Magic Dart - Revision history

Hordes at 03:09, 11 December 2023

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‎Strategy: typo

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strategy section

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version bump

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template looks ugly but monsters with spell also conflicts

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-'''Magic Dart''' is a level 1 [[Conjurations]] spell which throws a dart of energy at an opponent, dealing damage. It can never miss or be [[block]]ed, but [[AC]] reduces its damage like any other attack.
+'''Magic Dart''' is a level 1 [[Conjurations]] spell which throws a dart of energy at an opponent, dealing damage. It can never miss or be [[SH|blocked]], but [[AC]] reduces its damage like any other attack.
 [[Hedge Wizard]]s and [[Conjurer]]s begin with this spell memorized.

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-'''Magic Dart''' is a level 1 [[Conjurations]] spell which throws a dart of energy at an opponent, which can never miss or be [[SH|blocked]]. However, its relatively weak damage is reduced by [[AC]], making it virtually useless against moderately armoured opponents.
+'''Magic Dart''' is a level 1 [[Conjurations]] spell which throws a dart of energy at an opponent, dealing damage. It can never miss or be [[block]]ed, but [[AC]] reduces its damage like any other attack.
 [[Hedge Wizard]]s and [[Conjurer]]s begin with this spell memorized.
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 *Getting an enemy's attention without [[shout]]ing yourself (note that the enemy can still shout).
-By the mid game, it's impractical to use Magic Dart as a damage spell. You may want to [[scroll of amnesia|forget]] it, especially if you aren't using Battlesphere.
+By the mid game, it's impractical to use Magic Dart as a damage spell - the damage is simply too low. You may want to [[scroll of amnesia|forget]] it, especially if you aren't using Battlesphere.
 ==Monsters Version==

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 Because it only costs 1 MP, Magic Dart has a few other uses:
 *Activating [[Iskenderun's Battlesphere]]
-*Detonating [[Conjure Ball Lightning]] early
+*Detonating [[Conjure Ball Lightning|ball lightnings]] early
 *Getting an enemy's attention without [[shout]]ing yourself (note that the enemy can still shout).
-By the mid game, it's impractical to use Magic Dart as a damage spell. You may want to [[scroll of amnesia|forget]] this spell, especially if you aren't using Battlesphere.
+By the mid game, it's impractical to use Magic Dart as a damage spell. You may want to [[scroll of amnesia|forget]] it, especially if you aren't using Battlesphere.
 ==Monsters Version==

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 ==Strategy==
-Magic Dart deals less damage than other level 1 spells, but it has excellent range and can't miss. It can get you by the first floor or two.
+Magic Dart deals less damage than other level 1 spells, but it has excellent range and can't miss. It can get you by the first floor or two. Since it has full [[LOS]] range, it can be used to soften up enemies that your other spells (e.g. [[Searing Ray]]) can't reach.
 Because it only costs 1 MP, Magic Dart has a few other uses:

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 *Getting an enemy's attention without [[shout]]ing yourself (note that the enemy can still shout).
-By the mid game, it's impractical to use Magic Dart as a damage spell. You may want to [[scroll of amensia|forget]] this spell, especially if you don't have Battlesphere.
+By the mid game, it's impractical to use Magic Dart as a damage spell. You may want to [[scroll of amnesia|forget]] this spell, especially if you aren't using Battlesphere.
 ==Monsters Version==

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 '''Magic Dart''' is a level 1 [[Conjurations]] spell which throws a dart of energy at an opponent, which can never miss or be [[SH|blocked]]. However, its relatively weak damage is reduced by [[AC]], making it virtually useless against moderately armoured opponents.
-What this spell lacks in lethality compared to other level 1 spells, it makes up for with excellent range and the fact that it can't miss the target, which makes it useful for activating [[Iskenderun's Battlesphere]]. Even so, Magic Dart becomes obsolete as a combat spell by the mid-game; [[scroll of amnesia|forget]] it once you've acquired some more potent attack options.
+[[Hedge Wizard]]s and [[Conjurer]]s begin with this spell memorized.
-[[Hedge Wizard]]s and [[Conjurer]]s begin with this spell memorized.
+By the mid game, it's impractical to use Magic Dart as a damage spell. You may want to [[scroll of amensia|forget]] this spell, especially if you don't have Battlesphere.
-==Monsters with spell==
+==Monsters Version==
 The monster version is similar to the player version, but generally deals more damage.
 {{monsters with spell}}

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 |formula = 1d(3 + Power/5)
 |maxdmg = 1d8
-|maxsp = 200
+|maxsp = 25
-|range = full
+|range = 7
 |target = Beam
-|tohit = infinite
+|tohit = Never Miss
 |hit_type = normal
 |dam_calculator = dicedef}}