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{{flavour|A weapon said to have once been used to keep unruly imprisoned wizards in line; it violently disrupts their ability to use magic, inflicting wild and unpredictable residual magical effects on those it strikes.}}
 
{{flavour|A weapon said to have once been used to keep unruly imprisoned wizards in line; it violently disrupts their ability to use magic, inflicting wild and unpredictable residual magical effects on those it strikes.}}
 
[[File:Spellbinder.png]] '''''the +5 demon whip "Spellbinder"'''''
 
[[File:Spellbinder.png]] '''''the +5 demon whip "Spellbinder"'''''
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==Desirability==
 
==Desirability==
Predictably enough, '''Spellbinder'''<ref>{{source ref|0.29.1|art-data.txt|1344}}</ref> is useful when facing spellcasters, but somewhat unimpressive against more mundane opponents. A demon whip is a powerful weapon, but you can certainly find or enchant one with a damaging brand; antimagic deals no additional damage and penalizes your own spellcasting abilities.
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Predictably enough, '''Spellbinder'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-data.txt|1360}}</ref> is great against magical opponents. Antimagic hinders the casting of magical opponents, including [[silence]]-immune creatures like [[demon]]s and [[orbs of fire]]. On top of that, spellbinder causes additional damage, which more than makes up for its lower enchantment.
  
That being said, when used against spellcasters (including [[silence]]-immune [[demon]]s, [[orbs of fire]], etc), it handicaps their ability to use magic against you and afflicts them with an unpredictable array of [[miscast effect]]s, which more than makes up for Spellbinder's middling offensive capabilities. You'll probably want a different weapon for more general use, but keeping Spellbinder around as an alternative weapon for fighting spellcasters is an entirely valid option.
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It doesn't do anything special against mundane opponents, or enemies like [[Asterion]] or [[Mlioglotl]] who have [[god|divine abilities]]. Against them, Spellbinder is a +5 demon whip that lowers your max MP; a regular demon whip or [[eveningstar]] is better. Overall, you'll want another weapon for 'general' use, but Spellbinder is a great swap.
  
 
As an [[evil]] weapon, worshipers of the [[good gods]] will be penalized if they attack with it.
 
As an [[evil]] weapon, worshipers of the [[good gods]] will be penalized if they attack with it.
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==History==
 
==History==
 
*Prior to [[0.25]], miscast effects could potentially harm creatures other than their target.
 
*Prior to [[0.25]], miscast effects could potentially harm creatures other than their target.
*Prior to [[0.15]], "Spellbinder"'s enchantment level was +3, +6.
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*Prior to [[0.15]], Spellbinder's enchantment level was +3, +6.
 
*"Spellbinder" was added in [[0.14]].
 
*"Spellbinder" was added in [[0.14]].
  

Revision as of 18:30, 25 September 2023

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A weapon said to have once been used to keep unruly imprisoned wizards in line; it violently disrupts their ability to use magic, inflicting wild and unpredictable residual magical effects on those it strikes.

Spellbinder.png the +5 demon whip "Spellbinder"

+5 demon whip

Antimagic brand
+40 Will
Evil
Inflicts miscast effects on the target related to the target's spells on hit.

Desirability

Predictably enough, Spellbinder[1] is great against magical opponents. Antimagic hinders the casting of magical opponents, including silence-immune creatures like demons and orbs of fire. On top of that, spellbinder causes additional damage, which more than makes up for its lower enchantment.

It doesn't do anything special against mundane opponents, or enemies like Asterion or Mlioglotl who have divine abilities. Against them, Spellbinder is a +5 demon whip that lowers your max MP; a regular demon whip or eveningstar is better. Overall, you'll want another weapon for 'general' use, but Spellbinder is a great swap.

As an evil weapon, worshipers of the good gods will be penalized if they attack with it.

History

  • Prior to 0.25, miscast effects could potentially harm creatures other than their target.
  • Prior to 0.15, Spellbinder's enchantment level was +3, +6.
  • "Spellbinder" was added in 0.14.

References