Lehudib's Crystal Spear - Revision history

Hordes: v. bump

2026-02-07T22:00:50Z

v. bump

Hordes at 00:30, 26 October 2024

2024-10-26T00:30:57Z

Patrick2011b: /* Strategy */ Iron Shot -> Bombard

2024-10-26T00:16:18Z

‎Strategy: Iron Shot -> Bombard

Patrick2011b: bump

2024-10-26T00:13:12Z

bump

Hordes: rw advice

2024-01-14T09:33:19Z

rw advice

Hordes: version bump

2023-07-23T05:24:34Z

version bump

Hordes: /* Monster Version */

2023-03-06T18:06:54Z

‎Monster Version

Hordes: LCS max damage only possible with 200 spell power, less realistic in a "normal" game, so no point calcing average damage there. Also make strategy section

2023-03-06T18:05:47Z

LCS max damage only possible with 200 spell power, less realistic in a "normal" game, so no point calcing average damage there. Also make strategy section

Cacophonie: This spell can now be found in two new books rather than only the Book of Annihilations. Uping version

2022-12-19T06:25:29Z

This spell can now be found in two new books rather than only the Book of Annihilations. Uping version

Spudwalt at 07:10, 15 July 2021

2021-07-15T07:10:22Z

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 ''For the obsolete [[artefact]], see [[Lehudib's crystal spear (unrand)]].''
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 ==Strategy==
-This spell is essentially an upgraded version of [[Bombard]]; LCS deals high damage that no monster has a resistance to. However, it has a high [[MP]] cost, very short range, can be blocked or evaded, and relatively low MP efficiency. When fighting a group of monsters, save it for taking out dangerous foes ([[orbs of fire]], [[Pandemonium lord]]s, [[fiend]]s, [[hell sentinel]]s, etc.) quickly, then switch to a lesser spell for the rest.
+LCS is an entirely flexible attacking spell, a rarity in modern Crawl. It deals high damage that no monster can resist, can be targeted at any enemy, and does not have the involuntary recoil of [[Bombard]]. However, LCS has a high [[MP]] cost, short range, and relatively poor accuracy. When fighting a group of monsters, save it for taking out dangerous foes ([[orbs of fire]], [[Pandemonium lord]]s, [[fiend]]s, [[hell sentinel]]s, etc.) quickly, then switch to a lesser spell for the rest.
-LCS might be powerful, but you may want to use Bombard instead. Bombard takes less XP to use, and is usually sufficient to clear a 3-rune game. Also, it has a sometimes-useful recoil effect and a 1 tile greater range. LCS is useful if you want to kill enemies faster, and/or if you have spare XP and spell levels to burn. In addition, you might want LCS if you are also using [[Spellforged Servitor]], so that the servitor can have the stronger spell.
+While LCS is a powerful spell, it may not be worth training for. [[Bombard]] takes less XP investment, and its damage is often ''sufficient'' to win a 3-rune game. Bombard also has 1 higher range and the recoil is sometimes useful. Learning LCS can still be worthwhile if you have spare XP and spell levels. It can also upgrade [[Spellspark Servitor]].
 ===Tips & Tricks===

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 This spell is essentially an upgraded version of [[Bombard]]; LCS deals high damage that no monster has a resistance to. However, it has a high [[MP]] cost, very short range, can be blocked or evaded, and relatively low MP efficiency. When fighting a group of monsters, save it for taking out dangerous foes ([[orbs of fire]], [[Pandemonium lord]]s, [[fiend]]s, [[hell sentinel]]s, etc.) quickly, then switch to a lesser spell for the rest.
-LCS might be powerful, but you may want to use Bombard instead. Bombard takes less XP to use, and is usually sufficient to clear a 3-rune game. Also, it has a 1 tile greater range. LCS is useful if you want to kill enemies faster, and/or if you have spare XP and spell levels to burn. In addition, you might want LCS if you are also using [[Spellforged Servitor]], so that the servitor can have the stronger spell.
+LCS might be powerful, but you may want to use Bombard instead. Bombard takes less XP to use, and is usually sufficient to clear a 3-rune game. Also, it has a sometimes-useful recoil effect and a 1 tile greater range. LCS is useful if you want to kill enemies faster, and/or if you have spare XP and spell levels to burn. In addition, you might want LCS if you are also using [[Spellforged Servitor]], so that the servitor can have the stronger spell.
 ===Tips & Tricks===

