Granite talisman - Revision history

Patrick2011b: update to 0.34

2026-03-26T19:05:45Z

update to 0.34

Mattlistener: /* Strategy */

2026-02-03T03:24:19Z

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Ge0ff: /* History */ cba 12a86a18

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Spudwalt at 02:09, 21 October 2024

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Spudwalt at 23:44, 20 October 2024

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Spudwalt at 23:24, 20 October 2024

2024-10-20T23:24:21Z

Greenbourne: Mention that Roxanne carries granite talisman

2024-04-04T09:17:34Z

Mention that Roxanne carries granite talisman

Ge0ff: /* History */ cba f394fe61d48

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Patrick2011b: /* Strategy */ fix sp

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‎Strategy: fix sp

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2024-02-05T12:41:53Z

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 ''For the spell present in [[0.30]], see [[Statue Form (spell)]].''
 {{flavour|A heavy stone icon, bearing the countenance of some long-forgotten king or god. Transforms the user into a slow, stone statue. The user's stone body is immune to poison and miasma, and gains resistance to electricity, negative energy, and torment. Shapeshifting skill increases armour granted.
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 '''Combat Bonuses'''
-* '''HP Bonus:''' 130% HP
+*'''HP Bonus:''' 130% HP
-* '''Innate AC:''' Linearly scales from the following points, rounding down:
+*'''Innate AC:''' Linearly scales from the following points, rounding down:
-** Below minimum: 7 AC (0 skill) - 27 AC (16 skill)
+**Below minimum: 7 AC (0 skill) - 27 AC (16 skill)
-** Above minimum: 27 AC (16 skill) - 38 AC (25 skill) ; +1 AC per 0.81 level
+**Above minimum: 27 AC (16 skill) - 38 AC (25 skill) ; +1 AC per 0.81 level
-* '''[[Unarmed Combat]]:''' 12 base damage.
+*'''[[Unarmed Combat]]:''' 8 base damage.
-* All melee damage, including from [[weapon]]s, is increased by 50% (after [[AC]] is applied).
+*+7 [[Strength]]
 '''Resistances'''
-* '''[[Non-living]]:''' Immune to [[poison]], [[sleep]], and [[miasma]]; does not have [[blood]]
+*'''[[Non-living]]:''' Immune to [[poison]], [[sleep]], and [[miasma]]; does not have [[blood]]
-** '''[[Unbreathing]]:''' Immune to [[asphyxiation]] and spore effects ([[sleepcap]]s, [[wandering mushroom]]s, [[ballistomycete]]s, etc)
+**'''[[Unbreathing]]:''' Immune to [[asphyxiation]] and spore effects ([[sleepcap]]s, [[wandering mushroom]]s, [[ballistomycete]]s, etc)
-* [[Electricity resistance|rElec]]
+*[[Electricity resistance|rElec]]
-* [[Negative energy resistance|rN+]]
+*[[Negative energy resistance|rN+]]
-* [[Torment]] resistance (50% damage from torment, stacks with rN)
+*[[Torment]] resistance (50% damage from torment, stacks with rN)
-* Immune to [[petrification]]
+*Immune to [[petrification]]
-* Vulnerable to [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]] and [[Shatter]].
+*Vulnerable to [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]] and [[Shatter]].
 '''Restrictions'''
-* '''[[Transformation#Useful Info|Melded Gear]]:''' [[Body armour]], [[gloves]], [[boots]].
+*'''[[Transformation#Useful Info|Melded Gear]]:''' [[Body armour]], [[gloves]], [[boots]].
-* '''All''' actions slowed by +50%, as if you were [[slow]]ed. This stacks with the slow status.
+*'''All''' actions slowed by +50%, as if you were [[slow]]ed. This stacks with the slow status.
-* Species [[movement delay]] set to 1.0. It is then slowed by 50% (to 1.5 with no other factors).
+*Species [[movement delay]] set to 1.0. It is then slowed by 50% (to 1.5 with no other factors).
 Statue Form has a minimum [[Shapeshifting]] skill of 16, below which you get an [[Talisman#Skill|HP penalty]], and the AC bonus scales down. It has a maximum skill of 25, where skill has no further impact.
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 ==History==
-{{CBA|0.33|Statue Form will have a 20% EV penalty, 8 base damage instead of 12, but will give 7 Str.}}
+*Prior to [[0.33]], Statue Form has 12 base unarmed damage, and it did not have +7 Str or -20% EV.
-*Prior to version [[0.32]], amphibious characters could still enter deep water in statue form, but could not swim and would suffer penalties for being in water.
+*Prior to [[0.32]], amphibious characters could still enter deep water in statue form, but could not swim and would suffer penalties for being in water.
 *Granite talismans were introduced in [[0.31]], along with talismans themselves. This form was previously implemented as a level 6 [[Earth Magic]]/[[Transmutations]] spell, [[Statue Form (spell)|Statue Form]]. There are no direct changes between versions, but exiting a form now takes 5 turns, which is a notable nerf for this form in particular.

