Plasma Beam - Revision history

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2026-06-28T17:59:03Z

‎Strategy

Hordes: /* Strategy */ aiming at the furthest enemy is a strict negative when compared to a "double bolt" spell that you can aim freely

2026-06-27T21:05:16Z

‎Strategy: aiming at the furthest enemy is a strict negative when compared to a "double bolt" spell that you can aim freely

Patrick2011b: bump

2024-10-26T00:09:56Z

bump

Kernmantle: added strategies

2024-07-07T10:13:08Z

added strategies

Hordes at 20:23, 24 March 2024

2024-03-24T20:23:27Z

Hordes: fix atk spell template

2024-03-23T20:29:01Z

fix atk spell template

Hordes: +history note

2024-03-23T20:28:29Z

+history note

Patrick2011b: range is LOS in the code, so remove redundant "within range"

2024-03-23T20:13:27Z

range is LOS in the code, so remove redundant "within range"

Patrick2011b: bump and reformat strategy

2024-03-23T19:50:04Z

bump and reformat strategy

Hordes: /* Useful Info */

2023-09-22T02:41:52Z

‎Useful Info

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 Plasma Beam has awkward schooling and cannot be manually aimed, but it is a high damage spell. At 50 [[spellpower]], this spell deals 2 x 1d41 damage (avg. 42). [[Bombard]], another level 6 spell, would deal 9d5 (avg. 27) to a single target. While Bombard has multiple advantages (more [[to-hit|accurate]], quieter, can be aimed, irresistible damage, checks AC only once), this spell isn't weak by any means. As this spell is [[noise|loud]], beware of enemies you'll attract.
-This spell's quirk of aiming at the furthest enemy is a downside, but it can be mitigated. If fighting enemies one at a time - which is already ideal - the quirk is irrelevant. With clever maneuvering to funnel enemies through hallways and bottlenecks, it is possible to zap entire groups at once for high damage.
+This spell's quirk of aiming at the furthest enemy is a downside, but it can be mitigated. If fighting enemies one at a time - which is already ideal - the quirk is irrelevant. With clever maneuvering to funnel enemies through hallways and bottlenecks, it is possible to take full advantage of this spell's piercing, zapping entire groups at once.
 [[Magical staff|Staves]] of fire and air greatly enhance the spell's destructive power. The [[Elemental Staff]], because it enhances ''both'' schools, has twice the beneficial effect and should be highly prized.

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 ==Strategy==
-Awkward schooling, but a powerful spell. At 50 [[spellpower]], this spell deals 2 x 1d41 damage (avg. 42). [[Bombard]], another level 6 spell, would deal 9d5 (avg. 27) to a single target. While Bombard has multiple advantages (more [[to-hit|accurate]], quieter, can be aimed, irresistible damage, checks AC only once), this spell isn't weak by any means. As this spell is [[noise|loud]], beware of enemies you'll attract.
+Plasma Beam has awkward schooling and cannot be manually aimed, but it is a high damage spell. At 50 [[spellpower]], this spell deals 2 x 1d41 damage (avg. 42). [[Bombard]], another level 6 spell, would deal 9d5 (avg. 27) to a single target. While Bombard has multiple advantages (more [[to-hit|accurate]], quieter, can be aimed, irresistible damage, checks AC only once), this spell isn't weak by any means. As this spell is [[noise|loud]], beware of enemies you'll attract.
-With clever maneuvering to funnel enemies through hallways and bottlenecks, the spell's quirk of attacking its farthest enemy becomes a powerful advantage, as you are also striking all interposed enemies.
+This spell's quirk of aiming at the furthest enemy is a downside, but it can be mitigated. If fighting enemies one at a time - which is already ideal - the quirk is irrelevant. With clever maneuvering to funnel enemies through hallways and bottlenecks, it is possible to zap entire groups at once for high damage.
-[[staff|Staves]] of fire and air greatly enhance the spell's destructive power. The [[Elemental Staff]], because it enhances ''both'' schools, has twice the beneficial effect and should be highly prized.
+[[Magical staff|Staves]] of fire and air greatly enhance the spell's destructive power. The [[Elemental Staff]], because it enhances ''both'' schools, has twice the beneficial effect and should be highly prized.
 ==Gallery==

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 ==Strategy==
 Awkward schooling, but a powerful spell. At 50 [[spellpower]], this spell deals 2 x 1d41 damage (avg. 42). [[Bombard]], another level 6 spell, would deal 9d5 (avg. 27) to a single target. While Bombard has multiple advantages (more [[to-hit|accurate]], quieter, can be aimed, irresistible damage, checks AC only once), this spell isn't weak by any means. As this spell is [[noise|loud]], beware of enemies you'll attract.
 ==Gallery==

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 |dam_num = 3
 |dam_denom = 5}}
-'''Plasma Beam''' is a level 6 [[Fire Magic]]/[[Air Magic]] spell. This spell fires two inaccurate bolts - a [[fire]] bolt, and an [[electricity]] bolt, directed at the furthest enemy in range.
+'''Plasma Beam''' is a level 6 [[Fire Magic]]/[[Air Magic]] spell. This spell fires two inaccurate bolts - a [[fire]] bolt, and an [[electricity]] bolt - directed at the furthest enemy in range.
 ==Useful Info==
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 Bolts follow the same trajectory as any regular projectile. It's treated as if you aimed directly at the intended target, so there will always be one (and only one) possible path per target. You can view possible paths by targeting this spell.
-The electric bolt will ignore 1/2 of the target's [[AC]], as a property of <code>BEAM_ELEC</code> damage. The fire bolt is fully affected by AC. This means that Plasma Beam is impacted x1.5 by AC than usual.
+The electric bolt will ignore 1/2 of the target's [[AC]], as a property of <code>BEAM_ELEC</code> damage. The fire bolt is fully affected by AC. This means that Plasma Beam, as a whole, is impacted x1.5 by AC than usual.
 ==Strategy==

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 |maxdmg = 2 x 1d131 [[electricity]] + [[fire]]
 |maxsp = 200
-|range = 3-10
+|range = LOS
 |target = Bolt
 |tohit = 7+Power/40
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 ==History==
-*Prior to [[0.31]], Plasma Beam's range depended on your [[spell power]] (3 at 0 power, 10 at max power).
+*Prior to [[0.31]], Plasma Beam's range depended on your [[spell power]] (3 at 0 power, 10 at 200 power).
 *Plasma Beam was added in [[0.30]].

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	==History==		==History==
		+	*Prior to [[0.31]], Plasma Beam's range depended on your [[spell power]] (3 at 0 power, 10 at max power).
	*Plasma Beam was added in [[0.30]].		*Plasma Beam was added in [[0.30]].

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 ==Useful Info==
-Fires two penetrating bolts at the furthest enemy in line of sight within range. If there are multiple enemies at the same distance, the target is randomly chosen. Both bolts will always be aimed at the same target.
+Fires two penetrating bolts at the furthest enemy in [[line of sight]]. If there are multiple enemies at the same distance, the target is randomly chosen. Both bolts will always be aimed at the same target.
 Bolts follow the same trajectory as any regular projectile. It's treated as if you aimed directly at the intended target, so there will always be one (and only one) possible path per target. You can view possible paths by targeting this spell.