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{{Flavour|This spell uses a piece of flesh in hand to create a replica of the original being out of ice. This magic is unstable so eventually the replica will sublimate into a freezing cloud, if it isn't hacked or melted into a small puddle of water first. Note that simulacra are incapable of leaving the level they were created on.}} | {{Flavour|This spell uses a piece of flesh in hand to create a replica of the original being out of ice. This magic is unstable so eventually the replica will sublimate into a freezing cloud, if it isn't hacked or melted into a small puddle of water first. Note that simulacra are incapable of leaving the level they were created on.}} | ||
| − | [[Simulacrum]] is a powerful [[Necromancy]]/[[Ice Magic]] spell which converts wielded [[chunk | + | [[Simulacrum]] is a powerful [[Necromancy]]/[[Ice Magic]] spell which converts wielded [[chunk]]s into undead beings made of ice. These creatures will do additional ice damage on top of the normal damage for their kind, so the damage output of creatures with multiple attacks is greatly increased. When killed, simulacra leave behind only a short-lived freezing [[cloud]]. |
==Tips & Tricks== | ==Tips & Tricks== | ||
*Followers of [[Kikubaaqudgha]], having a reliable source of corpses, can use this spell to great effect. Eight [[titan]] simulacra can bring down even the Hell lords, and combining it with liberal use of [[Sublimation of Blood]] lets you create an endless hordes of snowmen while you stand safely behind them. Haste them for double the fun! | *Followers of [[Kikubaaqudgha]], having a reliable source of corpses, can use this spell to great effect. Eight [[titan]] simulacra can bring down even the Hell lords, and combining it with liberal use of [[Sublimation of Blood]] lets you create an endless hordes of snowmen while you stand safely behind them. Haste them for double the fun! | ||
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*Corpses of [[Shapeshifter]]s and [[Glowing shapeshifter]]s are unaffected by [[Animate Dead]], but it's possible to create simulacra with them. | *Corpses of [[Shapeshifter]]s and [[Glowing shapeshifter]]s are unaffected by [[Animate Dead]], but it's possible to create simulacra with them. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | Prior to [[0.14]], Simulacrum could be cast on wielded food items. | ||
Prior to [[0.11]], Simulacrum could not be cast on wielded food items. | Prior to [[0.11]], Simulacrum could not be cast on wielded food items. | ||
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 Simulacrum
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| Level | 6 |
| School1 | Ice |
| School2 | Necromancy |
| Source(s) | |
| Casting noise | 6 |
| Spell noise | 0 |
For the monster, see Simulacrum (monster)
| This spell uses a piece of flesh in hand to create a replica of the original being out of ice. This magic is unstable so eventually the replica will sublimate into a freezing cloud, if it isn't hacked or melted into a small puddle of water first. Note that simulacra are incapable of leaving the level they were created on. |
Simulacrum is a powerful Necromancy/Ice Magic spell which converts wielded chunks into undead beings made of ice. These creatures will do additional ice damage on top of the normal damage for their kind, so the damage output of creatures with multiple attacks is greatly increased. When killed, simulacra leave behind only a short-lived freezing cloud.
Tips & Tricks
- Followers of Kikubaaqudgha, having a reliable source of corpses, can use this spell to great effect. Eight titan simulacra can bring down even the Hell lords, and combining it with liberal use of Sublimation of Blood lets you create an endless hordes of snowmen while you stand safely behind them. Haste them for double the fun!
- Corpses of Shapeshifters and Glowing shapeshifters are unaffected by Animate Dead, but it's possible to create simulacra with them.
Monster Version
- The monster version of Simulacrum functions somewhat differently. First, they spend a turn to "apport" a corpse in sight to their inventory and butcher it (This may leave a hide on the corpse's initial tile if it belonged to an applicable monster). In subsequent turns, the monster can now cast Simulacrum as normal, creating several simulacra from the produced chunks. The exact aut needed is unknown, but the process is much faster than if a player were attempting it.
The following enemies may be able to cast Simulacrum, depending on their spell set:
See Also
History
Prior to 0.14, Simulacrum could be cast on wielded food items. Prior to 0.11, Simulacrum could not be cast on wielded food items.
