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The '''deck of battle''' is a "virtual" deck consisting of six distinct cards which do various things pertaining to combat. The cards of the deck of battle appear in the decks of [[Deck of changes|changes]], [[Deck of defence|defence]], and [[Deck of war|war]]. | The '''deck of battle''' is a "virtual" deck consisting of six distinct cards which do various things pertaining to combat. The cards of the deck of battle appear in the decks of [[Deck of changes|changes]], [[Deck of defence|defence]], and [[Deck of war|war]]. | ||
| − | * [[Nemelex Xobeh]] does not gift any of those three decks. Therefore, Nemelex worshipers will only see the cards below (most notably Elixir) in decks found on the floor of the dungeon. | + | *[[Nemelex Xobeh]] does not gift any of those three decks. Therefore, Nemelex worshipers will only see the cards below (most notably Elixir) in decks found on the floor of the dungeon. |
| − | == Elixir card == | + | ==Elixir card== |
| − | * Power level 0: 50/50 split between acting as a [[potion of heal wounds]] or casting the [[Regeneration]] spell at a random power up to (power / 4) - 1. | + | *Power level 0: 50/50 split between acting as a [[potion of heal wounds]] or casting the [[Regeneration]] spell at a random power up to (power / 4) - 1. |
| − | * Power level 1: If you're above 50% of your maximum HP, falls back to power level 0. Otherwise, restores you to full hit points and drains your magic points to zero. | + | *Power level 1: If you're above 50% of your maximum HP, falls back to power level 0. Otherwise, restores you to full hit points and drains your magic points to zero. |
| − | * Power level 2: Restores you to full hit points and full magic points. | + | *Power level 2: Restores you to full hit points and full magic points. |
| − | == Battlelust card == | + | ==Battlelust card== |
| − | * Power level 0: Acts as a [[potion of might]] with a random power up to (power / 4) - 1. | + | *Power level 0: Acts as a [[potion of might]] with a random power up to (power / 4) - 1. |
| − | * Power level 1: Sets your "building rage" timer to 1. | + | *Power level 1: Sets your "building rage" timer to 1. |
| − | * Power level 2: Sets your temporary "slaying" buff to a random duration of up to (power / 6) turns. | + | *Power level 2: Sets your temporary "slaying" buff to a random duration of up to (power / 6) turns. |
| − | == Metamorphosis card == | + | ==Metamorphosis card== |
Applies a random bodily transformation, selected as follows. | Applies a random bodily transformation, selected as follows. | ||
| − | * Power level 0: [[Spider Form]], [[Ice Form]], or [[Bat Form]]. | + | *Power level 0: [[Spider Form]], [[Ice Form]], or [[Bat Form]]. |
| − | * Power level 1: [[Statue Form]] or [[Blade Hands]]. | + | *Power level 1: [[Statue Form]] or [[Blade Hands]]. |
| − | * Power level 2: [[Dragon Form]] or [[Necromutation|Lich Form]]. | + | *Power level 2: [[Dragon Form]] or [[Necromutation|Lich Form]]. |
Transformation happens at a random power up to (power / 4) - 1. | Transformation happens at a random power up to (power / 4) - 1. | ||
| − | == Helm card == | + | ==Helm card== |
Casts protective enchantments on you. | Casts protective enchantments on you. | ||
| − | * Power level 0: Either [[Phase Shift]] or [[Stoneskin]] with 50/50 chance. | + | *Power level 0: Either [[Phase Shift]] or [[Stoneskin]] with 50/50 chance. |
| − | * Power level 1: 50% chance each of Phase Shift, Stoneskin and Magical Shield. | + | *Power level 1: 50% chance each of Phase Shift, Stoneskin and Magical Shield. |
| − | * Power level 2: Same as power level 1 and additionally, the effect of a [[potion of resistance]]. | + | *Power level 2: Same as power level 1 and additionally, the effect of a [[potion of resistance]]. |
| − | == Blade card == | + | ==Blade card== |
Prompts you to wield a weapon, then: | Prompts you to wield a weapon, then: | ||
| − | * Power level 0: Applies a temporary brand selected from flaming, freezing, venom, draining, or vorpal. (Trying to apply this to an artifact or a permanently branded weapon will prove unsuccessful and causes your weapon to "vibrate crazily for a second.") | + | *Power level 0: Applies a temporary brand selected from flaming, freezing, venom, draining, or vorpal. (Trying to apply this to an artifact or a permanently branded weapon will prove unsuccessful and causes your weapon to "vibrate crazily for a second.") |
| − | * Power level 1: Applies a temporary brand selected from anti-magic, chaos, electrocution, distortion, or pain. | + | *Power level 1: Applies a temporary brand selected from anti-magic, chaos, electrocution, distortion, or pain. |
