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'''Ice Form''' is a level 4 [[Ice Magic]]/[[Transmutations]] spell which transforms you, giving you a body made of ice. You gain the following:
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{{flavour|Transforms the caster into a frozen ice-creature, light enough to float on water. The caster gains a freezing melee attack, and becomes incredibly resistant to cold and resistant to poison, but vulnerable to fire. High power increases the armour granted by this form.
  
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'''Pros:'''
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While transformed, any equipped weapons and armour are melded.}}
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'''Ice Form''' is a level 4 [[Ice Magic]]/[[Transmutations]] spell which transforms you into an ice beast, giving you a body made of ice.
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[[Transmuter]]s begin with this spell in their libraries.
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==Useful Info==
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Casting this spell gives you Ice Form for a spellpower-dependent duration. You'll gain the following:
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'''Combat'''
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* '''HP Bonus:''' 120% HP
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* '''Innate AC:''' <code>5 + 12 * pow/100</code> [[AC]] (5-17 AC)
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* '''[[Unarmed Combat]]:''' 12 base damage, with an added [[freezing]] brand.
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'''Resistances'''
 
*[[Cold resistance|rC+++]]
 
*[[Cold resistance|rC+++]]
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*[[Fire resistance|rF-]]
 
*[[Poison resistance]]
 
*[[Poison resistance]]
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*+5-12 [[AC]] (amount dependent on [[spell power]])
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*[[Amphibious]]: can swim through [[deep water]], resists [[Primal Wave]]
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*+20% max [[HP]]
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*[[Unbreathing]] and lacks [[blood]]
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*Enhanced [[Unarmed Combat]]
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*Vulnerable to [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]]  
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**Base damage = 12 + UC
 
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**[[Freezing]]-[[brand]]ed
 
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*Can swim through [[deep water]]
 
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*Resistance to [[Primal Wave]]
 
  
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'''Cons:'''
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'''Restrictions'''
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*[[Fire]] [[vulnerability]]
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*'''[[Transformation#Useful Info|Melded Gear]]:''' All [[armour]], [[weapon]] and [[shield]]. (Can only wear [[jewellery]])
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*Become a target for [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]]  
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*Cannot [[throw]] items.
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*All equipment except for [[ring]]s and [[amulet]]s meld into you, losing all effect
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*You cannot use weapons or throw projectiles
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'''Other'''
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*Ice Form is '''[[large]]'''-sized. Species smaller than large will have reduced [[EV]] in this form.
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*Suppresses many mutations. Has 1.0 [[movement delay]], even if your [[species]] is faster or slower.
  
 
Like all form changing spells, [[mummies]], [[ghoul]]s, and bloodless [[vampire]]s cannot use this spell.
 
Like all form changing spells, [[mummies]], [[ghoul]]s, and bloodless [[vampire]]s cannot use this spell.
  
 
==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
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*With bonuses to HP, AC, and multiple [[resistance]]s, Ice Form can make a flimsy caster significantly more durable (so long as he watches out for fire attacks). The loss of weapons and armour is not too terrible for [[transmuter]]s, since they often focus on Unarmed Combat and [[Dodge]] anyway, and an [[ice elementalist]]'s spellcasting will not be impeded.
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A moderately strong UC form on its own. It's near-perfect for taking on [[the Lair]]. Freezing attacks will [[slow]] [[cold-blooded]] creatures like [[cane toad]]s, [[hydra]]s, and [[skyshark]]s. Plus, because of the lack of blood, Ice Form is immune to skysharks' bloodzerk attacks. The most noticeable downside is the low AC, at least when compared to a regular melee character. Ice Form also has merit for the four [[Lair]] branches, though the AC (and your [[silver]] vulnerability, for [[Shoals]]) is a bigger issue.
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*The resistances provided make the caster capable of using [[Mephitic Cloud]], [[Freezing Cloud]], and [[Poisonous Cloud]] without fear of injuring himself.
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*Ice Form is useful in [[the Swamp]] and other waterlogged areas for travelling through deep water and ignoring poison and confusion effects. Just be careful not to accidentally drown when the spell wears off. It is less useful in [[the Shoals]]; although the rC+++ and Primal Wave resistance helps against [[merfolk aquamancer]]s and [[Ilsuiw]], a [[merfolk javelineer]] armed with silver [[javelin]]s will be a serious threat.
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Ice Magic users may want to pick up this spell for some extra AC, even if they aren't specializing into Transmutations. The resistances can help with spells like [[Mephitic Cloud]] and [[Freezing Cloud]].
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If you are not already using Ice Magic, Transmutations, or Unarmed Combat, Ice Form often isn't worth the skill investment.
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===Tips & Tricks===
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*[[Ozocubu's Armour]] can be used to shore up you relatively low AC.
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*Note that Ice Form is still considered a [[natural]], living form. E.g. you are still vulnerable to [[sleep]] from [[dream sheep]] or the spell.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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*Ice Form was removed in [[0.31]].
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*Prior to [[0.27]], Ice Form received less AC (5-12) as the spell gained power.
 
