Orb of Destruction - Revision history

Supremecakeandcookies: Tested using Wizard Mode in 0.32.1, changing most terrain to deep water. The second example happens maybe 5% of the time. The orb can make a 90 degrees direction change around the ally, judging by the clouds of magical condensation left by the orb.

2025-03-23T11:53:59Z

Tested using Wizard Mode in 0.32.1, changing most terrain to deep water. The second example happens maybe 5% of the time. The orb can make a 90 degrees direction change around the ally, judging by the clouds of magical condensation left by the orb.

Hordes at 18:29, 5 March 2024

2024-03-05T18:29:31Z

Hordes: /* Useful Info */

2024-03-05T18:25:49Z

‎Useful Info

Hordes at 18:24, 5 March 2024

2024-03-05T18:24:09Z

Oneirical: no more felid speed

2024-02-20T15:15:29Z

no more felid speed

Hordes at 17:40, 26 November 2023

2023-11-26T17:40:23Z

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2023-07-05T19:47:31Z

‎Strategy

Hordes: /* Strategy */ consistency: OoD -> OOD

2023-07-05T19:43:36Z

‎Strategy: consistency: OoD -> OOD

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2023-07-05T07:44:08Z

‎Strategy

Hordes: strategy

2023-07-05T07:18:52Z

strategy

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 *Moving out of the way is the simplest way to avoid orbs of destruction, though the orbs' ability to home in on you makes this more difficult than it sounds. The orb's swerving means you can't just move diagonal once its adjacent to you. Walk perpendicular to the orb's path and start moving early, as you'll need some space to pull this off. In tight quarters without much empty space to maneuver in, ducking behind cover, such as around a corner or behind another monster, can also be effective.
-*[[Summon]]ed creatures, undead thralls, or [[wand of charming|temporary allies]] can take the hit for you. Switch positions with your minion before the orb hits. You can even create a [[Fulminant Prism]] and it'll block the hit.
+*[[Summon]]ed creatures, undead thralls, or [[wand of charming|temporary allies]] can take the hit for you. Switch positions with your minion before the orb hits. You can even create a [[Fulminant Prism]] and it'll block the hit. However, this is not always reliable in some cases, due to the orb's swerving. In both of the below examples, the (O)rb can sometimes hit you if you wait a single turn, even though an (A)lly stands between you and the orb.
 *[[Blink]]ing at the last possible moment has a decent chance of putting you out of the orb's current trajectory, and if there's a wall behind you, the orb will be destroyed. Controlled blinking with a [[scroll of blinking]] is significantly safer, but teleporting usually takes too long (unless it's via a teleport trap).

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 Orbs will softly home towards a target (less than 45 degrees/tile). They will not turn sharply, except for a special rule. If you are adjacent to an OOD and move to another adjacent square, you'll trigger an "en passant" and the orb will trigger anyway.
-The orb cannot be evaded by using [[EV]], but it can be [[SH|blocked]] or [[reflection|reflected]]. Its damage output is also reduced by being too close:
+The orb cannot be evaded by using [[EV]], but it can be [[SH|blocked]] or [[reflection|reflected]] with [[SH]]. Its damage output is also reduced by being too close:
 *Range 1: 30% damage
 *Range 2: 60%
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 ==Strategy==
-Orb of Destruction is a spell that can win you the game. It is a moderately powerful, irresistible attack spell that ignores EV. Against most enemies in the game, you can fire an OOD at range 7, retreat 1 tile, fire another OOD, then repeat until you kill them (or if they get too close). Monsters will never intentionally try to dodge the orbs.
+Orb of Destruction is a spell that can win you the game. It is a moderately powerful, irresistible attack spell that ignores EV. Against most enemies in the game, you can fire an OOD at range 7, retreat 1 tile, fire another OOD, then repeat until you kill them (or until they get too close). Monsters will never intentionally try to dodge the orbs.
 However, orbs are fiddly. It's unreliable in a corridor, and weak against adjacent enemies. In a tight hallway, you should use a different spell. [[Bombard]] combos well - it's a short range spell that works in corridors. Note that there's some redundancy between the two, as both spells fill a similar niche (irresistible attack spell). If you're low on [[spell level]]s, you may want to use one over the other.

