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{{flavour|A magical device which throws a bolt of corrosive acid.}}
 
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==Player use==
 
==Player use==
The beam from a '''wand of acid''' zapped by the player is a [[Corrosive Bolt]] with a power rating of 15 + 5*[[Evocations]]/2. It can hold at most 15 charges.
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A '''wand of acid''' fires a [[Corrosive Bolt]] of [[acid]], dealing damage and possibly [[corroding]] any creatures in its path.  It has a power rating of 15 + 5*[[Evocations]]/2 and can hold at most 15 charges.
  
 
== Monster use ==
 
== Monster use ==
The corrosive bolt projected by a wand of acid in the hands of a monster uses a power rating of 30 + (monster hit dice).
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When utilized by a monster, the power rating is 30 + (monster [[hit dice|Hit Dice]]).
  
==Tips and tricks==
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==Strategy==
Wands of acid provide a powerful backup attack. Few monsters are resistant to acid and the bolt has a chance to [[corrode]] its targets, allowing for even further damage.
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Wands of acid provide a powerful backup attack. Few monsters are resistant to acid and the bolt's corrosive properties make followup melee attacks more effective.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
Wands of acid were added in [[0.18]].
 
Wands of acid were added in [[0.18]].

Revision as of 10:46, 15 June 2017

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Type Wand
Name Wand of acid
Icon Wand of acid.png
A magical device which throws a bolt of corrosive acid.


Player use

A wand of acid fires a Corrosive Bolt of acid, dealing damage and possibly corroding any creatures in its path. It has a power rating of 15 + 5*Evocations/2 and can hold at most 15 charges.

Monster use

When utilized by a monster, the power rating is 30 + (monster Hit Dice).

Strategy

Wands of acid provide a powerful backup attack. Few monsters are resistant to acid and the bolt's corrosive properties make followup melee attacks more effective.

History

Wands of acid were added in 0.18.