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==Useful Info==
 
==Useful Info==
When used against a [[natural]], [[demonic]], or [[holy]] monster, it creates 2-3 [[blocks of ice]]. There is a <code>power/200</code> chance to create 3 blocks, otherwise it creates 2.<!--Spl.summoning.cc--> These blocks of ice will turn into a [[simulacrum]] of the monster after a short delay. The first block of ice takes 3-5 turns to become a simlacrum. Each block of ice thereafter takes 1-3 turns after the previous. If destroyed by an attack, no simulacra is created.<!--Also spl.summoning.cc-->
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When used against a [[natural]], [[demonic]], or [[holy]] monster, it creates 2-3 [[blocks of ice]]. There is a <code>power/200</code> chance to create 3 blocks, otherwise it creates 2.<ref>{{source ref|0.31-b1|spl-summoning.cc|2910}}</ref> These blocks of ice will turn into a [[simulacrum]] of the monster after a short delay. The first block of ice takes 3-5 turns to become a simulacrum.<ref>{{source ref|0.31-b1|spl-summoning.cc|2914}}</ref> Each block of ice thereafter takes 1-3 turns longer than the previous. If destroyed by an attack, no simulacra is created.
  
 
Simulacra are [[derived undead]]. They are fragile, but generally have very powerful [[cold]] attacks. Their stats depend on which monster you cast Sculpt Simluacrum on.
 
Simulacra are [[derived undead]]. They are fragile, but generally have very powerful [[cold]] attacks. Their stats depend on which monster you cast Sculpt Simluacrum on.
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There is a cap of 5 simulacra. If this cap is reached, the oldest simulacra will be destroyed whenever a new one is formed.
 
There is a cap of 5 simulacra. If this cap is reached, the oldest simulacra will be destroyed whenever a new one is formed.
  
This is not considered [[Necromancy]], so [[Gozag]] and [[Yredelemnul]] worshippers can use this spell without issue. However, the [[good god]]s forbid its use.
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This is not a [[Necromancy]] spell, so [[Gozag]] and [[Yredelemnul]] worshippers can it without issue. However, the [[good god]]s still forbid its use.
  
 
==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
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==History==
 
==History==
 
*Sculpt Simulacrum was added in [[0.31]], replacing the [[Simulacrum]] spell.
 
*Sculpt Simulacrum was added in [[0.31]], replacing the [[Simulacrum]] spell.
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Simulacrum.png Sculpt Simulacrum
Level 6
School1 Alchemy
School2 Ice
Source(s) Book of Ice
Book of the Tundra
Book of Winter
Casting noise 6
Spell noise 0
Power Cap 200
Range 1
Flags Dir or target, Needs tracer
Forms icy simulacra of an adjacent living, demonic, or holy creature. These fragile doppelgangers will take shape over a short period of time, eventually gaining the ability to move and attack the caster's enemies.

Sculpt Simulacrum is a level 6 Ice/Alchemy spell which creates multiple simulacra - frail, icy copies - from an adjacent monster. The simulacra take a few turns to form.

Useful Info

When used against a natural, demonic, or holy monster, it creates 2-3 blocks of ice. There is a power/200 chance to create 3 blocks, otherwise it creates 2.[1] These blocks of ice will turn into a simulacrum of the monster after a short delay. The first block of ice takes 3-5 turns to become a simulacrum.[2] Each block of ice thereafter takes 1-3 turns longer than the previous. If destroyed by an attack, no simulacra is created.

Simulacra are derived undead. They are fragile, but generally have very powerful cold attacks. Their stats depend on which monster you cast Sculpt Simluacrum on.

Simluacrum last for about 27 turns; spellpower does not increase duration.

There is a cap of 5 simulacra. If this cap is reached, the oldest simulacra will be destroyed whenever a new one is formed.

This is not a Necromancy spell, so Gozag and Yredelemnul worshippers can it without issue. However, the good gods still forbid its use.

Strategy

Simulacra are glass cannons; outstandingly frail, but with powerful cold melee attacks. The following are especially good/bad targets for Sculpt Simulacrum:

  • Monsters with multiple attacks. Since each attack gets its own - very large - cold boost, having multiple attacks is powerful. Hydras, entropy weavers, and ettins are all fair game. The Lernaean hydra as a simulacrum can deal over 1000 damage per turn.
  • Monsters with constriction (snakes, tentacled monstrosities). Their simulacra can also constrict foes, making them good allies.
  • Conversely, avoid targeting a physically deficient mage (such as occultists and magical deep elves), as you'll spend 6 MP to create pathetic simulacra.

Also, since simulacra deal cold damage, avoid using Sculpt Simulacra if most/all monsters in a group are heavily resistant to cold.

History

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