Lich - Revision history

Ge0ff: mention the best hex spell

2024-01-26T13:09:05Z

mention the best hex spell

Qqqqwe2 at 16:54, 25 January 2024

2024-01-25T16:54:11Z

Oneirical at 16:13, 16 August 2022

2022-08-16T16:13:22Z

Ge0ff: /* History */ add spell damage for old spell sets

2021-12-22T14:15:04Z

‎History: add spell damage for old spell sets

Spudwalt at 08:18, 21 December 2021

2021-12-21T08:18:41Z

Edsrzf: Update to 0.18

2016-05-09T03:09:19Z

Update to 0.18

Edsrzf: Update to 0.17; use new templates

2015-12-14T20:21:08Z

Update to 0.17; use new templates

MoogleDan at 12:52, 7 June 2015

2015-06-07T12:52:27Z

MoogleDan: /* Spell Mechanics */

2015-06-07T12:49:56Z

‎Spell Mechanics

MoogleDan: Updated for 0.16

2015-06-07T12:44:04Z

Updated for 0.16

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 ==Useful Info==
-'''Liches''' are extremely powerful casters, and easily one of the nastiest creatures in the game. Their spell set includes lethal [[Conjurations]], invisibility and a debilitating [[Slow]] that make them a concern for all but the mightiest adventurers. If the RNG is on their side, they're capable of one-shotting wounded or recklessly low-level characters.
+'''Liches''' are extremely powerful casters, and easily one of the nastiest creatures in the game. Their spell set includes lethal [[Conjurations]], invisibility, and a debilitating [[Slow]] that make them a concern for all but the mightiest adventurers. If the RNG is on their side, they're capable of one-shotting wounded or recklessly low-level characters.
 Liches can be found throughout [[the Depths]], [[the Vaults]], [[the Abyss]], [[the Crypt]], [[the Tomb]], and [[the Realm of Zot]].
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 *[[Silence]] limits the lich to using its melee attack. While this does have a [[draining]] effect, it is still preferable to a lich that can cast spells.
 *[[Throwing net]]s are very useful against liches. Hitting one at the edge of your line of sight with one guarantees it won't be able to follow you for several turns, allowing a fairly safe escape. Hitting one in melee range will make it vulnerable to [[stab]]bing attempts, allowing [[Short Blades]] specialists to make very short work of them.
-*Their infinite [[willpower]] makes almost any hex worthless against them. Find other ways to disable them if you rely on willpower-checking effects.
+*Their infinite [[willpower]] makes almost any hex worthless against them, except for [[Enfeeble]]. Find other ways to disable them if you rely on willpower-checking effects.
 ==History==

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 ==Useful Info==
-'''Liches''' are extremely powerful casters, and easily one of the nastiest creatures in the game. Their spell set includes extremely lethal [[Conjurations]] and a debilitating [[Slow]] that make them a concern for all but the mightiest adventurers. If the RNG is on their side, they're capable of one-shotting wounded or recklessly low-level characters.
+'''Liches''' are extremely powerful casters, and easily one of the nastiest creatures in the game. Their spell set includes lethal [[Conjurations]], invisibility and a debilitating [[Slow]] that make them a concern for all but the mightiest adventurers. If the RNG is on their side, they're capable of one-shotting wounded or recklessly low-level characters.
 Liches can be found throughout [[the Depths]], [[the Vaults]], [[the Abyss]], [[the Crypt]], [[the Tomb]], and [[the Realm of Zot]].
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 *[[Silence]] limits the lich to using its melee attack. While this does have a [[draining]] effect, it is still preferable to a lich that can cast spells.
 *[[Throwing net]]s are very useful against liches. Hitting one at the edge of your line of sight with one guarantees it won't be able to follow you for several turns, allowing a fairly safe escape. Hitting one in melee range will make it vulnerable to [[stab]]bing attempts, allowing [[Short Blades]] specialists to make very short work of them.
 ==History==

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 ==Useful Info==
-'''Liches''' are extremely powerful casters, some of the nastiest creatures in the game. Their spell sets include extremely lethal [[Conjurations]] and debilitating [[Hexes]] that make them a concern for all but the mightiest adventurers. If the RNG is on their side, they're capable of one-shotting wounded or recklessly low-level characters.
+'''Liches''' are extremely powerful casters, and easily one of the nastiest creatures in the game. Their spell set includes extremely lethal [[Conjurations]] and a debilitating [[Slow]] that make them a concern for all but the mightiest adventurers. If the RNG is on their side, they're capable of one-shotting wounded or recklessly low-level characters.
 Liches can be found throughout [[the Depths]], [[the Vaults]], [[the Abyss]], [[the Crypt]], [[the Tomb]], and [[the Realm of Zot]].

