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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | *Prior to [[0.23]], the arc blade would cast Static Discharge multiple times | + | *Prior to [[0.23]], the arc blade would cast Static Discharge multiple times, but at much lower spellpower, <code>75 + 2d(75)/2</code>. The weapon's enchantment was +4. |
*Prior to [[0.16]], it was a [[cutlass]]. | *Prior to [[0.16]], it was a [[cutlass]]. | ||
*Prior to [[0.15]], it was a +3, +5 weapon. | *Prior to [[0.15]], it was a +3, +5 weapon. | ||
Revision as of 13:32, 7 December 2022
| A blade somehow crafted from pure electricity. It arcs wildly between the wielder and their foes as it strikes.
It occasionally unleashes powerful arcs of lightning upon striking a foe. These may arc to other adjacent creatures (including the wielder, but dealing reduced damage to them) before grounding out. |
the +8 arc blade
+8 rapier
33.3% chance: Casts Static Discharge at 99 + 2d(100)/2 spellpower.[1] (Average 150 power, above the usual cap)
rElec
Desirability
The arc blade[2] deals a little more damage than a +9 demon blade of electrocution, making it a strong weapon in its own right. Discharges will arc out to another adjacent monsters, which is particularly effective against crowds, and doubly effective against crowds stuck in a hallway.
However, Static Discharge deals no damage against electric-resistant or immune targets. Against them, the arc blade is no better than a +8 rapier. Carrying an alternate weapon is advised, as rElec is fairly common later on.
The arc blade has an anti-synergy with most allies, as they are not exempt from the discharges. The game will prompt you whenever an ally could be hit.
History
- Prior to 0.23, the arc blade would cast Static Discharge multiple times, but at much lower spellpower,
75 + 2d(75)/2. The weapon's enchantment was +4. - Prior to 0.16, it was a cutlass.
- Prior to 0.15, it was a +3, +5 weapon.
- The arc blade was introduced in 0.14.
References
- ↑ art-func.h:936 (0.29.0)
- ↑ art-data.txt:1329 (0.29.0)
