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| + | '''Freeze''' is a level 1 [[Ice Magic]] spell which deals unavoidable cold damage (1d11 at max [[spell power]]) to an adjacent target, and may [[slow]] [[Cold_blooded|cold-blooded]] enemies. It also ignores [[AC]], but enemies with [[cold resistance]] will take significantly less damage. | ||
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| + | [[Ice Elementalist]]s begin with this spell memorized. | ||
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| + | ==Strategy== | ||
| + | Freeze has comparatively high damage, and ignores both AC and EV, which makes it useful for longer than most level 1 spells. It is an excellent spell for taking out [[out-of-depth]] cold-blooded monsters, such as [[adder]]s and [[bullfrog]]s. Its also useful against highly evasive enemies (such as [[killer bee]]s) or early monsters that can turn [[invisible]] (such as [[orc wizard]]s or [[sky beast]]s). But like all level 1 spells, its damage eventually becomes too low to consider for primary use. | ||
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| + | ===Tips & Tricks=== | ||
| + | *While Freeze can slow tougher enemies like a [[hydra]], a well-planned [[Frozen Ramparts]] can do so from a greater distance, and monsters are only slowed 50% of the time. Don't rely on this. | ||
| + | *Players may gain a [[Passive Freeze|passive version]] of this spell as a [[mutation]], which counters all melee attacks with this spell for free. | ||
| − | + | ==Monster Version== | |
| + | The monster version of Freeze works similar to the player version. However, it does not share the player version's low power cap -- [[player ghost]]s that know Freeze will be able to inflict heavy, defense-ignoring cold damage at close range. | ||
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| − | == | + | ==History== |
| − | * | + | *Prior to [[0.17]], Freeze delayed enemies without cold resistance for 0-6 auts. |
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Latest revision as of 04:12, 8 March 2024
Version 0.31: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
 Freeze
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| Level | 1 |
| School1 | Ice |
| Source(s) | Book of Frost |
| Casting noise | 1 |
| Spell noise | 0 |
| Power Cap | 25 |
| Range | 1 |
| Flags | Dir or target, Not self |
| Freezes an adjacent creature, dealing damage that bypasses any armour the target may have. This may temporarily slow cold-blooded creatures. |
| Spell Details | |
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| Damage Formula | 1d(3+Power/3) cold |
| Max Damage | 1d11 |
| Max Power | 25 |
| Range | 1 |
| Targeting | Beam |
| To-hit | Never misses |
| Special | Ignores AC |
Freeze is a level 1 Ice Magic spell which deals unavoidable cold damage (1d11 at max spell power) to an adjacent target, and may slow cold-blooded enemies. It also ignores AC, but enemies with cold resistance will take significantly less damage.
Ice Elementalists begin with this spell memorized.
Strategy
Freeze has comparatively high damage, and ignores both AC and EV, which makes it useful for longer than most level 1 spells. It is an excellent spell for taking out out-of-depth cold-blooded monsters, such as adders and bullfrogs. Its also useful against highly evasive enemies (such as killer bees) or early monsters that can turn invisible (such as orc wizards or sky beasts). But like all level 1 spells, its damage eventually becomes too low to consider for primary use.
Tips & Tricks
- While Freeze can slow tougher enemies like a hydra, a well-planned Frozen Ramparts can do so from a greater distance, and monsters are only slowed 50% of the time. Don't rely on this.
- Players may gain a passive version of this spell as a mutation, which counters all melee attacks with this spell for free.
Monster Version
The monster version of Freeze works similar to the player version. However, it does not share the player version's low power cap -- player ghosts that know Freeze will be able to inflict heavy, defense-ignoring cold damage at close range.
The following enemies cast Freeze:
- J
Endoplasm (1d5 damage)
History
- Prior to 0.17, Freeze delayed enemies without cold resistance for 0-6 auts.
