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'''Agony''' is a level 5 [[Necromancy]] spell which functions as a single-target [[torment]], cutting the [[HP]] of one adjacent target in half. It cannot deal lethal damage, but it can very quickly soften up powerful, uninjured targets like [[hydra]]s or [[giant]]s to make them more manageable. | '''Agony''' is a level 5 [[Necromancy]] spell which functions as a single-target [[torment]], cutting the [[HP]] of one adjacent target in half. It cannot deal lethal damage, but it can very quickly soften up powerful, uninjured targets like [[hydra]]s or [[giant]]s to make them more manageable. | ||
| − | Like torment, it is worthless against enemy demons and all undead, and reduced by [[negative energy resistance]]. It can also be resisted by [[willpower]]. Note that Agony has an [[enchantment power]] multiplier of x5, which makes it much harder to resist than the usual [[ | + | Like torment, it is worthless against enemy demons and all undead, and reduced by [[negative energy resistance]]. It can also be resisted by [[willpower]]. Note that Agony has an [[enchantment power]] multiplier of x5, which makes it much harder to resist than the usual [[hex]]. |
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Revision as of 08:15, 8 June 2023
Agony
Agony is a level 5 Necromancy spell which functions as a single-target torment, cutting the HP of one adjacent target in half. It cannot deal lethal damage, but it can very quickly soften up powerful, uninjured targets like hydras or giants to make them more manageable.
Like torment, it is worthless against enemy demons and all undead, and reduced by negative energy resistance. It can also be resisted by willpower. Note that Agony has an enchantment power multiplier of x5, which makes it much harder to resist than the usual hex.
Strategy
While the damage output of this spell is considerable, the caster must be able to survive a few turns at close range to take full advantage of it. Don't skimp on the evasion, and prepare a safe line of retreat if things go sour. If you haven't branched into other magic schools, Borgnjor's Vile Clutch is a good choice for either an escape tool or a finishing blow.
Monster Version
Most monsters have access to a ranged version of Agony (named, fittingly enough, Agony Range) that can affect any target within the caster's LOS. See that page for details.
The following monster can cast the regular, 1-tile version of Agony:
History
- Prior to 0.25, this spell was identical to Agony Range (i.e, it had LOS range).
