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| − | When [[ | + | When a [[Draconian]] reaches level 7, they receive a colour. Every colour (except grey) gets an associated '''draconian breath attack'''. Using any of these attacks has a cooldown of <code>1 + 1d10 + 1d(30 - [[XL]])</code> turns. |
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| + | Draconians in [[Dragon Form]] receive their associated breath instead of the usual Breathe Fire. | ||
==Breathe Fire== | ==Breathe Fire== | ||
{{flavour|Breathe a blast of fire at a targeted monster, leaving a cloud of flames at the endpoint.}} | {{flavour|Breathe a blast of fire at a targeted monster, leaving a cloud of flames at the endpoint.}} | ||
| − | [[File:Breathe Fire.png]] Red | + | [[File:Breathe Fire.png]] Red Draconians receive '''Breathe Fire''', which fires a bolt of flame, and leaves a flame [[cloud]]. By aiming with '''f''' '''.''', you can control where the cloud is placed. |
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| + | Non-Draconians in [[Dragon Form]] also get Breathe Fire. | ||
==Breathe Frost== | ==Breathe Frost== | ||
| − | {{flavour|Exhales a blast of frost that may knock back | + | {{flavour|Exhales a blast of frost that may knock back targets.}} |
| − | [[File:Breathe Frost.png]] White | + | [[File:Breathe Frost.png]] White Draconians receive '''Breathe Frost''', which allows you to bellow forth a bolt of frost which ignores [[AC]] and knocks back creatures. |
==Breathe Noxious Fumes== | ==Breathe Noxious Fumes== | ||
{{flavour|Breathes a blast of noxious fumes at a targeted creature.}} | {{flavour|Breathes a blast of noxious fumes at a targeted creature.}} | ||
| − | [[File:Breathe Mephitic.png]] Green | + | [[File:Breathe Mephitic.png]] Green Draconians receive '''Breathe Noxious Fumes''', which spews noxious fume [[cloud]]s. These clouds, like [[Mephitic Cloud]], may confuse creatures that lack [[poison resistance]]. |
<div id="spitacid"></div> | <div id="spitacid"></div> | ||
==Breathe Acid== | ==Breathe Acid== | ||
{{flavour|Spit acid at a targeted monster, covering it in corrosive slime for a short time. It may also splash onto other nearby creatures on impact.}} | {{flavour|Spit acid at a targeted monster, covering it in corrosive slime for a short time. It may also splash onto other nearby creatures on impact.}} | ||
| − | [[File:Spit Acid.png]] Yellow | + | [[File:Spit Acid.png]] Yellow Draconians receive '''Breathe Acid''', which spits a corrosive glob at an enemy, inflicting the [[Corrosion]] status. Unlike the other breath attacks, this targets a single enemy, though it can splash to enemies adjacent to your target. |
==Breathe Lightning== | ==Breathe Lightning== | ||
{{flavour|Releases a great discharge of electricity, causing an uncontrollable lightning storm. It partially bypasses armour.}} | {{flavour|Releases a great discharge of electricity, causing an uncontrollable lightning storm. It partially bypasses armour.}} | ||
| − | [[File:Breathe Lightning.png]] Black | + | [[File:Breathe Lightning.png]] Black Draconians receive '''Breathe Lightning''', which blasts uncontrollable lightning around you. Specifically, it will cast [[Shock]], [[Lightning Bolt]], or [[Orb of Electrocution]] multiple times in random directions. It can be strong, but may hurt you in the process. |
==Breathe Steam== | ==Breathe Steam== | ||
{{flavour|Breathes a jet of steam at a targeted location, which will scald any creatures it hits and will also obscure vision.}} | {{flavour|Breathes a jet of steam at a targeted location, which will scald any creatures it hits and will also obscure vision.}} | ||
| − | [[File:Breathe Steam.png]] Pale | + | [[File:Breathe Steam.png]] Pale Draconians receive '''Breathe Steam''', which creates a bank of [[steam]] clouds. Steam can be used to block [[line of sight]], and deal decent damage for an XL 7 ability. |
<div id="breatheenergy"></div> | <div id="breatheenergy"></div> | ||
==Breathe Dispelling Energy== | ==Breathe Dispelling Energy== | ||
{{flavour|Breathes a bolt of dispelling energy at a targeted creature, possibly removing some of its enchantments.}} | {{flavour|Breathes a bolt of dispelling energy at a targeted creature, possibly removing some of its enchantments.}} | ||
| − | [[File:Breathe Energy.png]] Purple | + | [[File:Breathe Energy.png]] Purple Draconians receive '''Breathe Dispelling Energy'''. Like a [[wand of quicksilver]], it removes any [[dispel]]lable statuses if it hits. |
==Monster Version== | ==Monster Version== | ||
[[List of dragons|Monstrous dragons]] and [[list of draconians|draconians]] are capable of identical breath attacks which are also determined by their associated element, though there are some exceptions: | [[List of dragons|Monstrous dragons]] and [[list of draconians|draconians]] are capable of identical breath attacks which are also determined by their associated element, though there are some exceptions: | ||
