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==Useful Info== | ==Useful Info== | ||
| − | '''Roxanne''' is a [[unique]] [[statue]] that can cast powerful [[Earth Magic]] | + | '''Roxanne''' is a [[unique]] [[statue]] that can cast powerful [[Earth Magic]] and uses an irresistible [[Blink Other]] spell to keep you within her attack range. If you can somehow keep your distance from her, she's harmless, but she can brutalize anything that gets too close. |
While she is immune to [[wands of disintegration]], resists all elements, and has a fair amount of [[AC]], she is unable to regenerate lost [[HP]]. Killing her is always rewarded with a (possibly [[randart]]) [[spellbook]] filled with [[Earth Magic]] and [[Transmutations]] spells. | While she is immune to [[wands of disintegration]], resists all elements, and has a fair amount of [[AC]], she is unable to regenerate lost [[HP]]. Killing her is always rewarded with a (possibly [[randart]]) [[spellbook]] filled with [[Earth Magic]] and [[Transmutations]] spells. | ||
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==Tips & Tricks== | ==Tips & Tricks== | ||
| − | *Spellcasters can wear her down with long-range, irresistible spells. | + | *Spellcasters can wear her down with long-range, irresistible spells. You can kill her without fear by pinging her with attacks from the edge of your [[line of sight]] while wearing a source of [[stasis]]. [[Airstrike]] or [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]] will cut through her fairly quickly. |
| − | + | *If you do get affected by her Blink Other spell, '''don't panic'''. Attempting to flee on foot will almost always fail. To retreat safely, read a [[scroll of fog]] to block her LOS long enough for you to escape, or simply [[blink]] or [[teleport]] away if that's not an option. | |
*Melee fighters should try to get into melee range as quickly as possible, and are at extreme risk of taking a brutal amount of damage at any moment. Quaffing a [[potion of invisibility]] will seriously hamper her ability to blast you, while a [[scroll of silence]] will completely negate her ability to attack you. | *Melee fighters should try to get into melee range as quickly as possible, and are at extreme risk of taking a brutal amount of damage at any moment. Quaffing a [[potion of invisibility]] will seriously hamper her ability to blast you, while a [[scroll of silence]] will completely negate her ability to attack you. | ||
*Blocking her spells with a [[shield]] of [[reflection]] is a hilarious way to deal with her, if you've got a respectable [[SH]] score. Just be aware that the occasional spell will get past your shield; nothing ruins your day like a sudden crystal spear to the face. | *Blocking her spells with a [[shield]] of [[reflection]] is a hilarious way to deal with her, if you've got a respectable [[SH]] score. Just be aware that the occasional spell will get past your shield; nothing ruins your day like a sudden crystal spear to the face. | ||
| − | *Swarming her with an army of summons | + | *Swarming her with an army of summons is an excellent way to deal with her; throw enough targets at her and she'll be much less likely to attack you. Still, watch out for her Bolt of Magma, and make sure to keep the reinforcements coming as she harpoons them down one by one. |
*Last but not least, if you are having trouble with her, remember you don't have to kill everything when you first see it. This is true of any dangerous monster, but especially true of a stationary one. Don't be afraid to run away, she'll be there when you come back. | *Last but not least, if you are having trouble with her, remember you don't have to kill everything when you first see it. This is true of any dangerous monster, but especially true of a stationary one. Don't be afraid to run away, she'll be there when you come back. | ||
Revision as of 13:21, 17 May 2013
Version 0.12: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
Roxanne 8 
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| HP | 180 |
| HD | 14 |
| XP | 2672 |
| Speed | 10 |
| AC | 20 |
| EV | 0 |
| Will | Immune
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| Resistances | rF++, rC++, rElec++, rPois++, rN+++, rTorm, rRot+++, rDrown |
| Vulnerabilities | None |
| Habitat | Land |
| Intelligence | High |
| Uses | Starting equipment Open doors |
| Holiness | Non-living |
| Size | Large |
| Type | statue, statue |
| Flags | Actual spells Speaks Stationary Unique Artificial Spellcaster |
| A beautiful sapphire statue of a famous earth mage who disappeared after a catastrophic spell failure. She is clutching a book. |
Useful Info
Roxanne is a unique statue that can cast powerful Earth Magic and uses an irresistible Blink Other spell to keep you within her attack range. If you can somehow keep your distance from her, she's harmless, but she can brutalize anything that gets too close.
While she is immune to wands of disintegration, resists all elements, and has a fair amount of AC, she is unable to regenerate lost HP. Killing her is always rewarded with a (possibly randart) spellbook filled with Earth Magic and Transmutations spells.
Location
- The Dungeon:14-19
- The Elven Halls
- The Swamp:1-4
- The Snake Pit:1-4
- The Shoals:1-4
- The Spider's Nest:1-4
- The Vaults:1-3
Spells
| Spell set | |
|---|---|
| Slot1 | Lehudib's Crystal Spear (3d32) |
| Slot2 | Iron Shot (3d26) |
| Slot3 | Blink Other Close |
| Slot4 | Bolt of Magma (3d23) |
| Slot5 | Iskenderun's Mystic Blast (3d19) |
| Slot6 | none |
Tips & Tricks
- Spellcasters can wear her down with long-range, irresistible spells. You can kill her without fear by pinging her with attacks from the edge of your line of sight while wearing a source of stasis. Airstrike or Lee's Rapid Deconstruction will cut through her fairly quickly.
- If you do get affected by her Blink Other spell, don't panic. Attempting to flee on foot will almost always fail. To retreat safely, read a scroll of fog to block her LOS long enough for you to escape, or simply blink or teleport away if that's not an option.
- Melee fighters should try to get into melee range as quickly as possible, and are at extreme risk of taking a brutal amount of damage at any moment. Quaffing a potion of invisibility will seriously hamper her ability to blast you, while a scroll of silence will completely negate her ability to attack you.
- Blocking her spells with a shield of reflection is a hilarious way to deal with her, if you've got a respectable SH score. Just be aware that the occasional spell will get past your shield; nothing ruins your day like a sudden crystal spear to the face.
- Swarming her with an army of summons is an excellent way to deal with her; throw enough targets at her and she'll be much less likely to attack you. Still, watch out for her Bolt of Magma, and make sure to keep the reinforcements coming as she harpoons them down one by one.
- Last but not least, if you are having trouble with her, remember you don't have to kill everything when you first see it. This is true of any dangerous monster, but especially true of a stationary one. Don't be afraid to run away, she'll be there when you come back.
History
Roxanne was added in 0.5.
Prior to 0.12, Roxanne's Blink Other Close spell was affected by your magic resistance.
Categories:
- 0.12 articles
- Fire resistance
- Fire resistance 2
- Cold resistance
- Cold resistance 2
- Electricity resistance
- Electricity resistance 2
- Poison resistance
- Poison resistance 2
- Negative energy resistance
- Negative energy 3
- Torment resistance
- Rot resistance
- Rot resistance 3
- Drown resistance
- High intelligence
- Starting equipment
- Open doors
- Nonliving holiness
- Asphyxiation resistance
- Large monsters
- Actual spells
- Speaking monster
- Stationary
- Unique monsters
- Artificial
- Spellcaster
- Monsters
