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==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | * | + | ===Spell Details=== |
| − | *Use melee and throwables such as [[boomerang]]s against weak monsters | + | *Sandblast is your level 1 spell. It is stronger than most level 1 spells, in exchange for its low range. It shines against enemies with low [[AC]], such as [[Ogre (monster)|ogres]]. |
| − | * | + | **The main downside to Sandblast is that it requires a stone for every casting, consuming it in the process. You only start with 30 stones, and you have to make these last until either you reach XL 3, (for Stone Arrow), or you find more stones on the floor. |
| + | *Stone Arrow is a very competent damage spell. It's nothing special, though can't be resisted. Ironically, the level 3 spell has to compete a lot with Sandblast: The latter is much more MP efficent, while dealing similar damage/turn to foes without high AC. But as the stone cost becomes prohibitive, Stone Arrow simply works. | ||
| + | *Petrify is a[[Hexes|hex]]-like spell. After a few turns, your opponent will be unable to act, vulnerable to [[stab]]s. Earth Elementalists who don't find more conventional attacks can rely on the psuedo-stabber playstyle that Petrify offers. | ||
| + | *It's often easy to forget that Passwall exists, but it can be a lifesaver in quite a few situations. It takes a few turns to act, but you'll ''pass'' through ''walls'', to the other side. It remains useful for most of the game. | ||
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| + | ===Tips & Tricks=== | ||
| + | *Use melee and throwables such as [[boomerang]]s against weak monsters in order conserve your stones. | ||
| + | **You can often find [[dagger]]s and [[whip]]s with useful brands on them in the early dungeon. These and [[hunting sling]]s are effective and easy to use even without any relevant weapon skill. Just don't throw rocks without a sling. | ||
| + | *You can create passwall-able corridors with a [[wand of digging]], for future use. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Revision as of 13:47, 22 March 2022
Version 0.28: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
| Earth Elementalists know the Sandblast spell, and carry stones to fuel the spell. More earthen spells are in their set of starting spells. |
Earth Elementalists are mages with a preference for Earth Magic.
Contents
Preferred Races
Deep Elf, Deep Dwarf, Spriggan, Gargoyle, Demigod, Ghoul and Octopode are the recommended races if you pick an Earth Elementalist Background.
Starting Equipment
Some species may receive different items based on their unique restrictions.
Available Spells:
Earth elementalists start with the Sandblast spell already memorised.
Starting Skills and Stats
These are adjusted by your species' aptitudes.
- Dodging: 2
- Stealth: 2
- Spellcasting: 2
- Transmutations: 1
- Earth Magic: 3
Choosing Earth Elementalist adds 7 to your starting Intelligence and 5 to your starting Dexterity.
Strategy
Spell Details
- Sandblast is your level 1 spell. It is stronger than most level 1 spells, in exchange for its low range. It shines against enemies with low AC, such as ogres.
- The main downside to Sandblast is that it requires a stone for every casting, consuming it in the process. You only start with 30 stones, and you have to make these last until either you reach XL 3, (for Stone Arrow), or you find more stones on the floor.
- Stone Arrow is a very competent damage spell. It's nothing special, though can't be resisted. Ironically, the level 3 spell has to compete a lot with Sandblast: The latter is much more MP efficent, while dealing similar damage/turn to foes without high AC. But as the stone cost becomes prohibitive, Stone Arrow simply works.
- Petrify is ahex-like spell. After a few turns, your opponent will be unable to act, vulnerable to stabs. Earth Elementalists who don't find more conventional attacks can rely on the psuedo-stabber playstyle that Petrify offers.
- It's often easy to forget that Passwall exists, but it can be a lifesaver in quite a few situations. It takes a few turns to act, but you'll pass through walls, to the other side. It remains useful for most of the game.
Tips & Tricks
- Use melee and throwables such as boomerangs against weak monsters in order conserve your stones.
- You can often find daggers and whips with useful brands on them in the early dungeon. These and hunting slings are effective and easy to use even without any relevant weapon skill. Just don't throw rocks without a sling.
- You can create passwall-able corridors with a wand of digging, for future use.
History
- Prior to 0.27, Earth Elementalists started with the Book of Geomancy, and had Lee's Rapid Deconstruction.
- Prior to 0.19, Earth Elementalists started with 20 stones instead of 30. The increase was to compensate for the fact that sandblast now requires a stone for every cast.
- Prior to 0.14, Earth Elementalists only started with 1 level of Spellcasting.
| Backgrounds | |
|---|---|
| Warriors | Fighter • Gladiator • Monk • Hunter • Brigand |
| Zealots | Berserker • Chaos Knight • Cinder Acolyte |
| Warrior-mages | Warper • Hexslinger • Enchanter • Reaver |
| Mages | Hedge Wizard • Conjurer • Summoner • Necromancer • Fire Elementalist • Ice Elementalist • Air Elementalist • Earth Elementalist • Alchemist |
| Adventurers | Artificer • Shapeshifter • Wanderer • Delver |
