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{{flavour|A magical device which speeds up the actions of a targeted creature.}}
  
Zapping a '''wand of hasting''' affects the target as though it were the recipient of the [[Haste]] spell, reducing the time it takes to complete any action by 33%. This is an extremely valuable find for pure melee fighters or casters who don't wish to bother with [[Charms]], providing indestructible access to a very powerful buff without any wasted XP. Be careful not to overuse it; remaining hasted for too long will cause you to accumulate dangerous levels of [[magical contamination]].  
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==Useful Info==
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A '''wand of hasting''' inflicts the [[Haste]] status on the user or a target, making all actions take 2/3rds as long. It causes some [[magical contamination]] as you are hasted.
  
This wand can be zapped at monsters as well, making it excellent when combined with sources of powerful allies. Unlike most other [[wand]]s, it can only hold at most 9 charges.
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It can hold at most 9 charges.
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==Strategy==
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Haste is a very powerful buff. Hasting yourself will help in just about any sticky situation, and let you win fights you otherwise wouldn't. Unless you're in a serious emergency, don't be hasted for too long (more than 2 zaps), or you'll be inflicted with dangerous contamination levels.
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When players could still learn the [[Haste]] spell, the wand of hasting allowed you to speed yourself up without any skill investment. Even for those with the spell, wands of hasting can be used during [[silence]].
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It can also be used to speed up your own [[allies]], though charges of this wand are fairly scare.
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== History ==
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*Wands of hasting were removed in [[0.20]].

Latest revision as of 11:41, 25 August 2023

Obsolete: This article refers to an aspect of the game which has been removed. It is retained for historical reference only.
Type Wand
Name Wand of hasting
Icon Wand of hasting.png
A magical device which speeds up the actions of a targeted creature.

Useful Info

A wand of hasting inflicts the Haste status on the user or a target, making all actions take 2/3rds as long. It causes some magical contamination as you are hasted.

It can hold at most 9 charges.

Strategy

Haste is a very powerful buff. Hasting yourself will help in just about any sticky situation, and let you win fights you otherwise wouldn't. Unless you're in a serious emergency, don't be hasted for too long (more than 2 zaps), or you'll be inflicted with dangerous contamination levels.

When players could still learn the Haste spell, the wand of hasting allowed you to speed yourself up without any skill investment. Even for those with the spell, wands of hasting can be used during silence.

It can also be used to speed up your own allies, though charges of this wand are fairly scare.

History

  • Wands of hasting were removed in 0.20.