Statue Form (spell) - Revision history

Hordes: present tense

2024-02-26T01:06:14Z

present tense

Ge0ff at 14:45, 21 February 2024

2024-02-21T14:45:36Z

NormalPerson7: Fix level

2024-02-20T17:04:27Z

Fix level

NormalPerson7: Hardcode spell info

2024-02-20T17:04:03Z

Hardcode spell info

Qqqqwe2 at 17:21, 30 January 2024

2024-01-30T17:21:33Z

Qqqqwe2: Qqqqwe2 moved page Statue Form to Statue Form (spell): prevent confusion with granite talisman in current version

2024-01-30T17:19:35Z

Qqqqwe2 moved page Statue Form to Statue Form (spell): prevent confusion with granite talisman in current version

Patrick2011b: palentonga -> armataur

2024-01-14T20:28:15Z

palentonga -> armataur

Hordes: /* Strategy */ fix link

2023-10-07T18:36:14Z

‎Strategy: fix link

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2023-10-07T18:34:54Z

‎Strategy

Hordes: /* Strategy */ rw again

2023-10-07T18:32:45Z

‎Strategy: rw again

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 While transformed, any equipped body armour, gloves and boots are melded.}}
-'''Statue Form''' was a level 6 [[Transmutations]]/[[Earth Magic]] spell which changed the caster into stone, which was strong and durable, but moved and acted slowly.
+'''Statue Form''' is a level 6 [[Transmutations]]/[[Earth Magic]] spell which changes the caster into stone; strong and durable, but moves and acts slowly.
 ==Useful Info==

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 |flags=Chaotic, Helpful, Utility
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-{{flavour|	Transforms the caster into a slow but extremely robust stone statue. The caster's melee damage, both unarmed and with weapons, is substantially increased. The caster's stone body is immune to poison and miasma, and gains resistance to electricity and negative energy. High power increases the armour granted by this form.
+{{flavour|Transforms the caster into a slow but extremely robust stone statue. The caster's melee damage, both unarmed and with weapons, is substantially increased. The caster's stone body is immune to poison and miasma, and gains resistance to electricity and negative energy. High power increases the armour granted by this form.
 While transformed, any equipped body armour, gloves and boots are melded.}}

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 {{Spell
 |name=Statue Form
-|level=1
+|level=6
 |school1={{Earth Magic}}
 |school2={{Transmutations}}

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-{{Spell info|Statue Form}}
+{{Spell
 '''Statue Form''' was a level 6 [[Transmutations]]/[[Earth Magic]] spell which changed the caster into stone, which was strong and durable, but moved and acted slowly.

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-{{Spell info}}
+{{Spell info|Statue Form}}
-'''Statue Form''' is a level 6 [[Transmutations]]/[[Earth Magic]] spell which changes the caster into stone; strong and durable, but moves and acts slowly.
+'''Statue Form''' was a level 6 [[Transmutations]]/[[Earth Magic]] spell which changed the caster into stone, which was strong and durable, but moved and acted slowly.
 ==Useful Info==
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 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.30]], Statue Form's +50% melee damage applied before AC reduction, resulting in slightly higher damage.
 *Prior to [[0.27]], Statue Form had 39% [[guaranteed damage reduction]] and was forbidden by [[Yredelemnul]].

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-! Humanoid || Palentonga || Naga || Djinni || Octopode || Felid
+! Humanoid || Armataur || Naga || Djinni || Octopode || Felid
 |-
-| [[File:Statue form humanoid.png]] || [[File:Statue form palentonga.png]] || [[File:Statue form naga.png]] || [[File:Statue form djinni.png]] || [[File:Statue form octopode.png]] || [[File:Statue form felid.png]]
+| [[File:Statue form humanoid.png]] || [[File:Statue form armataur.png]] || [[File:Statue form naga.png]] || [[File:Statue form djinni.png]] || [[File:Statue form octopode.png]] || [[File:Statue form felid.png]]
 |}

