Difference between revisions of "Repel Missiles"
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| − | {{spell | + | {{flavour|Reduces the chance of projectile attacks striking the caster, making them easier to dodge. Single-target attacks are much easier to repel than penetrating attacks. Each time a missile is repelled the spell has a chance of expiring, with a lower chance of expiry at high power.}} |
| − | '''Repel Missiles''' is a | + | '''Repel Missiles''' is a monster-only spell which moderately protects the caster from ranged attacks. |
==Effect== | ==Effect== | ||
| − | + | Repel Missiles reduces the [[to-hit]] of ranged attacks against the caster to a random value between: | |
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*vs single-target beams: 0% - 100% of its normal value | *vs single-target beams: 0% - 100% of its normal value | ||
| − | *vs penetrating bolts: 50% - 100% of its normal value<ref>{{source ref|0. | + | *vs penetrating bolts: 50% - 100% of its normal value<ref>{{source ref|0.21.0|beam.cc|2884}}</ref> |
| − | This spell only helps | + | This spell only helps to [[ev]]ade ranged attacks; it has no effect on the caster's ability to [[SH|block]] them. |
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==Other sources== | ==Other sources== | ||
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*[[Demonspawn]] with the Repulsion Field will eventually develop a permanent repel missiles effect as well. | *[[Demonspawn]] with the Repulsion Field will eventually develop a permanent repel missiles effect as well. | ||
*Worshipers of [[Qazlal]] will eventually acquire a permanent Repel Missiles effect with enough [[piety]]. | *Worshipers of [[Qazlal]] will eventually acquire a permanent Repel Missiles effect with enough [[piety]]. | ||
| + | *[[Scarf#Egos|Scarves of repulsion]]. | ||
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| + | [[Deflect Missiles]] is a more advanced version of Repel Missiles and its effect overrides Repel Missiles' effect. | ||
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| + | ==Strategy== | ||
| + | Although this effect is inferior to [[Deflect Missiles]], it's still much better than nothing, especially in the early [[Dungeon]] when Deflect Missiles isn't available and you might encounter [[centaur (monster)|centaur]]s (who have made pincushions of many a low-level player). Repel Missiles is useful while exploring [[the Shoals]], the [[Elven Halls]], and other areas infested with enemies who love to shoot at you. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Repel Missiles | + | {{Spell |
| + | |name=Repel Missiles | ||
| + | |level=2 | ||
| + | |school1={{Air Magic}} | ||
| + | |school2={{Charms}} | ||
| + | |school3= | ||
| + | |castingnoise=1 | ||
| + | |spellnoise=0 | ||
| + | |sources=[[Book of Air]]<br>[[Book of Minor Magic]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | Prior to [[0.14]], repelling missiles status expired based on a timer. | + | *Prior to [[0.20]], Repel Missiles was a level 2 [[Air]]/[[Charms]] spell available to players. However, other sources still exist. |
| + | *Prior to [[0.14]], repelling missiles status expired based on a timer. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Status effects]] |
| + | [[Category:Monster spells]] | ||
Revision as of 15:45, 15 June 2018
Version 0.21: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
| Reduces the chance of projectile attacks striking the caster, making them easier to dodge. Single-target attacks are much easier to repel than penetrating attacks. Each time a missile is repelled the spell has a chance of expiring, with a lower chance of expiry at high power. |
Repel Missiles is a monster-only spell which moderately protects the caster from ranged attacks.
Effect
Repel Missiles reduces the to-hit of ranged attacks against the caster to a random value between:
- vs single-target beams: 0% - 100% of its normal value
- vs penetrating bolts: 50% - 100% of its normal value[1]
This spell only helps to evade ranged attacks; it has no effect on the caster's ability to block them.
The following enemies cast Repel Missiles:
- e
Deep elf archer - e
Deep elf elementalist - Q
Sojobo - i
Spriggan air mage - i
The Enchantress - k
Wind drake
Other sources
- The Amulet of the Air is an unrandart amulet that produces a permanent repel missiles effect.
- Demonspawn with the Repulsion Field will eventually develop a permanent repel missiles effect as well.
- Worshipers of Qazlal will eventually acquire a permanent Repel Missiles effect with enough piety.
- Scarves of repulsion.
Deflect Missiles is a more advanced version of Repel Missiles and its effect overrides Repel Missiles' effect.
Strategy
Although this effect is inferior to Deflect Missiles, it's still much better than nothing, especially in the early Dungeon when Deflect Missiles isn't available and you might encounter centaurs (who have made pincushions of many a low-level player). Repel Missiles is useful while exploring the Shoals, the Elven Halls, and other areas infested with enemies who love to shoot at you.
History
 Repel Missiles
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| Level | 2 |
| School1 | Air |
| School2 | Charms |
| Source(s) | Book of Air Book of Minor Magic |
| Casting noise | 1 |
| Spell noise | 0 |
- Prior to 0.20, Repel Missiles was a level 2 Air/Charms spell available to players. However, other sources still exist.
- Prior to 0.14, repelling missiles status expired based on a timer.
References
- ↑ beam.cc:2884 (0.21.0)
