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| − | '''Holy''' is one of the least common elemental forces | + | '''Holy''' is an element strong against [[undead]] and [[demonic]] creatures. It is one of the least common elemental forces in the game; only a few monsters deal holy damage, and there's only a few ways to inflict holy damage on enemies. |
==Holy Damage== | ==Holy Damage== | ||
| − | Holy damage is the manifestation of the wrath of the Shining One or other [[good]] beings. | + | Holy damage is the manifestation of the wrath of [[the Shining One]] or other [[good]] beings. It deals neutral damage to creatures unless they are resistant or vulnerable to it. |
===Holy Wrath=== | ===Holy Wrath=== | ||
| − | The [[holy wrath]] brand, while associated with | + | The [[holy wrath]] brand, while associated with holy creatures, is not considered "holy" damage. Rather, it offers a large physical bonus against undead and demonic foes (which ignores their holy resistance). |
==Holy Sources== | ==Holy Sources== | ||
| − | There | + | There are two [[good gods]] you can worship to gain access to holy damage abilities: |
| − | *[[ | + | *Followers of [[Zin]] can use Recite to target all those vulnerable to holy, potentially causing a damaging [[holy word]]. It also targets non-unholy monsters to a lesser, non-damaging degree. |
| + | *Followers of [[the Shining One]] can attack with Cleansing Flames. | ||
| − | + | [[Holy wrath]] weapons can also be used, by both players and monsters, to deal increased damage against holy vulnerable creature. | |
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| − | + | Holy-element monsters are rare and usually found in the late-game areas, namely [[the Abyss]], [[Pandemonium]], certain [[Ziggurat]] floors, and during the [[orb run]]. These monsters are a major threat to any holy vulnerable characters, so be extremely careful when facing them. | |
==Holy Resistance== | ==Holy Resistance== | ||
| − | Only holy monsters have holy resistance | + | Only holy monsters and the formerly holy [[profane servitor]] have holy resistance. This renders them completely immune to Cleansing Flame, the only (player) source of holy damage which can hurt non-evil creatures. |
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| + | Players cannot gain a resistance to holy damage. | ||
===Holy Vulnerability=== | ===Holy Vulnerability=== | ||
| − | + | Players vulnerable to holy take 150% from beams, and 75% from holy flavored melee. Holy wrath will also deal random extra damage, from +1 damage to +150% (average +75%). It can be acquired by: | |
*Playing an undead or demonspawn character. | *Playing an undead or demonspawn character. | ||
| − | * | + | *Using a [[talisman of death]]. |
==Holy Spells== | ==Holy Spells== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | *Prior to [[0.29]], the [[scroll of holy word]] gave all players access to holy damage. | ||
*Prior to [[0.27]], [[Zin]]'s Sancturary dealt Holy Word inside it. | *Prior to [[0.27]], [[Zin]]'s Sancturary dealt Holy Word inside it. | ||
| − | *Prior to [[0.20]], monsters spellcasters and priests using "evil" magic would | + | *Prior to [[0.20]], monsters spellcasters and priests using "evil" magic would receive full damage from Cleansing Flame, while others would receive half. Followers of an evil god (players included) also took full. |
| − | *Prior to [[0. | + | *Prior to [[0.15]], worshipping a [[good god]] would give bonus holy word damage. |
Revision as of 01:20, 16 March 2025
Holy is an element strong against undead and demonic creatures. It is one of the least common elemental forces in the game; only a few monsters deal holy damage, and there's only a few ways to inflict holy damage on enemies.
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[hide]Holy Damage
Holy damage is the manifestation of the wrath of the Shining One or other good beings. It deals neutral damage to creatures unless they are resistant or vulnerable to it.
Holy Wrath
The holy wrath brand, while associated with holy creatures, is not considered "holy" damage. Rather, it offers a large physical bonus against undead and demonic foes (which ignores their holy resistance).
Holy Sources
There are two good gods you can worship to gain access to holy damage abilities:
- Followers of Zin can use Recite to target all those vulnerable to holy, potentially causing a damaging holy word. It also targets non-unholy monsters to a lesser, non-damaging degree.
- Followers of the Shining One can attack with Cleansing Flames.
Holy wrath weapons can also be used, by both players and monsters, to deal increased damage against holy vulnerable creature.
Holy-element monsters are rare and usually found in the late-game areas, namely the Abyss, Pandemonium, certain Ziggurat floors, and during the orb run. These monsters are a major threat to any holy vulnerable characters, so be extremely careful when facing them.
Holy Resistance
Only holy monsters and the formerly holy profane servitor have holy resistance. This renders them completely immune to Cleansing Flame, the only (player) source of holy damage which can hurt non-evil creatures.
Players cannot gain a resistance to holy damage.
Holy Vulnerability
Players vulnerable to holy take 150% from beams, and 75% from holy flavored melee. Holy wrath will also deal random extra damage, from +1 damage to +150% (average +75%). It can be acquired by:
- Playing an undead or demonspawn character.
- Using a talisman of death.
Holy Spells
Way back in the days of yore (namely, pre-DCSS), holy spells existed and were player-castable. These included such now verboten effects as Minor/Major Healing, Restore Strength, and Purify. The last one, Cure Poison, was removed in 0.17 (long after it lost Holy). Interestingly, the holy spell school had no miscasts, so unlike with Divinations they did not last as vestiges.
The school survived for monsters considerably longer, although its spells were gradually migrated away from it (as spells such as Healing needed to be used by evil monsters as well as good). The remains of the school were ultimately completely removed around 0.10. While some monsters have spells that are themselves considered to be holy, there no longer exists a defined school of holy spells.
See Also
History
- Prior to 0.29, the scroll of holy word gave all players access to holy damage.
- Prior to 0.27, Zin's Sancturary dealt Holy Word inside it.
- Prior to 0.20, monsters spellcasters and priests using "evil" magic would receive full damage from Cleansing Flame, while others would receive half. Followers of an evil god (players included) also took full.
- Prior to 0.15, worshipping a good god would give bonus holy word damage.
