Lantern of shadows - Revision history

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2023-10-07T19:55:28Z

‎Strategy

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2023-10-07T06:21:02Z

‎Strategy

Hordes: correct some information

2023-10-06T21:43:53Z

correct some information

Hordes: /* Useful Info */

2023-10-05T21:19:11Z

‎Useful Info

Hordes: /* Useful Info */

2023-10-05T21:18:03Z

‎Useful Info

Hordes: kiting

2023-10-05T21:16:43Z

kiting

Hordes at 21:10, 5 October 2023

2023-10-05T21:10:22Z

Edsrzf: Obsolete

2016-05-06T02:48:16Z

Obsolete

Edsrzf: /* History */ Will be removed in 0.18

2016-04-14T22:36:30Z

‎History: Will be removed in 0.18

Aargxl: Update to 0.17; Flavour text renewed

2015-12-16T17:11:05Z

Update to 0.17; Flavour text renewed

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 This item can be useful for escapes. Monsters cannot attack when outside ''your'' LOS, so the LOS reduction is helpful when covering your retreat. But it's finnicky, to say the least. With no weapon, no stealth, and reduced spell power, it is useful only as a swapout.
-Shadows can be used for [[kiting]]. They are strong for the early-mid Dungeon, but are weak by late [[Lair]]. However, being able to create 'free' shadows by [[pillar dancing]] is powerful for a while longer.
+Shadows can be used for [[kiting]]. These monsters are strong for the early-mid Dungeon, but are weak by late [[Lair]]. However, since you can create 'free' shadows by [[pillar dancing]], they are still valuable to have.
 == History ==

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 This item can be useful for escapes. Monsters cannot attack when outside ''your'' LOS, so the LOS reduction is helpful when covering your retreat. But it's finnicky, to say the least. With no weapon, no stealth, and reduced spell power, it is useful only as a swapout.
-Shadows can be used for [[kiting]]. They are strong for the early-mid Dungeon, but are weak by late [[Lair]]. However, being able to create 'free' shadows by simply [[pillar dancing]] remains powerful for a while longer.
+Shadows can be used for [[kiting]]. They are strong for the early-mid Dungeon, but are weak by late [[Lair]]. However, being able to create 'free' shadows by [[pillar dancing]] is powerful for a while longer.
 == History ==

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 *Reduces your [[LOS]] by 2 tiles (from 8 to 6). This stacks with other sources of LOS reduction.
-*Creates peaceful [[shadow]]s, who are attracted to the lantern and will flutter around it. They disappear as soon as you take off the lantern. The shadows follow you around levels.
+*Passively [[summon]]s friendly [[shadow]]s, who are attracted to the lantern and will flutter around it. The chance per turn to create a shadow is increased by [[Evocations]]. They disappear as soon as you unwield the lantern.
 *Greatly reduces your [[spell power]]. It acts as a two negative [[spell enhancer]]s, i.e. it is equal to losing 2 sources of [[Archmagi]].
 *[[Stealth]] score is reduced to 0.
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 ==Strategy==
-This item can be useful for escapes. Monsters cannot attack when outside ''your'' LOS, so the LOS reduction is helpful when covering your retreat. But it's finnicky, to say the least. With no weapon, no stealth, and reduced spell power, it is a swapout.
+This item can be useful for escapes. Monsters cannot attack when outside ''your'' LOS, so the LOS reduction is helpful when covering your retreat. But it's finnicky, to say the least. With no weapon, no stealth, and reduced spell power, it is useful only as a swapout.
 Shadows can be used for [[kiting]]. They are strong for the early-mid Dungeon, but are weak by late [[Lair]]. However, being able to create 'free' shadows by simply [[pillar dancing]] remains powerful for a while longer.
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 == History ==
 *The lantern of shadows was removed in [[0.18]].
-*Prior to [[0.16]], lantern of shadows didn't drain MP while in use, and didn't cease to function once its wielder runs dry.
+*Prior to [[0.16]], lantern of shadows didn't drain MP while in use, and didn't cease to function once its wielder runs dry.  Also, shadows could follow you through stairs, and had regular AI (they didn't flutter).
-*Prior to [[0.13]], the spawn rate of shadows did not scale with [[Evocations]]. Also, summoned shadows were friendly instead of neutral.
+*Prior to [[0.13]], the spawn rate of shadows did not scale with [[Evocations]].
 *Prior [[0.9]], an unidentified lantern of shadows always appeared as a '''bone lantern'''.

