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{{flavour|Ice Elementalists are magicians who have specialised in ice, one of the four types of elemental magic. The spells in their library are quite verstile.}}
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{{flavour|Ice Elementalists begin with the Freeze spell. The spells in their starting library are quite versatile.}}
  
==Preferred Races==
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==Preferred Species==
[[Merfolk]], [[Gargoyle]], [[Draconian]], [[Deep Elf]], [[Demigod]], and [[Naga]] are the recommended races if you pick an Ice Elementalist Background.
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[[Merfolk]], [[Gargoyle]], [[Draconian]], [[Djinni]], [[Demigod]], and [[Barachi]] are the recommended species if you pick an Ice Elementalist Background.
  
 
==Starting Equipment==
 
==Starting Equipment==
 
Some [[species]] may receive different items based on their unique restrictions.
 
Some [[species]] may receive different items based on their unique restrictions.
 
*+0 [[robe]]
 
*+0 [[robe]]
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*[[Potion of magic]]
  
'''Available Spells:'''
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===Available Spells===
 
*[[Freeze]]
 
*[[Freeze]]
 
*[[Frozen Ramparts]]
 
*[[Frozen Ramparts]]
 
*[[Ozocubu's Armour]]
 
*[[Ozocubu's Armour]]
*[[Hailstorm]]
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*[[Summon Ice Beast]]
  
Ice elementalists start with the [[Freeze]] spell already memorised.
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Ice Elementalists start with the [[Freeze]] spell memorised.
  
 
==Starting Skills and Stats==
 
==Starting Skills and Stats==
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*[[Stealth]]: 2
 
*[[Stealth]]: 2
 
*[[Spellcasting]]: 2
 
*[[Spellcasting]]: 2
*[[Conjurations]]: 1
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*[[Ice Magic]]: 4
*[[Ice Magic]]: 3
 
  
 
Choosing Ice Elementalist adds 7 to your starting [[Intelligence]] and 5 to your starting [[Dexterity]].
 
Choosing Ice Elementalist adds 7 to your starting [[Intelligence]] and 5 to your starting [[Dexterity]].
  
 
==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
A strong choice; their starting book offers you an excellent repertoire:
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Ice Elementalists are a fairly consistent choice, with offensive spells that simply can't miss. Ice spells don't slouch for damage, and they will freeze [[cold-blooded]] monsters like [[list of reptiles and amphibians|reptiles]] in the process. However, several kinds of enemies resist cold - early examples include the [[undead]] and [[ice beast]]s. Their starting spells also have poor range, though Ice Magic's power easily makes up for it.
* [[Freeze]] is a powerful level 1 attack spell, ignoring both [[AC]] and [[EV]] to never miss. However, feel free to use whatever [[stone]]s, [[tomahawk]]s, [[javelin]]s, or [[dart]]s you find in order to compensate for its 1-tile range.
 
* [[Frozen Ramparts]] is a very strong spell (especially in hallways), dealing strong and guaranteed AOE damage as long as you can survive a few hits without moving. [[Ozocubu's Armour]] may give you just the defense you need in such a situation.
 
* [[Hailstorm]] is awkward to use as it cannot strike the tiles next to you, but deals respectable, partially irresistable damage. It is most effective if you can catch multiple creatures at once, but is no less potent against a single target if you can manage to keep them in range. Learning [[Iskenderun's Mystic Blast]] or [[Swiftness]] can help with that.
 
