Hexslinger - Revision history

Patrick2011b: /* Starting Skills and Stats */ fix stats

2024-04-11T20:38:00Z

‎Starting Skills and Stats: fix stats

Patrick2011b: update to 0.31

2024-01-24T18:56:47Z

update to 0.31

Hordes: 0.30 AM -> Hs

2023-05-04T21:51:53Z

0.30 AM -> Hs

Hordes: Hordes moved page Arcane Marksman to Hexslinger over redirect: 0.30 rename

2023-05-04T21:49:11Z

Hordes moved page Arcane Marksman to Hexslinger over redirect: 0.30 rename

Hordes: /* Spell Details */

2022-10-20T14:53:58Z

‎Spell Details

Hordes: /* Spell Details */

2022-10-20T14:53:23Z

‎Spell Details

Hordes: /* History */

2022-10-16T06:14:08Z

‎History

Hordes: Hs

2022-10-16T06:13:11Z

Spudwalt: /* Preferred Races */

2022-09-10T06:56:53Z

‎Preferred Races

Hordes at 02:55, 26 August 2022

2022-08-26T02:55:35Z

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 *[[Fire Magic]]: 1
-Choosing Hexslinger adds 2 to your starting [[Strength]], 5 to your starting [[Intelligence]] and 5 to your starting [[Dexterity]].
+Choosing Hexslinger adds 5 to your starting [[Intelligence]] and 7 to your starting [[Dexterity]].
 ==Strategy==

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+{{version031}}
 {{flavour|Hexslingers use debilitating spells to assist their ranged attacks. They begin the game with a sling, some spells to support its use, a scroll of poison to keep foes at a distance, and a robe.}}
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 '''Available Spells:'''
-*[[Slow]]
+*[[Jinxbite]]
 *[[Inner Flame]]
-*[[Portal Projectile]]
+*[[Dimensional Bullseye]]
 *[[Cause Fear]]
 ==Starting Skills and Stats==
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 *[[Spellcasting]]: 1
 *[[Hexes]]: 3
 Choosing Hexslinger adds 2 to your starting [[Strength]], 5 to your starting [[Intelligence]] and 5 to your starting [[Dexterity]].
 ==Strategy==
-Hexslingers are split between Ranged Weapons, Hexes, and defensive skills. Focus on weapon skill first, using Slow as a supplement.
+Hexslingers are split between Ranged Weapons, Hexes, and defensive skills. Focus on weapon skill first, as your starting hexes can't kill enemies by themselves.
 ===Spell Details===
-[[Slow]] everything you don't clearly overpower, regardless of whether you're shooting or going hand-to-hand. Slowing reduces monster speed by 33%, meaning you get hit 33% less often, and you can run away. It may sometimes take several castings to apply, but it enables a kiting strategy for things you can't melee safely.
+[[Jinxbite]] is a self-buff that allows you to deal extra damage and [[drain]] enemies that fail to resist a [[willpower|will]] check. However, it halves your willpower, so it's not recommended against monsters with dangerous hexes like [[Paralyse]] or [[Banishment]].
-[[Portal Projectile]] is perfect for sniping particularly dangerous monsters like [[orc priest]]s, without having to first fight your way through all their friends. It greatly increases accuracy, though not a priority to train up.
+[[Inner Flame]] can be tricky to pull off without blowing yourself up, but is very effective against groups. It combos well with two other hexes: Sigil of Binding gives you space to avoid the explosion, while Dimensional Bullseye allows for creative sniping.
-[[Inner Flame]] can be tricky to pull off without blowing yourself up, but is very effective against groups. It combos well with the other two hexes: Slow gives you space to avoid the explosion, while Portal Projectile allows for creative sniping.
+[[Dimensional Bullseye]] lets you attack the spell's target while attacking someone else simultaneously. Use this to pick off summoners and casters with smite-targeted spells you can't otherwise reach.
 [[Cause Fear]] is both a great panic button and good offensive tool. It's an infinite use [[scroll of fear]], which is about as powerful as it sounds... though the scroll has a much higher chance of success. It doesn't work on undead or demons, but is effective in the [[Lair]] and its non-Slime branches.
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 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.30]], this background was named '''Arcane Marksman''' ('''AM''').
 *Prior to [[0.29]], Arcane Marksmen started with a choice of [[hunting sling]], [[hand crossbow]], shortbow, or throwing weapons. Launchers were +0 and started with 20 of their respective [[ammo]], which they had to worry about. Throwing started with 6 [[javelin]]s (adjusted for species) and 2 [[throwing net]]s.

