Salamander hide armour - Revision history

Hordes: /* Desirability */

2025-05-03T08:15:58Z

‎Desirability

Patrick2011b: bump

2024-06-25T01:34:15Z

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Hordes: /* Desirability */ "even stronger" doesn't make a lot of snese

2023-08-30T23:05:01Z

‎Desirability: "even stronger" doesn't make a lot of snese

Hordes: actually fix armor -> armour

2023-08-28T12:15:51Z

actually fix armor -> armour

Ge0ff at 19:04, 27 August 2023

2023-08-27T19:04:45Z

Hordes: /* Desirability */

2023-08-26T16:52:06Z

‎Desirability

Hordes: version bump, strategy stuff

2023-08-26T16:43:57Z

version bump, strategy stuff

Spudwalt at 04:22, 16 July 2021

2021-07-16T04:22:34Z

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 ==Desirability==
-The '''salamander hide armour'''<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-data.txt|922}}</ref> is a decent-to-good unrand for those focused on [[Dodging]] or spellcasting, in large part because of the flames.
+The '''salamander hide armour'''<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-data.txt|922}}</ref> is a decent-to-good unrand for those focused on [[Dodging]] or spellcasting, in large part because of the flames. The clouds do not scale with your XL or skill, so this unrand is strongest in the early-game.
 *Most early-game monsters will refuse to enter the flames, or are weak enough to get annihilated by them. This makes it easy to run away and [[kite]] melee enemies. Even as you progress, monsters like [[hydra]]s can waste turns trying to avoid the clouds, so you'll gain distance eventually.
 *Against tougher foes, the ring of flame deals significant damage in melee; the damage is the same as [[Freezing Cloud]], a level 5 spell.

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 {{flavour|Most salamanders' bodies are consigned to the fiery depths from which they sprang. Rarely, though, salamanders preserve the skins of those that have passed. The runes and decorations of the hide suggest that it once belonged to a respected warrior or priest - perhaps even a king. The fiery spirit remains in the skin, enhancing the fire magic of the wearer and surrounding them with a continous ring of flame. }}
 [[File:Salamander_hide_armour.png]] '''''the +3 salamander hide armour'''''
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 [[Fire resistance|rF++]]<br>
 [[Cold|rC--]]<br>
-Surrounds the wearer with a ring of flame [[clouds]]
+Surrounds the wearer with a ring of flame [[clouds]]<br>
 ==Mechanics==
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 ==Desirability==
-The '''salamander hide armour'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-data.txt|816}}</ref> is a decent-to-good unrand for those focused on [[Dodging]] or spellcasting, in large part because of the flames.
+The '''salamander hide armour'''<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-data.txt|922}}</ref> is a decent-to-good unrand for those focused on [[Dodging]] or spellcasting, in large part because of the flames.
 *Most early-game monsters will refuse to enter the flames, or are weak enough to get annihilated by them. This makes it easy to run away and [[kite]] melee enemies. Even as you progress, monsters like [[hydra]]s can waste turns trying to avoid the clouds, so you'll gain distance eventually.
 *Against tougher foes, the ring of flame deals significant damage in melee; the damage is the same as [[Freezing Cloud]], a level 5 spell.
 Fire Magic specialists obviously benefit the most, but even users of Ice Magic can make good use of this armour.
-However, be wary of the armour's [[cold]] vulnerability. While flame clouds can absorb [[Throw Frost]], [[Bolt of Cold]] and other "beams of pure ice", it won't block partially physical beams like [[Throw Icicle]], [[Flash Freeze]], or [[iceblast]]. It also does nothing against cold-flavoured melee attacks (though most icy creatures will melt in the flames). Depending on how many sources of cold resistance you've found, you may wish to use a different set of armour without such a glaring drawback.
+However, be wary of the armour's [[cold]] vulnerability. While flame clouds can absorb [[Throw Frost]], [[Bolt of Cold]] and other "beams of pure ice", it won't block partially physical beams like [[Throw Icicle]], [[Flash Freeze]], or [[iceblast]]. It also does nothing against [[:Category:Cold flavour|cold-flavoured]] melee attacks (though most icy creatures will melt in the flames). Depending on how many sources of cold resistance you've found, you may wish to use a different set of armour without such a glaring drawback.
 Note that the player's Ice Magic won't be affected by the flames; no player-castable Ice spell can be absorbed by flame clouds.

