Uskayaw - Revision history

Humeral: note that Grande Finale is smite-targeted

2025-02-27T21:56:31Z

note that Grande Finale is smite-targeted

Humeral: correct link to Stabbing

2025-01-05T16:04:29Z

correct link to Stabbing

Hordes: grammar

2024-07-19T04:17:06Z

grammar

Hordes: /* Strategy */ try to not say "only axes users & stabbers can use usk"

2024-07-19T04:15:42Z

‎Strategy: try to not say "only axes users & stabbers can use usk"

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2024-06-29T09:24:42Z

‎Strategy

Hordes: bump version w/o bumping srcs

2024-06-18T10:15:24Z

bump version w/o bumping srcs

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2024-06-18T10:14:48Z

‎Strategy

Hordes: /* Given Abilities */ clarify that solo time/pain bound have separate cooldowns

2024-01-07T22:53:48Z

‎Given Abilities: clarify that solo time/pain bound have separate cooldowns

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2023-10-16T01:16:45Z

‎Strategy

Hordes at 01:15, 16 October 2023

2023-10-16T01:15:41Z

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 '''[[Piety|Piety Level *****]]
-* '''Grand Finale''' - Instantly kill a single monster, then you are moved to their former location. This ability can be used under [[stasis]] and movement restrictions, e.g. while wearing a -Tele item, being a [[Formicid]], or even when in [[tree form]]. No monster is immune to this ability. Success rate increases with additional piety over 5* (120), as well as Invocations. (8 [[MP]], sets piety to 1*)
+* '''Grand Finale''' - Instantly kill a single monster selected with smite targeting, then you are moved to their former location. This ability can be used under [[stasis]] and movement restrictions, e.g. while wearing a -Tele item, being a [[Formicid]], or even when in [[tree form]]. No monster is immune to this ability. Success rate increases with additional piety over 5* (120), as well as Invocations. (8 [[MP]], sets piety to 1*)
 '''[[Piety|Piety Level ******]]

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 * [[Axes]] can [[cleave]] through multiple enemies at once, and axe users often have the heavy armour to stay in a fight.
-* [[Stabber]]s benefit from ''irresistible'' confusion and paralysis. Stabs can deal massive damage, which not only gives high piety, but triggers the pain bond - causing the damage to spread between monsters. Grand Finale lets you take out tough monsters that are hard to stab, including [[pandemonium lord]]s, the lords of [[Hell]], and [[orbs of fire]], in a single shot.
+* [[Stabbing|Stabber]]s benefit from ''irresistible'' confusion and paralysis. Stabs can deal massive damage, which not only gives high piety, but triggers the pain bond - causing the damage to spread between monsters. Grand Finale lets you take out tough monsters that are hard to stab, including [[pandemonium lord]]s, the lords of [[Hell]], and [[orbs of fire]], in a single shot.
 [[Summonings]] and [[Necromancy]] experts gain much less benefit from Uskayaw. In addition, damage over time effects like [[poison]] or [[Freezing Cloud]] don't give piety. [[Conjurations]] and elemental mages can make use of Uskayaw, though MP can often be an issue.

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 ==Strategy==
-Uskayaw's piety system creates a unique style of play. It encourages big, prolonged fights, especially against large groups of enemies. To facilitate this, Uskayaw offers a number of strong perks, which should (ideally) make these fights easier to deal with. This playstyle fits particularly well with these types of character:
+Uskayaw's piety system creates a unique style of play. It encourages big, prolonged fights, especially against large groups of enemies. To facilitate this, Uskayaw offers a number of strong perks, which should (ideally) make these fights easier to deal with. This playstyle fits particularly well with these types of characters:
 * [[Axes]] can [[cleave]] through multiple enemies at once, and axe users often have the heavy armour to stay in a fight.
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 *Remember that, as powerful as Uskayaw's abilities are in battle, they can also be used to flee. Both Line Pass and Grand Finale are effective against friendly and neutral targets, including [[plant]]s and other firewood. Act quickly (in turns, not real time!), as piety falls rapidly.
 *Alchemists can benefit from Uskayaw if they have access to [[Ignite Poison]], which does give you piety.
-*Uskayaw's fast piety gain can be further increased by wearing an [[amulet of faith]]. Unlike most gods, you take off an amulet of faith with next-to-no penalty.
+*Uskayaw's fast piety gain can be further increased by wearing an [[amulet of faith]]. Unlike most gods, there is next-to-no penalty for taking off an amulet of faith.
 ==Details==

