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| − | + | A '''wand of acid''' shoots a [[Corrosive Bolt]], which inflicts [[corrosion]] on its targets. | |
| − | A '''wand of acid''' | ||
| − | + | Players will deal <code>4d(2.9 + (10.5 * Evocations)/20)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|zap-data.h|1391}}</ref><ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|evoke.cc|177}}</ref> | |
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| + | Monsters will deal <code>3d(2.25 + (30 + [[HD]])/12)</code> damage with this wand. | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | Wands of acid provide an easy to underestimate backup attack. A Corrosive Bolt is effectively a level 6 spell, and with a few points into Evocations, | + | Wands of acid provide an easy-to-underestimate backup attack. A Corrosive Bolt is effectively a level 6 spell, and with a few points into Evocations, as strong as one. Few monsters resist acid. |
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| + | These wands are also valuable for the [[corrosion]] status, which lowers monster [[AC]] significantly. This can provide a surprising boost to damage output, especially against tough enemies like [[orbs of fire]]. Note that monster corrosion does not stack, unlike player corrosion. If a monster is already corroded, you cannot corrode it further. | ||
Beware of [[Ijyb]], the goblin with a wand (of acid). This is easily the most dangerous wand she can wield, though it can only be fired at a range of 5. Other monsters require an [[HD]] of at least 5 to use this; by then, you should have more HP to tank the first hit. | Beware of [[Ijyb]], the goblin with a wand (of acid). This is easily the most dangerous wand she can wield, though it can only be fired at a range of 5. Other monsters require an [[HD]] of at least 5 to use this; by then, you should have more HP to tank the first hit. | ||
Revision as of 01:42, 7 June 2023
| Type | Wand |
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| Name | Wand of acid |
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| A magical device which throws a bolt of corrosive acid. |
A wand of acid shoots a Corrosive Bolt, which inflicts corrosion on its targets.
Players will deal 4d(2.9 + (10.5 * Evocations)/20) damage with this wand.[1][2]
Monsters will deal 3d(2.25 + (30 + HD)/12) damage with this wand.
Strategy
Wands of acid provide an easy-to-underestimate backup attack. A Corrosive Bolt is effectively a level 6 spell, and with a few points into Evocations, as strong as one. Few monsters resist acid.
These wands are also valuable for the corrosion status, which lowers monster AC significantly. This can provide a surprising boost to damage output, especially against tough enemies like orbs of fire. Note that monster corrosion does not stack, unlike player corrosion. If a monster is already corroded, you cannot corrode it further.
Beware of Ijyb, the goblin with a wand (of acid). This is easily the most dangerous wand she can wield, though it can only be fired at a range of 5. Other monsters require an HD of at least 5 to use this; by then, you should have more HP to tank the first hit.
History
| Wands |
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| Acid / Light / Quicksilver • Iceblast / Roots / Warping • Charming / Paralysis Digging • Flame • Mindburst • Polymorph |
- ↑ zap-data.h:1391 (0.30.0)
- ↑ evoke.cc:177 (0.30.0)
