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{{flavour|A longbow with the colour of dark rain clouds that fires arrows like lightning.}}
 
[[File:Longbow_storm_bow.png]] '''''the +8 storm bow'''''
 
[[File:Longbow_storm_bow.png]] '''''the +8 storm bow'''''
  
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[[Electrocution]] brand<br>
 
[[Electrocution]] brand<br>
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Randomly spawns rain clouds
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[[Penetration]] brand
  
 
==Desirability==
 
==Desirability==
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Based solely on its base stats, the '''storm bow''' is an excellent weapon; a +8 longbow can inflict massive damage in the right hands. On top of that, its brand is one of the most desirable possible choices for a ranged weapon. Just be mindful of the fact that it occasionally generates rain [[cloud]]s around you, which may turn dry terrain to [[shallow water]] and, eventually, [[deep water]]. This is a rare effect, however, and unlikely to have much impact on your gameplay, as the affected tiles will revert  back to their previous state in less than 100 turns. Just keep an eye out on the rain, to avoid getting slowed or blocked by the water during a critical move.
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The '''storm bow'''<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-data.txt|780}}</ref>, as a +8 longbow of electrocution, is already a great item for [[Ranged Weapons]] users (even if it takes a hefty skill investment). The added penetration allows it to shine in corridors, where only 1 enemy may hit you, but you get to hit multiple enemies for full damage. It also lets you snipe backline enemies without using [[Dimensional Bullseye]]. While a longbow or [[triple crossbow]] of a different brand may be stronger against rElec enemies, the penetration can make this bow worth using as a swapout.
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==History==
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*In [[0.24]], the storm bow gained the penetration brand.
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*Prior to [[0.23]], the storm bow would occasionally create rain [[cloud]]s around the wielder, which could turn normal terrain into shallow [[water]] and shallow water into deep water for up to 100 turns.
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==References==
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[[Category:Unrands]]
 
[[Category:Unrands]]
 
[[Category:Bows]]
 
[[Category:Bows]]

Latest revision as of 08:17, 10 May 2024

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A longbow with the colour of dark rain clouds that fires arrows like lightning.

Longbow storm bow.png the +8 storm bow

+8 longbow

Electrocution brand
Penetration brand

Desirability

The storm bow[1], as a +8 longbow of electrocution, is already a great item for Ranged Weapons users (even if it takes a hefty skill investment). The added penetration allows it to shine in corridors, where only 1 enemy may hit you, but you get to hit multiple enemies for full damage. It also lets you snipe backline enemies without using Dimensional Bullseye. While a longbow or triple crossbow of a different brand may be stronger against rElec enemies, the penetration can make this bow worth using as a swapout.

History

  • In 0.24, the storm bow gained the penetration brand.
  • Prior to 0.23, the storm bow would occasionally create rain clouds around the wielder, which could turn normal terrain into shallow water and shallow water into deep water for up to 100 turns.

References

  1. ↑ art-data.txt:780 (0.31.0)
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