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 ==Desirability==
 The '''salamander hide armour'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-data.txt|816}}</ref> is a decent-to-good unrand for those focused on [[Dodging]] or spellcasting, in large part because of the flames.
-*Most early-game monsters will refuse to enter the flames, or are weak enough to get annihilated by them. This makes it easy to run away and [[kite]] melee enemies. Even stronger enemies, like [[hydra]]s, can waste turns trying to avoid the clouds, so you'll gain distance eventually.
+*Most early-game monsters will refuse to enter the flames, or are weak enough to get annihilated by them. This makes it easy to run away and [[kite]] melee enemies. Even as you progress, monsters like [[hydra]]s can waste turns trying to avoid the clouds, so you'll gain distance eventually.
 *Against tougher foes, the ring of flame deals significant damage in melee; the damage is the same as [[Freezing Cloud]], a level 5 spell.
 Fire Magic specialists obviously benefit the most, but even users of Ice Magic can make good use of this armour.

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 Fire Magic specialists obviously benefit the most, but even users of Ice Magic can make good use of this armour.
-However, be wary of the armor's [[cold]] vulnerability. While flame clouds can absorb [[Throw Frost]], [[Bolt of Cold]] and other "beams of pure ice", it won't block partially physical beams like [[Throw Icicle]], [[Flash Freeze]], or [[iceblast]]. It also does nothing against cold-flavoured melee attacks (though most icy creatures will melt in the flames). Depending on how many sources of cold resistance you've found, you may wish to use a different set of armour without such a glaring drawback.
+However, be wary of the armour's [[cold]] vulnerability. While flame clouds can absorb [[Throw Frost]], [[Bolt of Cold]] and other "beams of pure ice", it won't block partially physical beams like [[Throw Icicle]], [[Flash Freeze]], or [[iceblast]]. It also does nothing against cold-flavoured melee attacks (though most icy creatures will melt in the flames). Depending on how many sources of cold resistance you've found, you may wish to use a different set of armour without such a glaring drawback.
 Note that the player's Ice Magic won't be affected by the flames; no player-castable Ice spell can be absorbed by flame clouds.

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 Fire Magic specialists obviously benefit the most, but even users of Ice Magic can make good use of this armour.
-However, be wary of the armor's [[cold]] vulnerability. While flame clouds can absorb [[Throw Frost]], [[Bolt of Cold]] and other "beams of pure ice", it won't block partially physical beams like [[Throw Icicle]], [[Flash Freeze]], or [[iceblast]]. It also does nothing against cold melee attacks directly (though most icy creatures will melt in the flames). Depending on how many sources of cold resistance you've found, you may wish to use a different set of armour without such a glaring drawback.
+However, be wary of the armor's [[cold]] vulnerability. While flame clouds can absorb [[Throw Frost]], [[Bolt of Cold]] and other "beams of pure ice", it won't block partially physical beams like [[Throw Icicle]], [[Flash Freeze]], or [[iceblast]]. It also does nothing against cold-flavoured melee attacks (though most icy creatures will melt in the flames). Depending on how many sources of cold resistance you've found, you may wish to use a different set of armour without such a glaring drawback.
 Note that the player's Ice Magic won't be affected by the flames; no player-castable Ice spell can be absorbed by flame clouds.

