Portal Projectile - Revision history

Patrick2011b: remove empty ref section

2024-02-21T16:49:37Z

remove empty ref section

Ge0ff: add new flavour and remove the player spell one, as we usually don't keep them

2024-02-21T15:03:20Z

add new flavour and remove the player spell one, as we usually don't keep them

NormalPerson7: Version template

2024-02-20T18:49:46Z

Version template

NormalPerson7: Whitespace

2024-02-20T18:49:02Z

Whitespace

NormalPerson7: Correction: still used by monsters; revamp page as monster-only spell

2024-02-20T18:48:46Z

Correction: still used by monsters; revamp page as monster-only spell

NormalPerson7: Now obsolete; hardcode spell info

2024-02-20T18:41:55Z

Now obsolete; hardcode spell info

Ge0ff: +src

2023-07-27T19:48:17Z

+src

Hordes: /* Tips & Tricks */ grammar

2023-07-25T22:20:50Z

‎Tips & Tricks: grammar

Hordes: /* Useful Info */

2023-07-25T22:18:43Z

‎Useful Info

Hordes: version bump and article updates

2023-07-25T22:15:59Z

version bump and article updates

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	*Prior to [[0.14]], the spell wasn't duration-based, instead launching one projectile per cast.		*Prior to [[0.14]], the spell wasn't duration-based, instead launching one projectile per cast.
	*Prior to [[0.5.1]], the spell range wasn't full LOS.		*Prior to [[0.5.1]], the spell range wasn't full LOS.
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 Portal Projectile is a monster-only spell which performs a single [[smite-targeting|smite-targeted]] ranged attack with their wielded ranged weapon.  Like with all smite-targeted attacks, transparent [[wall]]s (but not [[iron grate]]s or [[statue]]s) will block Portal Projectile.
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 *Prior to [[0.31]], Portal Projectile was a player-castable level 3 Translocations/Hexes spell which gave the player the PProj status. While the status was active, all attacks made with throwing or ranged weapons would be smite-targeted. Hexslingers started with this spell. It was replaced by [[Dimensional Bullseye]].

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 Portal Projectile is a monster-only spell which performs a single [[smite-targeting|smite-targeted]] ranged attack with their wielded ranged weapon.  Like with all smite-targeted attacks, transparent [[wall]]s (but not [[iron grate]]s or [[statue]]s) will block Portal Projectile.
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 ==History==
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	Portal Projectile is a monster-only spell which performs a single [[smite-targeting\|smite-targeted]] ranged attack with their wielded ranged weapon. Like with all smite-targeted attacks, transparent [[wall]]s (but not [[iron grate]]s or [[statue]]s) will block Portal Projectile.		Portal Projectile is a monster-only spell which performs a single [[smite-targeting\|smite-targeted]] ranged attack with their wielded ranged weapon. Like with all smite-targeted attacks, transparent [[wall]]s (but not [[iron grate]]s or [[statue]]s) will block Portal Projectile.

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 {{flavour|Allows the caster to teleport fired or thrown missiles directly to their targets for a short duration, spending an additional small amount of magic for each missile. Teleported projectiles have their accuracy greatly increased.}}
-'''Portal Projectile''' was a level 3 [[Translocations]]/[[Hexes]] spell which gave ranged weapons [[smite-targeting]].
+*Prior to [[0.31]], Portal Projectile was a player-castable level 3 Translocations/Hexes spell which gave the player the PProj status. While the status was active, all attacks made with throwing or ranged weapons would be smite-targeted. Hexslingers started with this spell. It was replaced by [[Dimensional Bullseye]].
 *Prior to [[0.27]], Portal Projectile's duration could be ended prematurely.
 *Prior to [[0.20]], Portal Projectile was pure Translocations.

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-'''Portal Projectile''' is a level 3 [[Translocations]]/[[Hexes]] spell which grants your ranged weapons [[smite-targeting]].
+'''Portal Projectile''' was a level 3 [[Translocations]]/[[Hexes]] spell which gave ranged weapons [[smite-targeting]].
-[[Hexslinger]]s start with this spell available.
+Prior to [[0.31]], [[Hexslinger]]s started with this spell available.
 ==Useful Info==
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 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.27]], Portal Projectile's duration could be ended prematurely.
 *Prior to [[0.20]], Portal Projectile was pure Translocations.

