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==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
*Frederick's spells can be brutally powerful. Apart from Bolt of Cold, his spells simply deal extreme untyped damage. If he manages to get a Spellforged Servitor on the field, he essentially becomes twice as deadly. Frederick is an excellent opponent to use those [[scrolls of silence]] against. His melee skills may be decent (particularly if he has a weapon with a dangerous brand), but they're much less likely to deal 100+ damage to you in a single turn.
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*Frederick's spells can be brutally powerful. Apart from Bolt of Cold, his spells simply deal extreme physical damage. If he manages to get a Spellforged Servitor on the field, he essentially becomes twice as deadly. Frederick is an excellent opponent to use those [[scrolls of silence]] or [[phial of floods]] against. His melee skills may be decent (particularly if he has a weapon with a dangerous brand), but they're much less likely to deal 100+ damage to you in a single turn.
 
*Alternatively, try to fight him at at extreme long range, popping spells like [[Freezing Cloud]] and then backing away. If you can hit him with a [[curare]] [[dart]] first, this [[kiting]] process will be even easier.
 
*Alternatively, try to fight him at at extreme long range, popping spells like [[Freezing Cloud]] and then backing away. If you can hit him with a [[curare]] [[dart]] first, this [[kiting]] process will be even easier.
 
*While [[cold]] resistance will certainly help protect you from his Bolts of Cold, his Iron Shots and Force Lances are going to be a hazard regardless. A source of [[Repel Missiles#Player sources|Repel Missiles]] will greatly reduce the threat from his spells if you have it, as will high [[ev]]asion or a good [[Shields|shield]].
 
*While [[cold]] resistance will certainly help protect you from his Bolts of Cold, his Iron Shots and Force Lances are going to be a hazard regardless. A source of [[Repel Missiles#Player sources|Repel Missiles]] will greatly reduce the threat from his spells if you have it, as will high [[ev]]asion or a good [[Shields|shield]].
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==History==
 
==History==
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{{CBA|0.31|Frederick will get [[Plasma Beam]] and [[Bombard]] instead of Force Lance, Bolt of Cold, and Iron Shot. Also, he'll get an HD nerf, 21 -> 18, but more HP and a buff to melee attacks, 27 -> 36 damage.}}
 
*Prior to [[0.25]], Frederick had [[Iskenderun's Mystic Blast]] instead of [[Force Lance]].
 
*Prior to [[0.25]], Frederick had [[Iskenderun's Mystic Blast]] instead of [[Force Lance]].
 
*Prior to [[0.16]], Frederick was known as Frederick the Vigilant, was a [[list of humans|human]] instead of a demigod, and knew [[Invisibility]] instead of Spellforged Servitor.
 
*Prior to [[0.16]], Frederick was known as Frederick the Vigilant, was a [[list of humans|human]] instead of a demigod, and knew [[Invisibility]] instead of Spellforged Servitor.
 
*In early versions of ''DCSS'', he was known as Adolf.
 
*In early versions of ''DCSS'', he was known as Adolf.

Revision as of 14:33, 5 December 2023

Version 0.30: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
Frederick @Frederick.png
HP 130-263
HD 23
XP 5163
Speed 10
AC 0
EV 16
Will 140
Attack1 44 (hit: plain)


Resistances None
Vulnerabilities None
Habitat Land
Intelligence Human
Uses Weapons & armour
Starting equipment
Open doors
Holiness Natural
Size Medium
Type demigod, demigod
Flags Fighter
See invisible
Speaks
Warm-blooded
Unique
Male
A svelte fighter-mage with a gold-rimmed monocle, a keen sense of tradition, and the blood of the gods running through his veins. He's here looking for a worthy opponent, but he's yet to find one.

“I thoroughly disapprove of duels. I consider them unwise and I know they are dangerous. Also, sinful. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet retired spot and kill him.”
-Mark Twain, _Autobiography of Mark Twain_. 1924.

Useful Info

Frederick the Flawless is a dangerous unique demigod caster. Although he's only fair in melee combat, the damage output of his spells is on par with Cerebov.

Location

Spells

Spell set I
Slot1 Plasma Beam (2x3d26) Wizard flag
Slot2 Bombard (3d38) Wizard flag
Slot3 Spellforged Servitor Wizard flag

Tips & Tricks

  • Frederick's spells can be brutally powerful. Apart from Bolt of Cold, his spells simply deal extreme physical damage. If he manages to get a Spellforged Servitor on the field, he essentially becomes twice as deadly. Frederick is an excellent opponent to use those scrolls of silence or phial of floods against. His melee skills may be decent (particularly if he has a weapon with a dangerous brand), but they're much less likely to deal 100+ damage to you in a single turn.
  • Alternatively, try to fight him at at extreme long range, popping spells like Freezing Cloud and then backing away. If you can hit him with a curare dart first, this kiting process will be even easier.
  • While cold resistance will certainly help protect you from his Bolts of Cold, his Iron Shots and Force Lances are going to be a hazard regardless. A source of Repel Missiles will greatly reduce the threat from his spells if you have it, as will high evasion or a good shield.
  • Summons can help block Frederick's Iron Shot, but they won't stop his Bolt of Cold.

History

  • In 0.31, Frederick will get Plasma Beam and Bombard instead of Force Lance, Bolt of Cold, and Iron Shot. Also, he'll get an HD nerf, 21 -> 18, but more HP and a buff to melee attacks, 27 -> 36 damage.
  • Prior to 0.25, Frederick had Iskenderun's Mystic Blast instead of Force Lance.
  • Prior to 0.16, Frederick was known as Frederick the Vigilant, was a human instead of a demigod, and knew Invisibility instead of Spellforged Servitor.
  • In early versions of DCSS, he was known as Adolf.