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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	An Earth Elementalist's bread and butter consists of two fairly standard damage spells. They have standard beam targeting, aren't countered by a specific resistance, and are perfectly serviceable in the damage department. ~~But what~~ differentiates EE from a more ~~boombastic~~ school, like [[Fire Elementalist]], is Earth Magic's tendency toward utility. [[Bombard]] has a chance to move you away from your target, while [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]] constricts a line of enemies.		Initially, an Earth Elementalist's bread and butter consists of two fairly standard damage spells - Sandblast and Stone Arrow. They have standard beam targeting, aren't countered by a specific resistance, and are perfectly serviceable in the damage department. What differentiates EE from a more bombastic school, like [[Fire Elementalist]], is Earth Magic's tendency toward utility. [[Bombard]] has a chance to move you away from your target, while [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]] constricts a line of enemies.

	===Spell Details===		===Spell Details===
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	At level 3, you gain [[Stone Arrow]]. It's a competent damage spell - nothing special, though no monster resists it. Sandblast is still useful, however. It deals a similar amount of damage, but costs 1 MP instead of Stone Arrow's 3 MP. The advantage of Stone Arrow is that it's cast at normal speed, so it deals more damage per turn. Once you get a decent MP reserve, you should rely on Stone Arrow for its faster kill speed.		At level 3, you gain [[Stone Arrow]]. It's a competent damage spell - nothing special, though no monster resists it. Sandblast is still useful, however. It deals a similar amount of damage, but costs 1 MP instead of Stone Arrow's 3 MP. The advantage of Stone Arrow is that it's cast at normal speed, so it deals more damage per turn. Once you get a decent MP reserve, you should rely on Stone Arrow for its faster kill speed.

	[[Brom's Barrelling Boulder]] is a more complex damage spell. It creates a boulder that knocks back enemies, dealing damage each time. It is damaged each time it collides with an enemy; it also ~~explodes~~ when it hits a wall or leaves your line of sight. These features make Brom's Barrelling Boulder less consistent than Stone Arrow, but more useful for [[kiting]].		[[Brom's Barrelling Boulder]] is a more complex damage spell. It creates a boulder in a straight line that knocks back enemies, dealing damage each time. It is damaged each time it collides with an enemy or is adjacent to a wall; it also destroys itself when it hits a wall or leaves your line of sight. These features make Brom's Barrelling Boulder less consistent than Stone Arrow, but more useful for [[kiting]].

	[[Petrify]] offers an entirely different kind of spell for EE, being very similar to [[Hexes]]. After a few turns, your opponent will be unable to act. It enables a playstyle of [[stab]]bing - and it can work for a while in the stead of more conventionally offensive spells.		[[Petrify]] offers an entirely different kind of spell for EE, being very similar to [[Hexes]]. After a few turns, your opponent will be unable to act. It enables a playstyle of [[stab]]bing - and it can work for a while in the stead of more conventionally offensive spells.

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	[[Sandblast]] is your level 1 spell. It deals more damage than most level 1 spells, but it's low range, inaccurate, and slow to cast. For reference, enemies will get 3 attacks for every 2 Sandblasts. Also, it is poor against foes with high AC.		[[Sandblast]] is your level 1 spell. It deals more damage than most level 1 spells, but it's low range, inaccurate, and slow to cast. For reference, enemies will get 3 attacks for every 2 Sandblasts. Also, it is poor against foes with high AC.

	At level 3, you gain [[Stone Arrow]], a ~~very~~ competent damage spell~~. It's~~ nothing special, though it ~~can't be resisted~~. ~~Don't about~~ Sandblast, however. ~~Sandblast~~ deals a similar amount of damage, but costs 1 MP instead of 3. The advantage of Stone Arrow is that it's cast at normal speed, so it ~~kills enemies faster~~. Once you get a decent MP reserve, rely on Stone Arrow for its faster kill speed.		At level 3, you gain [[Stone Arrow]]. It's a competent damage spell - nothing special, though no monster resists it. Sandblast is still useful, however. It deals a similar amount of damage, but costs 1 MP instead of Stone Arrow's 3 MP. The advantage of Stone Arrow is that it's cast at normal speed, so it deals more damage per turn. Once you get a decent MP reserve, you should rely on Stone Arrow for its faster kill speed.


	[[Brom's Barrelling Boulder]] is a more complex damage spell. It creates a boulder that knocks back enemies, dealing damage each time. It is damaged each time it collides with an enemy; it also explodes when it hits a wall or leaves your line of sight. These features make Brom's Barrelling Boulder less consistent than Stone Arrow, but more useful for [[kiting]].		[[Brom's Barrelling Boulder]] is a more complex damage spell. It creates a boulder that knocks back enemies, dealing damage each time. It is damaged each time it collides with an enemy; it also explodes when it hits a wall or leaves your line of sight. These features make Brom's Barrelling Boulder less consistent than Stone Arrow, but more useful for [[kiting]].

