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==Useful Info== | ==Useful Info== | ||
− | '''Roxanne''' is a [[unique]] [[statue]] | + | '''Roxanne, Geomancer Emeritus''' is a [[unique]] [[statue]] who casts powerful [[Earth Magic]] and uses an irresistible [[blink]] spell to keep you within her attack range. In addition, she resists all elements and has a fair amount of [[AC]]. She's harmless from a distance, though, and her spells can be affected by [[Silence]] and [[antimagic]]. |
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+ | She always carries a (possibly [[randart]]) [[granite talisman]]. | ||
==Location== | ==Location== | ||
− | *[[The Dungeon]]:14- | + | *[[The Dungeon]]:14-15 |
*The [[Elven Halls]] | *The [[Elven Halls]] | ||
− | *[[The Swamp]] | + | *[[The Swamp]] |
− | *[[The Snake Pit]] | + | *[[The Snake Pit]] |
− | *[[The Shoals]] | + | *[[The Shoals]] |
− | *The [[Spider's Nest]] | + | *The [[Spider's Nest]] |
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==Tips & Tricks== | ==Tips & Tricks== | ||
− | * | + | *The furthest she can attack is range 4. As long as you're at least 5 spaces away, you're safe until Blink Other Close pulls you in. Therefore, you can wear her down with irresistible long range attacks, like [[Ranged Weapons]], [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]], or [[Orb of Destruction]]. |
− | + | **A [[potion of lignification]] makes you immune to blink. So you can stay at edge of [[LOS]], enter Tree Form, then wear her down with ranged attacks. Note that it might take multiple potions to beat her. [[Formicid]]s are naturally immune to blink, due to their [[stasis]], so don't need Tree Form. -Tele [[artefact]]s are another way to prevent Blink Other Close. | |
− | * | + | *If you do get affected by her Blink Other Close spell, '''''don't panic'''''. Attempting to flee on foot is very likely to fail. To retreat safely, read a [[scroll of fog]] to block her [[line of sight]] long enough for you to escape, or simply [[blink]] or [[teleport]] away if that's not an option. |
− | * | + | *[[Silence]] will completely disable her spellcasting, making her harmless so long as the silence lasts. If you're a melee fighter, you can use a scroll of silence, then use [[might]] and/or [[haste]] to make sure she dies before it runs out. |
− | *Last but not least | + | *Other things that are good against Roxanne include: |
+ | **Swarming her with [[summon]]s or other [[allies]]. Blink Other Close only affects one target, so having summons makes it much less likely for you to get pulled in. [[Mana viper]]s are especially effective. | ||
+ | **She can't see [[invisible]], so that's a good way to reduce damage. [[Repulsion]] works against all of her attack spells. [[Reflection]] is by no means reliable, but it can make killing her faster. | ||
+ | **One of the few elements she is not resistant to is [[acid]]. A [[wand of acid]] can seriously lower AC while dealing good damage. | ||
+ | *Last but not least, remember that you don't have to kill everything right away. This is true of any dangerous monster, but especially true of a stationary one. Don't be afraid to run away; she'll be there when you come back, if you even feel that killing her later is necessary. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
− | Roxanne was added in [[0.5]]. | + | *Prior to [[0.31]], Roxanne would drop a [[spellbook]] with the [[Statue Form]] spell (and other Earth spells) instead of a granite talisman. |
+ | *Prior to [[0.26]], Roxanne and other [[statue]]s couldn't regenerate [[HP]]. | ||
+ | *Prior to [[0.12]], Roxanne's Blink Other Close spell could be blocked by your [[magic resistance]]. | ||
+ | *Roxanne was added in [[0.5]]. |
Latest revision as of 05:22, 23 February 2024
Version 0.31: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
Roxanne 8 ![]() | |
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HP | 120-243 |
HD | 14 |
XP | 1964 |
Speed | 10 (stationary) |
AC | 20 |
EV | 0 |
Will | Immune
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Resistances | rF++ rC++ rElec rPois+++ rDrown rMiasma rN+++ rTorm rPetrify |
Vulnerabilities | None |
Habitat | Land |
Intelligence | Human |
Uses | Starting equipment Open doors |
Holiness | Non-living |
Size | Large |
Type | statue, statue |
Flags | Unbreathing No wand Speaks Stationary Unique Female Artificial |
A strikingly realistic sapphire statue of a famous earth mage who disappeared after a catastrophic spell failure. She is clutching a book. |
Useful Info
Roxanne, Geomancer Emeritus is a unique statue who casts powerful Earth Magic and uses an irresistible blink spell to keep you within her attack range. In addition, she resists all elements and has a fair amount of AC. She's harmless from a distance, though, and her spells can be affected by Silence and antimagic.