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 ==Strategy==
-This spell is essentially an upgraded version of [[Iron Shot]]; LCS deals high damage that no monster has a resistance to. However, it has a high [[MP]] cost, very short range, can be blocked or evaded, and relatively low MP efficiency. When fighting a group of monsters, save it for taking out dangerous foes ([[orbs of fire]], [[Pandemonium lord]]s, [[fiend]]s, [[hell sentinel]]s, etc.) quickly, then switch to a lesser spell for the rest.
+This spell is essentially an upgraded version of [[Bombard]]; LCS deals high damage that no monster has a resistance to. However, it has a high [[MP]] cost, very short range, can be blocked or evaded, and relatively low MP efficiency. When fighting a group of monsters, save it for taking out dangerous foes ([[orbs of fire]], [[Pandemonium lord]]s, [[fiend]]s, [[hell sentinel]]s, etc.) quickly, then switch to a lesser spell for the rest.
-LCS might be powerful, but you may want to use Iron Shot instead. Iron Shot takes less XP to use, and is usually sufficient to clear a 3-rune game. Also, it has a 1 tile greater range. LCS is useful if you want to kill enemies faster, and/or if you have spare XP and spell levels to burn. In addition, you might want LCS if you are also using [[Spellforged Servitor]], so that the servitor can have the stronger spell.
+LCS might be powerful, but you may want to use Bombard instead. Bombard takes less XP to use, and is usually sufficient to clear a 3-rune game. Also, it has a 1 tile greater range. LCS is useful if you want to kill enemies faster, and/or if you have spare XP and spell levels to burn. In addition, you might want LCS if you are also using [[Spellforged Servitor]], so that the servitor can have the stronger spell.
 ===Tips & Tricks===

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 ===Tips & Tricks===
-* [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]] combos well with Lehudib's Crystal Spear -- pinning enemies in place reduces their [[ev]]asion, allowing you to set up a lethal one-two punch.
+*[[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]] combos well with Lehudib's Crystal Spear -- pinning enemies in place reduces their [[ev]]asion, allowing you to set up a lethal one-two punch.
 ==Monster Version==
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 ==History==
-* Prior to [[0.27]], this spell could only be found in the [[Book of Annihilations]].
+*Prior to [[0.27]], this spell could only be found in the [[Book of Annihilations]].
-* Prior to [[0.14]], there was also an [[unrand]] [[spear]] known as [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear (unrand)|Lehudib's Crystal Spear]]. This was removed when spears were removed as viable [[throwing]] weapons.
+*Prior to [[0.14]], there was also an [[unrand]] [[spear]] known as [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear (unrand)|Lehudib's Crystal Spear]]. This was removed when spears were removed as viable [[throwing]] weapons.

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-'''Lehudib's Crystal Spear''' (or '''LCS''') is a level 8 [[Conjurations]]/[[Earth Magic]] spell that launches a massively powerful, irresistible projectile at a single target. Like an upgraded version of [[Iron Shot]], it can do a maximum of 230 irresistible damage.
+'''Lehudib's Crystal Spear''' (or '''LCS''') is a level 8 [[Conjurations]]/[[Earth Magic]] spell that launches a powerful, irresistible projectile at a single target.
-== Strategy ==
+==Strategy==
-This spell may be powerful, but it faces competition with [[Iron Shot]] itself. As a dual-school level 8 spell, LCS is particularly difficult to cast. Iron Shot is already a perfectly fine option for taking out enemies, and it has 1 tile greater range. So while LCS may be stronger, it might not be worth the skill investment. If you have both the skill and the spell levels to spare, there isn't much reason ''not'' to use LCS.
+This spell is essentially an upgraded version of [[Iron Shot]]; LCS deals high damage that no monster has a resistance to. However, it has a high [[MP]] cost, very short range, can be blocked or evaded, and relatively low MP efficiency. When fighting a group of monsters, save it for taking out dangerous foes ([[orbs of fire]], [[Pandemonium lord]]s, [[fiend]]s, [[hell sentinel]]s, etc.) quickly, then switch to a lesser spell for the rest.
-Like Iron Shot, LCS has a high [[MP]] cost, very short range, can be blocked or evaded, and is a miserable option when taking on multiple foes at once. In a large battle, save it for taking out the hardiest foes very quickly ([[orbs of fire]], [[Pandemonium lord]]s, [[fiend]]s, [[hell sentinel]]s, etc.), then switch to a lesser spell to clear out the rest.
+LCS might be powerful, but you may want to use Iron Shot instead. Iron Shot takes less XP to use, and is usually sufficient to clear a 3-rune game. Also, it has a 1 tile greater range. LCS is useful if you want to kill enemies faster, and/or if you have spare XP and spell levels to burn. In addition, you might want LCS if you are also using [[Spellforged Servitor]], so that the servitor can have the stronger spell.
 ===Tips & Tricks===

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 The following enemy "casts" crystal spear via [[Conjure Living Spells]]:
-*{{monsterlink|Walking crystal tome}}
+*{{monsterlink|Walking crystal tome}} (2x 3d40)
 ==History==
 * Prior to [[0.27]], this spell could only be found in the [[Book of Annihilations]].
 * Prior to [[0.14]], there was also an [[unrand]] [[spear]] known as [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear (unrand)|Lehudib's Crystal Spear]]. This was removed when spears were removed as viable [[throwing]] weapons.

