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{{flavour|A magical device which throws exploding shards of ice, partially harming even creatures resistant of cold.}} | {{flavour|A magical device which throws exploding shards of ice, partially harming even creatures resistant of cold.}} | ||
| − | + | A '''wand of iceblast''' creates an unavoidable, 3x3 explosion, much like a [[cold]] version of [[Fireball]]. This wand is 50% irresistible; it deals 50% cold and 50% physical damage. For example, a monster immune to cold will take 50% damage from this wand. | |
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| + | Players deal <code>3d(7.66 + 3.5 * [[Evocations]]/5)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|zap-data.h|1439}}<br>Specifically, you'll deal <code>3d(14/3 + pow/5)</code> damage, for pow = <code>15 + 3.5 * Evocations</code> ({{source ref|0.30.0|evoke.cc|177}}). If you have the [[MP-Powered Wands]] mutation, then your "pow" gains a +33% boost.</ref> | ||
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| + | Monsters deal <code>3d(6 + (30 + [[HD]])/12)<code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|zap-data.h|1441}}</code> | ||
==Tips and tricks== | ==Tips and tricks== | ||
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*Prior to [[0.21]], wands of iceblast could hold at most 15 charges. | *Prior to [[0.21]], wands of iceblast could hold at most 15 charges. | ||
*Wands of iceblast were added in [[0.18]]. | *Wands of iceblast were added in [[0.18]]. | ||
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Revision as of 03:53, 7 June 2023
Version 0.30: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
| Type | Wand |
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| Name | Wand of iceblast |
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| A magical device which throws exploding shards of ice, partially harming even creatures resistant of cold. |
A wand of iceblast creates an unavoidable, 3x3 explosion, much like a cold version of Fireball. This wand is 50% irresistible; it deals 50% cold and 50% physical damage. For example, a monster immune to cold will take 50% damage from this wand.
Players deal 3d(7.66 + 3.5 * Evocations/5) damage with this wand.[1]
Monsters deal 3d(6 + (30 + HD)/12)<code> damage with this wand.<ref>zap-data.h:1441 (0.30.0)
Tips and tricks
- Wands of iceblast fill a unique slot in any Evocations specialist's arsenal, as enemies can't evade the attack or ignore it entirely with willpower. Just be aware that they lack power if fired without much training, and that they'll never be quite as potent as a trained spellcaster's Fireball.
- Firing a wand of iceblast point-blank at your foe guarantees you'll be caught in the blast. Use it before engaging in melee, or angle your shot diagonally behind your foe if possible.
History
- Prior to 0.30, iceblast's damage was 60% irresistible.
- Prior to 0.24, monsters couldn't use this wand.
- Prior to 0.21, wands of iceblast could hold at most 15 charges.
- Wands of iceblast were added in 0.18.
References
- ↑ zap-data.h:1439 (0.30.0)
Specifically, you'll deal3d(14/3 + pow/5)damage, for pow =15 + 3.5 * Evocations(evoke.cc:177 (0.30.0)). If you have the MP-Powered Wands mutation, then your "pow" gains a +33% boost.
| Wands |
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| Acid / Light / Quicksilver • Iceblast / Roots • Charming / Paralysis Digging • Flame • Mindburst • Polymorph |