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 *Reduces your [[LOS]] by 2 tiles (from 8 to 6). This stacks with other sources of LOS reduction.
-*Creates peaceful [[shadow]]s, who are attracted to the lantern and will flutter around it. They disappear as soon as you take off the weapons. The shadows follow you around levels.
+*Creates peaceful [[shadow]]s, who are attracted to the lantern and will flutter around it. They disappear as soon as you take off the lantern. The shadows follow you around levels.
 *Greatly reduces your [[spell power]]. It acts as a two negative [[spell enhancer]]s, i.e. it is equal to losing 2 sources of [[Archmagi]].
 *[[Stealth]] score is reduced to 0.

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 When [[wield]]ed in the weapon slot, the lantern of shadows does the following:
-*Reduces your [[LOS]] by 2 tiles (from 8 to 6). This stacks with other source of LOS reduction.
+*Reduces your [[LOS]] by 2 tiles (from 8 to 6). This stacks with other sources of LOS reduction.
 *Creates peaceful [[shadow]]s, who are attracted to the lantern and will flutter around it. They disappear as soon as you take off the weapons. The shadows follow you around levels.
 *Greatly reduces your [[spell power]]. It acts as a two negative [[spell enhancer]]s, i.e. it is equal to losing 2 sources of [[Archmagi]].

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 {{flavour|An unholy device which calls forth flickering shadows to assist its wielder. It shrouds the wielder in unnatural darkness, making them unstealthy and significantly reducing the power of their spells.}}
-== Operation ==
+The '''lantern of shadows''' is a "[[weapon]]" which reduces your [[line of sight]], but with a number of penalties.
-In addition, neutral [[shadow]]s will begin to spawn from the lantern, and be attracted to flutter around it like moths until they expire. The [[good gods]] take this as Necromancy. [[Okawaru]] does not like it when they are destroyed. The shadows will remain (and stay friendly) for a while after the Lantern is unwielded. The shadows follow you around levels, making this item ideal for exploring new stairs.
+==Useful Info==
-The lantern also works as a double negative spell enhancer ("extremely numb sensation" if unenhanced). That is to say, it would cancel the effects of ''two'' rings of fire if you tried to cast a fire spell while wielding it. (Obviously, you can't combine it with a staff!)
+*Reduces your LOS by 2 tiles (from 8 to 6). This stacks with other source of LOS reduction.
-[[Stealth]] is set to 0 (extremely unstealthy) if you're wielding a Lantern of Shadows. While in use your MP are drained with every shadow appearing until you run dry.
+While wielding the lantern, [[MP]] is drained over time, as shadows are produced.
 ==Strategy==
-This item is finnicky, to say the least.  In exchange for reduced LOS and friendly shadows constantly surrounding you, you will have impeded melee combat, impeded spellcasting, and no ability to sneak up on monsters.  Mostly these lanterns can be useful for escape: the reduced LOS will help you leave monsters behind (remember, they can't see you if they're beyond your LOS), while the shadows can help cover your retreat. Don't expect the shadows to kill much - they're outclassed by the later levels of Lair.
+This item is most useful for escapes. Monsters cannot attack when outside ''your'' LOS, so the LOS reduction is helpful when covering your retreat. However, it is finnicky, to say the least. With no weapon, no stealth, and reduced spell power, it weakens your combat. It's a niche swapout, at best.
 == History ==
-The lantern of shadows was removed in [[0.18]].
+*The lantern of shadows was removed in [[0.18]].
+*Prior to [[0.16]], lantern of shadows didn't drain MP while in use, and didn't cease to function once its wielder runs dry.
-Prior to [[0.16]], lantern of shadows didn't drain MP while in use, and didn't cease to function once its wielder runs dry.
+*Prior to [[0.13]], the spawn rate of shadows did not scale with [[Evocations]]. Also, summoned shadows were friendly instead of neutral.
+*Prior [[0.9]], an unidentified lantern of shadows always appeared as a '''bone lantern'''.

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 == History ==
-The lantern of shadows will be removed in [[0.18]].
+The lantern of shadows was removed in [[0.18]].
 Prior to [[0.16]], lantern of shadows didn't drain MP while in use, and didn't cease to function once its wielder runs dry.
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 Prior [[0.9]], an unidentified lantern of shadows always appeared as a '''bone lantern'''.