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{{flavour|Transmuters specialise in transmutation magic, and can cause strange changes in themselves and others. They deal damage primarily in unarmed combat, often using transformations to enhance their defensive and offensive capabilities.}} | {{flavour|Transmuters specialise in transmutation magic, and can cause strange changes in themselves and others. They deal damage primarily in unarmed combat, often using transformations to enhance their defensive and offensive capabilities.}} | ||
'''Transmuters''' are magicians who specialise in [[Transmutations]] magic. They are best described as kung-fu mad scientists, but initial survival is quite a challenge for them. | '''Transmuters''' are magicians who specialise in [[Transmutations]] magic. They are best described as kung-fu mad scientists, but initial survival is quite a challenge for them. | ||
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==Racial restrictions== | ==Racial restrictions== | ||
| − | [[Ghoul]]s and [[Mu]]mmies are forbidden for becoming transmuters, because they cannot use most | + | [[Ghoul]]s and [[Mu]]mmies are forbidden for becoming transmuters, because they cannot use most transmutations. |
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==Starting Equipment== | ==Starting Equipment== | ||
Some [[species]] may receive different items based on their unique restrictions. | Some [[species]] may receive different items based on their unique restrictions. | ||
*+0 [[robe]] | *+0 [[robe]] | ||
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| − | *[[ | + | '''Available Spells:''' |
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Beastly Appendage]] |
| + | *[[Wereblood]] | ||
| + | *[[Spider Form]] | ||
| + | *[[Ice Form]] | ||
| + | *[[Blade Hands]] | ||
Transmuters start with the [[Beastly Appendage]] spell memorised. | Transmuters start with the [[Beastly Appendage]] spell memorised. | ||
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==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | Transmuters in general have a rough start to the dungeon. Unarmed | + | Transmuters in general have a somewhat rough start to the dungeon. [[Unarmed Combat]], even though strong later in the game, struggles to keep up with weapons in the early game with a base damage of only 3 for most species. Casting [[Beastly Appendage]] before every fight is a must for survival, and is recommended even if you play an already strong species like [[Minotaur]] or [[Troll]]. |
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[[Spider Form]] gives boosts to unarmed damage and evasion while also making your attacks venom-branded. Unfortunately it also melds all of your armor and leaves you vulnerable to poison yourself. | [[Spider Form]] gives boosts to unarmed damage and evasion while also making your attacks venom-branded. Unfortunately it also melds all of your armor and leaves you vulnerable to poison yourself. | ||
| − | [[Ice Form]] is a more robust form with useful resistances and good damage. [[Blade Hands]] lets you keep most of your equipment while boosting your base damage to a formidable 22. | + | [[Ice Form]] is a more robust form with useful resistances and good damage. [[Blade Hands]] lets you keep most of your equipment, while boosting your base damage to a formidable 22. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Prior to [[0.14]], transmuters started with 20 [[gold]]. | + | *In [[0.27]], Transmuters will be untied to the shortened [[Book of Changes]], with their spell list unchanged. They lost [[Blade Hands]], however. |
| + | *Prior to [[0.26]], transmuters started with [[Sticks to Snakes]] instead of [[Wereblood]]. As such, their starting [[arrows]] were removed, too. | ||
| + | *Prior to [[0.14]], transmuters started with 20 [[gold]]. | ||
{{backgrounds}} | {{backgrounds}} | ||
[[Category:Backgrounds]] | [[Category:Backgrounds]] | ||
Revision as of 23:13, 11 July 2021
| Transmuters specialise in transmutation magic, and can cause strange changes in themselves and others. They deal damage primarily in unarmed combat, often using transformations to enhance their defensive and offensive capabilities. |
Transmuters are magicians who specialise in Transmutations magic. They are best described as kung-fu mad scientists, but initial survival is quite a challenge for them.
Contents
Preferred Races
Troll, Naga, Merfolk, Draconian, Demigod and Demonspawn are the recommended races if you pick a Transmuter Background.
Racial restrictions
Ghouls and Mummies are forbidden for becoming transmuters, because they cannot use most transmutations.
Starting Equipment
Some species may receive different items based on their unique restrictions.
- +0 robe
Available Spells:
Transmuters start with the Beastly Appendage spell memorised.
Starting Skills and Stats
These are adjusted by your species' aptitudes.
- Fighting: 1
- Unarmed Combat: 3
- Dodging: 2
- Spellcasting: 2
- Transmutations: 2
Choosing Transmuter adds 2 to your starting Strength, 5 to your starting Intelligence and 5 to your starting Dexterity.
Strategy
Transmuters in general have a somewhat rough start to the dungeon. Unarmed Combat, even though strong later in the game, struggles to keep up with weapons in the early game with a base damage of only 3 for most species. Casting Beastly Appendage before every fight is a must for survival, and is recommended even if you play an already strong species like Minotaur or Troll.
Spider Form gives boosts to unarmed damage and evasion while also making your attacks venom-branded. Unfortunately it also melds all of your armor and leaves you vulnerable to poison yourself.
Ice Form is a more robust form with useful resistances and good damage. Blade Hands lets you keep most of your equipment, while boosting your base damage to a formidable 22.
History
- In 0.27, Transmuters will be untied to the shortened Book of Changes, with their spell list unchanged. They lost Blade Hands, however.
- Prior to 0.26, transmuters started with Sticks to Snakes instead of Wereblood. As such, their starting arrows were removed, too.
- Prior to 0.14, transmuters started with 20 gold.
| Backgrounds | |
|---|---|
| Warriors | Fighter • Gladiator • Monk • Hunter • Brigand |
| Zealots | Berserker • Chaos Knight • Cinder Acolyte |
| Warrior-mages | Warper • Hexslinger • Enchanter • Reaver |
| Mages | Hedge Wizard • Conjurer • Summoner • Necromancer • Fire Elementalist • Ice Elementalist • Air Elementalist • Earth Elementalist • Alchemist |
| Adventurers | Artificer • Shapeshifter • Wanderer • Delver |
