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The '''Book of Air''' is the starting [[spellbook]] for [[Air Elementalist]]s. | The '''Book of Air''' is the starting [[spellbook]] for [[Air Elementalist]]s. | ||
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[[Air Magic]] has a variety of applications, and this book is no exception: | [[Air Magic]] has a variety of applications, and this book is no exception: | ||
*[[Swiftness]] allows you to outrun most foes while zapping them with [[Shock]], and tougher foes can usually be maneuvered into position for a [[multizap]]. | *[[Swiftness]] allows you to outrun most foes while zapping them with [[Shock]], and tougher foes can usually be maneuvered into position for a [[multizap]]. | ||
| − | *[[Flight]] boosts your [[stealth | + | *[[Flight]] boosts your [[stealth]], helps you explore many otherwise inaccessible areas, ignore the normal penalties for moving through [[shallow water]], and avoid mechanical [[trap]]s altogether, such as deadly [[shaft]]s or [[blade trap]]s. |
*[[Repel Missiles]] is by no means foolproof, but it is still a great defense against [[centaur (monster)|centaurs]] and other [[ranged weapons|ranged attackers]]. | *[[Repel Missiles]] is by no means foolproof, but it is still a great defense against [[centaur (monster)|centaurs]] and other [[ranged weapons|ranged attackers]]. | ||
*[[Lightning Bolt]] is the most powerful offensive spell in the book. Just be aware that it is loud enough to make stealth obsolete. | *[[Lightning Bolt]] is the most powerful offensive spell in the book. Just be aware that it is loud enough to make stealth obsolete. | ||
| − | *Finally, [[Static Discharge]], while dangerous to use, | + | *Finally, [[Static Discharge]], while it can be dangerous to use, is quite powerful early on (more so when you are surrounded). |
==Further reading== | ==Further reading== | ||
Revision as of 23:41, 16 April 2014
Version 0.14: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| Name | Book of Air |
| A primer on the elemental magics of Air. The pages throw off brief sparks as they are separated. |
The Book of Air is the starting spellbook for Air Elementalists.
Contents
Spells
| Tile | Spell | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
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a - Shock | Air/Conjuration | 1 |
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b - Swiftness | Air | 3 |
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c - Airstrike | Air | 4 |
Use
Air Magic has a variety of applications, and this book is no exception:
- Swiftness allows you to outrun most foes while zapping them with Shock, and tougher foes can usually be maneuvered into position for a multizap.
- Flight boosts your stealth, helps you explore many otherwise inaccessible areas, ignore the normal penalties for moving through shallow water, and avoid mechanical traps altogether, such as deadly shafts or blade traps.
- Repel Missiles is by no means foolproof, but it is still a great defense against centaurs and other ranged attackers.
- Lightning Bolt is the most powerful offensive spell in the book. Just be aware that it is loud enough to make stealth obsolete.
- Finally, Static Discharge, while it can be dangerous to use, is quite powerful early on (more so when you are surrounded).
Further reading
The Book of the Sky contains more advanced Air Magic.
History
Prior to 0.9, this book contained Mephitic Cloud instead of Lightning Bolt.
Prior to 0.10, this book contained Levitation instead of Flight.
