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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 ignores [[AC]], but enemies with [[cold resistance]] will take significantly less damage. | + | '''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 never misses and ignores [[AC]], but enemies with [[cold resistance]] will take significantly less damage. |
| − | [[Ice Elementalist]]s begin with this memorized. | + | [[Ice Elementalist]]s begin with this spell memorized. |
==Tips & Tricks== | ==Tips & Tricks== | ||
| − | *This spell's comparatively high damage and the fact that it ignores both AC and EV make it useful for far longer than most level 1 spells | + | *This spell's comparatively high damage and the fact that it ignores both AC and EV make it useful for far longer than most level 1 spells. |
| − | *Freeze is an excellent spell for taking out [[out-of-depth]] [[bullfrog]]s. | + | *Freeze is an excellent spell for taking out [[out-of-depth]] amphibians, namely [[adder]]s and [[bullfrog]]s. |
| − | *While | + | *While Freeze can slow a [[hydra]], a well-planned [[Frozen Ramparts]] can do so at a distance, and the hydra may resist the slow effect. 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. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Prior to [[0.17]], Freeze delayed enemies without cold resistance for 0-6 auts. | + | *Prior to [[0.17]], Freeze delayed enemies without cold resistance for 0-6 auts. |
Revision as of 18:22, 9 August 2021
Version 0.27: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
 Freeze
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| Level | 1 |
| School1 | Ice |
| Source(s) | |
| Casting noise | 1 |
| Spell noise | 0 |
| 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 | |
| Special | Unavoidable, 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 never misses and ignores AC, but enemies with cold resistance will take significantly less damage.
Ice Elementalists begin with this spell memorized.
Tips & Tricks
- This spell's comparatively high damage and the fact that it ignores both AC and EV make it useful for far longer than most level 1 spells.
- Freeze is an excellent spell for taking out out-of-depth amphibians, namely adders and bullfrogs.
- While Freeze can slow a hydra, a well-planned Frozen Ramparts can do so at a distance, and the hydra may resist the slow effect. 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.
History
- Prior to 0.17, Freeze delayed enemies without cold resistance for 0-6 auts.
