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{{monster
 
|name=Roxanne
 
|glyph={{Blue|8}}
 
|tile=[[File:Roxanne.png]]
 
|flags={{Actual spells flag}}<br>{{Speaks flag}}<br>{{Stationary flag}}<br>{{Unique flag}}<br>{{Artificial flag}}<br>{{Spellcaster flag}}
 
|resistances={{Fire resistance 2}}, {{Cold resistance 2}}, <br>{{Electricity resistance 2}}, {{Poison resistance 2}}, <br>{{Negative energy resistance 3}}, {{Torment resistance}}, <br>{{Rot resistance 3}}, {{Drown resistance}}
 
|vulnerabilities=None
 
|max_chunks=0
 
|meat={{No corpse}}
 
|xp=2672
 
|holiness={{Nonliving}}
 
|magic_resistance=Immune
 
|hp_range=180
 
|avg_hp=180
 
|armour_class=20
 
|evasion=0
 
|habitat=Land
 
|speed= 10
 
|size={{Large}}
 
|item_use={{Starting equipment}}<br>{{Open doors}}
 
|attack1=
 
|attack2=
 
|attack3=
 
|attack4=
 
|hit_dice=14
 
|base_hp=0
 
|extra_hp=0
 
|fixed_hp=180
 
|intelligence={{High intelligence}}
 
|genus=statue
 
|species=statue
 
}}
 
 
 
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{{Flavour|A beautiful sapphire statue of a famous earth mage who disappeared after a catastrophic spell failure. She is clutching a book.}}
 
  
 
==Useful Info==
 
==Useful Info==
'''Roxanne''' is a [[unique]] [[statue]] that can cast powerful [[Earth Magic]] if you get too close to her. You'll be fine as long as you keep your distance, but be aware that she can [[blink]] you closer to herself.
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'''Roxanne, Geomancer Emeritus''' is a [[unique]] [[statue]] that can cast powerful [[Earth Magic]] and uses an irresistible blink spell to keep you within her attack range. If you can somehow keep your distance from her, she's harmless, but she can brutalize anyone who gets too close.
  
While she is immune to [[wands of disintegration]], resists all elements, and has a fair amount of [[AC]], she is unable to regenerate lost [[HP]]. Killing her is always rewarded with a (possibly [[randart]]) [[spellbook]] filled with [[Earth Magic]] and [[Transmutations]] spells.
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While she resists all elements and has a fair amount of [[AC]], she doesn't have a melee attack and her spells can be affected by [[Silence]] and [[antimagic]]. Killing her is always rewarded with a (possibly [[randart]]) [[spell book]] filled with [[Earth Magic]] and [[Transmutations]] spells. The book is guaranteed to contain [[Statue Form]].
  
 
==Location==
 
==Location==
*[[The Dungeon]]:14-19
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*[[The Dungeon]]:14-15
 
*The [[Elven Halls]]
 
*The [[Elven Halls]]
*[[The Swamp]]:1-4
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*[[The Swamp]]
*[[The Snake Pit]]:1-4
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*[[The Snake Pit]]
*[[The Shoals]]:1-4
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*[[The Shoals]]
*The [[Spider's Nest]]:1-4
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*The [[Spider's Nest]]
*[[The Vaults]]:1-3
 
  
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==Spells==
 
 
 
{{Spellcaster
 
|number=
 
|slot1=[[Lehudib's Crystal Spear]] (3d32)
 
|slot2=[[Iron Shot]] (3d26)
 
|slot3=[[Blink Other Close]]
 
|slot4=[[Bolt of Magma]] (3d23)
 
|slot5=[[Iskenderun's Mystic Blast]] (3d19)
 
|slot6=''none''
 
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==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
*Spellcasters with high [[magic resistance]] can take her out with long-range, irresistible spells without too much trouble by pinging her with attacks from the edge of your [[line of sight]]. [[Airstrike]] or [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]] will cut through her fairly quickly. Just make sure to keep your magic resistance as high as possible to avoid getting blinked into range of her Iron Shot.
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*Spellcasters can wear her down with long-range, irresistible spells; [[Airstrike]], [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]], or [[Orb of Destruction]] will cut through her fairly quickly. Anyone else can accomplish the same through use of ranged weapons, though this will be a very slow process if you lack any weapon skill.
*If you need to retreat safely, reading a [[scroll of fog]] will block her LOS long enough for an easy escape.
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**Roxanne's longest-range attack spells have a range of 4. As long as you're at least five spaces away, you're safe until she pulls you closer.
*Melee fighters should try to get into melee range as quickly as possible, and are at extreme risk of taking a brutal amount of damage at any moment. Quaffing a [[potion of invisibility]] will seriously hamper her ability to blast you, while a [[scroll of silence]] will completely negate her ability to attack you.
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**[[Formicid]]s' natural [[stasis]] makes it impossible for Roxanne to blink them closer. If there are no other enemies around, formicids can take their time and destroy her without risk. Other species can temporarily root themselves in place by drinking a [[potion of lignification]], but Roxanne is durable enough that you might need more than one if you're going to be grinding her down over an extended period.
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*If you do get affected by her Blink Other spell, '''''don't panic'''''. Attempting to flee on foot will almost always fail. To retreat safely, read a [[scroll of fog]] to block her [[line of sight]] long enough for you to escape, or simply [[blink]] or [[teleport]] away if that's not an option.
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*Melee fighters should try to get into melee range as quickly as possible and are at extreme risk of taking a brutal amount of damage at any moment. Quaffing a [[potion of invisibility]] will seriously hamper her ability to blast you, while a [[scroll of silence]] will completely negate her ability to attack you.
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*One of the few things Roxanne doesn't resist is [[acid]]. If your attacks are having a hard time dealing damage, a [[wand of acid]] can reduce her AC enough for other methods to start working.
 
