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| − | Creates 2 [[hoarfrost cannon]]s placed within 2-3 tiles of the | + | Creates 2 [[hoarfrost cannon]]s placed within 2-3 tiles of the caster. The cannons will fire [[Hoarfrost Bullet]]s on the turn they are summoned, and they'll always fire when they get a turn (they are 50% speed, so every 2.0 [[decaAut]] after). Their attacks always hit and inflict the [[Frozen]] status for 3-5 turns. |
They lose 20% of their HP with each shot they take.<ref>{{source ref|0.33.1|mon-cast.cc|364}}</ref> If they last long enough to shoot 5 times, their 5th shot will explode in a 3x3 area, deal double damage, and not damage allies. The cannons are destroyed after the 5th shot even if healed. | They lose 20% of their HP with each shot they take.<ref>{{source ref|0.33.1|mon-cast.cc|364}}</ref> If they last long enough to shoot 5 times, their 5th shot will explode in a 3x3 area, deal double damage, and not damage allies. The cannons are destroyed after the 5th shot even if healed. | ||
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==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | A mid-game spell that summons allies and deals damage over time. Assuming both cannons have line of fire, | + | A mid-game spell that summons allies and deals damage over time. Assuming both cannons have line of fire, the spell has decent MP efficiency and good turn economy. The cannons can also help block attacks, although they are worse than other ally spells as the cannons are stationary. |
Due to the spawning radius, this spell tends to perform better in wider areas, as the cannons are more likely to have line of fire. In an open area, you can use it to [[kite]] single enemies. To make the most of the cannons, it may be good to stay in the fight so that monsters will target you instead of the cannons. | Due to the spawning radius, this spell tends to perform better in wider areas, as the cannons are more likely to have line of fire. In an open area, you can use it to [[kite]] single enemies. To make the most of the cannons, it may be good to stay in the fight so that monsters will target you instead of the cannons. | ||
Compared to [[Forge Lightning Spire]], hoarfrost cannons deal more damage if both cannons have line of fire (and if the spire can't [[doublezap]]). In addition, the cannons are more consistent - always firing if able and never missing, inflict Frozen, and use the standard monster AI. However, there's nothing stopping you from using both spells at the same time. | Compared to [[Forge Lightning Spire]], hoarfrost cannons deal more damage if both cannons have line of fire (and if the spire can't [[doublezap]]). In addition, the cannons are more consistent - always firing if able and never missing, inflict Frozen, and use the standard monster AI. However, there's nothing stopping you from using both spells at the same time. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
Latest revision as of 11:19, 26 October 2025
 Hoarfrost Cannonade
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| Level | 5 |
| School1 | Forgecraft |
| School2 | Ice |
| Source(s) | Compendium of Siegecraft Book of Cryoformation |
| Casting noise | 5 |
| Spell noise | 0 |
| Power Cap | 200 |
| Sculpts a pair of icy cannons that assail the caster's enemies from long range. The frigid shards they fire rapidly coat their targets with a layer of brittle frost which slows their movement. The cannons are short-lived and consume a part of themselves with every shard they fire, but if they survive to fire their final salvo without interference, it will be extra-powerful. |
Hoarfrost Cannonade is a level 5 Ice/Forgecraft spell that constructs 2 hoarfrost cannons near the caster, which are stationary turrets that fire long-range freezing projectiles each turn.
Useful Info
Creates 2 hoarfrost cannons placed within 2-3 tiles of the caster. The cannons will fire Hoarfrost Bullets on the turn they are summoned, and they'll always fire when they get a turn (they are 50% speed, so every 2.0 decaAut after). Their attacks always hit and inflict the Frozen status for 3-5 turns.
They lose 20% of their HP with each shot they take.[1] If they last long enough to shoot 5 times, their 5th shot will explode in a 3x3 area, deal double damage, and not damage allies. The cannons are destroyed after the 5th shot even if healed.
Increasing spellpower increases the HD of the cannons and damage of the bullets. HD of the cannons is 4 + power/20,[2] and their regular damage is equal to 3d(3 + 12*HD/16).[3]
The cannons count as allies, so followers of Okawaru cannot use this spell. Recasting the spell will dismiss any existing cannons. When they are destroyed or dismissed for any reason, they will leave behind a pool of shallow water.
Duration of the cannons is 16-22 turns and does not depend on spellpower.
Strategy
A mid-game spell that summons allies and deals damage over time. Assuming both cannons have line of fire, the spell has decent MP efficiency and good turn economy. The cannons can also help block attacks, although they are worse than other ally spells as the cannons are stationary.
Due to the spawning radius, this spell tends to perform better in wider areas, as the cannons are more likely to have line of fire. In an open area, you can use it to kite single enemies. To make the most of the cannons, it may be good to stay in the fight so that monsters will target you instead of the cannons.
Compared to Forge Lightning Spire, hoarfrost cannons deal more damage if both cannons have line of fire (and if the spire can't doublezap). In addition, the cannons are more consistent - always firing if able and never missing, inflict Frozen, and use the standard monster AI. However, there's nothing stopping you from using both spells at the same time.
Monster version
The following enemies cast Hoarfrost Cannonade:
History
- Prior to 0.33, this spell was an Ice/Alchemy spell, and it could place the cannons adjacent to the caster.
- This spell was added in 0.32. An earlier revision of this was a level 7 Alchemy/Earth spell known as Seismic Cannonade. More information on this earlier version can be found here and here.
References
- ↑ mon-cast.cc:364 (0.33.1)
- ↑ mon-cast.cc:364 (0.33.1)
- ↑ zap-data.h:2232 (0.33.1)
