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A single source of wizardry decreases [[Spell Success#Modifiers|raw spell failure]] by x75%, two sources by x66.6%, and three by x50%. This is a multiplicative factor, applied after calculating spell failure from skills, though failure is modified by a [[Spell_Success#Final Step|further modifier]]. | A single source of wizardry decreases [[Spell Success#Modifiers|raw spell failure]] by x75%, two sources by x66.6%, and three by x50%. This is a multiplicative factor, applied after calculating spell failure from skills, though failure is modified by a [[Spell_Success#Final Step|further modifier]]. | ||
| − | Generally, the actual decrease to failure rate will be ''larger'' than the raw decrease.<ref>This is true when your (post-wizardry failure rate) < 50%. Smaller the failure, the larger the % | + | Generally, the actual decrease to failure rate will be ''larger'' than the raw decrease.<ref>This is true when your (post-wizardry failure rate) < 50%. Smaller the failure, the larger the % reduction. Keep in mind that wizardry is a multiplier.</ref> For example, wizardry x1 will bring spell rates from 80% -> 45%, 50% -> 22%, or 16% -> 6%. |
In addition, [[Vehumet]] applies two sources of wizardry (x66.6%) to destructive spells. This bonus stacks with wizardry from other sources.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|spl-cast.cc|335}}</ref> | In addition, [[Vehumet]] applies two sources of wizardry (x66.6%) to destructive spells. This bonus stacks with wizardry from other sources.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|spl-cast.cc|335}}</ref> | ||
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Wizardry refers to items and effects that directly reduce your chance of failure when casting spells. These are provided by rings and the demonspawn mutation Big Brain.
A single source of wizardry decreases raw spell failure by x75%, two sources by x66.6%, and three by x50%. This is a multiplicative factor, applied after calculating spell failure from skills, though failure is modified by a further modifier.
Generally, the actual decrease to failure rate will be larger than the raw decrease.[1] For example, wizardry x1 will bring spell rates from 80% -> 45%, 50% -> 22%, or 16% -> 6%.
In addition, Vehumet applies two sources of wizardry (x66.6%) to destructive spells. This bonus stacks with wizardry from other sources.[2]
History
- Big Brain was introduced in 0.27.
- Prior to 0.26, staves of wizardry existed, which gave a rank of wizardry.
- Prior to 0.25, potion of brilliance provided a temporary wizardry bonus.
- Prior to 0.14, a staff of wizardry granted a better wizardry bonus than a ring of wizardry.
See also
- Spell success for details on how wizardry affects failure rate.
References
- ↑ This is true when your (post-wizardry failure rate) < 50%. Smaller the failure, the larger the % reduction. Keep in mind that wizardry is a multiplier.
- ↑ spl-cast.cc:335 (0.30.0)
