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{{flavour|A primer on the elemental magics of Air. The pages throw off brief sparks as they are separated.}}
 
 
 
 
The '''Book of Air''' is the starting [[spellbook]] for [[Air Elementalist]]s.
 
The '''Book of Air''' is the starting [[spellbook]] for [[Air Elementalist]]s.
  
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==Use==
 
==Use==
 
[[Air Magic]] has a variety of applications, and this book is no exception:
 
[[Air Magic]] has a variety of applications, and this book is no exception:
*[[Swiftness]] allows you to outrun most foes while zapping them with [[Shock]], and tougher foes can usually be maneuvered into position for a [[multizap]]
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*[[Swiftness]] allows you to outrun most foes while zapping them with [[Shock]], and tougher foes can usually be manoeuvred into position for a [[double-zap]].
*[[Flight]] boosts your [[stealth]], helps you explore many otherwise inaccessible areas, ignore the normal penalties for moving through [[shallow water]], and avoid mechanical [[trap]]s altogether, such as deadly [[shaft]]s or [[blade trap]]s.
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*[[Repel Missiles]] is by no means foolproof, but it is still a great defence against [[centaur (monster)|centaurs]] and other [[ranged weapons|ranged attackers]].
*[[Repel Missiles]] is by no means foolproof, but it is still a great defense against [[centaur (monster)|centaurs]] and other [[ranged weapons|ranged attackers]].
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*[[Lightning Bolt]] is the most powerful offensive spell in the book. Just be aware of how loud it is.
*[[Lightning Bolt]] is the most powerful offensive spell in the book. Just be aware that it is loud enough to make stealth obsolete.
 
 
*Finally, [[Static Discharge]], while it can be dangerous to use, is quite powerful early on (more so when you are surrounded).
 
*Finally, [[Static Discharge]], while it can be dangerous to use, is quite powerful early on (more so when you are surrounded).
  
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==History==
 
==History==
 
In [[0.17]], this book lost the [[Flight (spell)|Flight]] spell which was removed from the game.
 
In [[0.17]], this book lost the [[Flight (spell)|Flight]] spell which was removed from the game.
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Prior to [[0.10]], this book contained [[Levitation]] instead of Flight.
  
 
Prior to [[0.9]], this book contained [[Mephitic Cloud]] instead of Lightning Bolt.
 
Prior to [[0.9]], this book contained [[Mephitic Cloud]] instead of Lightning Bolt.
  
Prior to [[0.10]], this book contained [[Levitation]] instead of Flight.
 
  
 
[[Category:Starting book]]
 
[[Category:Starting book]]

Revision as of 14:59, 4 November 2016

Version 0.19: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
Spellbook.png Book of Air
Primary school Air
A primer on the elemental magics of Air. Particularly dedicated students have found themselves convinced of their own ability to fly, with tragic results.

The Book of Air is the starting spellbook for Air Elementalists.

Spells

Tile Spell Type Level
Shock.png a - Shock Air/Conjuration 1
Swiftness.png b - Swiftness Air 3
Airstrike.png c - Airstrike Air 4


Use

Air Magic has a variety of applications, and this book is no exception:

  • Swiftness allows you to outrun most foes while zapping them with Shock, and tougher foes can usually be manoeuvred into position for a double-zap.
  • Repel Missiles is by no means foolproof, but it is still a great defence against centaurs and other ranged attackers.
  • Lightning Bolt is the most powerful offensive spell in the book. Just be aware of how loud it is.
  • Finally, Static Discharge, while it can be dangerous to use, is quite powerful early on (more so when you are surrounded).

Further reading

The Book of the Sky contains more advanced Air Magic.

History

In 0.17, this book lost the Flight spell which was removed from the game.

Prior to 0.10, this book contained Levitation instead of Flight.

Prior to 0.9, this book contained Mephitic Cloud instead of Lightning Bolt.