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 Orbs will softly home towards a target (less than 45 degrees/tile). They will not turn sharply, except for a special rule. If you are adjacent to an OOD and move to another adjacent square, you'll trigger an "en passant" and the orb will trigger anyway.
-The orb cannot be evaded from [[EV]], but it can be blocked [[reflection|reflected]]. Its damage output is also reduced by being too close:
+The orb cannot be evaded by using [[EV]], but it can be [[SH|blocked]] or [[reflection|reflected]]. Its damage output is also reduced by being too close:
 *Range 1: 30% damage
 *Range 2: 60%

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 ==Useful Info==
 {{Flavour|A conjured globe of pure magic that homes onto a designated target, albeit with massive inertia. A smart and agile person may move out of its path, causing it to miss its target. It cannot be avoided by Dodging skill, and is able to make sharp turns to hit adjacent targets.}}
-Creates an Orb of Destruction in a specified direction. It occupies a tile on the dungeon and is speed 30 (move delay 3.33). Attacks do not have an effect on an orb, except for another OOD collision, which will disintegrate both of them. If both colliding orbs have traveled 2 or more tiles, it will create a damaging and massively loud 3x3 explosion. Orbs can collide even if they are travelling in the same direction.
+Creates an Orb of Destruction in a specified direction. It occupies a tile on the dungeon and has 300% speed (move delay 3.33). Attacks do not have an effect on an orb, except for another OOD collision, which will disintegrate both of them. If both colliding orbs have traveled 2 or more tiles, it will create a damaging and massively loud 3x3 explosion. Orbs can collide even if they are travelling in the same direction.
 Orbs have a specified "angle" and "position", and are not limited to the 8 dungeon directions. The orb hits when it reaches the target's tile, irrespective of the 2 variables. When casting the spell, the angle will be offset by a random amount. This might make it hit dungeon walls and dissipate harmlessly, so this spell is not entirely accurate in a hallway. With higher spellpower, the orb will be offset by a smaller amount.
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 Orbs will softly home towards a target (less than 45 degrees/tile). They will not turn sharply, except for a special rule. If you are adjacent to an OOD and move to another adjacent square, you'll trigger an "en passant" and the orb will trigger anyway.
-The orb itself is extremely powerful, dealing 9d21 at maximum power. It has no elemental resistance and is a full range spell. It cannot be evaded from [[EV]] but can be blocked and even [[reflection|reflected]] with high [[SH]]. Its damage output is also reduced by being too close:
+The orb cannot be evaded from [[EV]], but it can be blocked [[reflection|reflected]]. Its damage output is also reduced by being too close:
 *Range 1: 30% damage
 *Range 2: 60%
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 Orb of Destruction is a spell that can win you the game. It is a moderately powerful, irresistible attack spell that ignores EV. Against most enemies in the game, you can fire an OOD at range 7, retreat 1 tile, fire another OOD, then repeat until you kill them (or if they get too close). Monsters will never intentionally try to dodge the orbs.
-However, orbs are fiddly. It's unreliable in a corridor, and weak against adjacent enemies. In a tight hallway, you should use a different spell. [[Iron Shot]] combos well - it's a short range spell that works in corridors. Note that there's some redundancy between the two, as both spells fill a similar niche (irresistible attack spell). If you're low on [[spell level]]s, you may want to use one over the other.
+However, orbs are fiddly. It's unreliable in a corridor, and weak against adjacent enemies. In a tight hallway, you should use a different spell. [[Bombard]] combos well - it's a short range spell that works in corridors. Note that there's some redundancy between the two, as both spells fill a similar niche (irresistible attack spell). If you're low on [[spell level]]s, you may want to use one over the other.
 ===Tips & Tricks===

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 {{AttackSpell
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      Bad: Risks hitting wall.    Better: Much less risk.
-* Fast species ([[spriggan]]s and [[felid]]s) can kill enemies from partially outside [[line of sight]] with this spell. The enemy needs to be in LOS the turn before it is hit. You also need LOS on the turn you cast in order to actually aim it, though you can fire blindly in a straight direction.
+* Fast characters (namely [[spriggan]]s) can kill enemies from partially outside [[line of sight]] with this spell. The enemy needs to be in LOS the turn before it is hit. You also need LOS on the turn you cast in order to actually aim it, though you can fire blindly in a straight direction.
 * Try not to randomly [[blink]] once you've fired an orb; else the orb [[YASD|could hit you]] instead.

