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Umbire the Phantom: /* Strategy */ word choice

2025-03-24T20:16:21Z

‎Strategy: word choice

Umbire the Phantom: /* Strategy */ correct spell school

2025-03-24T20:15:21Z

‎Strategy: correct spell school

Umbire the Phantom: /* List of unobtainable starting items */ ...and here

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‎List of unobtainable starting items: ...and here

Umbire the Phantom: /* Strategy */ typo + word choice

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‎Strategy: typo + word choice

Umbire the Phantom: /* Strategy */ detailing

2025-02-06T07:31:21Z

‎Strategy: detailing

Umbire the Phantom: /* Special rules */ wand damage

2025-01-30T23:34:22Z

‎Special rules: wand damage

Umbire the Phantom: /* Starting equipment */ spacing

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‎Starting equipment: spacing

Umbire the Phantom: oops

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Umbire the Phantom: /* Starting equipment */ correction

2025-01-28T19:26:18Z

‎Starting equipment: correction

Umbire the Phantom: /* Strategy */ typo

2025-01-28T16:09:22Z

‎Strategy: typo

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 Most types of body armor in SLASH'EM raise spellcasting failure rates while worn, so [[dragon scale mail]] is much less viable for Wizards throughout the game: maintaining a reliable spellcasting ability while covering important [[properties]] such as [[drain resistance]] becomes more difficult to attain for the hero, and the [[shield of reflection]] is far more of a spellcasting impediment to a Wizard than it is in ''NetHack''. However, [[Robe (SLASH'EM)|robes]] do not penalize spellcasting, and the [[robe of protection]] is a stellar choice of [[suit]] that can somewhat compensate, while the [[robe of power]] can counteract penalties from wearing metallic armor in other slots.
-[[Stormbringer]] remains fairly strong as an artifact weapon for chaotic Wizards due to its [[drain resistance]], though obtaining it will require either a [[wish]] or crowning while carrying the spellbook for the finger of death. In a pinch, Wizards can also wield the [[The Hand of Vecna (SLASH'EM)|The Hand of Vecna]] for drain resistance and cast {{+ of|remove curse}} to deal with [[curse items]] and other similar effects&mdash;netural Wizards should be careful of the stronger [[artifact blast]]s. [[The Staff of Aesculapius]] does not have drain resistance as in ''NetHack'', and combined with artifact blasts and the inability to #[[tip]], it is a significantly weaker artifact wish in spite of retaining its other perks and curse resistance. [[Nighthorn]] is similarly perilous to utilize due to being lawful, and though it does grant reflection while wielded, it is not intelligent and so lacks any immunity to cursing effects.
+[[Stormbringer]] remains fairly strong as an artifact weapon for chaotic Wizards due to its [[drain resistance]], though obtaining it will require either a [[wish]] or crowning while carrying the spellbook for the finger of death. In a pinch, Wizards can also wield the [[The Hand of Vecna (SLASH'EM)|The Hand of Vecna]] for drain resistance and cast {{+ of|remove curse}} to deal with [[curse items]] and other similar effects&mdash;netural Wizards should be careful of the stronger [[artifact blast]]s. [[The Staff of Aesculapius]] does not have drain resistance as in ''NetHack'', and combined with artifact blasts and the inability to #[[tip]], it is a significantly weaker artifact wish in spite of retaining its other perks and curse resistance. [[Nighthorn]] is similarly perilous to utilize due to being lawful, and though it does grant reflection while wielded, it is not intelligent and so lacks any resistance to cursing effects.
 The [[create pool]] [[monster spell]] will necessitate a means of avoiding drowning, though the spell is most likely to come up during the [[ascension run]]: monsters will very rarely select it against a hero that does not yet have the [[Amulet of Yendor]]. Even so, this will add at least a couple more properties for a Wizard to check off their list, with some possible equipment choices for handling these situations listed below:

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 * [[Water walking boots]] can be paired with the {{+ of|haste self}} You need these to deal with [[create pool]] spells. You can use {{spell of|haste self}} as a substitute to [[speed boots]].
-*[[Ring of levitation]] with [[speed boots]]: With the ring, you are vulnerable to [[electric bug]]s. If you use this, you might want to blessed-genocide <code>x</code> to be safe, and this is no joke. The {{spell of|levitation}} spell is dangerously unreliable (unless Skilled or better in escape spells).
+*[[Ring of levitation]] with [[speed boots]]: With the ring, you are vulnerable to [[electric bug]]s. If you use this, you might want to blessed-genocide <code>x</code> to be safe, and this is no joke. The {{spell of|levitation}} spell is dangerously unreliable unless you are Skilled in body spells.
 * The [[amulet]] slot is crowded due to {{of|amulet|reflection|and=1|drain resistance}} being incredibly important, making {{amulet of|flying|and=1|life saving}} of far lower priority. Foregoing reflection or drain resistance is possible, but risky.