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 ==Strategy==
-Uskayaw's piety system creates a unique style of play. It encourages big, prolonged fights, especially against large groups of enemies. To facilitate this, Uskayaw offers a number of strong perks, which should (ideally) make these fights easier to deal with. This playstyle fits very well with a few types of character:
+Uskayaw's piety system creates a unique style of play. It encourages big, prolonged fights, especially against large groups of enemies. To facilitate this, Uskayaw offers a number of strong perks, which should (ideally) make these fights easier to deal with. This playstyle fits particularly well with these types of character:
 * [[Axes]] can [[cleave]] through multiple enemies at once, and axe users often have the heavy armour to stay in a fight.

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 ==Strategy==
-Uskayaw's piety system creates a unique style of play. It encourages big, prolonged fights, especially against large groups of enemies. To encourage this, Uskayaw offers a number of strong perks, which should (ideally) make these fights easier to deal with. This playstyle fits very well with a few types of character:
+Uskayaw's piety system creates a unique style of play. It encourages big, prolonged fights, especially against large groups of enemies. To facilitate this, Uskayaw offers a number of strong perks, which should (ideally) make these fights easier to deal with. This playstyle fits very well with a few types of character:
 * [[Axes]] can [[cleave]] through multiple enemies at once, and axe users often have the heavy armour to stay in a fight.

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 [[File:Uskayaw altar.png]] ''"Surrender yourself to the rhythm!"''
 {{flavour|Uskayaw the Reveller is a god of ecstatic dance. In the dungeon, Uskayaw appreciates the passion and rhythm of combat, rewarding followers for each strike they deliver and for the damage they deal their foes. The longer the dance continues, the greater powers Uskayaw offers. When the dance ends, Uskayaw quickly loses interest.
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 * [[Stabber]]s benefit from ''irresistible'' confusion and paralysis. Stabs can deal massive damage, which not only gives high piety, but triggers the pain bond - causing the damage to spread between monsters. Grand Finale lets you take out tough monsters that are hard to stab, including [[pandemonium lord]]s, the lords of [[Hell]], and [[orbs of fire]], in a single shot.
-[[Summonings]] and [[Necromancy]] experts gain much less benefit from Uskayaw. In addition, damage over time spells like [[Poisonous Vapours]] or [[Freezing Cloud]] don't give piety. [[Conjurations]] and elemental mages can make use of Uskayaw, though MP can often be an issue.
+[[Summonings]] and [[Necromancy]] experts gain much less benefit from Uskayaw. In addition, damage over time effects like [[poison]] or [[Freezing Cloud]] don't give piety. [[Conjurations]] and elemental mages can make use of Uskayaw, though MP can often be an issue.
 Uskayaw is generally a god that benefits from high [[Invocations]] investment, which makes Solo Time last longer and Grand Finale more reliable to use.

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 :The percent of damage shared depends on distance: monsters share 80%/60%/40%/0% damage at one/two/three/four+ tiles away, respectively.
-:Pain Bond will activate when reaching 4* piety, and randomly if you are at or above 4* piety. This works in the same way as Solo Time does.
+:Pain Bond will activate when reaching 4* piety, and randomly if you are at or above 4* piety. This works in the same way as Solo Time does, using an independent cooldown.
 '''[[Piety|Piety Level *****]]