She always carries a (possibly randart) granite talisman.
Location
- The Dungeon:14-15
- The Elven Halls
- The Swamp
- The Snake Pit
- The Shoals
- The Spider's Nest
Spells
Spell set I | ||
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Slot1 | Lehudib's Crystal Spear (3d32) | Wizard flag |
Slot2 | Iron Shot (3d26) | Wizard flag |
Slot3 | Blink Other Close | Wizard flag |
Slot4 | Bolt of Magma (3d23) | Wizard flag |
Tips & Tricks
- The furthest she can attack is range 4. As long as you're at least 5 spaces away, you're safe until Blink Other Close pulls you in. Therefore, you can wear her down with irresistible long range attacks, like Ranged Weapons, Lee's Rapid Deconstruction, or Orb of Destruction.
- A potion of lignification makes you immune to blink. So you can stay at edge of LOS, enter Tree Form, then wear her down with ranged attacks. Note that it might take multiple potions to beat her. Formicids are naturally immune to blink, due to their stasis, so don't need Tree Form. -Tele artefacts are another way to prevent Blink Other Close.
- If you do get affected by her Blink Other Close spell, don't panic. Attempting to flee on foot is very likely to fail. To retreat safely, read a scroll of fog to block her line of sight long enough for you to escape, or simply blink or teleport away if that's not an option.
- Silence will completely disable her spellcasting, making her harmless so long as the silence lasts. If you're a melee fighter, you can use a scroll of silence, then use might and/or haste to make sure she dies before it runs out.
- Other things that are good against Roxanne include:
- Swarming her with summons or other allies. Blink Other Close only affects one target, so having summons makes it much less likely for you to get pulled in. Mana vipers are especially effective.
- She can't see invisible, so that's a good way to reduce damage. Repulsion works against all of her attack spells. Reflection is by no means reliable, but it can make killing her faster.
- One of the few elements she is not resistant to is acid. A wand of acid can seriously lower AC while dealing good damage.
- Last but not least, remember that you don't have to kill everything right away. This is true of any dangerous monster, but especially true of a stationary one. Don't be afraid to run away; she'll be there when you come back, if you even feel that killing her later is necessary.
History
- Prior to 0.31, Roxanne would drop a spellbook with the Statue Form spell (and other Earth spells) instead of a granite talisman.
- Prior to 0.26, Roxanne and other statues couldn't regenerate HP.
- Prior to 0.12, Roxanne's Blink Other Close spell could be blocked by your magic resistance.
- Roxanne was added in 0.5.
Categories:
- 0.31 articles
- Fire resistance
- Fire resistance 2
- Cold resistance
- Cold resistance 2
- Electricity resistance
- Poison resistance
- Poison resistance 3
- Drown resistance
- Miasma resistance
- Negative energy resistance
- Negative energy 3
- Torment resistance
- Petrify resistance
- Human intelligence
- Starting equipment
- Open doors
- Nonliving holiness
- Asphyxiation resistance
- Large monsters
- Unbreathing monsters
- No wand flag
- Speaking monster
- Stationary
- Unique monsters
- Female monsters
- Artificial
- Monsters
- Spellcaster