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	===Spell Details===		===Spell Details===
	[[Sandblast]] is your level 1 spell. It deals more damage than most level 1 spells, but it ~~has~~ low range, is inaccurate, and is slow to cast. For reference, enemies will get 3 attacks for every 2 Sandblasts. ~~It shines~~ against ~~enemies~~ with ~~low [[~~AC]], ~~such as~~ [[~~ogre (monster)\|ogres]] or even [[hydra~~]]s.		[[Sandblast]] is your level 1 spell. It deals more damage than most level 1 spells, but it's low range, inaccurate, and slow to cast. For reference, enemies will get 3 attacks for every 2 Sandblasts. Also, it is poor against foes with high AC.

			At level 3, you gain [[Stone Arrow]], a very competent damage spell. It's nothing special, though it can't be resisted. Don't about Sandblast, however. Sandblast deals a similar amount of damage, but costs 1 MP instead of 3. The advantage of Stone Arrow is that it's cast at normal speed, so it kills enemies faster. Once you get a decent MP reserve, rely on Stone Arrow for its faster kill speed.

	At level 3, you gain [[Stone Arrow]], a very competent damage spell. It's nothing special, though it can't be resisted. Sandblast deals similar damage per cast, but only costs 1 MP instead of Stone Arrow's 3 MP. However, Stone Arrow is cast at normal speed, so it deals more damage per turn (kills enemies faster). Also, this spell is better against foes with high AC.

	[[Brom's Barrelling Boulder]] is a more complex damage spell. It creates a boulder that knocks back enemies, dealing damage each time. It is damaged each time it collides with an enemy; it also explodes when it hits a wall or leaves your line of sight. These features make Brom's Barrelling Boulder less consistent than Stone Arrow, but more useful for [[kiting]].		[[Brom's Barrelling Boulder]] is a more complex damage spell. It creates a boulder that knocks back enemies, dealing damage each time. It is damaged each time it collides with an enemy; it also explodes when it hits a wall or leaves your line of sight. These features make Brom's Barrelling Boulder less consistent than Stone Arrow, but more useful for [[kiting]].

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	===Spell Details===		===Spell Details===
	[[Sandblast]] is your level 1 spell. It deals more damage than most level 1 spells, ~~in exchange for its slow casting speed and~~ low range. For reference, enemies will get 3 attacks for every 2 ~~sandblasts~~. It shines against enemies with low [[AC]], such as [[~~Ogre~~ (monster)\|ogres]] or even [[hydra]]s.		[[Sandblast]] is your level 1 spell. It deals more damage than most level 1 spells, but it has low range, is inaccurate, and is slow to cast. For reference, enemies will get 3 attacks for every 2 Sandblasts. It shines against enemies with low [[AC]], such as [[ogre (monster)\|ogres]] or even [[hydra]]s.

	At level 3, you gain [[Stone Arrow]], a very competent damage spell. It's nothing special, though can't be resisted. ~~Ironically, the level 3 spell has to compete a lot with~~ Sandblast~~. The latter is much more MP efficient, dealing~~ similar damage per cast ~~for~~ 1 MP ~~(against foes with low AC)~~. ~~Regardless~~, Stone Arrow is ~~very consistent~~, ~~avoiding the risks of any slow action~~.		At level 3, you gain [[Stone Arrow]], a very competent damage spell. It's nothing special, though it can't be resisted. Sandblast deals similar damage per cast, but only costs 1 MP instead of Stone Arrow's 3 MP. However, Stone Arrow is cast at normal speed, so it deals more damage per turn (kills enemies faster). Also, this spell is better against foes with high AC.

	[[Brom's Barrelling Boulder]] is a more complex damage spell. It creates a boulder that knocks back enemies, dealing damage each time. It is damaged each time it collides with an enemy; it also explodes when it hits a wall or leaves your line of sight. These features make Brom's Barrelling Boulder less consistent than Stone Arrow, but more useful for [[kiting]].		[[Brom's Barrelling Boulder]] is a more complex damage spell. It creates a boulder that knocks back enemies, dealing damage each time. It is damaged each time it collides with an enemy; it also explodes when it hits a wall or leaves your line of sight. These features make Brom's Barrelling Boulder less consistent than Stone Arrow, but more useful for [[kiting]].

