Talk:Magicbane

Magicbane vs Spellcasting mosters

As my favourite sacrifice artifact, I have noticed that occasionally there is an additional special attck against spellcasting foes, along the lines of "You hit <monster>. You absorb magic energy!" with a small boost to Power. Where would the detail for this be found? It makes seeking out kobold shaman...s (shamen?) more worthwhile... -- Kalon 03:56, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

That's part of the cancel a.k.a. purge attack. You gain 1 Pw and 1 max Pw every time Magicbane successfully cancels a monster that has a magic attack. ContraDuck 10:53, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

Engraving Elbereth

When Engraving with Magicbane (and maybe with other athames, too), you can engrave Elbereth twice (Elbereth Elbereth) in one turn. This gives you more leeway in spelling it correctly and moving around on the square. Renx 13:31, 18 March 2008 (UTC)

Always, always remember...

ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT YOU HAVE IT!!! I played an elven wizard on NAO once - perfect starting. Ring of slow digestion, and altar to Anhur on dlvl 1. I altar scummed for Magicbane, and died on the Oracle level because I misspelled Elbereth twice.

I feel stupid. Fredil Yupigo 22:41, 26 July 2008 (UTC)