*Prior to [[0.22]], Ice Form prevented usage of [[wand]]s.
 
*Prior to [[0.22]], Ice Form prevented usage of [[wand]]s.
 
*Prior to [[0.17]], Ice Form increased the AC bonus from Ozocubu's Armour.
 
*Prior to [[0.17]], Ice Form increased the AC bonus from Ozocubu's Armour.
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Latest revision as of 02:04, 26 February 2024

Obsolete: This article refers to an aspect of the game which has been removed. It is retained for historical reference only.
Ice form.png Ice Form
Level 4
School1 Ice
School2 Transmutation
Source(s)
Casting noise 3
Spell noise 0
Power Cap 100
Flags Chaotic, Helpful, Utility
Transforms the caster into a frozen ice-creature, light enough to float on water. The caster gains a freezing melee attack, and becomes incredibly resistant to cold and resistant to poison, but vulnerable to fire. High power increases the armour granted by this form.

While transformed, any equipped weapons and armour are melded.

Ice Form is a level 4 Ice Magic/Transmutations spell which transforms you into an ice beast, giving you a body made of ice.

Transmuters begin with this spell in their libraries.

Useful Info

Casting this spell gives you Ice Form for a spellpower-dependent duration. You'll gain the following:

Combat

  • HP Bonus: 120% HP
  • Innate AC: 5 + 12 * pow/100 AC (5-17 AC)
  • Unarmed Combat: 12 base damage, with an added freezing brand.

Resistances

Restrictions

Other

  • Ice Form is large-sized. Species smaller than large will have reduced EV in this form.
  • Suppresses many mutations. Has 1.0 movement delay, even if your species is faster or slower.

Like all form changing spells, mummies, ghouls, and bloodless vampires cannot use this spell.

Strategy

A moderately strong UC form on its own. It's near-perfect for taking on the Lair. Freezing attacks will slow cold-blooded creatures like cane toads, hydras, and skysharks. Plus, because of the lack of blood, Ice Form is immune to skysharks' bloodzerk attacks. The most noticeable downside is the low AC, at least when compared to a regular melee character. Ice Form also has merit for the four Lair branches, though the AC (and your silver vulnerability, for Shoals) is a bigger issue.

Ice Magic users may want to pick up this spell for some extra AC, even if they aren't specializing into Transmutations. The resistances can help with spells like Mephitic Cloud and Freezing Cloud.

If you are not already using Ice Magic, Transmutations, or Unarmed Combat, Ice Form often isn't worth the skill investment.

Tips & Tricks

  • Ozocubu's Armour can be used to shore up you relatively low AC.
  • Note that Ice Form is still considered a natural, living form. E.g. you are still vulnerable to sleep from dream sheep or the spell.

History

  • Ice Form was removed in 0.31.
  • Prior to 0.27, Ice Form received less AC (5-12) as the spell gained power.
  • Prior to 0.22, Ice Form prevented usage of wands.
  • Prior to 0.17, Ice Form increased the AC bonus from Ozocubu's Armour.
  • Prior to the changes to butchering in 0.12, Ice Form was an option for players that needed to butcher a corpse but were unable to (due to a cursed blunt weapon).
  • Prior to 0.9, Ice Form also provided conservation for the player's currently held potions.
  • Prior to 0.6, Ice Form did not allow you to butcher while unarmed.
Ice Form
Ice transform.png
Transformations
Talisman Beast Form • Flux Form • Blade Form • Maw Form • Serpent Form • Statue Form • Dragon Form • Death Form • Storm Form
Bad Forms Bat Form • Fungus Form • Pig Form • Tree Form • Wisp Form
Divine Slaughter Form
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