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-{{version029}}
+{{version030}}
-{{flavour|Arcane Marksmen are Hunters who use debilitating spells to assist their ranged attacks. They are particularly good at keeping their enemies at a distance. They begin the game with a ranged weapon of their choice, some spells to support its use, a scroll of poison to keep foes at a distance, and a robe.}}
+{{flavour|Hexslingers use debilitating spells to assist their ranged attacks. They begin the game with a sling, some spells to support its use, a scroll of poison to keep foes at a distance, and a robe.}}
-'''Arcane Marksmen''' are ranged combat specialists who complement their attacks with debilitating [[Hexes]].
 ==Preferred Species==
-[[Formicid]], [[Deep Elf]], [[Kobold]], [[Spriggan]], and [[Gnoll]] are the recommended species if you pick an Arcane Marksman Background.
+[[Formicid]], [[Deep Elf]], [[Kobold]], [[Spriggan]], and [[Gnoll]] are the recommended species if you pick a Hexslinger Background.
 ==Racial Restrictions==
-[[Felid]]s are forbidden from becoming Arcane Markscats, as they cannot use ranged weapons.
+[[Felid]]s are forbidden from becoming Hexslingers, as they cannot use ranged weapons.
 ==Starting Equipment==
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 *[[Cause Fear]]
-Arcane Marksmen start with the [[Slow]] spell memorised.
+Hexslingers start with the [[Slow]] spell memorised.
 ==Starting Skills and Stats==
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 *[[Hexes]]: 3
-Choosing Arcane Marksman adds 2 to your starting [[Strength]], 5 to your starting [[Intelligence]] and 5 to your starting [[Dexterity]].
+Choosing Hexslinger adds 2 to your starting [[Strength]], 5 to your starting [[Intelligence]] and 5 to your starting [[Dexterity]].
 ==Strategy==
-Arcane Marksmen are fragile, split between Ranged Weapons, Hexes, and defensive skills. Focus on weapon skill first, using Slow as a supplement.
+Hexslingers are split between Ranged Weapons, Hexes, and defensive skills. Focus on weapon skill first, using Slow as a supplement.
 ===Spell Details===
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 ==History==
-*In [[0.30]], Arcane Marksman will be renamed into '''Hexslinger''' ('''Hs''').
+*Prior to [[0.30]], this background was named '''Arcane Marksman''' ('''AM''').
 *Prior to [[0.29]], Arcane Marksmen started with a choice of [[hunting sling]], [[hand crossbow]], shortbow, or throwing weapons. Launchers were +0 and started with 20 of their respective [[ammo]], which they had to worry about. Throwing started with 6 [[javelin]]s (adjusted for species) and 2 [[throwing net]]s.
 **This version gave almost all backgrounds a consumable: AM now starts with a [[scroll of poison]].
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-[[Category:Backgrounds]] [[Category:Crystal Ball Articles]]
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 [[Inner Flame]] can be tricky to pull off without blowing yourself up, but is very effective against groups. It combos well with the other two hexes: Slow gives you space to avoid the explosion, while Portal Projectile allows for creative sniping.
-[[Cause Fear]] is both a great panic button and good offensive tool. It's an infinite use [[scroll of fear]], which is about as powerful as it sounds... though the scroll starts with high spellpower. It doesn't work on undead or demons, but is effective in the [[Lair]] and its non-Slime branches.
+[[Cause Fear]] is both a great panic button and good offensive tool. It's an infinite use [[scroll of fear]], which is about as powerful as it sounds... though the scroll has a much higher chance of success. It doesn't work on undead or demons, but is effective in the [[Lair]] and its non-Slime branches.
 Look for [[Blink]] and [[Swiftness]] -- those are fantastic utilities for a ranged player throughout the entire game. Eventually, you'll also want to be able to cast other utility spells like [[Metabolic Englaciation]] or [[Leda's Liquefaction]]. You'll likely have a lot of experience left over, so pour it into [[Fighting]], [[Armour]]/[[Dodging]], and [[Stealth]].

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 ===Spell Details===
-[[Slow]] everything you don't clearly overpower, regardless of whether you're shooting or going hand-to-hand. Slowing reduces monster speed by 33%, meaning you get hit 33% less often. It may sometimes take several castings to apply, but it enables a kiting strategy for things you can't melee safely.
+[[Slow]] everything you don't clearly overpower, regardless of whether you're shooting or going hand-to-hand. Slowing reduces monster speed by 33%, meaning you get hit 33% less often, and you can run away. It may sometimes take several castings to apply, but it enables a kiting strategy for things you can't melee safely.
 [[Portal Projectile]] is perfect for sniping particularly dangerous monsters like [[orc priest]]s, without having to first fight your way through all their friends. It greatly increases accuracy, though not a priority to train up.

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