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	At level 3, you gain [[Stone Arrow]], a very competent damage spell. It's nothing special, though can't be resisted. Ironically, the level 3 spell has to compete a lot with Sandblast. The latter is much more MP efficient, dealing similar damage per cast for 1 MP (against foes with low AC). Regardless, Stone Arrow is very consistent, avoiding the risks of any slow action.		At level 3, you gain [[Stone Arrow]], a very competent damage spell. It's nothing special, though can't be resisted. Ironically, the level 3 spell has to compete a lot with Sandblast. The latter is much more MP efficient, dealing similar damage per cast for 1 MP (against foes with low AC). Regardless, Stone Arrow is very consistent, avoiding the risks of any slow action.

	[[Brom's Barrelling Boulder]] is a more complex damage spell. It creates a boulder that knocks back enemies, dealing damage each time. ~~The boulder~~ also explodes when it hits a wall~~, assuming it doesn't get destroyed~~ or ~~leave~~ your ~~LOS first~~. These features make Brom's Barrelling Boulder less consistent than Stone Arrow but more useful for kiting.		[[Brom's Barrelling Boulder]] is a more complex damage spell. It creates a boulder that knocks back enemies, dealing damage each time. It is damaged each time it collides with an enemy; it also explodes when it hits a wall or leaves your line of sight. These features make Brom's Barrelling Boulder less consistent than Stone Arrow, but more useful for [[kiting]].

	[[Petrify]] offers an entirely different kind of spell for EE, being very similar to [[Hexes]]. After a few turns, your opponent will be unable to act. It enables a playstyle of [[stab]]bing - and it can work for a while in the stead of more conventionally offensive spells.		[[Petrify]] offers an entirely different kind of spell for EE, being very similar to [[Hexes]]. After a few turns, your opponent will be unable to act. It enables a playstyle of [[stab]]bing - and it can work for a while in the stead of more conventionally offensive spells.

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	{{flavour\|Earth Elementalists know the Sandblast spell. More earthen spells are in their set of starting spells.}}		{{flavour\|Earth Elementalists know the Sandblast spell. More earthen spells are in their set of starting spells.}}
	'''Earth Elementalists''' are mages with a preference for [[Earth Magic]].		'''Earth Elementalists''' are mages with a preference for [[Earth Magic]].
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	*[[Stone Arrow]]		*[[Stone Arrow]]
			*[[Brom's Barrelling Boulder]]
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	*[[Stealth]]: 2		*[[Stealth]]: 2
	*[[Spellcasting]]: 2		*[[Spellcasting]]: 2
	*[[~~Transmutations~~]]: 1		*[[Conjurations]]: 1
	*[[Earth Magic]]: 3		*[[Earth Magic]]: 3

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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	An Earth Elementalist's bread and butter consists of two fairly standard damage spells. They have standard beam targeting, aren't countered by a specific resistance, and are perfectly serviceable in the damage department. But what differentiates EE from a more boombastic school, like [[Fire Elementalist]], is ~~a small but useful variety of~~ utility ~~spells~~. ~~This trend continues with Earth Magic as a whole;~~ [[~~Iron Shot~~]] ~~deals good (if slightly inaccurate) damage~~ to ~~any enemy~~, while ~~utility spells include~~ [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]] ~~and [[Statue Form]]~~.		An Earth Elementalist's bread and butter consists of two fairly standard damage spells. They have standard beam targeting, aren't countered by a specific resistance, and are perfectly serviceable in the damage department. But what differentiates EE from a more boombastic school, like [[Fire Elementalist]], is Earth Magic's tendency toward utility. [[Bombard]] has a chance to move you away from your target, while [[Borgnjor's Vile Clutch]] constricts a line of enemies.

	===Spell Details===		===Spell Details===
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	At level 3, you gain [[Stone Arrow]], a very competent damage spell. It's nothing special, though can't be resisted. Ironically, the level 3 spell has to compete a lot with Sandblast. The latter is much more MP efficient, dealing similar damage per cast for 1 MP (against foes with low AC). Regardless, Stone Arrow is very consistent, avoiding the risks of any slow action.		At level 3, you gain [[Stone Arrow]], a very competent damage spell. It's nothing special, though can't be resisted. Ironically, the level 3 spell has to compete a lot with Sandblast. The latter is much more MP efficient, dealing similar damage per cast for 1 MP (against foes with low AC). Regardless, Stone Arrow is very consistent, avoiding the risks of any slow action.

			[[Brom's Barrelling Boulder]] is a more complex damage spell. It creates a boulder that knocks back enemies, dealing damage each time. The boulder also explodes when it hits a wall, assuming it doesn't get destroyed or leave your LOS first. These features make Brom's Barrelling Boulder less consistent than Stone Arrow but more useful for kiting.