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 '''[[Piety|Piety Level ***]]
-*'''Solo Time''' - Upon reaching this piety level, and randomly while above it, Uskayaw will briefly [[paralyze]] all enemies in your [[line of sight]]. Duration is based on Invocations skill. The paralysis lasts for <code>(2 * Invocations) + ([[XL|player_XL]] - [[HD|mons_HD]]) + 6</code> [[aut]] (min. 10 aut, max. 40 aut).<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|god-passive.cc|1630}}</ref> As 10 aut = 1 [[decaAut]] = 1 "[[turn]]", this ability lasts for 1-4 turns.
+*'''Solo Time''' - Upon reaching this piety level, and randomly while above it, Uskayaw will briefly [[paralyze]] all enemies in your [[line of sight]]. Duration is based on Invocations skill. The paralysis lasts for <code>(2 * Invocations) + ([[XL|player_XL]] - [[HD|mons_HD]]) + 6</code> [[aut]] (min. 10 aut, max. 40 aut, a.k.a 1-4 turns).<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|god-passive.cc|1630}}</ref>
 :There are two ways of activating Solo Time:
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 ==Strategy==
-Uskayaw's piety system creates a unique style of play. It encourages prolonged fights, especially against large groups of enemies. In exchange, you'll gain some very powerful abilities, which should (ideally) make these large fights easier to deal with. This playstyle fits very well with a few types of characters:
+Uskayaw's piety system creates a unique style of play. It encourages big, prolonged fights, especially against large groups of enemies. In exchange, you'll gain some very powerful abilities, which should (ideally) make these large fights easier to deal with. This playstyle fits very well with a few types of characters:
 * [[Axes]] can [[cleave]] through multiple enemies at once, and axe users often have the heavy armour to stay in a fight.
-* [[Stabber]]s benefit from ''irresistible'' confusion and paralysis. Stabs can deal massive damage, which not only gives high piety, but triggers the pain bond - causing the damage to spread between monsters. Grand Finale lets you take out tough monsters you can't stab, including [[pandemonium lord]]s, the lords of [[Hell]], and [[orbs of fire]], in a single shot.
+* [[Stabber]]s benefit from ''irresistible'' confusion and paralysis. Stabs can deal massive damage, which not only gives high piety, but triggers the pain bond - causing the damage to spread between monsters. Grand Finale lets you take out tough monsters that are hard to stab, including [[pandemonium lord]]s, the lords of [[Hell]], and [[orbs of fire]], in a single shot.
-[[Summonings]] and [[Necromancy]] experts gain much less benefit from Uskayaw. In addition, damage over time spells like [[Poisonous Vapours]] or [[Freezing Cloud]] don't give piety. [[Conjurations]] and elemental mages can make use of Uskayaw, though MP is often an issue.
+[[Summonings]] and [[Necromancy]] experts gain much less benefit from Uskayaw. In addition, damage over time spells like [[Poisonous Vapours]] or [[Freezing Cloud]] don't give piety. [[Conjurations]] and elemental mages can make use of Uskayaw, though MP can often be an issue.
 Uskayaw is generally a god that benefits from high [[Invocations]] investment, which makes Solo Time last longer and Grand Finale more reliable to use.
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 <code>piety_loss = (aut since piety gain)/10</code> <ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|player-reacts.cc|365}}</ref>
-For fractional piety, it is rounded in a weighted fashion (E.g. 5.1 piety would mean 10% to lose 6 piety, and a 90% to lose 5 piety). This piety drain will bring you down to a minimum of 30 (1*) piety; you won't lose piety if you are at 1* or below.
+For fractional piety, it is rounded in a weighted fashion, e.g. 5.1 piety would mean 10% chance to lose 6 piety, and a 90% chance to lose 5 piety. This piety drain will bring you down to a minimum of 30 (1*) piety; you won't lose piety if you are at 1* or below.
 ==History==
-*Prior [[0.29]], Uskayaw didn't give piety for damage done to hostile [[summon]]s.
+*Prior [[0.29]], Uskayaw didn't give piety for damaging hostile [[summon]]s.
 *Uskayaw was added in [[0.19]]. Originally, it was called Ukayaw, making it too similar with the shortened version of Okawaru (Oka vs Uka).