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'''Stone Arrow''' is a level 3 [[Earth Magic]]/[[Conjurations]] spell which fires a sharp rock at a single opponent, dealing physical damage. [[Earth Elementalist]]s start with this spell.
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'''Stone Arrow''' is a level 3 [[Earth Magic]]/[[Conjurations]] spell which fires a sharp rock at a single opponent, dealing physical damage.  
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[[Earth Elementalist]]s start with this spell.
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==Strategy==
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Stone Arrow is just an overall reliable spell. It deals fair and irresistible damage all throughout the [[Dungeon]], [[Lair]], and [[Orcish Mines]].
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[[Sandblast]] deals about the same damage for only 1 MP, making it much better for MP efficiency. However, that spell is slower to cast and checks AC twice. In the very early game, where enemies have low AC and max MP is low, Sandblast is better; otherwise, Stone Arrow is better for its higher damage/turn and has less risk of enemies double-turning you.
  
 
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==Tips & Tricks==
*Stone Arrow is just an overall reliable spell. It deals fair and irresistable damage all throughout the [[Dungeon]], [[Lair]], and [[Orcish Mines]].
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*It's also a strong spell for [[Spellforged Servitor]]. Monster Stone Arrow doesn't have the same power cap as the player, so servitors can do much more damage. However, players with Servitor may have the skill for [[Bombard]], which is a stronger spell.
*It's also a strong spell for [[Spellforged Servitor]]. Monster Stone Arrow does not have the same power cap, meaning servitors can do much more damage. However, players with Servitor will likely have the skill for [[Iron Shot]], which is a stronger spell.
 
  
 
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==History==
In [[0.27]], Stone Arrow's damage was increased.
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*In [[0.27]], Stone Arrow's damage was increased.

Latest revision as of 19:31, 17 November 2025

Version 0.33: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
Stone arrow.png Stone Arrow
Level 3
School1 Conjuration
School2 Earth
Source(s) Book of Armaments
Book of Geomancy
Casting noise 3
Spell noise 0
Power Cap 50
Range 4
Flags Dir or target, Needs tracer
Fires a sharp spine of rock.
Spell Details
Damage Formula 3d(7+Power/8)
Max Damage 3d13
Max Power 50
Range 4
Targeting Beam
To-hit 8+Power/10
Special

Stone Arrow is a level 3 Earth Magic/Conjurations spell which fires a sharp rock at a single opponent, dealing physical damage.

Earth Elementalists start with this spell.

Strategy

Stone Arrow is just an overall reliable spell. It deals fair and irresistible damage all throughout the Dungeon, Lair, and Orcish Mines.

Sandblast deals about the same damage for only 1 MP, making it much better for MP efficiency. However, that spell is slower to cast and checks AC twice. In the very early game, where enemies have low AC and max MP is low, Sandblast is better; otherwise, Stone Arrow is better for its higher damage/turn and has less risk of enemies double-turning you.

Tips & Tricks

  • It's also a strong spell for Spellforged Servitor. Monster Stone Arrow doesn't have the same power cap as the player, so servitors can do much more damage. However, players with Servitor may have the skill for Bombard, which is a stronger spell.

Monster Version

The monster version is similar to the player version, except its power cap is much greater.

The following enemies cast Stone Arrow:

History

  • In 0.27, Stone Arrow's damage was increased.