Wand of iceblast

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Type	Wand
Name	Wand of iceblast
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A magical device which throws exploding shards of ice, partially harming even creatures resistant of cold.

A wand of iceblast creates an unavoidable, 3x3 explosion, much like a cold version of Fireball. This wand is 50% irresistible; it deals 50% cold and 50% physical damage. For example, a monster immune to cold will take 50% damage from this wand.

Players deal 3d(7.66 + 3.5 * Evocations/5) damage with this wand.

Monsters deal 3d(6 + (30 + HD)/12) damage with this wand.

Tips and tricks

• Wands of iceblast fill a unique slot in any Evocations specialist's arsenal, as enemies can't evade the attack or ignore it entirely with willpower. Just be aware that they lack power if fired without much training, and that they'll never be quite as potent as a trained spellcaster's Fireball.
• Firing a wand of iceblast point-blank at your foe guarantees you'll be caught in the blast. Use it before engaging in melee, or angle your shot diagonally behind your foe if possible.

History

• Prior to 0.30, iceblast's damage was 60% irresistible.
• Prior to 0.24, monsters couldn't use this wand.
• Prior to 0.21, wands of iceblast could hold at most 15 charges.
• Wands of iceblast were added in 0.18.