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 * [[ring of hunger]]
 * [[ring of levitation]]
 * [[wand of nothing]]
 * [[wand of wishing]]

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 Most types of body armor in SLASH'EM raise spellcasting failure rates while worn, so [[dragon scale mail]] is much less viable for Wizards throughout the game: maintaining a reliable spellcasting ability while covering important [[properties]] such as [[drain resistance]] becomes more difficult to attain for the hero, and the [[shield of reflection]] is far more of a spellcasting impediment to a Wizard than it is in ''NetHack''. However, [[Robe (SLASH'EM)|robes]] do not penalize spellcasting, and the [[robe of protection]] is a stellar choice of [[suit]] that can somewhat compensate, while the [[robe of power]] can counteract penalties from wearing metallic armor in other slots.
-[[Stormbringer]] remains fairly strong as an artifact weapon for chaotic Wizards due to its [[drain resistance]], though obtaining it will require either a [[wish]] or crowning while carrying the spellbook for the finger of death. In a pinch, Wizards can also wield the [[The Hand of Vecna (SLASH'EM)|The Hand of Vecna]] for drain resistance and cast {{+ of|remove curse]] to deal with item-cursing effects&mdash;netural Wizards should be careful of the stronger [[artifact blast]]s. [[The Staff of Aesculapius]] does not have drain resistance as in ''NetHack'', and combined with artifact blasts and the inability to #[[tip]], it is a significantly weaker artifact wish in spite of retaining its other perks and curse resistance. [[Nighthorn]] is similarly perilous to utilize due to being lawful, and though it does grant reflection while wielded, it is not intelligent and so lacks any immunity to cursing effects.
+[[Stormbringer]] remains fairly strong as an artifact weapon for chaotic Wizards due to its [[drain resistance]], though obtaining it will require either a [[wish]] or crowning while carrying the spellbook for the finger of death. In a pinch, Wizards can also wield the [[The Hand of Vecna (SLASH'EM)|The Hand of Vecna]] for drain resistance and cast {{+ of|remove curse}} to deal with [[curse items]] and other similar effects&mdash;netural Wizards should be careful of the stronger [[artifact blast]]s. [[The Staff of Aesculapius]] does not have drain resistance as in ''NetHack'', and combined with artifact blasts and the inability to #[[tip]], it is a significantly weaker artifact wish in spite of retaining its other perks and curse resistance. [[Nighthorn]] is similarly perilous to utilize due to being lawful, and though it does grant reflection while wielded, it is not intelligent and so lacks any immunity to cursing effects.
 The [[create pool]] [[monster spell]] will necessitate a means of avoiding drowning, though the spell is most likely to come up during the [[ascension run]]: monsters will very rarely select it against a hero that does not yet have the [[Amulet of Yendor]]. Even so, this will add at least a couple more properties for a Wizard to check off their list, with some possible equipment choices for handling these situations listed below:

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 The changes to [[polymorph]] mechanics both heavily nerf [[polypiling]] and make obtaining strong pets trickier (though far from impossible), though in exchange it is possible to [[upgrade]] items using either [[potions of gain level]] or the [[tinker]] technique only available to gnomish heroes. [[The Wallet of Perseus]] can help overcome the role's initial low carrying capacity without wearing [[gauntlets of power]].
-Most types of body armor in SLASH'EM raise spellcasting failure rates while worn, so [[dragon scale mail]] is much less viable for Wizards throughout the game: covering important [[properties]] such as [[drain resistance]] becomes more difficult, and the [[shield of reflection]] is far more of a spellcasting impediment than in ''NetHack''. However, [[Robe (SLASH'EM)|robes]] do not penalize spellcasting, so the [[robe of protection]] is a stellar choice of [[suit]] that can somewhat compensate; the [[robe of power]] can counteract penalties from wearing metallic armor in other slots.
+Most types of body armor in SLASH'EM raise spellcasting failure rates while worn, so [[dragon scale mail]] is much less viable for Wizards throughout the game: maintaining a reliable spellcasting ability while covering important [[properties]] such as [[drain resistance]] becomes more difficult to attain for the hero, and the [[shield of reflection]] is far more of a spellcasting impediment to a Wizard than it is in ''NetHack''. However, [[Robe (SLASH'EM)|robes]] do not penalize spellcasting, and the [[robe of protection]] is a stellar choice of [[suit]] that can somewhat compensate, while the [[robe of power]] can counteract penalties from wearing metallic armor in other slots.
 [[Stormbringer]] remains fairly strong as an artifact weapon for chaotic Wizards due to its [[drain resistance]], though obtaining it will require either a [[wish]] or crowning while carrying the spellbook for the finger of death. In a pinch, Wizards can also wield the [[The Hand of Vecna (SLASH'EM)|The Hand of Vecna]] for drain resistance and cast {{+ of|remove curse]] to deal with item-cursing effects&mdash;netural Wizards should be careful of the stronger [[artifact blast]]s. [[The Staff of Aesculapius]] does not have drain resistance as in ''NetHack'', and combined with artifact blasts and the inability to #[[tip]], it is a significantly weaker artifact wish in spite of retaining its other perks and curse resistance. [[Nighthorn]] is similarly perilous to utilize due to being lawful, and though it does grant reflection while wielded, it is not intelligent and so lacks any immunity to cursing effects.

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-===Spellcasting===
+===Spellcasting and magic===
 Wizards with an intelligence of 15 or 16 have [[reduced-hunger casting]], lowering the [[nutrition]] drained when casting spells, and Wizards with an intelligence of 17 or more have hungerless casting.
 Wizards regain [[energy]] more often than other roles.

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 ==Starting equipment==
 Each Wizard starts with the following equipment:{{refsrc|u_init.c|235|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 * a [[blessed]] +1 [[quarterstaff]]
 * a +0 [[cloak of magic resistance]]

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 ===List of unobtainable starting items===
-The random items generated in a Wizard's starting inventory will ''never'' be any of the following:{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|998|nethack=3.6.7}}
+The random items generated in a Wizard's starting inventory will ''never'' be any of the following:{{refsrc|u_init.c|1514|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 * [[scroll of amnesia]]

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 Wizards start with knowledge of any applicable racial equipment.
-The Wizard's default starting [[pet]] is a [[kitten]].{{refsrc|u_init.c|521|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
+The Wizard's default starting [[pet]] is a [[kitten]].{{refsrc|role.c|521|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 ===List of unobtainable starting items===