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 ==Strategy==
-Being permanently [[slow]]ed is always dangerous, but Statue Form is ''very'' durable. Unlike many forms, you get to keep a [[shield]]. And unlike heavy [[body armour]], you'll have your full, unencumbered [[EV]]. With high HP, AC, EV, and decent SH, Statue Form offers more defense than any other form. It also has some nice resistances; [[torment]] resistance in particular is valuable in [[extended]].
+Being permanently [[slow]]ed is always dangerous, but Statue Form is ''very'' durable. Unlike many forms, you get to keep a [[shield]]. And unlike heavy [[body armour]], you'll have 80% of your unencumbered [[EV]]. With high HP, AC, EV, and decent SH, Statue Form offers more defense than any other form. It also has some nice resistances; [[torment]] resistance in particular is valuable in [[extended]].
 Statue Form primarily boosts [[Unarmed Combat]]. Other characters can use it for its defenses or resistances, but will find it less useful.

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 ==History==
 *Prior to version [[0.32]], amphibious characters could still enter deep water in statue form, but could not swim and would suffer penalties for being in water.
 *Granite talismans were introduced in [[0.31]], along with talismans themselves. This form was previously implemented as a level 6 [[Earth Magic]]/[[Transmutations]] spell, [[Statue Form (spell)|Statue Form]]. There are no direct changes between versions, but exiting a form now takes 5 turns, which is a notable nerf for this form in particular.

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 While transformed, any equipped body armour, gloves and boots are melded.}}
 [[File:granite talisman.png]] A '''granite talisman''' is a [[talisman]] that changes you into '''Statue Form''', granting you the durability (and speed) of a statue.
 ==Useful Info==
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 [[Gargoyle]]s cannot use this item, as they are already made out of stone.
 ==Strategy==

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 While transformed, any equipped body armour, gloves and boots are melded.}}
 [[File:granite talisman.png]] A '''granite talisman''' is a [[talisman]] that changes you into '''Statue Form''', granting you the durability (and speed) of a statue.
 ==Useful Info==
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 [[Gargoyle]]s cannot use this item, as they are already made out of stone.
 ==Strategy==