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 ''For the obsolete [[unrandom artefact]], see [[Lehudib's crystal spear (unrand)]].''
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-'''Lehudib's Crystal Spear''' (or '''LCS''') is a level 8 [[Conjurations]]/[[Earth Magic]] spell that launches a massively powerful, irresistible projectile at a single target. Much more than merely an upgraded version of [[Iron Shot]], this is the ultimate single target damage spell, found only in the [[Book of Annihilations]]. At maximum power, it can deal up to 230 damage, though it's strongly biased towards the still-staggering average of around 117 (10d22 with a 30% chance of 10d23).
+'''Lehudib's Crystal Spear''' (or '''LCS''') is a level 8 [[Conjurations]]/[[Earth Magic]] spell that launches a massively powerful, irresistible projectile at a single target. Much more than merely an upgraded version of [[Iron Shot]], this is the ultimate single target damage spell and can be found in [[Book of the Moon]] and the [[Book of Armaments]]. At maximum power, it can deal up to 230 damage, though it's strongly biased towards the still-staggering average of around 117 (10d22 with a 30% chance of 10d23).
 However, this spell's drawbacks are significant. As a dual-school Level 8 spell, it is particularly difficult to cast; don't be afraid to settle for [[Iron Shot]], a perfectly respectable option for taking out single targets. LCS has a high [[MP]] cost, very short range, can be blocked or evaded, and is a miserable option when taking on multiple foes at once. In a large battle, save it for taking out the hardiest foes very quickly ([[orbs of fire]], [[Pandemonium lord]]s, [[fiend]]s, [[hell sentinel]]s, etc.), then switch to a lesser spell to clear out the rest.
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 ==History==
 * Prior to [[0.14]], there was also an [[unrand]] [[spear]] known as [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear (unrand)|Lehudib's Crystal Spear]]. This was removed when spears were removed as viable [[throwing]] weapons.

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 ''For the obsolete [[unrandom artefact]], see [[Lehudib's crystal spear (unrand)]].''
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-'''Lehudib's Crystal Spear''' is a level 8 [[Conjurations]]/[[Earth Magic]] spell that launches a massively powerful, irresistable projectile at a single target. Much more than merely an upgraded version of [[Iron Shot]], this is the ultimate single target damage spell, found only in the [[Book of Annihilations]]. At maximum power it can deal up to 230 damage, though it's strongly biased towards the still-staggering average of around 117: 10d22 with a 30% chance of 10d23.
+'''Lehudib's Crystal Spear''' (or '''LCS''') is a level 8 [[Conjurations]]/[[Earth Magic]] spell that launches a massively powerful, irresistible projectile at a single target. Much more than merely an upgraded version of [[Iron Shot]], this is the ultimate single target damage spell, found only in the [[Book of Annihilations]]. At maximum power, it can deal up to 230 damage, though it's strongly biased towards the still-staggering average of around 117 (10d22 with a 30% chance of 10d23).
-However, this spell's drawbacks are significant. As a dual-school Level 8 spell, it is particularlly difficult to cast; don't be afraid to settle for [[Iron Shot]], a respectable option for taking out single targets. It has a high [[MP]] cost, very short range, can be blocked or evaded, and is a miserable option when taking on multiple foes at once. In a large battle, save it for taking out the hardiest foes very quickly ([[orbs of fire]], [[Pandemonium lord]]s, [[fiend]]s, [[hell sentinel]]s, etc.), then switch to a lesser spell to clear out the rest.
+==Tips & Tricks==
 ==Monster Version==
-Certain feared monsters can also cast Lehudib's Crystal Spear, often with the ability to one- or two-shot unprepared or fragile adventurers. Even the weakest casters can inflict up to 69 damage with it, while the most powerful ([[ancient lich]]es) can deal up to 144. It is entirely possible for a monster to cast this multiple times in a row, so make these enemies a very high priority in combat.
+Certain fearsome monsters can also cast Lehudib's Crystal Spear, often with the ability to one- or two-shot unprepared or fragile adventurers. Even the weakest casters can inflict up to 69 damage with it, while the most powerful ([[ancient lich]]es) can deal up to 144. It is entirely possible for a monster to cast this multiple times in a row, so make these enemies a very high priority in combat.
 The monster version of this spell functions identically to the player version, except with a much more variable damage output:
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 ==History==
-Prior to [[0.14]], there was also an [[unrand]] [[spear]] known as [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear (unrand)|Lehudib's Crystal Spear]]. This was removed when spears were no longer viable [[throwing]] weapons.
+* Prior to [[0.14]], there was also an [[unrand]] [[spear]] known as [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear (unrand)|Lehudib's Crystal Spear]]. This was removed when spears were removed as viable [[throwing]] weapons.