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 {{flavour|Most salamanders' bodies are consigned to the fiery depths from which they sprang. Rarely, though, salamanders preserve the skins of those that have passed. The runes and decorations of the hide suggest that it once belonged to a respected warrior or priest - perhaps even a king. The fiery spirit remains in the skin, enhancing the fire magic of the wearer and surrounding them with a continous ring of flame. }}
 [[File:Salamander_hide_armour.png]] '''''the +3 salamander hide armour'''''
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 Surrounds the wearer with a ring of flame [[clouds]]
-==Ring of Flames mechanic==
+==Mechanics==
-While worn, this armor grants the following additional effects:
+While worn, this armour grants the following additional effects:
 *Constantly spawns clouds of flame in the eight squares directly adjacent to the wearer. If the wearer moves, existing clouds that are no longer adjacent will linger for a few turns.
 *One [[spell enhancer]] for [[Fire Magic]], similar to a [[ring of fire|ring]] or [[staff of fire]].
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 ==Desirability==
-The '''salamander hide armour'''<ref>{{source ref|0.26.1|art-data.txt|816}}</ref> is a decent unrand if you're playing a character focused on [[ev]]asion or spellcasting, as it provides all the [[fire resistance]] you will ever need, a constant source of fire damage for anything that gets close, and a free enhancer for your Fire Magic. [[Fire Elementalist]]s benefit the most, but even [[Ice Elementalist]]s will appreciate the additional fire damage in melee range; none of your cold spells will ever be blocked by your own ring of flames.
+The '''salamander hide armour'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-data.txt|816}}</ref> is a decent-to-good unrand for those focused on [[Dodging]] or spellcasting, in large part because of the flames.
-Be wary of the armor's [[cold]] vulnerability; the flames will block several kinds of icy ranged attacks, and creatures that specialize in ice rarely enjoy standing in fire, but any cold damage that makes it through the flames will still deal 150% damage. Depending on how many sources of cold resistance you've found, you may wish to use a different set of armour without such a glaring drawback.
+However, be wary of the armor's [[cold]] vulnerability. While flame clouds can absorb [[Throw Frost]], [[Bolt of Cold]] and other "beams of pure ice", it won't block partially physical beams like [[Throw Icicle]], [[Flash Freeze]], or [[iceblast]]. It also does nothing against cold melee attacks directly (though most icy creatures will melt in the flames). Depending on how many sources of cold resistance you've found, you may wish to use a different set of armour without such a glaring drawback.
 ==History==

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 +3 [[leather armour]]
-rF++<br>
+[[Fire resistance|rF++]]<br>
-rC--<br>
+[[Cold|rC--]]<br>
-Flame Clouds
+Surrounds the wearer with a ring of flame [[clouds]]
-==Effect==
+==Ring of Flames mechanic==
-While active, this armor grants the following additional effects:
+While worn, this armor grants the following additional effects:
-*Constant spawning of clouds of flame in the eight squares directly adjacent to the caster. If the caster moves, the clouds already spawned that are no longer adjacent will linger for a few turns.
+*Constantly spawns clouds of flame in the eight squares directly adjacent to the wearer. If the wearer moves, existing clouds that are no longer adjacent will linger for a few turns.
-*One enhancer for Fire spells, similar to a [[ring of fire]] or [[staff of fire]].
+*One [[spell enhancer]] for [[Fire Magic]], similar to a [[ring of fire|ring]] or [[staff of fire]].
-*Immunity to clouds of flame, whether spawned by Ring of Flames itself, [[Conjure Flame]], [[tree]]s on fire, or by [[Fire Storm]] (though the last will still deal damage on cast if you are within its blast area). Walking into a square with a cloud of flames with Ring of Flames activated will cause it to disappear.
+*Immunity to clouds of flame regardless of source. Walking into a square containing a cloud of flames while wearing the salamander hide armour will cause it to disappear.
 ==Desirability==
-The '''salamander hide armour'''<ref>{{source ref|0.25.1|art-data.txt|818}}</ref> is a decent unrand if you're playing an [[EV]] or caster character, providing all the [[fire]] resistance you will ever need. rC-- discourages use of this armor: The flame clouds will often block ranged cold attacks, but cold [[brand]]ed attacks from monsters like the [[azure jelly]] and other, rare ice effects will still deal 150% damage. This obviously benefits [[Fire Elementalist]s the most, but even users of [[Ice Magic]] benefit from the ring's damage (there are no ice [[conjurations]] blocked by the ring). But even casters may desire heavier armor late in the game.
+The '''salamander hide armour'''<ref>{{source ref|0.26.1|art-data.txt|816}}</ref> is a decent unrand if you're playing a character focused on [[ev]]asion or spellcasting, as it provides all the [[fire resistance]] you will ever need, a constant source of fire damage for anything that gets close, and a free enhancer for your Fire Magic. [[Fire Elementalist]]s benefit the most, but even [[Ice Elementalist]]s will appreciate the additional fire damage in melee range; none of your cold spells will ever be blocked by your own ring of flames.
 ==History==
-*Prior to [[0.26]], the salamander hide armour provided an evocable [[berserk]], instead of a [[Ring of Flames]] effect.
+*Prior to [[0.26]], the salamander hide armour provided an evocable [[berserk]] instead of a [[Ring of Flames]] effect, and did not have cold vulnerability.
 ==References==
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 [[Category:Unrands]]
 [[Category:Body armour]]