  
Ice Elementalists will want to look into getting another source of damage at some point, as while cold damage is particularly useful against many early-game enemies like [[list of reptiles and amphibians|reptiles]], several kinds of enemies resist cold (early examples include [[undead]] and [[ice beast]]s). Hailstorm is at least somewhat effective against enemies resistant or immune to ice.
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===Spell Details===
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[[Freeze]] is a powerful level 1 attack spell. It deals average damage, but ignores both [[AC]] and [[EV]] to always hit. Fast and evasive monsters, such as [[jackal]]s and [[adder]]s, are some of the scariest monsters in the upper Dungeon -- monsters which Freeze works well against. You can use whatever [[Throwing|throwables]] or [[Slings]] you find in order to compensate for its 1-tile range.
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[[Frozen Ramparts]] is a very strong spell, especially in hallways. It deals strong and guaranteed AOE damage, as long as you can survive a few hits without moving. The spell requires walls to function, but those are in abundance throughout the Dungeon (and even Lair). [[Ozocubu's Armour]] may give you just the defense you need in such a situation. They both are level 3 and pure Ice Magic, meaning its trivial to cast them both at the same time. Generally, Frozen Ramparts is the better option of the two if you're out of spell levels - it simply and reliably kills things.
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[[Summon Ice Beast]] summons... an [[ice beast]]. Summons are useful since they are cost efficient and because they can take damage for you. You can have up to 1 summoned ice beast at a time. Ice beasts also deal a small amount of physical damage.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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*Prior to [[0.30]], Ice Elementalists started with [[Hailstorm]] rather than [[Summon Ice Beast]].
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*In [[0.29]], most backgrounds were buffed; all Mage backgrounds gained a [[potion of magic]].
 
*Prior to [[0.27]], Ice Elementalists started with the [[Book of Frost]], and had [[Summon Ice Beast]].
 
*Prior to [[0.27]], Ice Elementalists started with the [[Book of Frost]], and had [[Summon Ice Beast]].
*Prior to [[0.25]], Ice Elementalists started with [[Throw Icicle]] instead of [[Frozen Ramparts]], and gained [[Hailstorm]].
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*Prior to [[0.25]], Ice Elementalists started with [[Throw Frost]] and [[Throw Icicle]] instead of [[Frozen Ramparts]] and [[Hailstorm]]. They also had 1 skill in [[Conjurations]], but only 3 skill in Ice Magic.
 
*Prior to [[0.14]], Ice Elementalists only started with 1 level of Spellcasting.
 
*Prior to [[0.14]], Ice Elementalists only started with 1 level of Spellcasting.
  

Latest revision as of 14:26, 21 February 2024

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Ice Elementalists begin with the Freeze spell. The spells in their starting library are quite versatile.

Preferred Species

Merfolk, Gargoyle, Draconian, Djinni, Demigod, and Barachi are the recommended species if you pick an Ice Elementalist Background.

Starting Equipment

Some species may receive different items based on their unique restrictions.

Available Spells

Ice Elementalists start with the Freeze spell memorised.

Starting Skills and Stats

These are adjusted by your species' aptitudes.

Choosing Ice Elementalist adds 7 to your starting Intelligence and 5 to your starting Dexterity.

Strategy

Ice Elementalists are a fairly consistent choice, with offensive spells that simply can't miss. Ice spells don't slouch for damage, and they will freeze cold-blooded monsters like reptiles in the process. However, several kinds of enemies resist cold - early examples include the undead and ice beasts. Their starting spells also have poor range, though Ice Magic's power easily makes up for it.

Spell Details

Freeze is a powerful level 1 attack spell. It deals average damage, but ignores both AC and EV to always hit. Fast and evasive monsters, such as jackals and adders, are some of the scariest monsters in the upper Dungeon -- monsters which Freeze works well against. You can use whatever throwables or Slings you find in order to compensate for its 1-tile range.

Frozen Ramparts is a very strong spell, especially in hallways. It deals strong and guaranteed AOE damage, as long as you can survive a few hits without moving. The spell requires walls to function, but those are in abundance throughout the Dungeon (and even Lair). Ozocubu's Armour may give you just the defense you need in such a situation. They both are level 3 and pure Ice Magic, meaning its trivial to cast them both at the same time. Generally, Frozen Ramparts is the better option of the two if you're out of spell levels - it simply and reliably kills things.

Summon Ice Beast summons... an ice beast. Summons are useful since they are cost efficient and because they can take damage for you. You can have up to 1 summoned ice beast at a time. Ice beasts also deal a small amount of physical damage.

History

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