Skin of Zhor - Revision history

Ge0ff at 10:36, 4 October 2023

2023-10-04T10:36:18Z

Hordes: "cast" may imply that it takes your MP

2023-10-03T16:48:05Z

"cast" may imply that it takes your MP

Hordes: /* Desirability */ try to be a

2023-10-03T01:23:09Z

‎Desirability: try to be a

Hordes: mention spider, rw duration a bit

2023-10-03T01:09:22Z

mention spider, rw duration a bit

Hordes at 00:48, 3 October 2023

2023-10-03T00:48:02Z

Hordes at 00:43, 3 October 2023

2023-10-03T00:43:29Z

Hordes: version bump, strategy rw

2023-10-03T00:29:50Z

version bump, strategy rw

Ge0ff: update src links

2023-03-01T12:23:02Z

update src links

Bwijn: upd. to 0.29, no changes, saw it in game

2023-02-28T20:41:49Z

upd. to 0.29, no changes, saw it in game

Spudwalt at 21:34, 17 July 2020

2020-07-17T21:34:45Z

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 However, this artefact isn't perfect.
-*As a +4 animal skin, it offers minimal [[AC]]. Heavy melee brutes should stay away; even casters may prefer a more reliable armour, like [[troll leather armour]] or [[swamp dragon scales]], instead. The slow definitely helps reduce damage - but it isn't consistent. With a 1/7 chance to englaciate, it can take a while to kick after you've been [[shaft]]ed or [[teleport trap|teleported]].
+*As a +4 animal skin, it offers minimal [[AC]]. Heavy melee brutes should stay away; even casters may prefer a more reliable armour, like [[troll leather armour]] or [[swamp dragon scales]], instead. The slow definitely helps to reduce damage - but it isn't consistent. With a 1/7 chance to englaciate, it can take a while to kick in after you've been [[shaft]]ed or [[teleport trap|teleported]].
 *It does not affect all monsters. Creatures with any sort of [[cold resistance|rC+]] are fully immune to Metabolic Englaciation, while those with high [[HD]] have a good chance to resist. In the late-game, few enemies will be slowed, severely limiting this armour's usefulness.
-*It also affects [[allies]] without cold resistance, so [[Summoner]]s may find it counter-intuitive.
+*It also affects your [[allies]] without cold resistance, which makes this armour less useful to [[Summoner]]s.
 That being said, the slow effect is powerful and costs no time. Casters and EV-based fighters can make good use out of this armour. It is particularly strong in [[the Lair]], as it is filled with [[cold-blooded]] creatures, who are slowed for longer. It's also nice in places with swarms of low-HD enemies, namely the [[Spider's Nest]].

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 __NOTOC__
 ==Mechanics==
-When one or more hostile monsters are in [[LOS]], there's a 1/7 chance per 1.0 [[decaAut]] that Metabolic Englaciation will be cast, with a [[spell power|power]] of 30.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-func.h|1403}}</ref> This requires no action from the player, no skills to be trained, and will not cause monsters to notice you. However, due to the low power, it can be resisted by high [[HD]] monsters.
+When one or more hostile monsters are in [[LOS]], there's a 1/7 chance per 1.0 [[decaAut]] that Metabolic Englaciation will be cast, with a [[spell power|power]] of 30.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-func.h|1403}}</ref> This requires no action from the player, no MP, no skills to be trained, and will not cause monsters to notice you. However, due to the low power, it can be resisted by high [[HD]] monsters.
 With a power of 30, Metabolic Englaciation slows for <code>(3d31)/6 - HD/2 - 0.5</code> turns. It fails to slow if turns ≤ 0, otherwise there's a minimum of 2-5 turns (randomized per cast). Therefore, the chance to slow is given below:

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 However, this artefact isn't perfect.
-*As a +4 animal skin, it offers minimal [[AC]]. Heavy melee brutes should stay away; even casters may prefer a more reliable armour, like [[troll leather armour]] or [[swamp dragon scales]], instead. The slow definitely helps reduce damage - but it isn't consistent. With a 1/7 chance to englaciate, it isn't likely to help against [[shaft]]s or [[teleport trap]] situations.
+*As a +4 animal skin, it offers minimal [[AC]]. Heavy melee brutes should stay away; even casters may prefer a more reliable armour, like [[troll leather armour]] or [[swamp dragon scales]], instead. The slow definitely helps reduce damage - but it isn't consistent. With a 1/7 chance to englaciate, it can take a while to kick after you've been [[shaft]]ed or [[teleport trap|teleported]].
 *It does not affect all monsters. Creatures with any sort of [[cold resistance|rC+]] are fully immune to Metabolic Englaciation, while those with high [[HD]] have a good chance to resist. In the late-game, few enemies will be slowed, severely limiting this armour's usefulness.
 *It also affects [[allies]] without cold resistance, so [[Summoner]]s may find it counter-intuitive.
-This armour is particularly good for [[the Lair]], as it is filled with [[cold-blooded]] creatures, who are slowed for longer. It is also nice in places with swarms of low-HD enemies, namely [[the Spider's Nest]].
+That being said, the slow effect is powerful and costs no time. Casters and EV-based fighters can make good use out of this armour. It is particularly strong in [[the Lair]], as it is filled with [[cold-blooded]] creatures, who are slowed for longer. It's also nice in places with swarms of low-HD enemies, namely the [[Spider's Nest]].
 ==History==