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 {{spell info}}
 {{AttackSpell
-|name=IOOD
+|name=Orb of Destruction
-|formula = 9d(5 + [Power/12])
+|formula = 9d(5 + power/12)
 |maxdmg = 9d21
 |maxsp = 200
-|range = full
+|range = LOS
 |target = Special
-|tohit = infinite
+|tohit = Never misses
 |hit_type = normal
 |dam_calculator = dicedef

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 ==Strategy==
-Orb of Destruction is a spell that can win you the game. It is a moderately powerful, irresistible attack spell that ignores EV. Against most enemies in the game, you can fire an OoD at range 7, retreat 1 tile, fire another OoD, then repeat until you kill them (or if they get too close).
+Orb of Destruction is a spell that can win you the game. It is a moderately powerful, irresistible attack spell that ignores EV. Against most enemies in the game, you can fire an OOD at range 7, retreat 1 tile, fire another OOD, then repeat until you kill them (or if they get too close).
 However, orbs are fiddly. It's unreliable in a corridor, and weak against adjacent enemies. In a tight hallway, you should use a different spell. [[Iron Shot]] combos well - it's a short range spell that works in corridors. Note that there's some redundancy between the two, as both spells fill a similar niche (irresistible attack spell). If you're low on [[spell level]]s, you may want to use one over the other.
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 * Watch out when firing multiple orbs in a row, especially when [[haste]]d, due to orb collisions. When hasted, you should fire an orb, then back up (or wait a turn), then fire another orb.
-* Great spell for [[stair dancing]]. When going upstairs, the orb gets to move for 2.5 turns before you finish going up. You can fire an OoD at an enemy 4-5 tiles away, climb up, and it'll usually hit.
+* Great spell for [[stair dancing]]. When going upstairs, the orb gets to move for 2.5 turns before you finish going up. You can fire an OOD at an enemy 4-5 tiles away, climb up, and it'll usually hit.
-* Each cast of OoD creates a trail of short-lived purple [[cloud]]s behind it. These are harmless, but can get in the way of any cloud spells you may wish to cast.
+* Each cast of OOD creates a trail of short-lived purple [[cloud]]s behind it. These are harmless, but can get in the way of any cloud spells you may wish to cast.
 * Orb of Destruction isn't terribly loud... unless two orbs collide. Should this occur, be prepared for a swarm of curious enemies making a bee-line for you. This is an excellent technique for attracting half a dungeon level, or a dangerous unique, to one area of the dungeon.

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-==Tips & Tricks==
+==Strategy==
-*Due to the orb's predilection for swerving into walls, use another spell like [[Iron Shot]] in tight hallways, as the orb will often fail at distances greater than 3-4 tiles. When launching an orb in wider hallways, situate yourself on the wall opposite from the one your target is nearest:
+Orb of Destruction is a spell that can win you the game. It is a moderately powerful, irresistible attack spell that ignores EV. Against most enemies in the game, you can fire an OoD at range 7, retreat 1 tile, fire another OoD, then repeat until you kill them (or if they get too close). Fast species ([[spriggan]] and [[felid]]s) can kill enemies from outside [[line of sight]] with this spell.
      Example 1:                  Example 2:
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      Bad: Risks hitting wall.    Better: Much less risk.
 ==Defending Against IOODs==
 *Moving out of the way is the simplest way to avoid orbs of destruction, though the orbs' ability to home in on you makes this more difficult than it sounds. The orb's swerving means you can't just move diagonal once its adjacent to you. Walk perpendicular to the orb's path and start moving early, as you'll need some space to pull this off. In tight quarters without much empty space to maneuver in, ducking behind cover, such as around a corner or behind another monster, can also be effective.
-*[[Summonings|Summoned]] creatures, undead thralls, or [[wand of charming|temporary allies]] can take the hit for you. Switch positions with your minion before the orb hits. You can even create a [[Fulminant Prism]] and it will block the hit.
+*[[Summon]]ed creatures, undead thralls, or [[wand of charming|temporary allies]] can take the hit for you. Switch positions with your minion before the orb hits. You can even create a [[Fulminant Prism]] and it'll block the hit.
 *[[Blink]]ing at the last possible moment has a decent chance of putting you out of the orb's current trajectory, and if there's a wall behind you, the orb will be destroyed. Controlled blinking with a [[scroll of blinking]] is significantly safer, but teleporting usually takes too long (unless it's via a teleport trap).