Forge Phalanx Beetle - Revision history

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{{flavour|Constructs a small mechanical guardian which bolsters its creator's armour class for as long as it remains adjacent to them.

While also capable of biting foes, the phalanx beetle will never voluntarily leave its creator's side, and if forcibly separated, will prioritize returning to them over any other concern.

Spellpower increases the magnitude of the AC increase, as well as the beetle's own durability.}}

'''Forge Phalanx Beetle''' is a level 6 [[Forgecraft]] spell that creates a [[Phalanx Beetle]]. It's a fast-moving ally whose mere presence increases the caster's [[AC]] while it is alive, but which has a unique behavior: it will never leave the caster's side under its own power.

If the caster moves, it will follow in lockstep with them (although it can pivot around to reach enemies near you.) If forcibly separated (ie: via [[trample|trampling]] or [[blinking]]) it will prioritize returning to your side over attacking anything else. It cannot be ordered away.

==Strategy==

==History==
{{CBA|0.33|this spell will be added to the game.}}

[[Category:Forgecraft Spells]] 
[[Category:Level 6 Spells]]

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 Creates a [[phalanx beetle]], which provides <code>4 + (3 * power/100)</code> bonus [[AC]] (min. 4 AC, max. 10 AC) to the caster if adjacent.
-The beetle will always try to be adjacent to the caster. If the caster moves, it will follow in lockstep with them (although it can pivot around to reach enemies near you.) If forcibly separated, e.g., through [[trample|trampling]] or [[blinking]], it will prioritize returning to your side over attacking anything else. It cannot be ordered away.
+The beetle will always try to be adjacent to the caster. If the caster moves, it will follow in lockstep (although it can pivot around to reach enemies). If forcibly separated, e.g., through [[trample|trampling]] or [[blinking]], it will prioritize returning to the caster's side over attacking anything else. It cannot be ordered away.
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 Creates a [[phalanx beetle]], which provides <code>4 + (3 * power/100)</code> bonus [[AC]] (min. 4 AC, max. 10 AC) to the caster if adjacent.
-The beetle will always try to be adjacent to the caster. If the caster moves, it will follow in lockstep with them (although it can pivot around to reach enemies near you.) If forcibly separated (ie: via [[trample|trampling]] or [[blinking]]) it will prioritize returning to your side over attacking anything else. It cannot be ordered away.
+The beetle will always try to be adjacent to the caster. If the caster moves, it will follow in lockstep with them (although it can pivot around to reach enemies near you.) If forcibly separated, e.g., through [[trample|trampling]] or [[blinking]], it will prioritize returning to your side over attacking anything else. It cannot be ordered away.
 ==Strategy==

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-While also capable of biting foes, the phalanx beetle will never voluntarily leave its creator's side, and if forcibly separated, will prioritize returning to them over any other concern.
+'''Forge Phalanx Beetle''' is a level 6 [[Forgecraft]] spell that creates a [[phalanx beetle]], a fast-moving ally whose mere presence increases the caster's [[AC]] while it is adjacent.
-Spellpower increases the magnitude of the AC increase, as well as the beetle's own durability.}}
+==Useful Info==
-'''Forge Phalanx Beetle''' is a level 6 [[Forgecraft]] spell that creates a [[phalanx beetle]], a fast-moving ally whose mere presence increases the caster's [[AC]] while it is alive, but which has a unique behavior: it will never leave the caster's side under its own power.
+The beetle will always try to be adjacent to the caster. If the caster moves, it will follow in lockstep with them (although it can pivot around to reach enemies near you.) If forcibly separated (ie: via [[trample|trampling]] or [[blinking]]) it will prioritize returning to your side over attacking anything else. It cannot be ordered away.
-Bonus AC: <code>(400 + 3 * power) / 100</code>, which ranges from +4 to +10 AC.
+==Strategy==
+This spell is worse for combat than comparable allies like [[Forge Blazeheart Golem]] or [[Summon Cactus Giant]], and the beetle is always leashed to you, but it provides a nifty AC bonus. It should not be your main "killdudes" spell, but it's great support when combined with better damaging spells.
-==Strategy==
+===Tips & Tricks===
 ==Monster Version==
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 ==History==
-{{CBA|0.33|this spell will be added to the game.}}
+*This spell was added in [[0.33]].

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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
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		+	==Monster Version==
		+	Unlike the player version, the beetle gives a flat +10 AC to its summoner while adjacent, rather than interacting with spellpower in any way.
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 Spellpower increases the magnitude of the AC increase, as well as the beetle's own durability.}}
-'''Forge Phalanx Beetle''' is a level 6 [[Forgecraft]] spell that creates a [[Phalanx beetle]], a fast-moving ally whose mere presence increases the caster's [[AC]] while it is alive, but which has a unique behavior: it will never leave the caster's side under its own power.
+'''Forge Phalanx Beetle''' is a level 6 [[Forgecraft]] spell that creates a [[phalanx beetle]], a fast-moving ally whose mere presence increases the caster's [[AC]] while it is alive, but which has a unique behavior: it will never leave the caster's side under its own power.
 Bonus AC: <code>(400 + 3 * power) / 100</code>, which ranges from +4 to +10 AC.

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	'''Forge Phalanx Beetle''' is a level 6 [[Forgecraft]] spell that creates a [[Phalanx Beetle]]. It's a fast-moving ally whose mere presence increases the caster's [[AC]] while it is alive, but which has a unique behavior: it will never leave the caster's side under its own power.		'''Forge Phalanx Beetle''' is a level 6 [[Forgecraft]] spell that creates a [[Phalanx Beetle]]. It's a fast-moving ally whose mere presence increases the caster's [[AC]] while it is alive, but which has a unique behavior: it will never leave the caster's side under its own power.
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		+	Bonus AC: <code>(400 + 3 * power) / 100</code>, which ranges from +4 to +10 AC.

	If the caster moves, it will follow in lockstep with them (although it can pivot around to reach enemies near you.) If forcibly separated (ie: via [[trample\|trampling]] or [[blinking]]) it will prioritize returning to your side over attacking anything else. It cannot be ordered away.		If the caster moves, it will follow in lockstep with them (although it can pivot around to reach enemies near you.) If forcibly separated (ie: via [[trample\|trampling]] or [[blinking]]) it will prioritize returning to your side over attacking anything else. It cannot be ordered away.