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 ==History==
 * Prior to [[0.27]], liches could have one of several spell sets:
-** [[Bolt of Cold]], [[Force Lance]], [[Summon Greater Demon]], [[Slow]], [[Invisibility]]
+** [[Bolt of Cold]] (3d29), [[Force Lance]] (3d22), [[Summon Greater Demon]], [[Slow]], [[Invisibility]]
-** [[Bolt of Draining]], [[Poison Arrow]], [[Haunt]], [[Banishment]], [[Haste]]
+** [[Bolt of Draining]] (3d27), [[Poison Arrow]] (3d27), [[Haunt]], [[Banishment]], [[Haste]]
-** [[Bolt of Fire]], [[Iron Shot]], Summon Greater Demon, [[Confuse]], Invisibility
+** [[Bolt of Fire]] (3d29), [[Iron Shot]] (3d34), Summon Greater Demon, [[Confuse]], Invisibility
-** [[Corrosive Bolt]], [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear]], [[Petrify]], Haste
+** [[Corrosive Bolt]] (3d23), [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear]] (3d40), [[Petrify]], Haste
-** [[Lightning Bolt]], [[Orb of Destruction]], [[Paralyze]], Haste
+** [[Lightning Bolt]] (3d24), [[Orb of Destruction]] (9d17), [[Paralyze]], Haste
 * Prior to [[0.18]], liches had randomized spell sets.
 * Prior to [[0.16]], liches would generate with one of four predetermined spell sets.

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 ==Useful Info==
-'''Liches''' are extremely powerful casters, some of the nastiest creatures in the game. Their spell sets include extremely lethal [[Conjurations]] and [[Summonings]] spells that make them always a concern. If the RNG is on their side, they're capable of one-shotting wounded or recklessly low level characters, though this is rare. They can be found throughout [[the Depths]], [[the Vaults]], [[the Abyss]], [[the Crypt]], [[the Tomb]], and [[the Realm of Zot]].
+'''Liches''' are extremely powerful casters, some of the nastiest creatures in the game. Their spell sets include extremely lethal [[Conjurations]] and debilitating [[Hexes]] that make them a concern for all but the mightiest adventurers. If the RNG is on their side, they're capable of one-shotting wounded or recklessly low-level characters.
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 ==Tips & Tricks==
 *Melee fighters should use corners to lure them next to you, or a [[scroll of blinking]] to get into range immediately.
-*Their HP and defenses are low enough that a strong offense can defeat one in two or three hits. Weapons of [[Holy wrath]], and [[Dispel Undead]] can speed this up even more, particularly while buffed.
+*Their HP and defenses are low enough that a strong offense can defeat one in two or three hits. Weapons of [[Holy wrath]] and [[Dispel Undead]] can speed this up even more, particularly while buffed.
 *[[Silence]] limits the lich to using its melee attack. While this does have a [[draining]] effect, it is still preferable to a lich that can cast spells.
 *[[Throwing net]]s are very useful against liches. Hitting one at the edge of your line of sight with one guarantees it won't be able to follow you for several turns, allowing a fairly safe escape. Hitting one in melee range will make it vulnerable to [[stab]]bing attempts, allowing [[Short Blades]] specialists to make very short work of them.
 ==History==
-Prior to [[0.18]], liches had random spell sets.
+* Prior to [[0.27]], liches could have one of several spell sets:
+** [[Bolt of Cold]], [[Force Lance]], [[Summon Greater Demon]], [[Slow]], [[Invisibility]]
-Prior to [[0.16]], liches would generate with one of four predetermined spell sets.
+** [[Bolt of Draining]], [[Poison Arrow]], [[Haunt]], [[Banishment]], [[Haste]]

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 ==Useful Info==
 '''Liches''' are extremely powerful casters, some of the nastiest creatures in the game. Their spell sets are heavily randomized, but include extremely lethal [[Conjurations]] and [[Summonings]] spells that make them always a concern. If the RNG is on their side, they're capable of one-shotting wounded or recklessly low level characters, though this is rare. They can be found throughout [[the Depths]], [[the Vaults]], [[the Abyss]], [[the Crypt]], [[the Tomb]], and [[the Realm of Zot]].
 ==Spells==
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+Unlike most other monsters, liches have random spell sets. A lich gets up to 7 spell slots, and spell sets are determined as follows:
 '''Primary Spell''' - Liches get one of the following:
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 *[[Lehudib's Crystal Spear]]
 *[[Orb of Destruction]]
-*[[Summon Greater Demon]].
+*[[Summon Greater Demon]]
 '''Buff Spell''' - They also receive one of these:
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 *[[Petrify]]
 *[[Poison Arrow]]
-*[[Spellforged Servitor]] (only a possibility if it knows a [[Conjurations spell)
+*[[Spellforged Servitor]] (only a possibility if it knows a [[Conjurations]] spell)
 *[[Simulacrum]]
 *[[Sleep]]
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 *[[Summon Horrible Things]]
 *[[Throw Icicle]]
 ==History==
 Prior to [[0.16]], liches would generate with one of four predetermined spell sets.

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 *[[Throwing net]]s are very useful against liches. Hitting one at the edge of your line of sight with one guarantees it won't be able to follow you for several turns, allowing a fairly safe escape. Hitting one in melee range will make it vulnerable to [[stab]]bing attempts, allowing [[Short Blades]] specialists to make very short work of them.
-==Spell Mechanics==
+===Spell Mechanics===
 Lich spell sets are determined as follows: