Wizard statue

wizard statue 8
HP	70
HD	8
XP	561
Speed	10
AC	12
EV	1
Will	Immune
Attack1	20 (weapon only: plain)
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	Archer Artificial No poly Speaks Stationary Vault

In this land of magic, it'd be foolish to assume that a statue of a wizard is always an inert piece of rock. This statue's hands and staff have very little dust compared to the base, suggesting it is capable of making magical gestures. The trap is too obvious, but dealing with it might not be.

Useful info

Wizard statues are a form of animated statue which attacks you with a variety of powerful magic. They are only ever found in rare vaults.

Spells

Spell set
Slot1	Freezing Cloud (2d17)
Slot2	Mephitic Cloud
Slot3	Throw Icicle (3d16)
Slot4	Confuse
Slot5	none
Slot6	none

Tips & Tricks

• If you intend to charge in and smash them in melee, use rC+ and conservation (or at least drop your potions first) in preparation for the inevitable ice attacks. Having some poison resistance will negate Mephitic Cloud, and clarity or high magic resistance will make it much less likely for you to wind up confused.
• Statues are stationary and don't regenerate, so you can hit them with Sticky Flame, blink away, and repeat the process when they stop burning. Alternatively, ranged attackers can simply shoot them to death from the edge of your line of sight in almost perfect safety. If it manages to hit you with anything, simply retreat, heal up, and return once you've recovered.