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 ==Useful Info==
-When cast, Portal Projectile gives the Portal Projectile status ('''PProj'''). This gives [[Ranged Weapons]] and [[Throwing]] weapons [[smite-targeting]], allowing them to hit any target in [[line of sight]], even when line of fire is obstructed - e.g. when monsters are in the way of other monsters. They also gain <code>1d(power/4)</code> [[accuracy]]. However, each shot consumes 1 MP. If you have no MP, Portal Projectile has no effect (though the status persists).
+When cast, Portal Projectile gives the Portal Projectile status ({{LightBlue|PProj}}). This gives [[Ranged Weapons]] and [[Throwing]] weapons [[smite-targeting]], allowing them to hit any target in [[line of sight]], even when line of fire is obstructed - e.g. when monsters are in the way of other monsters. They also gain <code>1d(power/4)</code> [[accuracy]]. However, each shot consumes 1 MP. If you have no MP, Portal Projectile has no effect (though the status persists).
 Like with all smite-targeted attacks, transparent [[wall]]s (but not [[iron grate]]s or [[statue]]s) will block Portal Projectile. Also, the smite-targeting will negate [[penetration]] and the returning of [[boomerang]]s.
-The status lasts for <code>1d(power/2 + 1) + 1d(power/5 + 1)</code> turns.
+The status lasts for <code>1d(power/2 + 1) + 1d(power/5 + 1)</code> turns (up to 50 turns).<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|spl-transloc.cc|1148}}</ref>
 ==Strategy==
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 *Prior to [[0.14]], the spell wasn't duration-based, instead launching one projectile per cast.
 *Prior to [[0.5.1]], the spell range wasn't full LOS.

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 ===Tips & Tricks===
-*Smite-targeting makes taking out enemies behind [[summon]]ed fodder easily. Works well against enemy summoners, works even better if you can summon/create your own allies.
+*Smite-targeting makes taking out enemies behind [[summon]]ed fodder easy. Works well against enemy summoners, works even better if you can summon/create your own allies.
 *You can also pin a weak monster between yourself and something dangerous. You can pelt the threat while it waits patiently for the weak foe to get out of the way.

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 {{spell info}}
 '''Portal Projectile''' is a level 3 [[Translocations]]/[[Hexes]] spell which grants your ranged weapons [[smite-targeting]].
-[[Arcane Marksmen]] start with this spell available.
+[[Hexslinger]]s start with this spell available.
-Like with all smite-targeted attacks, all [[wall]]s block Portal Projectile, even if you can see through them.
+==Useful Info==
 ==Strategy==
-*Its low spell level makes it easy for most characters to master. Any player focused on ranged weaponry can benefit from it.
+Portal Projectile is generally useful if you rely on [[Ranged Weapons]]. It offers a significant increase to accuracy and the ability to snipe monsters in the backlines. The low spell level makes it easy to learn, and Ranged Weapons users tend to be in light armour, anyways.
-**Characters focused on [[Throwing]] weapons have somewhat less use for Portal Projectile, as it interferes with the inherent properties of [[boomerang]]s and [[javelin]]s. Being able to smite-target your [[dart]]s and [[large rock]]s is still helpful, however.
-*Portal Projectile makes taking out summoners hiding behind a pack of summoned fodder easy. Even better is when you have your own pack of summons and you can still fire without risk of hitting them.
+Not as good for [[Throwing]] users. [[Javelin]]s have innate penetration, so they can already hit monsters in the back (and everything in the way, too). The only benefit of smite-targeting is the ability to fire through grates and statues. Portal Projectile can still be good with [[dart]]s and [[large rock]]s, however.
-*Alternatively, if you can pin a weak monster between yourself and something dangerous, you can pelt the threat while it waits patiently for the weak foe to get out of the way.
 ==Monster Version==