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 Despite the scary sounding slowness, Statue Form is a strong spell, more durable than the stats suggest. Unlike most Transmutations, you get to keep your [[shield]]. And unlike heavy [[body armour]], you'll get your full, unencumbered EV. So, with good values in HP, AC, EV, and possibly SH, your effective HP is very high. In a pinch, you can end the form or use a [[potion of haste]] to get back to normal speed.
-It's best used for Unarmed fighters, especially those unable to use most/all body armours (namely [[Troll]]s, [[Felid]]s, and [[Octopode]]s). It's also good for slow-moving characters ([[Naga]]s, [[Barachim]], worshippers of [[Chei]]), as they won't mind the speed penalty as much. Statue Form also has great resistances - [[torment]] resistance is particularly helpful for [[extend]]ed.
+It's best used for Unarmed fighters, especially those unable to use most/all body armours (namely [[Troll]]s, [[Felid]]s, and [[Octopode]]s). It's also good for slow-moving characters ([[Naga]]s, [[Barachim]], worshippers of [[Chei]]), as they won't mind the speed penalty as much. Statue Form also has great resistances - [[torment]] resistance is particularly helpful for [[extended]].
-Statue Form ''only'' boosts Unarmed Combat. Other methods of fighting are the same, or outright worse, than with normal characters:
+Statue Form only boosts Unarmed Combat. Other methods of fighting are the same, or outright worse, than with normal characters:
 *This form does not explicitly penalize spells... but all actions, including spellcasting, are slowed by 50%. Thus, direct damage spells become less effective. A Conjurations-focused caster can still appreciate Statue Form for its defenses, but bear in mind the slowness. Of course, spells are not ''useless'', as support magic can be very helpful.
 *Statue Form boosts melee weapon damage by 50%, but it also slows melee by 50% - there's no increase to damage. For strong, melee brutes, heavy armour is likely to be more effective. (At least, before extended.)

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 Statue Form ''only'' boosts Unarmed Combat. Other methods of fighting are the same, or outright worse, than with normal characters:
 *This form does not explicitly penalize spells... but all actions, including spellcasting, are slowed by 50%. Thus, direct damage spells become less effective. A Conjurations-focused caster can still appreciate Statue Form for its defenses, but bear in mind the slowness. Of course, spells are not ''useless'', as support magic can be very helpful.
-*Statue Form boosts melee weapon damage by 50%, but it also slows melee by 50%. So there's no increase to damage. For strong, melee brutes, heavy armour is likely to be more effective. (At least, before extended.)
+*Statue Form boosts melee weapon damage by 50%, but it also slows melee by 50% - there's no increase to damage. For strong, melee brutes, heavy armour is likely to be more effective. (At least, before extended.)
 ===Tips & Tricks===
-*[[Manifold Assault]] lets you throw your fists from full line of sight, partially negating Statue Form's low speed. The other [[Translocations]]s spells are also great to have as a slow character.
+*[[Translocations]] spells are great to have in this form. [[Lesser Beckoning]] and [[Vhi's Electric Charge]] help a slow-moving melee fighter approach enemies. [[Manifold Assault]] lets you swing your fists at full-screen range.
 *Very useful for (15 rune) low turncount [[speedrun]]s. Since you act at 1.5 delay, you'll regenerate 1.5 [[decaAut]] per move, while only taking 1 "[[turn]]".

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 ==Strategy==
-Despite the scary sounding speed penalty, Statue Form is a fairly strong spell. It is best used with unarmed fighters unable to use most or all armors, like [[Troll]]s, [[Felid]]s, and [[Octopode]]s. Any character might find its resistances useful, with rTorm particularly good in the [[extended game]]. Already slow characters won't mind the speed penalty as much, while [[potions of haste]] can negate it in a pinch.
+Despite the scary sounding slowness, Statue Form is a strong spell, more durable than the stats suggest. Unlike most Transmutations, you get to keep your [[shield]]. And unlike heavy [[body armour]], you'll get your full, unencumbered EV. So, with good values in HP, AC, EV, and possibly SH, your effective HP is very high. In a pinch, you can end the form or use a [[potion of haste]] to get back to normal speed.
-Statue Form is more durable than its stats may suggest. Unlike most Transmutations, Statue Form doesn't meld [[shield]]s. And unlike heavy [[body armour]], you'll get your full, unencumbered EV. With good values in HP, AC, EV, and possibly SH, your effective HP will be very high.
+It's best used for Unarmed fighters, especially those unable to use most/all body armours (namely [[Troll]]s, [[Felid]]s, and [[Octopode]]s). It's also good for slow-moving characters ([[Naga]]s, [[Barachim]], worshippers of [[Chei]]), as they won't mind the speed penalty as much. Statue Form also has great resistances - [[torment]] resistance is particularly helpful for [[extend]]ed.
-This form does not explicitly penalize spellcasting, but it slows casting spells by 50% (with no compensation). As a result, spells are less effective for killing enemies. Statue Form can still be worth using on a Conjurations-focused caster for its defenses, but bear in mind the slowness.
+Statue Form ''only'' boosts Unarmed Combat. Other methods of fighting are the same, or outright worse, than with normal characters:
-===Tips and Tricks===
+===Tips & Tricks===
-*[[Manifold Assault]] lets you throw your fists from full line of sight, partially negating Statue Form's low speed. Other low-level Translocations are already quite useful when slow.
+*[[Manifold Assault]] lets you throw your fists from full line of sight, partially negating Statue Form's low speed. The other [[Translocations]]s spells are also great to have as a slow character.
 *Very useful for (15 rune) low turncount [[speedrun]]s. Since you act at 1.5 delay, you'll regenerate 1.5 [[decaAut]] per move, while only taking 1 "[[turn]]".