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* [[Freeze]] is a powerful level 1 attack spell. It deals average damage, but ignores both [[AC]] and [[EV]] to always hit. However, feel free to use whatever [[Throwing|throwables]] you find in order to compensate for its 1-tile range. | * [[Freeze]] is a powerful level 1 attack spell. It deals average damage, but ignores both [[AC]] and [[EV]] to always hit. However, feel free to use whatever [[Throwing|throwables]] you find in order to compensate for its 1-tile range. | ||
| − | * [[Frozen Ramparts]] is a very strong spell | + | * [[Frozen Ramparts]] is a very strong spell, especially in hallways. It deals strong and guaranteed AOE damage, as long as you can survive a few hits without moving. The spell requires walls to function, but those are in abundance throughout the Dungeon (and even Lair). |
**[[Ozocubu's Armour]] may give you just the defense you need in such a situation. | **[[Ozocubu's Armour]] may give you just the defense you need in such a situation. | ||
* [[Hailstorm]] deals respectable, partially irresistible damage to enemies outside the range of [[Freeze]]. It is most effective if you can catch multiple creatures at once, but is no less potent against a single target if you can manage to keep them in range. Learning [[Iskenderun's Mystic Blast]] or [[Swiftness]] can help with that. | * [[Hailstorm]] deals respectable, partially irresistible damage to enemies outside the range of [[Freeze]]. It is most effective if you can catch multiple creatures at once, but is no less potent against a single target if you can manage to keep them in range. Learning [[Iskenderun's Mystic Blast]] or [[Swiftness]] can help with that. | ||
Revision as of 06:14, 23 March 2022
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| Ice Elementalists begin with the Freeze spell. The spells in their starting library are quite versatile. |
Contents
Preferred Races
Merfolk, Gargoyle, Draconian, Djinni, Demigod, and Naga are the recommended races if you pick an Ice Elementalist Background.
Starting Equipment
Some species may receive different items based on their unique restrictions.
- +0 robe
Available Spells
Ice elementalists start with the Freeze spell memorised.
Starting Skills and Stats
These are adjusted by your species' aptitudes.
- Dodging: 2
- Stealth: 2
- Spellcasting: 2
- Ice Magic: 4
Choosing Ice Elementalist adds 7 to your starting Intelligence and 5 to your starting Dexterity.
Strategy
Ice Elementalists are a fairly consistent choice; all three offensive spells simply can't miss. Ice damage still deals great damage, and freezes cold-blooded monsters like reptiles in the process. However, several kinds of enemies resist cold - early examples include the undead and ice beasts.
Spell Details
- Freeze is a powerful level 1 attack spell. It deals average damage, but ignores both AC and EV to always hit. However, feel free to use whatever throwables you find in order to compensate for its 1-tile range.
- Frozen Ramparts is a very strong spell, especially in hallways. It deals strong and guaranteed AOE damage, as long as you can survive a few hits without moving. The spell requires walls to function, but those are in abundance throughout the Dungeon (and even Lair).
- Ozocubu's Armour may give you just the defense you need in such a situation.
- Hailstorm deals respectable, partially irresistible damage to enemies outside the range of Freeze. It is most effective if you can catch multiple creatures at once, but is no less potent against a single target if you can manage to keep them in range. Learning Iskenderun's Mystic Blast or Swiftness can help with that.
History
- Prior to 0.27, Ice Elementalists started with the Book of Frost, and had Summon Ice Beast.
- Prior to 0.25, Ice Elementalists started with Throw Icicle instead of Frozen Ramparts, and gained Hailstorm. They also had 1 skill in Conjurations, but only 3 skill in Ice Magic.
- Prior to 0.14, Ice Elementalists only started with 1 level of Spellcasting.
| Backgrounds | |
|---|---|
| Warriors | Fighter • Gladiator • Monk • Hunter • Brigand |
| Zealots | Berserker • Chaos Knight • Cinder Acolyte |
| Warrior-mages | Warper • Hexslinger • Enchanter • Reaver |
| Mages | Hedge Wizard • Conjurer • Summoner • Necromancer • Fire Elementalist • Ice Elementalist • Air Elementalist • Earth Elementalist • Alchemist |
| Adventurers | Artificer • Shapeshifter • Wanderer • Delver |
