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'''Wizardry''' refers to items and effects that directly reduce your chance of failure when casting spells. These are provided by [[ring of wizardry|rings]] and the [[demonspawn mutation]] [[Big Brain]]. | '''Wizardry''' refers to items and effects that directly reduce your chance of failure when casting spells. These are provided by [[ring of wizardry|rings]] and the [[demonspawn mutation]] [[Big Brain]]. | ||
| − | 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]]. |
| − | In addition, [[Vehumet]] applies two sources of wizardry ( | + | Generally, the actual decrease to failure rate will be ''larger'' than the raw decrease, when your (post-wizardry failure rate) < 50%. For example, wizardry x1 will provide more than a x75% reduction at pre-wizardry failure 66% and lower. |
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| + | In addition, [[Vehumet]] applies two sources of wizardry (x66.6%) to destructive spells. This bonus stacks with wizardry from other sources.<ref>{{source ref|0.25.1|spl-cast.cc|275}}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 02:10, 17 May 2023
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, when your (post-wizardry failure rate) < 50%. For example, wizardry x1 will provide more than a x75% reduction at pre-wizardry failure 66% and lower.
In addition, Vehumet applies two sources of wizardry (x66.6%) to destructive spells. This bonus stacks with wizardry from other sources.[1]
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
- ↑ spl-cast.cc:275 (0.25.1)
