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For each target hit, an "arc" is created. Arcs will hit a creature adjacent to the previous target, repeating up to <code>1d(2 + pow/25)</code> times.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|spl-damage.cc|2586}}</ref> Each individual arc can only hit a creature once. However, a creature can be hit by multiple ''different'' arcs at once. E.g. if there are 2 monsters adjacent to the caster, 2 arcs are created, so each monster can be hit twice. | For each target hit, an "arc" is created. Arcs will hit a creature adjacent to the previous target, repeating up to <code>1d(2 + pow/25)</code> times.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|spl-damage.cc|2586}}</ref> Each individual arc can only hit a creature once. However, a creature can be hit by multiple ''different'' arcs at once. E.g. if there are 2 monsters adjacent to the caster, 2 arcs are created, so each monster can be hit twice. | ||
| − | If an arc hits the | + | If an arc hits the player, the damage is reduced, dealing <code>1d(2 + pow/15)</code> instead. This spell does not affect electricity-immune targets; any arcs aimed at immune creatures will immediately ground out. |
The [[Arc Blade]] uses a particularly high-powered version of this spell for its special effect. | The [[Arc Blade]] uses a particularly high-powered version of this spell for its special effect. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | *In [[0.31]], Static Discharge will deal half damage to the caster, instead of having a special damage formula for players. This will make enemy Static Discharge (e.g. from [[player ghost]]s) stronger. | ||
*Prior to [[0.30]], Static Discharge dealt <code>2 + 1d(3 + pow/8)</code> damage, hit up to <code>1d(2 + pow/20)</code> targets, and had a power cap of 100. rElec monsters were fully immune to this spell. | *Prior to [[0.30]], Static Discharge dealt <code>2 + 1d(3 + pow/8)</code> damage, hit up to <code>1d(2 + pow/20)</code> targets, and had a power cap of 100. rElec monsters were fully immune to this spell. | ||
*Prior to [[0.29]], this spell dealt <code>2 + 1d(5 + Power/10 + (1d(Power)-1)/10)</code> damage. The number of targets an arc could hit wasn't predetermined before cast; the power was reduced for each arc of the spell, and power determined the chance of making a new arc. | *Prior to [[0.29]], this spell dealt <code>2 + 1d(5 + Power/10 + (1d(Power)-1)/10)</code> damage. The number of targets an arc could hit wasn't predetermined before cast; the power was reduced for each arc of the spell, and power determined the chance of making a new arc. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 20:21, 27 November 2023
 Static Discharge
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| Level | 2 |
| School1 | Air |
| School2 | Conjuration |
| Source(s) | Book of Storms |
| Casting noise | 3 |
| Spell noise | 0 |
| Power Cap | 100 |
| Range | 1 |
| Flags | Area |
| Releases electrical charges against those next to the caster. These may arc to other adjacent creatures, or back to the caster, before eventually grounding out. It deals reduced damage when arcing to the caster, and bypasses any armour the target may have. |
| Spell Details | |
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| Damage Formula | 1 + 1d(3 + pow/12) |
| Max Damage | 1 + 1d(7) |
| Max Power | 50 |
| Range | 1 (but can jump to monsters adjacent to the victim) |
| Targeting | Self |
| To-hit | Never misses |
| Special | Ignores AC Reduced damage to player |
Static Discharge is a level 2 Conjurations/Air Magic spell which releases charges of electricity at one or more targets adjacent to the caster.
Contents
Useful Info
Static Discharge deals electric damage to 1d(2 + pow/25) adjacent targets,[1] ignoring AC.
For each target hit, an "arc" is created. Arcs will hit a creature adjacent to the previous target, repeating up to 1d(2 + pow/25) times.[2] Each individual arc can only hit a creature once. However, a creature can be hit by multiple different arcs at once. E.g. if there are 2 monsters adjacent to the caster, 2 arcs are created, so each monster can be hit twice.
If an arc hits the player, the damage is reduced, dealing 1d(2 + pow/15) instead. This spell does not affect electricity-immune targets; any arcs aimed at immune creatures will immediately ground out.
The Arc Blade uses a particularly high-powered version of this spell for its special effect.
Strategy
Static Discharge is most helpful against crowds of monsters, as such crowds allow for multiple arcs to bounce through them. The ability to bypass AC and EV lets it see use against single monsters with high defenses, like orc warriors or killer bees. It's also just a good (level 2) attacking spell.
Exercise caution when using this spell against crowds, however -- much like axes, having more targets means you'll also be taking more attacks. But unlike axes, Static Discharge can hit monsters behind the target. When used in a hallway, you can hit 2 monsters while only being hit back by one.
History
- In 0.31, Static Discharge will deal half damage to the caster, instead of having a special damage formula for players. This will make enemy Static Discharge (e.g. from player ghosts) stronger.
- Prior to 0.30, Static Discharge dealt
2 + 1d(3 + pow/8)damage, hit up to1d(2 + pow/20)targets, and had a power cap of 100. rElec monsters were fully immune to this spell. - Prior to 0.29, this spell dealt
2 + 1d(5 + Power/10 + (1d(Power)-1)/10)damage. The number of targets an arc could hit wasn't predetermined before cast; the power was reduced for each arc of the spell, and power determined the chance of making a new arc. - Prior to 0.27, this spell was a level 3 spell.
- Prior to 0.26, insubstantial wisps could cast this spell.
- Prior to 0.13, this spell would deal less damage to levitating or flying targets.
- Prior to 0.9, Static Discharge was a level 4 spell.
References
- ↑ spl-damage.cc:2583 (0.30.0)
- ↑ spl-damage.cc:2586 (0.30.0)
