Delayed Fireball

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Delayed Fireball
Level	7
School1	Conjuration
School2	Fire
Source(s)	Book of Fire
Casting noise	7
Spell noise	0 (15 at release time)

Spell Details
Damage Formula	3d(3.33+Power/6) fire
Max Damage	3d37
Max Power	200
Range	6
Targeting	Beam
To-hit
Special	Explosion

Successfully casting this spell gives the caster the ability to instantaneously release a fireball at a later time. Knowing this spell allows the learner to memorise Fireball for no additional spell levels.

Delayed Fireball is a level 7 Conjurations/Fire Magic spell which grants you the ability to launch a Fireball spell instantaneously and for no cost later on. Only one fireball can be stored at a time. The charged fireball persists indefinitely, even if the spell itself is forgotten.

In spite of the higher spell level, Delayed Fireball only deals as much damage as a standard Fireball spell. This may make the spell seem expensive, but being able to deal significant damage without actually spending a turn doing so can greatly increase your damage output and allows you to blast multiple threats with a single action. Also, memorizing Delayed Fireball will only cost you two spell levels if you already know Fireball.

Tips & Tricks

• Don't forget to use this spell BEFORE the fight! Make sure to have one on hand before going someplace you expect will be heavily guarded by lots of threats (the Slime Pits, the fifth floor of the Vaults, any floor if you can afford it).
• It's easy to get past this spell's high MP and food costs, since you'll only be casting it during rests between fights, usually right after generating lots of chunks.