Wand of mindburst - Revision history

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 ==History==
-*In [[0.29]], monsters no longer deal 67% damage with this wand, but mindburst's damage formula (when used by monsters) was changed instead. Damage from the wand is slightly higher than in 0.28.
+*In [[0.29]], monsters no longer deal x67% damage with this wand. Instead, mindburst's damage formula (when used by monsters) was reduced. Overall, damage is slightly higher than it was in 0.28.
-*In [[0.28]], monsters do 67% damage with this wand. It was supposed to work this way since [[0.4]], but was broken due to a bug.
+*In [[0.28]], monsters deal x67% damage with this wand. It was supposed to work this way since [[0.4]], but was broken due to a bug.
 *Prior to [[0.27]], this wand was called the '''wand of disintegration'''. Also, it could affect [[:Category: Brainless intelligence|mindless]] creatures.
 *Prior to [[0.20]], it could disintegrate [[Wall#Rock|rock walls]] and obstacles in the dungeon ([[door]]s, [[iron grate]]s, [[tree]]s, orcish idols, and most kinds of [[statue]]s).

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 Monsters will deal <code>1d(12 + (30 + [[HD]])/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|zap-data.h|1145}}</ref>
-Players use mindburst with an [[enchantment power]] of <code>8.75 * [[Evocations]]</code>,<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|zap-data.h|1144}}</ref> which is x2.5 higher than other wands (<code>3.5 * Evocations</code>). This does not equate to x2.5 chance to succeed, but it is a significant boost. See the [[Willpower#Resisting enchantments|Willpower]] article for more details.
+Players use mindburst with an [[enchantment power]] multiplier of x2.5,<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|zap-data.h|1144}}</ref> which makes it much harder to resist than other wands. See the [[Willpower#Resisting enchantments|Willpower]] article for more details.
 ==Strategy==

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 A '''wand of mindburst''' deals significant chunks of untyped damage to a single monster, assuming it isn't [[monster intelligence|mindless]]. This effect must overcome the target's [[willpower]], but it ignores [[AC]] and always hits. Mindburst is significantly harder to resist than other willpower-related wand effects, making it useful against a large variety of early- and mid-game opponents.
 Players will deal <code>3d(8.75 + 3.5 * [[Evocations]]/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|zap-data.h|1143}}<br>Specifically, you'll deal <code>3d(5 + pow/4)</code> damage, for pow = <code>15 + 3.5 * Evocations</code> ({{source ref|0.30.0|evoke.cc|177}}). If you have the [[MP-Powered Wands]] mutation, then your "pow" gains a +33% boost.</ref>
 Monsters will deal <code>1d(12 + (30 + [[HD]])/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|zap-data.h|1145}}</ref>
-===Enchantment power===
+Players use mindburst with an [[enchantment power]] of <code>8.75 * [[Evocations]]</code>,<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|zap-data.h|1144}}</ref> which is x2.5 higher than other wands (<code>3.5 * Evocations</code>). This does not equate to x2.5 chance to succeed, but it is a significant boost. See the [[Willpower#Resisting enchantments|Willpower]] article for more details.
 ==Strategy==

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 A '''wand of mindburst''' deals significant chunks of untyped damage to a single monster, assuming it isn't [[monster intelligence|mindless]]. This effect must overcome the target's [[willpower]], but it ignores [[AC]] and always hits. Mindburst is significantly harder to resist than other willpower-related wand effects, making it useful against a large variety of early- and mid-game opponents.
-==Useful Info===
+==Useful Info==
 Players will deal <code>3d(8.75 + 3.5 * [[Evocations]]/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|zap-data.h|1143}}<br>Specifically, you'll deal <code>3d(5 + pow/4)</code> damage, for pow = <code>15 + 3.5 * Evocations</code> ({{source ref|0.30.0|evoke.cc|177}}). If you have the [[MP-Powered Wands]] mutation, then your "pow" gains a +33% boost.</ref>

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 A '''wand of mindburst''' deals significant chunks of untyped damage to a single monster, assuming it isn't [[monster intelligence|mindless]]. This effect must overcome the target's [[willpower]], but it ignores [[AC]] and always hits. Mindburst is significantly harder to resist than other willpower-related wand effects, making it useful against a large variety of early- and mid-game opponents.
 Players will deal <code>3d(8.75 + 3.5 * [[Evocations]]/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|zap-data.h|1143}}<br>Specifically, you'll deal <code>3d(5 + pow/4)</code> damage, for pow = <code>15 + 3.5 * Evocations</code> ({{source ref|0.30.0|evoke.cc|177}}). If you have the [[MP-Powered Wands]] mutation, then your "pow" gains a +33% boost.</ref>
 Monsters will deal <code>1d(12 + (30 + [[HD]])/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|zap-data.h|1145}}</ref>
-Players use mindburst with an "enchantment power" of <code>8.75 * [[Evocations]]</code>,<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|zap-data.h|1144}}</ref> which is x2.5 higher than other wands. The higher the enchantment power is compared to monster [[willpower]], the more likely you are to succeed. See the [[Willpower#Resisting enchantments|Willpower]] article for more details.
+===Enchantment power===
 ==Strategy==

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 {{flavour|A magical device which launches a psychic attack on a target creature. If it overcomes their willpower, it 'blows their mind' in a violently literal fashion, dealing damage that bypasses their armour entirely. It is useless against mindless creatures.}}
-A '''wand of mindburst''' deals significant chunks of untyped damage to a single monster, assuming it isn't [[monster intelligence|mindless]]. This effect cannot be dodged or blocked, but it does have to overcome the target's [[willpower]]. This effect is significantly harder to resist than most other will-related wand effects, making it useful against a large variety of early- and mid-game opponents.
+A '''wand of mindburst''' deals significant chunks of untyped damage to a single monster, assuming it isn't [[monster intelligence|mindless]]. This effect must overcome the target's [[willpower]], but it ignores [[AC]] and always hits. Mindburst is significantly harder to resist than other willpower-related wand effects, making it useful against a large variety of early- and mid-game opponents.
-A wand of mindburst can be particularly effective at taking out low-HD, high-threat monsters such as [[boggart]]s and [[Sonja]]. It is also extremely effective at killing low-level players. If an early opponent happens to have one on hand, you'll likely want to escape immediately; multiple zaps of a wand of mindburst can very quickly become lethal. However, monsters deal less damage with this wand.
+Players will deal <code>3d(8.75 + 3.5 * [[Evocations]]/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|zap-data.h|1143}}<br>Specifically, you'll deal <code>3d(5 + pow/4)</code> damage, for pow = <code>15 + 3.5 * Evocations</code> ({{source ref|0.30.0|evoke.cc|177}}). If you have the [[MP-Powered Wands]] mutation, then your "pow" gains a +33% boost.</ref>
 ==Trivia==
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 ==History==
-*In [[0.29]], monsters no longer deal 67% damage with this wand, but the overall monster wand damage was decreased.
+*In [[0.29]], monsters no longer deal 67% damage with this wand, but the damage formula (for monsters) was changed instead. Damage from mindburst is slightly higher than in 0.28.
 *In [[0.28]], monsters do 67% damage with this wand. It was supposed to work this way since [[0.4]], but was broken due to a bug.
 *Prior to [[0.27]], this wand was called the '''wand of disintegration'''. Also, it could affect [[:Category: Brainless intelligence|mindless]] creatures.
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 *Prior to [[0.15]], [[orange crystal statue]]s and [[silver statue]]s could be destroyed instantly through use of a wand of disintegration.
 *Prior to [[0.6]], zapped creatures were simply reduced to nothingness.
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