Hailstorm - Revision history

Hordes at 06:24, 8 February 2026

2026-02-08T06:24:20Z

Oneirical at 15:13, 20 February 2024

2024-02-20T15:13:22Z

Oneirical: no more felid speed

2024-02-20T15:13:09Z

no more felid speed

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2023-07-18T01:41:02Z

‎Strategy

Hordes: strategy redo

2023-07-18T01:39:41Z

strategy redo

Hordes: typo

2023-05-05T06:27:20Z

typo

Hordes: 0.30 - IE -> Re, level 4 -> 3, can miss

2023-05-05T02:14:15Z

0.30 - IE -> Re, level 4 -> 3, can miss

Ge0ff: /* History */

2023-02-21T14:02:31Z

‎History

Hordes: CBA Commit 2638490

2023-02-19T19:49:40Z

CBA Commit 2638490

Ge0ff: switch to AttackSpell template

2022-10-13T14:10:57Z

switch to AttackSpell template

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-Hailstorm deals 50% [[cold]] damage. 50% of the damage is physical, which makes it usable against creatures with cold immunity (like [[ice beast]]s or [[simulacra]]).
+Hailstorm deals 50% irresistible [[cold]] damage, enabling it to damage cold-immune monsters like [[ice beast]]s. [[Vehumet]]'s range boost will increase the radius so it hits monsters within 2-4 tiles.
 [[Reaver]]s start with this spell in their libraries.
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 Hailstorm deals decent damage. While it's most useful against groups, it can deal respectable damage against single targets, too.
-But the range of 2-3 is awkward, to say the least. Spells like [[Cigotuvi's Dreadful Rot]], [[Gell's Gravitas]], and [[Iskenderun's Mystic Blast]], or abilities like [[Fedhas]]' Wall of Briars, can keep targets right in your line of fire. [[Summon]]s can be used to a similar effect, as long as you don't hit the summon. Characters with fast movement (namely [[Spriggan]]s) can [[kite]] with this spell.
+But the range of 2-3 is awkward, to say the least. Spells like [[Grave Claw]] and [[Iskenderun's Mystic Blast]], or abilities like [[Fedhas]]' Wall of Briars, can keep targets right in your line of fire. [[Summon]]s can be used to a similar effect, as long as you don't hit the summon. Characters with fast movement (namely [[Spriggan]]s) can [[kite]] with this spell.
 ===Tips & Tricks===
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 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.30]], Hailstorm was a level 4 spell. It did not have a chance to miss. Also, it was 45% resistible.
 *Prior to [[0.27]], Hailstorm didn't affect creatures made entirely out of ice - [[ice beast]]s, [[ice statue]]s, and [[simulacra]].
 *Hailstorm was added in [[0.25]], replacing [[Throw Icicle]] in player spell lists.

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 Hailstorm deals decent damage. While it's most useful against groups, it can deal respectable damage against single targets, too.
-But the range of 2-3 is awkward, to say the least. Spells like [[Cigotuvi's Dreadful Rot]], [[Gell's Gravitas]], and [[Iskenderun's Mystic Blast]], or abilities like [[Fedhas]]' Wall of Briars, can keep targets right in your line of fire. [[Summon]]s can be used to a similar effect, as long as you don't hit the summon. Species with fast movement ([[Spriggan]]s and [[Felid]]s) can [[kite]] with this spell.
+But the range of 2-3 is awkward, to say the least. Spells like [[Cigotuvi's Dreadful Rot]], [[Gell's Gravitas]], and [[Iskenderun's Mystic Blast]], or abilities like [[Fedhas]]' Wall of Briars, can keep targets right in your line of fire. [[Summon]]s can be used to a similar effect, as long as you don't hit the summon. Characters with fast movement (namely [[Spriggan]]s) can [[kite]] with this spell.
 ===Tips & Tricks===

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 Hailstorm deals decent damage. While it's most useful against groups, it can deal respectable damage against single targets, too.
-But the range of 2-3 is awkward, to say the least. Spells like [[Cigotuvi's Dreadful Rot]], [[Gell's Gravitas]], and [[Iskenderun's Mystic Blast]], or abilities like [[Fedhas]]' Wall of Briars, can keep targets right in your line of fire. [[Summon]]s can be used to a similar effect, as long as you don't hit the summon. Species with fast movement ([[Spirggan]]s and [[Felid]]s) can [[kite]] with this spell.
+But the range of 2-3 is awkward, to say the least. Spells like [[Cigotuvi's Dreadful Rot]], [[Gell's Gravitas]], and [[Iskenderun's Mystic Blast]], or abilities like [[Fedhas]]' Wall of Briars, can keep targets right in your line of fire. [[Summon]]s can be used to a similar effect, as long as you don't hit the summon. Species with fast movement ([[Spriggan]]s and [[Felid]]s) can [[kite]] with this spell.
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-* Good synergy with [[Frozen Ramparts]] and [[Ozocubu's Armour]]. Before melee enemies can enter Hailstorm's range, you can cast both spells. When enemies do get into Hailstorm range, you'll deal extra damage and have more AC.
+* Good synergy with [[Frozen Ramparts]] and [[Ozocubu's Armour]]. Before enemies can enter Hailstorm's range, you can cast those spells. When enemies do get into range, you'll deal extra damage and have more AC.
 * Standing near the edge of a corridor can allow you to take advantage of this configuration:
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 ==Strategy==
-*Hailstorm has excellent synergy with [[Frozen Ramparts]] and [[Ozocubu's Armor]].
+Hailstorm deals decent damage. While it's most useful against groups, it can deal respectable damage against single targets, too.
-*[[Cigotuvi's Dreadful Rot]], [[Iskenderun's Mystic Blast]], [[Fedhas Madash]]'s Wall of Briars, and other abilities that can prevent enemies from closing to melee range are excellent choices for keeping your targets right in the line of fire. It's even better if you can contrive to stand just inside the entrance to a corridor, meaning the bulk of the spell will hit everything beyond the single tile monsters can hit you from.
 *If the opportunity presents itself, allowing weaker enemies to stand next to you will force stronger ones to stand helplessly 2-3 tiles away. Be warned; strong pack creatures or intelligent monsters can generally force their way to the front, so this tactic may not always work.
 ==History==

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 ==History==
-*In [[0.30]], Hailstorm will be a level 3 spell, but with a chance to miss. It will be available to the new [[Reaver]] background instead of Ice Elementalist. Also, it will now be 50% resistable.
+*In [[0.30]], Hailstorm will be a level 3 spell, but with a chance to miss. It will be available to the new [[Reaver]] background instead of Ice Elementalist. Also, it will now be 50% resistible.
 *Prior to [[0.27]], Hailstorm didn't affect creatures made entirely out of ice - [[ice beast]]s, [[ice statue]]s, and [[simulacra]].
 *Hailstorm was added in [[0.25]], replacing [[Throw Icicle]] in player spell lists.
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 '''Hailstorm''' is a Level 4 [[Conjurations]]/[[Ice Magic]] spell that drops hail on all tiles that are 2-3 spaces away from the caster (marked with 'x'):
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 ==Strategy==
 *Hailstorm has excellent synergy with [[Frozen Ramparts]] and [[Ozocubu's Armor]].
 *[[Conjure Flame]], [[Iskenderun's Mystic Blast]], [[Fedhas Madash]]'s Wall of Briars, and other abilities that can prevent enemies from closing to melee range are excellent choices for keeping your targets right in the line of fire. It's even better if you can contrive to stand just inside the entrance to a corridor, meaning the bulk of the spell will hit everything beyond the single tile monsters can hit you from.