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| − | {{flavour|An unholy crossbow, forged in the fires of Gehenna. It imbues the bolts it fires with the raw power of its namesake | + | {{flavour|An unholy crossbow, forged in the fires of Gehenna. It imbues the bolts it fires with the raw power of its namesake.}} |
[[File:Urand damnation.png]] '''''the +6 arbalest "Damnation"''''' | [[File:Urand damnation.png]] '''''the +6 arbalest "Damnation"''''' | ||
+6 [[arbalest]] | +6 [[arbalest]] | ||
| − | Causes fired [[bolt]]s to explode with [[damnation]]<br> | + | Causes fired [[bolt]]s to explode with [[damnation]] when striking a target<br> |
[[Evil]] | [[Evil]] | ||
==Desirability== | ==Desirability== | ||
| − | '''Damnation'''' | + | '''Damnation's'''<ref>{{source ref|0.27.1|art-data.txt|528}}</ref> base enchantment is decent, and those who have the appropriate skill will find it quite powerful, especially against groups of enemies. The bursts of damnation have perfect accuracy and ignore all resistances except for the exceedingly rare [[:Category:Damnation resistance|damnation resistance]], making it particularly helpful against monsters with very high defense like [[curse skull]]s. Of course, damnation also ignores all of ''your'' resistances, so try not to use it at point-blank range. [[Portal Projectile]] can come in handy for safely firing at tricky arrangements of enemies. |
| − | Bear in mind that the explosions Damnation generates are significantly louder than normal crossbow shots, so expect to wake up nearby foes. In addition, this weapon mulches every bolt | + | Bear in mind that the explosions Damnation generates are significantly louder than normal crossbow shots, so expect to wake up nearby foes. In addition, this weapon mulches every bolt that explodes, so you may run out of bolts quickly unless you already have hundreds of bolts or follow [[Okawaru]]. |
Damnation can be found in many [[Gehenna]]:7 vaults, but may also be generated randomly. | Damnation can be found in many [[Gehenna]]:7 vaults, but may also be generated randomly. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | *Prior to [[0.27]], Damnation's bolts would explode wherever they landed; | + | *Prior to [[0.27]], Damnation's bolts would explode wherever they landed; by aiming at the ground with '''f.''' instead of '''ff''', users could set off explosions near evasive enemies, or fire at adjacent enemies without worrying about recoil damage. |
*Prior to [[0.19]], Damnation provided rF++ and +40 MR at the cost of rC- in addition to damnation damage. | *Prior to [[0.19]], Damnation provided rF++ and +40 MR at the cost of rC- in addition to damnation damage. | ||
*This crossbow was renamed to Damnation from Hellfire in [[0.18]] along with the reflavor of the damage type. Prior to 0.18, the explosion counted as fire damage for the purpose of vulnerability, but ignored fire resistance. | *This crossbow was renamed to Damnation from Hellfire in [[0.18]] along with the reflavor of the damage type. Prior to 0.18, the explosion counted as fire damage for the purpose of vulnerability, but ignored fire resistance. | ||
Revision as of 08:08, 6 October 2021
Version 0.27: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
| An unholy crossbow, forged in the fires of Gehenna. It imbues the bolts it fires with the raw power of its namesake. |
the +6 arbalest "Damnation"
+6 arbalest
Causes fired bolts to explode with damnation when striking a target
Evil
Desirability
Damnation's[1] base enchantment is decent, and those who have the appropriate skill will find it quite powerful, especially against groups of enemies. The bursts of damnation have perfect accuracy and ignore all resistances except for the exceedingly rare damnation resistance, making it particularly helpful against monsters with very high defense like curse skulls. Of course, damnation also ignores all of your resistances, so try not to use it at point-blank range. Portal Projectile can come in handy for safely firing at tricky arrangements of enemies.
Bear in mind that the explosions Damnation generates are significantly louder than normal crossbow shots, so expect to wake up nearby foes. In addition, this weapon mulches every bolt that explodes, so you may run out of bolts quickly unless you already have hundreds of bolts or follow Okawaru.
Damnation can be found in many Gehenna:7 vaults, but may also be generated randomly.
History
- Prior to 0.27, Damnation's bolts would explode wherever they landed; by aiming at the ground with f. instead of ff, users could set off explosions near evasive enemies, or fire at adjacent enemies without worrying about recoil damage.
- Prior to 0.19, Damnation provided rF++ and +40 MR at the cost of rC- in addition to damnation damage.
- This crossbow was renamed to Damnation from Hellfire in 0.18 along with the reflavor of the damage type. Prior to 0.18, the explosion counted as fire damage for the purpose of vulnerability, but ignored fire resistance.
- Prior to 0.15, Hellfire was a +6, +9 crossbow.
- Prior to 0.14, it had the flame brand.
References
- ↑ art-data.txt:528 (0.27.1)
