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Vecna, a powerful spellcaster, is the [[Chaotic Quest]] nemesis in [[SLASH'EM]]. He drops the [[Hand of Vecna]] when killed, provided you don't digest or disintegrate him. | Vecna, a powerful spellcaster, is the [[Chaotic Quest]] nemesis in [[SLASH'EM]]. He drops the [[Hand of Vecna]] when killed, provided you don't digest or disintegrate him. | ||
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==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
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| − | The Chaotic Quest itself can be a difficult branch, | + | {{todo|Rare possible case? You hit Vecna with Magicbane and get confused, then he reads a scroll of teleportation, sending him some where ...in the entire game.}} |
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| + | Although he is the second highest level spellcaster one will see in SLASH'EM, in general Vecna is nowhere near as tough as one might think. He is somewhat slow, and has only one spellcasting attack. His main weakness, though, comes from the design of his level; it has no up staircase at all. Being [[covetous]], Vecna will teleport to meet you. Since there is no up staircase, he will not warp away like most covetous monsters, but will stay next to you, even as his hit points drop. | ||
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| + | Elbereth, which he respects, is a must when fighting him, since his high base level means that his [[psi bolt]] spells will do immense amounts of damage. Additionally, one does [[Need +x weapon to hit|need a +4 weapon]] to damage him at all. However, with a permanent Elbereth and a +4 weapon, he is normally quite easy to defeat, in many ways less trouble than the [[demilich|demiliches]] that surround him who will try to run away when you hit them. Also be aware that he will not attack until you come within sight of him, so it is very possible to choose when you fight him. | ||
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| + | An exception to this behavior, is when he is generated with a [[wand of teleportation]]. In that case, every time his hit points drop too low, he will zap him self and teleport somewhere in the level. He will not warp back to you until he healed. Considering that a wand can have more then ten charges, this greatly increases the difficulty of the fight. Depending on your situation, you'll have to rethink if you beater come back later. | ||
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| + | The Chaotic Quest itself can be a difficult branch though, and should not be underestimated. It is advisable to bring an escape item or two, just in case something goes wrong with the general strategy. For example, if Vecna has a wand of teleportation or if a [[minotaur]] is summoned right next to you. | ||
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
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An important [[Lich]] from [[Dungeons and Dragons]]. It's an original creation of D&D. The name is an anagram of Vance, from fantasy author Jack Vance, whose "fire-and-forget" magic system is used in D&D. | An important [[Lich]] from [[Dungeons and Dragons]]. It's an original creation of D&D. The name is an anagram of Vance, from fantasy author Jack Vance, whose "fire-and-forget" magic system is used in D&D. | ||
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| Difficulty | 56 |
| Attacks |
Touch cold 9d6, Spellcasting |
| Base level | 49 |
| Base experience | 3230 |
| Speed | 9 |
| Base AC | -8 |
| Base MR | 90 |
| Alignment | -15 (chaotic) |
| Frequency (by normal means) | Unique |
| Genocidable | No |
| Weight | 1200 |
| Nutritional value | 100 |
| Size | Medium |
| Resistances | fire, cold, sleep, poison, stoning |
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| Reference | SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2/monst.c#line4600 |
Vecna, a powerful spellcaster, is the Chaotic Quest nemesis in SLASH'EM. He drops the Hand of Vecna when killed, provided you don't digest or disintegrate him.
Strategy
A user has suggested improving this page or section as follows:
"Rare possible case? You hit Vecna with Magicbane and get confused, then he reads a scroll of teleportation, sending him some where ...in the entire game."
Although he is the second highest level spellcaster one will see in SLASH'EM, in general Vecna is nowhere near as tough as one might think. He is somewhat slow, and has only one spellcasting attack. His main weakness, though, comes from the design of his level; it has no up staircase at all. Being covetous, Vecna will teleport to meet you. Since there is no up staircase, he will not warp away like most covetous monsters, but will stay next to you, even as his hit points drop.
Elbereth, which he respects, is a must when fighting him, since his high base level means that his psi bolt spells will do immense amounts of damage. Additionally, one does need a +4 weapon to damage him at all. However, with a permanent Elbereth and a +4 weapon, he is normally quite easy to defeat, in many ways less trouble than the demiliches that surround him who will try to run away when you hit them. Also be aware that he will not attack until you come within sight of him, so it is very possible to choose when you fight him.
An exception to this behavior, is when he is generated with a wand of teleportation. In that case, every time his hit points drop too low, he will zap him self and teleport somewhere in the level. He will not warp back to you until he healed. Considering that a wand can have more then ten charges, this greatly increases the difficulty of the fight. Depending on your situation, you'll have to rethink if you beater come back later.
The Chaotic Quest itself can be a difficult branch though, and should not be underestimated. It is advisable to bring an escape item or two, just in case something goes wrong with the general strategy. For example, if Vecna has a wand of teleportation or if a minotaur is summoned right next to you.
Origin
An important Lich from Dungeons and Dragons. It's an original creation of D&D. The name is an anagram of Vance, from fantasy author Jack Vance, whose "fire-and-forget" magic system is used in D&D.
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