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-{{version031}}
+{{version032}}
 ''For the spell present in [[0.30]], see [[Statue Form (spell)]].''
-{{flavour| An rough-hewn stone icon. Transforms the user into a slow, stone statue. The caster's melee damage, both unarmed and with weapons, is substantially increased. The caster's stone body is immune to poison and miasma, and gains resistance to electricity and negative energy. Shapeshifting skill increases armour granted. While transformed, any equipped body armour, gloves and boots are melded.}}
+{{flavour|A heavy stone icon, bearing the countenance of some long-forgotten king or god. Transforms the user into a slow, stone statue. The user's stone body is immune to poison and miasma, and gains resistance to electricity, negative energy, and torment. Shapeshifting skill increases armour granted.
 [[File:granite talisman.png]] A '''granite talisman''' is a [[talisman]] that changes you into '''Statue Form''', granting you the durability (and speed) of a statue.
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 '''Resistances'''
-* Poison immunity
+* '''[[Non-living]]:''' Immune to [[poison]], [[sleep]], and [[miasma]]; does not have [[blood]]
-* rElec, rN+
+** '''[[Unbreathing]]:''' Immune to [[asphyxiation]] and spore effects ([[sleepcap]]s, [[wandering mushroom]]s, [[ballistomycete]]s, etc)
-* rTorment (50% damage from torment, stacks with rN)
+* [[Electricity resistance|rElec]]
-* '''[[Non-living]]:''' [[Unbreathing]], lacks [[blood]], immune to [[sleep]] and [[petrification]]
+* [[Negative energy resistance|rN+]]
 * Vulnerable to [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]] and [[Shatter]].
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 * '''All''' actions slowed by +50%, as if you were [[slow]]ed. This stacks with the slow status.
 * Species [[movement delay]] set to 1.0. It is then slowed by 50% (to 1.5 with no other factors).
 Statue Form has a minimum [[Shapeshifting]] skill of 16, below which you get an [[Talisman#Skill|HP penalty]], and the AC bonus scales down. It has a maximum skill of 25, where skill has no further impact.
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 [[Gargoyle]]s cannot use this item, as they are already made out of stone.
-[[Roxanne]] always carries the talisman.
+[[Roxanne]] always carries a granite talisman.
 ==Strategy==
-Being permanently [[slow]]ed is always dangerous, but Statue Form is ''very'' durable. Unlike many forms, you get to keep a [[shield]]. And unlike heavy [[body armour]], you'll have your full, unencumbered [[EV]]. With high HP, AC, EV, and decent SH, Statue Form offers more defense than any other form. Overall, it is a fairly strong form for Unarmed Combat users. It also has some nice resistances; [[torment]] resistance in particular is valuable in [[extended]].
+Being permanently [[slow]]ed is always dangerous, but Statue Form is ''very'' durable. Unlike many forms, you get to keep a [[shield]]. And unlike heavy [[body armour]], you'll have your full, unencumbered [[EV]]. With high HP, AC, EV, and decent SH, Statue Form offers more defense than any other form. It also has some nice resistances; [[torment]] resistance in particular is valuable in [[extended]].
-Statue Form only boosts Unarmed Combat. Other characters can use it for its defenses or resistances, but will find it less useful.
+Statue Form primarily boosts [[Unarmed Combat]]. Other characters can use it for its defenses or resistances, but will find it less useful.
 *This form does not explicitly penalize spells... but all actions, including spellcasting, are slowed by 50%. Thus, direct damage spells become less effective. A Conjurations-focused caster can still appreciate Statue Form for its defenses, but bear in mind the slowness. Of course, spells are not ''useless'', as support magic can be very helpful.
 *Statue Form boosts melee weapon damage by 50%, but it also slows melee by 50% - there's no net increase to damage.
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 *[[Translocations]] spells are great to use in this form. [[Lesser Beckoning]] and [[Vhi's Electric Charge]] help a slow-moving melee fighter approach enemies. [[Manifold Assault]] lets you swing your fists at full-screen range.
 *Can be good for (15 rune) low turncount [[speedrun]]s. Since you act at 1.5 delay, you'll regenerate 1.5 [[decaAut]] per move, while only taking 1 "[[turn]]".
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 ==History==
-{{CBA|0.32|this form will no longer block swimming for species that can swim.}}
+*Prior to version [[0.32]], amphibious characters could still enter deep water in statue form, but could not swim and would suffer penalties for being in water.
 *Granite talismans were introduced in [[0.31]], along with talismans themselves. This form was previously implemented as a level 6 [[Earth Magic]]/[[Transmutations]] spell, [[Statue Form (spell)|Statue Form]]. There are no direct changes between versions, but exiting a form now takes 5 turns, which is a notable nerf for this form in particular.

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		+	[[Roxanne]] always carries the talisman.

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		+	{{CBA\|0.32\|this form will no longer block swimming for species that can swim.}}
	*Granite talismans were introduced in [[0.31]], along with talismans themselves. This form was previously implemented as a level 6 [[Earth Magic]]/[[Transmutations]] spell, [[Statue Form (spell)\|Statue Form]]. There are no direct changes between versions, but exiting a form now takes 5 turns, which is a notable nerf for this form in particular.		*Granite talismans were introduced in [[0.31]], along with talismans themselves. This form was previously implemented as a level 6 [[Earth Magic]]/[[Transmutations]] spell, [[Statue Form (spell)\|Statue Form]]. There are no direct changes between versions, but exiting a form now takes 5 turns, which is a notable nerf for this form in particular.

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 ==Strategy==
-Being [[slow]] is always dangerous, but Statue Form is ''very'' durable. Unlike many forms, you get to keep a [[shield]]. And unlike heavy [[body armour]], you have your full, unencumbered [[EV]]. With high HP, AC, EV, and decent SH, you'll be tougher than any other form. Overall, a fairly strong form for Unarmed Combat users. Also has great resistances; [[torment]] resistance in particular is valuable in [[extended]].
+Being permanently [[slow]]ed is always dangerous, but Statue Form is ''very'' durable. Unlike many forms, you get to keep a [[shield]]. And unlike heavy [[body armour]], you'll have your full, unencumbered [[EV]]. With high HP, AC, EV, and decent SH, Statue Form offers more defense than any other ofrm. Overall, it is a fairly strong form for Unarmed Combat users. It also has some nice resistances; [[torment]] resistance in particular is valuable in [[extended]].
 Statue Form only boosts Unarmed Combat. Other characters can use it for its defenses or resistances, but will find it less useful.