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'''Iron Shot''' is a level 6 [[Conjurations]]/[[Earth Magic]] spell which launches a metal lance at a single target. It has modest range, and is both irresistable and very powerful, but is liable to miss or be blocked.
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'''Iron Shot''' is a monster-only spell which launches a metal lance at a single target. It has only modest range, can be blocked or dodged away from, but deals heavy irresistible damage to whatever it hits.
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==Strategy==
 
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In spite of being a single target spell, Iron Shot is extremely popular due to the fact that no monster has resistance against pure physical damage (like almost any other damage source, AC still reduces damage).  Even [[Air Magic]]-specialists have been known to pick it up as a guaranteed weapon against the most dangerous and resistant foes out there, such as [[orbs of fire]]. [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear]] is an upgrade, but Iron Shot is much easier to cast safely, making it the more common choice.
 
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This spell combos well with [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]], another Earth Magic spell. The zombie hands are great on their own, but also hold enemies in place to be hit by the Iron Shot.
 
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==Monster Version==
 
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This version of the spell is almost identical to the player version, though the damage is significantly more variable.
 
  
 
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==History==
 
==History==
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Iron Shot was formerly named '''Bolt of Iron''', and then '''Iron Bolt''', but was renamed once more in [[0.6]] due to the fact that it did not function like the other [[Bolt spells]].
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|name=Iron Shot
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|level=6
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|school1={{Conjurations}}
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|school2={{Earth Magic}}
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|sources=<div>[[Book of Power]]<br>[[Book of Iron]]</div>
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*Prior to [[0.31]], Iron Shot was a level 6 [[Conjurations]]/[[Earth]] spell available to players. It functioned similarly to [[Bombard]], but did more damage and did not knock the player back.
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*Iron Shot was formerly named '''Bolt of Iron''', and then '''Iron Bolt''', but was renamed once more in [[0.6]] due to the fact that it did not function like the other [[Bolt spells]].

Latest revision as of 16:04, 21 February 2024

Version 0.31: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
Hurls a large and heavy metal shot.
Spell Details
Damage Formula 9d(1.66+Power/12)
Max Damage 9d19
Max Power 200
Range 4
Targeting Beam
To-hit 7+Power/15
Special N/A

Iron Shot is a monster-only spell which launches a metal lance at a single target. It has only modest range, can be blocked or dodged away from, but deals heavy irresistible damage to whatever it hits.

The following enemies cast Iron Shot:

The following enemies may be able to cast Iron Shot, depending on their spell set:

History

Iron shot.png Iron Shot
Level 6
School1 Conjuration
School2 Earth
Source(s)
Casting noise 6
Spell noise 6
Power Cap 200
Range 4
Flags Dir or target, Needs tracer
  • Prior to 0.31, Iron Shot was a level 6 Conjurations/Earth spell available to players. It functioned similarly to Bombard, but did more damage and did not knock the player back.
  • Iron Shot was formerly named Bolt of Iron, and then Iron Bolt, but was renamed once more in 0.6 due to the fact that it did not function like the other Bolt spells.
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