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 When one or more hostile monsters are in [[LOS]], there's a 1/7 chance per 1.0 [[decaAut]] that Metabolic Englaciation will be cast, with a [[spell power|power]] of 30.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-func.h|1403}}</ref> This requires no action from the player, no skills to be trained, and will not cause monsters to notice you. However, due to the low power, it can be resisted by high [[HD]] monsters.
-With a power of 30, Metabolic Englaciation slows for <code>(3d31)/6 - HD/2 - 0.5</code> turns, and fails to slow if turns ≤ 0. There is a minimum of 2-5 turns (randomized per cast) if turns > 0. The chance to slow is given below:
+With a power of 30, Metabolic Englaciation slows for <code>(3d31)/6 - HD/2 - 0.5</code> turns. It fails to slow if turns ≤ 0, otherwise there's a minimum of 2-5 turns (randomized per cast). Therefore, the chance to slow is given below:
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 *It also affects [[allies]] without cold resistance, so [[Summoner]]s may find it counter-intuitive.
-As [[cold-blooded]] creatures are slowed for longer, this artefact is particularly good in [[the Lair]] (and other places with cold-blooded creatures).
+This armour is particularly good for [[the Lair]], as it is filled with [[cold-blooded]] creatures, who are slowed for longer. It is also nice in places with swarms of low-HD enemies, namely [[the Spider's Nest]].
 ==History==

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 *As a +4 animal skin, it offers minimal [[AC]]. Heavy melee brutes should stay away; even casters may prefer a more reliable armour, like [[troll leather armour]] or [[swamp dragon scales]], instead. The slow definitely helps reduce damage - but it isn't consistent. With a 1/7 chance to englaciate, it isn't likely to help against [[shaft]]s or [[teleport trap]] situations.
 *It does not affect all monsters. Creatures with any sort of [[cold resistance|rC+]] are fully immune to Metabolic Englaciation, while those with high [[HD]] have a good chance to resist. In the late-game, few enemies will be slowed, severely limiting this armour's usefulness.
 As [[cold-blooded]] creatures are slowed for longer, this artefact is particularly good in [[the Lair]] (and other places with cold-blooded creatures).

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 When one or more hostile monsters are in [[LOS]], there's a 1/7 chance per 1.0 [[decaAut]] that Metabolic Englaciation will be cast, with a [[spell power|power]] of 30.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-func.h|1403}}</ref> This requires no action from the player, no skills to be trained, and will not cause monsters to notice you. However, due to the low power, it can be resisted by high [[HD]] monsters.
-With a power of 30, Metabolic Englaciation slows for <code>(3d31)/6 - HD/2 - 0.5</code> turns, and fails to slow if turns ≤ 0. There is a minimum of 2-5 turns (randomized per cast) assuming turns > 0.
+With a power of 30, Metabolic Englaciation slows for <code>(3d31)/6 - HD/2 - 0.5</code> turns, and fails to slow if turns ≤ 0. There is a minimum of 2-5 turns (randomized per cast) if turns > 0. The chance to slow is given below:
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 The '''skin of Zhor'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-data.txt|906}}</ref> passively [[slow]]s down enemies. This enables [[kiting]] tactics: against melee enemies, walk away, and you'll get free chances to englaciate. As slow also reduces monsters' attack speed, it helps against any vulnerable enemy. The cold resistance is also nice to have (especially for [[Ice cave]]s).
-However, this artefact isn't perfect. As a +4 animal skin, it offers minimal [[AC]]. Melee brutes should stay away; even casters may prefer a more protective armour, like [[troll leather armour]] or [[swamp dragon scales]], instead. Also, it does not affect all monsters: creatures with any sort of [[cold resistance|rC+]] are fully immune to Metabolic Englaciation, while those with high [[HD]] have a good chance to resist. In the late-game, few enemies will be slowed, severely limiting this armour's usefulness.
+However, this artefact isn't perfect.
 ==History==