| − | *Monstrous green | + | *Monstrous green Draconians and [[swamp dragon]]s have Breathe Poison instead of Breathe Noxious Fumes. |
| − | *Monstrous black | + | *Monstrous black Draconians and [[storm dragon]]s breathe regular [[Lightning Bolt]]s in place of the uncontrollable havoc player black draconians create. |
*The [[unique]] draconian [[Tiamat]] can breathe whichever breath attack matches her current color. | *The [[unique]] draconian [[Tiamat]] can breathe whichever breath attack matches her current color. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | * | + | *Prior to [[0.30]], pale Draconian's steam breath had a cooldown twice as short. |
| − | * | + | *Prior to [[0.27]], white Draconian's breath could only knock back [[flying]] opponents. |
| + | *Prior to [[0.20]], there were mottled Draconians, who had a breath that splashed [[Sticky Flame]]. It could only be used on adjacent enemies, but it could splash onto other monsters around it. Also, yellow Draconians did not have the splash effect, and Draconian [[player ghost]]s could breath bolts of [[negative energy]]. | ||
| + | *Prior to [[0.17]], Spit Acid could cause [[bleeding]]. | ||
[[Category:Abilities]] | [[Category:Abilities]] | ||
Revision as of 03:47, 28 December 2023
Version 0.30: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
When a Draconian reaches level 7, they receive a colour. Every colour (except grey) gets an associated draconian breath attack. Using any of these attacks has a cooldown of 1 + 1d10 + 1d(30 - XL) turns.
Draconians in Dragon Form receive their associated breath instead of the usual Breathe Fire.
Contents
Breathe Fire
| Breathe a blast of fire at a targeted monster, leaving a cloud of flames at the endpoint. |
Red Draconians receive Breathe Fire, which fires a bolt of flame, and leaves a flame cloud. By aiming with f ., you can control where the cloud is placed.
Non-Draconians in Dragon Form also get Breathe Fire.
Breathe Frost
| Exhales a blast of frost that may knock back targets. |
White Draconians receive Breathe Frost, which allows you to bellow forth a bolt of frost which ignores AC and knocks back creatures.
Breathe Noxious Fumes
| Breathes a blast of noxious fumes at a targeted creature. |
Green Draconians receive Breathe Noxious Fumes, which spews noxious fume clouds. These clouds, like Mephitic Cloud, may confuse creatures that lack poison resistance.
Breathe Acid
| Spit acid at a targeted monster, covering it in corrosive slime for a short time. It may also splash onto other nearby creatures on impact. |
Yellow Draconians receive Breathe Acid, which spits a corrosive glob at an enemy, inflicting the Corrosion status. Unlike the other breath attacks, this targets a single enemy, though it can splash to enemies adjacent to your target.
Breathe Lightning
| Releases a great discharge of electricity, causing an uncontrollable lightning storm. It partially bypasses armour. |
Black Draconians receive Breathe Lightning, which blasts uncontrollable lightning around you. Specifically, it will cast Shock, Lightning Bolt, or Orb of Electrocution multiple times in random directions. It can be strong, but may hurt you in the process.
Breathe Steam
| Breathes a jet of steam at a targeted location, which will scald any creatures it hits and will also obscure vision. |
Pale Draconians receive Breathe Steam, which creates a bank of steam clouds. Steam can be used to block line of sight, and deal decent damage for an XL 7 ability.
Breathe Dispelling Energy
| Breathes a bolt of dispelling energy at a targeted creature, possibly removing some of its enchantments. |
Purple Draconians receive Breathe Dispelling Energy. Like a wand of quicksilver, it removes any dispellable statuses if it hits.
Monster Version
Monstrous dragons and draconians are capable of identical breath attacks which are also determined by their associated element, though there are some exceptions:
- Monstrous green Draconians and swamp dragons have Breathe Poison instead of Breathe Noxious Fumes.
- Monstrous black Draconians and storm dragons breathe regular Lightning Bolts in place of the uncontrollable havoc player black draconians create.
- The unique draconian Tiamat can breathe whichever breath attack matches her current color.
History
- Prior to 0.30, pale Draconian's steam breath had a cooldown twice as short.
- Prior to 0.27, white Draconian's breath could only knock back flying opponents.
- Prior to 0.20, there were mottled Draconians, who had a breath that splashed Sticky Flame. It could only be used on adjacent enemies, but it could splash onto other monsters around it. Also, yellow Draconians did not have the splash effect, and Draconian player ghosts could breath bolts of negative energy.
- Prior to 0.17, Spit Acid could cause bleeding.
