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'''Disintegrate''' is a monster-only spell which attempts to violently tear apart the target for moderate physical damage. Although this cannot be avoided, high [[magic resistance]] can negate the effect.
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{{flavour|Launches a psychic attack. If it overcomes the target's willpower, it 'blows their mind' in a violently literal fashion, dealing damage that bypasses their armour entirely. It is useless against mindless creatures.}}
  
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The following monsters can cast Disintegrate:
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'''Mindburst''' is a monster-only spell. If it overcomes a [[willpower]] check, it deals moderate physical damage. It does nothing against creatures that are [[mindless]].
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*[[Great orb of eyes]] (1d44)
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Players (and other monsters) can replicate the spell with a [[wand of mindburst]].
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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Disintegrate used to also be a level 6 [[Transmutations]] player spell which had the additional application of working as a miniature [[Dig]] spell or [[statue]] killer. Used against rock or wax [[wall]]s, iron gates, or many [[statue]]s (including the deadly [[orange crystal statue]]), the tile would be cleared out. Used against monsters, it would cause severe damage (unless the target's [[magic resistance]] negated the spell). [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]] now provides a similar effect.
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*Prior to [[0.27]], this spell was known as '''Disintegration''' and it could affect mindless creatures.
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*Prior to [[0.20]], wands of disintegration could be used to break rock [[wall]]s.
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While this spell can no longer be learned, its effects are duplicated by the [[wand of disintegration]].
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*Disintegrate used to be a level 6 [[Transmutations]] player spell which had the additional application of working as a miniature [[Dig]] spell or [[statue]] killer. Used against rock or wax [[wall]]s, iron grates, or many [[statue]]s (including the deadly [[orange crystal statue]]), the tile would be cleared out. Used against monsters, it would cause severe damage (unless the target's [[magic resistance]] negated the spell).
  
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Latest revision as of 06:14, 6 August 2023

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Launches a psychic attack. If it overcomes the target's willpower, it 'blows their mind' in a violently literal fashion, dealing damage that bypasses their armour entirely. It is useless against mindless creatures.

Mindburst is a monster-only spell. If it overcomes a willpower check, it deals moderate physical damage. It does nothing against creatures that are mindless.

The following enemies cast Mindburst:

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

Players (and other monsters) can replicate the spell with a wand of mindburst.

History

  • Prior to 0.27, this spell was known as Disintegration and it could affect mindless creatures.
  • Prior to 0.20, wands of disintegration could be used to break rock walls.
  • Disintegrate used to be a level 6 Transmutations player spell which had the additional application of working as a miniature Dig spell or statue killer. Used against rock or wax walls, iron grates, or many statues (including the deadly orange crystal statue), the tile would be cleared out. Used against monsters, it would cause severe damage (unless the target's magic resistance negated the spell).
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