| − | * Power level 2: Casts [[Tukima's Dance]]. | + | *Power level 2: Casts [[Tukima's Dance]]. |
Felids get a special message instead. | Felids get a special message instead. | ||
{{crawlquote|You feel like a smilodon for a moment.}} | {{crawlquote|You feel like a smilodon for a moment.}} | ||
| − | == Shadow card == | + | ==Shadow card== |
At power level 0, it makes you [[Invisible]] with random power up to (power / 4) - 1 . At power level 1 or higher, additionally gives you 1d(power) turns of temporary bonus stealth. | At power level 0, it makes you [[Invisible]] with random power up to (power / 4) - 1 . At power level 1 or higher, additionally gives you 1d(power) turns of temporary bonus stealth. | ||
| − | == Mercenary card == | + | ==Mercenary card== |
Offers a mercenary for a fee. If you do not purchase the ally, it will be created hostile. It is a durable summon, which means that it is worth no experience, can't be abjured, can't time out, and doesn't leave any equipment behind. However, it ''can'' pick up new equipment to better arm itself. This is the list of possible mercenaries: | Offers a mercenary for a fee. If you do not purchase the ally, it will be created hostile. It is a durable summon, which means that it is worth no experience, can't be abjured, can't time out, and doesn't leave any equipment behind. However, it ''can'' pick up new equipment to better arm itself. This is the list of possible mercenaries: | ||
*{{Yellow|K}}[[File:Big kobold.png]][[Big kobold]] | *{{Yellow|K}}[[File:Big kobold.png]][[Big kobold]] | ||
Revision as of 13:14, 3 May 2013
Version 0.12: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
The deck of battle is a "virtual" deck consisting of six distinct cards which do various things pertaining to combat. The cards of the deck of battle appear in the decks of changes, defence, and war.
- Nemelex Xobeh does not gift any of those three decks. Therefore, Nemelex worshipers will only see the cards below (most notably Elixir) in decks found on the floor of the dungeon.
Contents
Elixir card
- Power level 0: 50/50 split between acting as a potion of heal wounds or casting the Regeneration spell at a random power up to (power / 4) - 1.
- Power level 1: If you're above 50% of your maximum HP, falls back to power level 0. Otherwise, restores you to full hit points and drains your magic points to zero.
- Power level 2: Restores you to full hit points and full magic points.
Battlelust card
- Power level 0: Acts as a potion of might with a random power up to (power / 4) - 1.
- Power level 1: Sets your "building rage" timer to 1.
- Power level 2: Sets your temporary "slaying" buff to a random duration of up to (power / 6) turns.
Metamorphosis card
Applies a random bodily transformation, selected as follows.
- Power level 0: Spider Form, Ice Form, or Bat Form.
- Power level 1: Statue Form or Blade Hands.
- Power level 2: Dragon Form or Lich Form.
Transformation happens at a random power up to (power / 4) - 1.
Helm card
Casts protective enchantments on you.
- Power level 0: Either Phase Shift or Stoneskin with 50/50 chance.
- Power level 1: 50% chance each of Phase Shift, Stoneskin and Magical Shield.
- Power level 2: Same as power level 1 and additionally, the effect of a potion of resistance.
Blade card
Prompts you to wield a weapon, then:
- Power level 0: Applies a temporary brand selected from flaming, freezing, venom, draining, or vorpal. (Trying to apply this to an artifact or a permanently branded weapon will prove unsuccessful and causes your weapon to "vibrate crazily for a second.")
- Power level 1: Applies a temporary brand selected from anti-magic, chaos, electrocution, distortion, or pain.
- Power level 2: Casts Tukima's Dance.
Felids get a special message instead.
You feel like a smilodon for a moment.
Shadow card
At power level 0, it makes you Invisible with random power up to (power / 4) - 1 . At power level 1 or higher, additionally gives you 1d(power) turns of temporary bonus stealth.
Mercenary card
Offers a mercenary for a fee. If you do not purchase the ally, it will be created hostile. It is a durable summon, which means that it is worth no experience, can't be abjured, can't time out, and doesn't leave any equipment behind. However, it can pick up new equipment to better arm itself. This is the list of possible mercenaries:
- K
Big kobold - H
Tengu - q
Deep dwarf scion - o
Orc knight - c
Centaur warrior - i
Spriggan rider - O
Ogre mage - H
Minotaur - A random draconian
- e
Deep elf blademaster
High card power increases the chances of getting a stronger mercenary.
History
The mercenary card was added in 0.11. Prior to 0.12, mercenaries would not change their equipment.
