dagger. Monsters who've already been entranced can't be put to sleep for some time, nor can monsters resistant to cold. You may want to get a few levels into Ice Magic  (1-3, perhaps) to boost this spell's power.
-Dazzling Flash is another debilitation spell. Because it checks [[HD]] over Will, pesky monsters resistant to your other hexes will most likely be vulnerable. To monsters not immune to blinding, dazzle is effectively a localized [[invisible]]. It only lasts a few turns... but a few turns can be all the time you need to set up something else (or run away). In addition, it has a wide area-of-effect - all your other spells are single target.
+Confusing Touch is your answer to that, with the highest duration of the starting spells. It has the MP advantage too - you get multiple swings, each swing having a chance to confuse, for only 3 MP. Against enemies with low success chance (<30% or so), Confusing Touch is more
 While not as flashy as an Enchanter's other spells, [[Tukima's Dance]] allows you to take advantage of otherwise tough, weapon-wielding enemies like [[ogre (monster)|ogres]] and [[orc warlord]]s. For many monsters, their weapon comprises over half their damage output. Now it's a [[summon]]ed monster on your side. Tukima's will also work on ranged weapons; a [[centaur (monster)|centaur]] can't shoot you without its bow.

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 ===Spell Info===
-Ensorcelled Hibernation is your classic sleep n' stab spell. Succeed against your opponent's willpower, and they'll be vulnerable to a single extremely deadly [[stab]] attack, preferably from your dagger. Monsters who've already been entranced can't be put to sleep for some time, nor can monsters resistant to cold. Confusing Touch is your answer to that, and is your longest-lived Hex available. Confusing Touch also has the advantage of multiple "casts" for 3 MP, checking for will every time you melee. Both spells require more investment in Hexes (and Ice for Ensorcelled) in order to actually affect your foes, but easily pull their weight.
+Ensorcelled Hibernation is your classic sleep n' stab spell. Succeed against your opponent's willpower, and they'll be vulnerable to a single extremely deadly [[stab]] attack, preferably from your dagger. Monsters who've already been entranced can't be put to sleep for some time, nor can monsters resistant to cold. Confusing Touch is your answer to that, and is your longest-lived Hex available. It also has the advantage of multiple "casts" for 3 MP, checking for will every time you melee. Both spells require more investment in Hexes (and Ice for Ensorcelled) in order to actually affect your foes, but easily pull their weight.
 Dazzling Flash is another debilitation spell. Because it checks [[HD]] over Will, pesky monsters resistant to your other hexes will most likely be vulnerable. To monsters not immune to blinding, dazzle is effectively a localized [[invisible]]. It only lasts a few turns... but a few turns can be all the time you need to set up something else (or run away). In addition, it has a wide area-of-effect - all your other spells are single target.

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 ===Spell Info===
-Ensorcelled Hibernation is your classic sleep n' stab spell. Succeed against your opponent's willpower, and they'll be vulnerable to a single extremely deadly [[stab]] attack, preferably from your dagger. Monsters who've already been entranced can't be put to sleep for some time, nor can monsters resistant to cold. Confusing Touch is your answer to that, and is your longest-lived Hex available. Both spells require more investment in Hexes (and Ice for Ensorcelled) in order to actually affect your foes, but easily pull their weight.
+Ensorcelled Hibernation is your classic sleep n' stab spell. Succeed against your opponent's willpower, and they'll be vulnerable to a single extremely deadly [[stab]] attack, preferably from your dagger. Monsters who've already been entranced can't be put to sleep for some time, nor can monsters resistant to cold. Confusing Touch is your answer to that, and is your longest-lived Hex available. Confusing Touch also has the advantage of multiple "casts" for 3 MP, checking for will every time you melee. Both spells require more investment in Hexes (and Ice for Ensorcelled) in order to actually affect your foes, but easily pull their weight.
 Dazzling Flash is another debilitation spell. Because it checks [[HD]] over Will, pesky monsters resistant to your other hexes will most likely be vulnerable. To monsters not immune to blinding, dazzle is effectively a localized [[invisible]]. It only lasts a few turns... but a few turns can be all the time you need to set up something else (or run away). In addition, it has a wide area-of-effect - all your other spells are single target.

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 '''Enchanters''' are mages who have specialised in the subtle art of [[Hexes]]. Although not as directly damaging as [[Conjurations]] or the elements, high-level Hexes offer a wide array of very handy effects.
-==Preferred Races==
+==Preferred Species==
-[[Deep Elf]], [[Felid]], [[Kobold]], [[Spriggan]], [[Naga]], and [[Vampire]] are the recommended races if you pick an Enchanter Background.
+[[Deep Elf]], [[Felid]], [[Kobold]], [[Spriggan]], [[Naga]], and [[Vampire]] are the recommended species if you pick an Enchanter Background.
 ==Starting Equipment==

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 ==History==
-*In [[0.29]], all backgrounds are buffed; Enchanters gained a second [[potion of invisibility]].
+*In [[0.29]], most backgrounds were buffed; Enchanters gained a second [[potion of invisibility]].
 *Prior to [[0.28]], Enchanters had the [[Corona]] spell, but did not start with a potion of invisibility.
 *Prior to [[0.27]], Enchanters started with the [[Book of Maledictions]], which had the same spells as Enchanters do now.

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 {{flavour|The Enchanter specialises in the subtle art of hexes. Instead of directly damaging foes, hexes disable and debilitate them, allowing the Enchanter to finish the helpless creatures in combat. The Enchanter begins with a lightly enchanted dagger, a robe, a potion of invisibility, and a selection of hexes.}}
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 *+1 [[dagger]]
 *+0 [[robe]]
-*[[Potion of invisibility]]
+*2 [[Potions of invisibility]]
 '''Available Spells:'''
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 ==History==
-*Prior to [[0.28]], Enchanters had the [[Corona]] spell, but did not start with a [[potion of invisibility]].
+*In [[0.29]], all backgrounds are buffed; Enchanters gained a second [[potion of invisibility]].
 *Prior to [[0.27]], Enchanters started with the [[Book of Maledictions]], which had the same spells as Enchanters do now.
 *Prior to [[0.15]], Enchanters started with some [[dart]]s and 1 level of [[Throwing]], but only 2 levels of [[Stealth]].