Half spell damage
Half spell damage is an extrinsic property which halves any damage taken from spells, as well as halving certain other effects. This property is currently conferred only by carrying The Orb of Detection, The Platinum Yendorian Express Card, The Orb of Fate or The Eye of the Aethiopica. Carrying more than one of these objects does not further affect spell damage.
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Mechanics
Affected Spells
- Main article: Monster spells.
The following monster spells are affected by half spell damage:[1]
| Spell | Spell Type | Min. Level | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psi bolt | Magical | 1 | Halves damage. Stacks with magic resistance to quarter damage. |
| Stun | Magical | 4 | Halves duration. However, this is trivial with a unicorn horn. |
| Drain strength | Magical | 7 | Halves reduction. However, magic resistance negates. |
| Curse items | Magical | 11 | Halves number of items affected from 1d6 to 1d3. Stacks with magic resistance, to only 1d2. |
| Open wounds | Clerical | 1 | Halves damage. Stacks with magic resistance to quarter damage. |
| Confuse | Clerical | 3 | Halves duration. However, this is trivial with a unicorn horn. |
| Paralyze | Clerical | 5 | Halves duration. However, magic resistance or free action reduces to 1 turn instead. |
| Blind | Clerical | 6 | Halves duration. However, this is trivial with a unicorn horn or the Eyes of the Overworld. |
| Lightning | Clerical | 12 | Halves damage. However, shock resistance negates. |
| Fire pillar | Clerical | 13 | Halves damage. However, fire resistance negates. |
| Cold | Asmodeus only | Halves damage. However, cold resistance negates. |
If the player has all resistances (including magic resistance) and a noncursed unicorn horn, the only spells usefully affected by half spell damage are psi bolt, open wounds, and curse items.
Monsters Affected
The following monsters can cast spells, some of which are affected by half spell damage as detailed above:
| Monster | Base Level | Spell Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| k Kobold Shaman | 2 | Magical | |
| o Orc Shaman | 3 | Magical | |
| G Gnomish Wizard | 3 | Magical | |
| W Barrow wight | 3 | Magical | |
| @ Guide | 5 | Magical | |
| @ Abbot | 5 | Clerical | |
| @ Acolyte | 5 | Clerical | |
| @ Apprentice | 5 | Magical | |
| N Golden Naga | 10 | Magical | |
| & Nalfeshnee | 11 | Magical | |
| L Lich | 11 | Magical | |
| @ Aligned priest | 12 | Clerical | |
| L Demilich | 14 | Magical | |
| @ Dark One | 15 | Magical | |
| D Ixoth | 15 | Magical | |
| & Minion of Huhetotl | 16 | Magical | |
| @ Thoth Amon | 16 | Magical | |
| D Chromatic Dragon | 16 | Magical | |
| & Nalzok | 16 | Magical | |
| A Ki-rin | 16 | Magical | |
| H Titan | 16 | Magical | |
| L Master Lich | 17 | Magical | |
| A Archon | 19 | Magical | |
| @ Neferet the Green | 20 | Magical | |
| L Arch-lich | 25 | Magical | |
| @ Grand Master | 25 | Clerical | |
| @ High priest | 25 | Clerical | |
| @ Arch priest | 25 | Clerical | |
| @ Master Kaen | 25 | Clerical | |
| @ Wizard of Yendor | 30 | Magical | |
| & Orcus | 30 | Magical | |
| & Dispater | 36 | Magical | |
| & Asmodeus | 49 | Has a unique magical cold attack. | |
| & Demogorgon | 50 | Magical |
Exceptions
The following sources of damage, though they may be considered spells, are not affected by half spell damage:
- Magic missile from any source, though it is negated by magic resistance.
- The geyser monster spell, which is considered physical damage.
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