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|name=Iron Shot
 
|level=6
 
|school1={{Conjurations}}
 
|school2={{Earth Magic}}
 
|school3=
 
|sources=<div>
 
*[[Book of the Earth]]
 
*[[Book of Power]]
 
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|maxdmg = 9d19
 
|maxdmg = 9d19
 
|maxsp = 200
 
|maxsp = 200
|range = 5
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|range = 4
 
|target = Beam
 
|target = Beam
|special = N/A}}
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|tohit = 7+Power/15
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|special = N/A
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|hit_type = normal
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|hit_adder = 7
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|hit_num = 1
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|hit_denom = 15
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|dam_calculator = calcdice
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|dam_numdice = 9
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|dam_adder = 15
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|dam_num = 3
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|dam_denom = 4}}
  
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'''Iron Shot''' is a level 6 [[Conjurations]]/[[Earth Magic]] spell which launches a metal lance at a single target. It has modest range, and is both irresistable and very powerful, but is liable to miss or be blocked.
  
'''Iron Shot''' is a level 6 [[Conjurations]]/[[Earth Magic]] spell which launches a metal lance at a single target. It has modest range, and is both irresistable and very powerful, but can miss or be blocked.
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==Strategy==
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In spite of being a single target spell, Iron Shot is extremely popular due to the fact that no monster has special resistance against pure physical damage.  Even [[Air Magic]]-specialists have been known to pick it up as a guaranteed weapon against the most dangerous and resistant foes out there, such as [[orbs of fire]]. [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear]] is an upgrade, but Iron Shot is much easier to cast safely, making it the more common choice.
  
In spite of being a single target spell, Iron Shot is extremely popular due to the fact that no monster has resistance against pure physical damage. Even [[Air Magic]]-specialists have been known to pick it up as a guaranteed weapon against the most dangerous and resistant foes out there, such as [[orbs of fire]]. While [[Lehudib's Crystal Spear]] functions similarly while doing more damage, Iron Shot is much easier to find and cast safely, making it the more common choice.
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This spell combos well with [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]], another Earth Magic spell. The zombie hands are great on their own, but also hold enemies in place to be hit by the Iron Shot.
  
 
==Monster Version==
 
==Monster Version==
Several monsters have access to Iron Shot. This version of the spell is almost identical to the player version, though the damage is significantly more variable.
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This version of the spell is almost identical to the player version, though the damage is significantly more variable.
 
 
The following monsters can always cast Iron Shot:
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Ynoxinul}}(3d16 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Frances}}(3d23 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Roxanne}}(3d26 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Deep elf annihilator}}(3d28 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Draconian annihilator}}(3d29 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Dispater}}(3d29 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Hell sentinel}}(3d33 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Frederick}}(3d36 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Cerebov}}(3d36 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|The Iron Giant}}(3d37 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Boris}}(3d37 damage)
 
 
 
The following monsters may be able to cast Iron Shot, depending on their spell set:
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Ancient champion}}(3d26 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Lich}}(3d34 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Ancient lich}}(3d44 damage)
 
  
{{monsterlink|Antique lich}}(3d44 damage)
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{{monsters with spell}}
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Iron Shot was formerly named '''Bolt of Iron''', and then '''Iron Bolt''', but was renamed once more due to the fact that it did not function like the other [[Bolt spells]].
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Iron Shot was formerly named '''Bolt of Iron''', and then '''Iron Bolt''', but was renamed once more in [[0.6]] due to the fact that it did not function like the other [[Bolt spells]].

Revision as of 15:57, 25 March 2022

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Iron Shot

Spell Details
Damage Formula 9d(1.66+Power/12)
Max Damage 9d19
Max Power 200
Range 4
Targeting Beam
To-hit 7+Power/15
Special N/A

Iron Shot is a level 6 Conjurations/Earth Magic spell which launches a metal lance at a single target. It has modest range, and is both irresistable and very powerful, but is liable to miss or be blocked.

Strategy

In spite of being a single target spell, Iron Shot is extremely popular due to the fact that no monster has special resistance against pure physical damage. Even Air Magic-specialists have been known to pick it up as a guaranteed weapon against the most dangerous and resistant foes out there, such as orbs of fire. Lehudib's Crystal Spear is an upgrade, but Iron Shot is much easier to cast safely, making it the more common choice.

This spell combos well with Borgnjor's Vile Clutch, another Earth Magic spell. The zombie hands are great on their own, but also hold enemies in place to be hit by the Iron Shot.

Monster Version

This version of the spell is almost identical to the player version, though the damage is significantly more variable.

The following enemies cast Iron Shot:

The following enemies may be able to cast Iron Shot, depending on their spell set:

History

Iron Shot was formerly named Bolt of Iron, and then Iron Bolt, but was renamed once more in 0.6 due to the fact that it did not function like the other Bolt spells.