Kobold - Revision history

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2026-01-22T17:05:00Z

‎Strategy

Patrick2011b: bump

2024-10-01T22:58:18Z

bump

Patrick2011b: update recs

2024-02-17T04:22:33Z

update recs

Patrick2011b: bump

2024-01-24T18:36:41Z

bump

Patrick2011b: /* Innate Abilities */ size no longer affects shield encumbrance

2023-12-31T20:02:34Z

‎Innate Abilities: size no longer affects shield encumbrance

Hordes: history note for size/shields

2023-10-11T07:22:27Z

history note for size/shields

Hordes: remove the bold from "aren't limited from these builds", as the header "gimmick builds" demonstrates that already. also minor rw

2023-10-09T04:43:46Z

remove the bold from "aren't limited from these builds", as the header "gimmick builds" demonstrates that already. also minor rw

Hordes: /* Difficulty of Play */

2023-10-09T04:39:49Z

‎Difficulty of Play

Hordes: /* Difficulty of Play */

2023-09-26T15:03:24Z

‎Difficulty of Play

Hordes: even back in <0.26, kobold was often seen as difficult due to low HP. also add "gimmick builds" header to further emphasize "these are not the only ways to play kobold"

2023-09-26T15:01:46Z

even back in <0.26, kobold was often seen as difficult due to low HP. also add "gimmick builds" header to further emphasize "these are not the only ways to play kobold"

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 ==Strategy==
-===Gimmick Builds===
+===Builds===
 Kobolds' tiny [[line of sight]] lends itself well to a few builds:
 *[[Wu Jian]] / [[Rampaging]] + [[Stab]]ber: Wu Jian's Lunge or Rampaging will allow you stab from 2 tiles away; for Kobolds, this is 40% of the screen. A [[scarf]] of [[shadows]] turns this into half the screen.
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 *[[Ranged Weapons]]: Even with reduced sight, their Ranged Weapons skill is quite impressive. A range of 4 is still fairly decent, and ranged weapons are their best "heavy" weapon aptitude.
-Of course, you aren't limited to these builds - a Kobold can do archetypical builds in both melee and magic just fine, though with a preference towards lighter armour.
+Of course, you aren't limited to these builds - a Kobold can do archetypal builds in both melee and magic just fine, though with a preference towards lighter armour.
 ==Trivia==

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 {{for monster}}
 {{flavour|Kobolds are small, mysterious creatures of unknown origin. They are well suited to lurking in the darkness of the Dungeon, and have a reduced range of vision which also reduces the range at which they can be seen by enemies.

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 *'''Zealots:''' [[Berserker]]
 *'''Warrior-mages:''' [[Hexslinger]], [[Enchanter]]
-*'''Mages:''' [[Conjurer]], [[Summoner]]
+*'''Mages:''' [[Conjurer]], [[Earth Elementalist]]
 ==Level Bonuses==

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 {{flavour|Kobolds are small, mysterious creatures of unknown origin. They are well suited to lurking in the darkness of the Dungeon, and have a reduced range of vision which also reduces the range at which they can be seen by enemies.

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 **They are unable to wield many two-[[hand]]ed weapons: [[great sword]]s, [[triple sword]]s, [[dire flail]]s, [[great mace]]s, [[battleaxe]]s,  [[executioner's axe]]s, [[halberd]]s, [[scythe]]s, [[glaive]]s, [[bardiche]]s, [[longbow]]s, [[javelin]]s, and anything medium-sized species can't wield.
 **Large one-handed weapons: [[magical staves]], [[double sword]]s, [[trident]]s, [[demon trident]]s, and [[broad axe]]s, are two-handed weapons to them.
-**They are also incapable of wearing [[tower shield]]s, and more encumbered by [[buckler]]s and [[kite shield]]s.
+**They are also incapable of wearing [[tower shield]]s.
 Kobolds have a base [[Strength]] of 5, [[Intelligence]] of 9 and [[Dexterity]] of 10 (before Background modifiers).

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 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.29]], Kobolds had +2 [[Crossbows]], and weaker aptitudes in other ranged weapons, rather than +3 Ranged Weapons.
 *Prior to [[0.27]], Kobold [[Fighter]]s started with a [[kite shield]] instead of a [[buckler]].

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 {{Moderate}}
-Kobolds' reduced LOS is often a good thing - monsters cannot see or attack until they are in ''your'' LOS. This makes sneaking and [[stabbing]] easier, and limits the range of enemies. It also limits your range, too.
+Kobolds' reduced LOS is often a good thing - monsters cannot see or attack until they are in ''your'' LOS. This makes sneaking and [[stabbing]] easier, while limiting the range of enemies. It also limits your range, too.
-Other than that, Kobolds are a straightforward race, with generally good aptitudes, fast leveling, and an EV bonus from size. The low HP can make them difficult to play, though.
+Other than that, Kobolds are a straightforward race, with generally good aptitudes, fast leveling, and an EV bonus from size. As a low HP species, though, they are somewhat more difficult than average.
 {{species_aptitudes|Kobold}}
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 *[[Ranged Weapons]]: Even with reduced sight, their Ranged Weapons skill is quite impressive. A range of 4 is still fairly decent, and ranged weapons are their best "heavy" weapon aptitude.
-Of course, '''you aren't limited to these builds''' - a Kobold can do archetypical builds in both melee and magic just fine, though with a preference towards lighter armour.
+Of course, you aren't limited to these builds - a Kobold can do archetypical builds in both melee and magic just fine, though with a preference towards lighter armour.
 ==Trivia==

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 Kobolds' reduced LOS is often a good thing - monsters cannot see or attack until they are in ''your'' LOS. This makes sneaking and [[stabbing]] easier, and limits the range of enemies. It also limits your range, too.
-Otherwise, Kobolds are a straightforward race, with good aptitudes, fast leveling and an EV bonus from size. The low HP can be difficult to play, though.
+Otherwise, Kobolds are a straightforward race, with generally good aptitudes, fast leveling, and an EV bonus from size. The low HP can make them difficult to play, though.
 {{species_aptitudes|Kobold}}