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+{{version030}}
 {{flavour|The smelly skin of some strange animal, native to cold and distant lands. It radiates the chill of its native habitat, slowing creatures from warmer climes.}}
 [[File:Skin_of_zhor.png]] '''''the +4 skin of Zhor'''''
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 rC+++<br>
 [[See invisible]]
-===Englaciation mechanics===
+With a power of 30, Metabolic Englaciation slows for <code>(3d31)/6 - HD/2 - 0.5</code> turns, and fails to slow if turns ≤ 0. There is a minimum of 2-5 turns (randomized per cast) assuming turns > 0.
-When monsters are nearby, there is a 1 in 7 chance every turn that Metabolic Englaciation will be cast with a spell power of 30<ref>{{source ref|0.29.1|art-func.h|1354}}</ref>. This requires no action from the player, no skills to be trained, and will not hamper [[stealth]]. However, because of the low spell power, it can be resisted by high-[[HD]] monsters.
 ==Desirability==
-The '''skin of Zhor'''<ref>{{source ref|0.29.1|art-data.txt|897}}</ref> provides an advantage to the player in many situations. Being almost immune to cold is a game changer in frost-themed branches or when facing monsters with powerful cold attacks; it's an excellent choice if you find it in time to explore an [[Ice Cave]].
+The '''skin of Zhor'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-data.txt|906}}</ref> passively [[slow]]s down enemies. This enables [[kiting]] tactics: against melee enemies, walk away, and you'll get free chances to englaciate. As slow also reduces monsters' attack speed, it helps against any vulnerable enemy. The cold resistance is also nice to have (especially for [[Ice cave]]s).
-However, players that rely on their [[AC]] won't benefit much from this armour outside of a few niche situations like the aforementioned Ice Cave. Lightly armoured characters that have already found sources of cold resistance or see invisible may also want to look for a piece of armour that provides different intrinsics. Finally, the free Metabolic Englaciation will be less effective in the late game as monster HD rises and more cold-resistant foes appear.
+However, this artefact isn't perfect. As a +4 animal skin, it offers minimal [[AC]]. Melee brutes should stay away; even casters may prefer a more protective armour, like [[troll leather armour]] or [[swamp dragon scales]], instead. Also, it does not affect all monsters: creatures with any sort of [[cold resistance|rC+]] are fully immune to Metabolic Englaciation, while those with high [[HD]] have a good chance to resist. In the late-game, few enemies will be slowed, severely limiting this armour's usefulness.
 ==History==
-*The skin of Zhor gained SInv and a passive Metabolic Englaciation effect in [[0.23]].
+*Prior to [[0.23]], the skin of Zhor did not provide passive Metabolic Englaciation. It also lacked SInv.
-*Prior to [[0.14]], the Skin of Zhor only provided rC++.
+*Prior to [[0.14]], the skin of Zhor only provided rC++.
 ==References==

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 rC+++<br>
 [[See invisible]]
 ==Desirability==
-The '''skin of Zhor'''<ref>{{source ref|0.24.1|art-data.txt|793}}</ref> provides an advantage to the player in many situations. Being almost immune to the cold is a game changer in frost-themed branches or when facing monsters with powerful cold attacks. It's an excellent choice if you find it in time to explore an [[Ice Cave]].
+The '''skin of Zhor'''<ref>{{source ref|0.25.0|art-data.txt|805}}</ref> provides an advantage to the player in many situations. Being almost immune to cold is a game changer in frost-themed branches or when facing monsters with powerful cold attacks; it's an excellent choice if you find it in time to explore an [[Ice Cave]].
-When fighting non-cold-resistant opponents, they will be slowed by the chilling effect. Any character, specially those unable to cast Metabolic Englaciation, will have an easier time against vulnerable foes. See invisible is also nice to have, making the skin of Zhor a good choice for EV characters.
+Furthermore, any enemy that doesn't resist cold will periodically be slowed by the chilling effect. Any character wearing the skin of Zhor will have an easier time in battle without having to spend time or experience on learning Metabolic Englaciation on their own; this is especially effective against [[cold-blooded]] enemies like [[list of reptiles and amphibians|reptiles]]. See invisible is also nice to have, making the skin of Zhor a respectable choice for characters that rely on [[ev]]asion to defend themselves.
-However, players that rely on AC or those with other sources of cold resistance won't benefit from this armour. Also, the chilling effect will be less effective in the late game.
+However, players that rely on their [[AC]] won't benefit much from this armour outside of a few niche situations like the aforementioned Ice Cave. Lightly armoured characters that have already found sources of cold resistance or see invisible may also want to look for a piece of armour that provides different intrinsics. Finally, the free Metabolic Englaciation will be less effective in the late game as monster HD rises and more cold-resistant foes appear.
-===Chilling Effect Mechanics===
+==History==
-When monsters are nearby, there is a 1 in 7 chance every turn that Metabolic Englaciation will be cast with a spell power of 30<ref>{{source ref|0.23.0|art-func.h|1415}}</ref>. This requires no action from the player, no skills to be trained and will not hamper stealth. But because of the low spell power, it can be resisted by high HD monsters.
+*The skin of Zhor gained SInv and a passive Metabolic Englaciation effect in [[0.23]].
 ==References==
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 [[Category:Unrands]]
 [[Category:Body armour]]