Orc wizard

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For a list of all orcs, see list of orcs.


orc wizard oOrc wizard.png
HP 9-21
HD 3
XP 37
Speed 10
AC 1
EV 12
Will 20
Attack1 5 (hit: plain)


Resistances None
Vulnerabilities None
Habitat Land
Intelligence Normal
Uses Weapons & armour
Starting equipment
Open doors
Holiness Natural
Size Medium
Type orc, orc
Flags Actual spells
Speaks
Spellcaster
Warm-blooded
While orcs generally prefer physical combat, some of their kind gain proficiency in the occult arts — though still for martial purposes.



Useful Info

Orc wizards are the first enemy casters most players will encounter. They can deal significant fire and cold damage at range, destroy your scrolls and potions, buff themselves and their allies, and render you slow and confused. They often travel with a band of other orcs and like to turn invisible so they can snipe you while you deal with their friends. They are a common menace as early as Dungeon:2, and can also be found in the Orcish Mines.

Spells

Spell set I
Slot1 Magic Dart (3d4)
Slot2 Slow
Slot3 Haste
Slot4 Magic Dart (3d4)
Slot5 Blink
Slot6 Blink
Spell set II
Slot1 Throw Flame (3d5)
Slot2 Confuse
Slot3 Invisibility
Slot4 Magic Dart (3d4)
Slot5 none
Slot6 Confuse
Spell set III
Slot1 Throw Frost (3d5)
Slot2 Cantrip
Slot3 Haste
Slot4 Throw Flame (3d5)
Slot5 Magic Dart (3d4)
Slot6 Invisibility

Tips & Tricks

  • Getting confused while under assault from several orcs is a quick way to lose an early character. Neutralize orc wizards on sight, don't be afraid to quaff a potion of curing to clear your head, and keep magic resistance high if you've found a means of doing so that early in the game.
  • Orc wizards are dangerous in wide open areas, but much easier to handle if you can filter them and their allies into a narrow corridor. Unlike orc priests, they need a clear line of fire to target you with any of their abilities.
  • Magic Dart, Freeze, and Vampiric Draining are all early spells that never miss, rendering enemy invisibility a moot point.