	[[Petrify]] offers an entirely different kind of spell for EE, being very similar to [[Hexes]]. After a few turns, your opponent will be unable to act. It enables a playstyle of [[stab]]bing - and it can work for a while in the stead of more conventionally offensive spells.		[[Petrify]] offers an entirely different kind of spell for EE, being very similar to [[Hexes]]. After a few turns, your opponent will be unable to act. It enables a playstyle of [[stab]]bing - and it can work for a while in the stead of more conventionally offensive spells.
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	==History==		==History==
			*Prior to [[0.31]], Earth Elementalists started with 1 in [[Transmutations]] instead of Conjurations. [[Brom's Barrelling Boulder]] was also introduced in this version.
	*In [[0.29]], most backgrounds were buffed; all Mage backgrounds gained a [[potion of magic]]. They also lost 30 [[stone]]s (which were required for [[Sandblast]]).		*In [[0.29]], most backgrounds were buffed; all Mage backgrounds gained a [[potion of magic]]. They also lost 30 [[stone]]s (which were required for [[Sandblast]]).
	*Prior to [[0.27]], Earth Elementalists started with the [[Book of Geomancy]], and had [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]].		*Prior to [[0.27]], Earth Elementalists started with the [[Book of Geomancy]], and had [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]].

Hordes at 15:21, 21 June 2023

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	'''Earth Elementalists''' are mages with a preference for [[Earth Magic]].		'''Earth Elementalists''' are mages with a preference for [[Earth Magic]].
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	===Spell Details===		===Spell Details===
	[[Sandblast]] is your level 1 spell. It deals more damage than most level 1 spells, in exchange for its slow ~~(1.5)~~ speed and low range. It shines against enemies with low [[AC]], such as [[Ogre (monster)\|ogres]] or even [[hydra]]s~~. Enemies will get 3 attacks for 2 sandblasts, but it is the strongest level 1 spell for raw damage~~.		[[Sandblast]] is your level 1 spell. It deals more damage than most level 1 spells, in exchange for its slow casting speed and low range. For reference, enemies will get 3 attacks for every 2 sandblasts. It shines against enemies with low [[AC]], such as [[Ogre (monster)\|ogres]] or even [[hydra]]s.

	At level 3, you gain [[Stone Arrow]], a very competent damage spell. It's nothing special, though can't be resisted. Ironically, the level 3 spell has to compete a lot with Sandblast. The latter is much more MP efficient, dealing similar damage per cast for 1 MP (against foes with low AC). Regardless, Stone Arrow is very consistent, avoiding the risks of any slow action.		At level 3, you gain [[Stone Arrow]], a very competent damage spell. It's nothing special, though can't be resisted. Ironically, the level 3 spell has to compete a lot with Sandblast. The latter is much more MP efficient, dealing similar damage per cast for 1 MP (against foes with low AC). Regardless, Stone Arrow is very consistent, avoiding the risks of any slow action.

Hordes: /* Spell Details */

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Spell Details

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	[[Sandblast]] is your level 1 spell. It deals more damage than most level 1 spells, in exchange for its slow (1.5) speed and low range. It shines against enemies with low [[AC]], such as [[Ogre (monster)\|ogres]] or even [[hydra]]s. Enemies will get 3 attacks for 2 sandblasts, but it is the strongest level 1 spell for raw damage.		[[Sandblast]] is your level 1 spell. It deals more damage than most level 1 spells, in exchange for its slow (1.5) speed and low range. It shines against enemies with low [[AC]], such as [[Ogre (monster)\|ogres]] or even [[hydra]]s. Enemies will get 3 attacks for 2 sandblasts, but it is the strongest level 1 spell for raw damage.

	At level 3, you gain [[Stone Arrow]], a very competent damage spell. It's nothing special, though can't be resisted. Ironically, the level 3 spell has to compete a lot with Sandblast. The latter is much more MP efficient, dealing similar damage per cast against foes with low AC. Regardless, Stone Arrow is very consistent, ~~with none of~~ the risks ~~that a~~ slow ~~cast brings~~.		At level 3, you gain [[Stone Arrow]], a very competent damage spell. It's nothing special, though can't be resisted. Ironically, the level 3 spell has to compete a lot with Sandblast. The latter is much more MP efficient, dealing similar damage per cast for 1 MP (against foes with low AC). Regardless, Stone Arrow is very consistent, avoiding the risks of any slow action.

	[[Petrify]] offers an entirely different kind of spell for EE, being very similar to [[Hexes]]. After a few turns, your opponent will be unable to act. It enables a playstyle of [[stab]]bing - and it can work for a while in the stead of more conventionally offensive spells.		[[Petrify]] offers an entirely different kind of spell for EE, being very similar to [[Hexes]]. After a few turns, your opponent will be unable to act. It enables a playstyle of [[stab]]bing - and it can work for a while in the stead of more conventionally offensive spells.