*Blocking her spells with a [[shield]] of [[reflection]] is a hilarious way to deal with her, if you've got a respectable [[SH]] score. Just be aware that the occasional spell will get past your shield; nothing ruins your day like a sudden crystal spear to the face.
 
*Blocking her spells with a [[shield]] of [[reflection]] is a hilarious way to deal with her, if you've got a respectable [[SH]] score. Just be aware that the occasional spell will get past your shield; nothing ruins your day like a sudden crystal spear to the face.
*Swarming her with an army of summons may take time, but is a viable way to deal damage without putting yourself at risk. If you're feeling bold, you can move in behind your army, letting you enter melee range while greatly reducing her chance of attacking you.
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*Swarming her with an army of summons is an excellent way to deal with her; throw enough targets at her and she'll be much less likely to attack you. Still, watch out for her Bolt of Magma, and make sure to keep the reinforcements coming as she harpoons them down one by one.
*Last but not least, if you are having trouble with her, remember you don't have to kill everything when you first see it. This is true of any dangerous monster, but especially true of a stationary one. Don't be afraid to run away, she'll be there when you come back.
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*Last but not least, if you are having trouble with Roxanne, remember you don't have to kill everything when you first see it. This is true of any dangerous monster, but especially true of a stationary one. Don't be afraid to run away; she'll be there when you come back, if you even feel that killing her later is necessary.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Roxanne was added in [[0.5]].
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*Prior to [[0.26]], Roxanne and other [[statue]]s couldn't regenerate [[HP]].
 
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*Prior to [[0.12]], Roxanne's Blink Other Close spell could be blocked by your [[magic resistance]].
Roxanne's Blink Other Close spell will no longer be affected by your magic resistance in [[0.12]].
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*Roxanne was added in [[0.5]].

Revision as of 13:20, 6 February 2021

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Roxanne 8Roxanne.png
HP 120-243
HD 14
XP 1964
Speed 10 (stationary)
AC 20
EV 0
Will Immune



Resistances rF++
rC++
rElec
rPois+++
rDrown
rMiasma
rN+++
rTorm
rPetrify
Vulnerabilities None
Habitat Land
Intelligence Human
Uses Starting equipment
Open doors
Holiness Non-living
Size Large
Type statue, statue
Flags Unbreathing
No wand
Speaks
Stationary
Unique
Female
Artificial
A strikingly realistic sapphire statue of a famous earth mage who disappeared after a catastrophic spell failure. She is clutching a book.

Useful Info

Roxanne, Geomancer Emeritus is a unique statue that can cast powerful Earth Magic and uses an irresistible blink spell to keep you within her attack range. If you can somehow keep your distance from her, she's harmless, but she can brutalize anyone who gets too close.

While she resists all elements and has a fair amount of AC, she doesn't have a melee attack and her spells can be affected by Silence and antimagic. Killing her is always rewarded with a (possibly randart) spell book filled with Earth Magic and Transmutations spells. The book is guaranteed to contain Statue Form.

Location

Spells

Spell set I
Slot1 Lehudib's Crystal Spear (3d32) Wizard flag
Slot2 Iron Shot (3d26) Wizard flag
Slot3 Blink Other Close Wizard flag
Slot4 Bolt of Magma (3d23) Wizard flag

Tips & Tricks

  • Spellcasters can wear her down with long-range, irresistible spells; Airstrike, Lee's Rapid Deconstruction, or Orb of Destruction will cut through her fairly quickly. Anyone else can accomplish the same through use of ranged weapons, though this will be a very slow process if you lack any weapon skill.
    • Roxanne's longest-range attack spells have a range of 4. As long as you're at least five spaces away, you're safe until she pulls you closer.
    • Formicids' natural stasis makes it impossible for Roxanne to blink them closer. If there are no other enemies around, formicids can take their time and destroy her without risk. Other species can temporarily root themselves in place by drinking a potion of lignification, but Roxanne is durable enough that you might need more than one if you're going to be grinding her down over an extended period.
  • If you do get affected by her Blink Other spell, don't panic. Attempting to flee on foot will almost always fail. To retreat safely, read a scroll of fog to block her line of sight long enough for you to escape, or simply blink or teleport away if that's not an option.
  • Melee fighters should try to get into melee range as quickly as possible and are at extreme risk of taking a brutal amount of damage at any moment. Quaffing a potion of invisibility will seriously hamper her ability to blast you, while a scroll of silence will completely negate her ability to attack you.
  • One of the few things Roxanne doesn't resist is acid. If your attacks are having a hard time dealing damage, a wand of acid can reduce her AC enough for other methods to start working.
  • Blocking her spells with a shield of reflection is a hilarious way to deal with her, if you've got a respectable SH score. Just be aware that the occasional spell will get past your shield; nothing ruins your day like a sudden crystal spear to the face.
  • Swarming her with an army of summons is an excellent way to deal with her; throw enough targets at her and she'll be much less likely to attack you. Still, watch out for her Bolt of Magma, and make sure to keep the reinforcements coming as she harpoons them down one by one.
  • Last but not least, if you are having trouble with Roxanne, remember you don't have to kill everything when you first see it. This is true of any dangerous monster, but especially true of a stationary one. Don't be afraid to run away; she'll be there when you come back, if you even feel that killing her later is necessary.

History

  • Prior to 0.26, Roxanne and other statues couldn't regenerate HP.
  • Prior to 0.12, Roxanne's Blink Other Close spell could be blocked by your magic resistance.
  • Roxanne was added in 0.5.