Entropy weaver - Revision history

imported>Patrick2011b: update to 0.32

2024-09-20T19:09:15Z

update to 0.32

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imported>Patrick2011b: update to 0.32

2024-09-20T19:09:15Z

update to 0.32

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imported>Patrick2011b: update to 0.32

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update to 0.32

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	**Keep in mind that spells, wands, and Invocations are unaffected by corrosion. If you get corroded, you can switch to attacks that don't involve your weapons.		**Keep in mind that spells, wands, and Invocations are unaffected by corrosion. If you get corroded, you can switch to attacks that don't involve your weapons.
	**If weapons are your only way to fight, and you get severely corroded, be prepared to make a hasty retreat. With four relatively powerful attacks, even a lone entropy weaver can quickly shred you - having other enemies around only makes it worse.		**If weapons are your only way to fight, and you get severely corroded, be prepared to make a hasty retreat. With four relatively powerful attacks, even a lone entropy weaver can quickly shred you - having other enemies around only makes it worse.
	*Wearing a [[ring of resist corrosion]] (or any other form of [[corrosion resistance]]) reduces the ~~chance~~ of ~~being corroded~~ by 50%. Since it doesn't provide immunity, you should still try your best to kill them quickly.		*Wearing a [[ring of resist corrosion]] (or any other form of [[corrosion resistance]]) reduces the amount of corrosion by 50%. Since it doesn't provide immunity, you should still try your best to kill them quickly.
	*Entropy weavers can rarely spawn in [[the Lair]] as part of a [[vault]]. It can be wise to skip a floor with an early entropy weaver, and come back later.		*Entropy weavers can rarely spawn in [[the Lair]] as part of a [[vault]]. It can be wise to skip a floor with an early entropy weaver, and come back later.
	*Entropy weaver [[simulacra]] are deadly, due to their 4 cold-boosted attacks - they can deal up to {52 physical + 84 cold} damage per turn. Like all ~~simulcara~~, they are frail, so if created use any form of ranged means you can.		*Entropy weaver [[simulacra]] are deadly, due to their 4 cold-boosted attacks - they can deal up to {52 physical + 84 cold} damage per turn. Like all simulacra, they are frail, so if created use any form of ranged means you can.
	**Simulacra are often created by [[pharaoh ant]]s. When the ant dies, it casts [[Bind Souls]] - killing the weaver after creates a simulacrum. Killing the weaver before the ant prevents Bind Souls from being cast.		**Simulacra are often created by [[pharaoh ant]]s. When the ant dies, it casts [[Bind Souls]] - killing the weaver after creates a simulacrum. Killing the weaver before the ant prevents Bind Souls from being cast.

Hordes: /* Tips & Tricks */

2023-09-18T00:54:26Z

Tips & Tricks

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	*The best way to counter Entropic Weave is to fight weavers separately from other monsters. Stairs are your friends here.		*The best way to counter Entropic Weave is to fight weavers separately from other monsters. Stairs are your friends here.
	**Keep in mind that spells, wands, and Invocations are unaffected by corrosion. If you get corroded, you can switch to attacks that don't involve your weapons.		**Keep in mind that spells, wands, and Invocations are unaffected by corrosion. If you get corroded, you can switch to attacks that don't involve your weapons.
	**If weapons are ~~the~~ only ~~thing you can use~~ to fight ~~effectively~~, be prepared to make a hasty retreat. With four relatively powerful attacks, even a lone entropy weaver can quickly shred you - having other enemies around only makes it worse.		**If weapons are your only way to fight, and you get severely corroded, be prepared to make a hasty retreat. With four relatively powerful attacks, even a lone entropy weaver can quickly shred you - having other enemies around only makes it worse.
	*Wearing a [[ring of resist corrosion]] (or any other form of [[corrosion resistance]]) reduces the chance of being corroded by 50%. Since it doesn't provide immunity, you should still try your best to kill them quickly.		*Wearing a [[ring of resist corrosion]] (or any other form of [[corrosion resistance]]) reduces the chance of being corroded by 50%. Since it doesn't provide immunity, you should still try your best to kill them quickly.
	*Entropy weavers can rarely spawn in [[the Lair]] as part of a [[vault]]. It can be wise to skip a floor with an early entropy weaver, and come back later.		*Entropy weavers can rarely spawn in [[the Lair]] as part of a [[vault]]. It can be wise to skip a floor with an early entropy weaver, and come back later.

Hordes at 00:52, 18 September 2023

2023-09-18T00:52:53Z

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	*Wearing a [[ring of resist corrosion]] (or any other form of [[corrosion resistance]]) reduces the chance of being corroded by 50%. Since it doesn't provide immunity, you should still try your best to kill them quickly.		*Wearing a [[ring of resist corrosion]] (or any other form of [[corrosion resistance]]) reduces the chance of being corroded by 50%. Since it doesn't provide immunity, you should still try your best to kill them quickly.
	*Entropy weavers can rarely spawn in [[the Lair]] as part of a [[vault]]. It can be wise to skip a floor with an early entropy weaver, and come back later.		*Entropy weavers can rarely spawn in [[the Lair]] as part of a [[vault]]. It can be wise to skip a floor with an early entropy weaver, and come back later.
	*Entropy weaver [[simulacra]] are deadly, due to their 4 cold-boosted attacks - they can deal up to {52 physical + 84 cold) damage per turn. Like all simulcara, they are frail, so if created use any form of ranged means you can.		*Entropy weaver [[simulacra]] are deadly, due to their 4 cold-boosted attacks - they can deal up to {52 physical + 84 cold} damage per turn. Like all simulcara, they are frail, so if created use any form of ranged means you can.
	**Simulacra are often created by [[pharaoh ant]]s. When the ant dies, it casts [[Bind Souls]] - killing the weaver after creates a simulacrum. Killing the weaver before the ant prevents Bind Souls from being cast.		**Simulacra are often created by [[pharaoh ant]]s. When the ant dies, it casts [[Bind Souls]] - killing the weaver after creates a simulacrum. Killing the weaver before the ant prevents Bind Souls from being cast.

	==History==		==History==
	*Prior to [[0.30]], entropy weavers had 13 [[HD]], but no Fighter flag. This made entropy weaver [[simulacra]] significantly more deadly (156 cold damage!).		*Prior to [[0.30]], entropy weavers had 13 [[HD]], but no Fighter flag. This made entropy weaver [[simulacra]] significantly more deadly (156 cold damage ''plus'' the same physical damage).
	*Prior to [[0.27]], you could find entropy weavers in ant-themed [[vault]]s. You could find 2 entropy weavers at a time, even in [[the Lair]].		*Prior to [[0.27]], you could find entropy weavers in ant-themed [[vault]]s. You could find 2 entropy weavers at a time, even in [[the Lair]].
	*Prior to [[0.26]], entropy weavers could pick up and use weapons and armour.		*Prior to [[0.26]], entropy weavers could pick up and use weapons and armour.
	*~~Before~~ [[0.18]], entropy weavers used [[Chant Word of Entropy]] instead of [[Entropic Weave]]. Chant Word of Entropy required several turns to take effect, but applied 4 stacks of corrosion.		*Prior to [[0.18]], entropy weavers used [[Chant Word of Entropy]] instead of [[Entropic Weave]]. Chant Word of Entropy required several turns to take effect, but applied 4 stacks of corrosion.
	*Entropy weavers were added in [[0.17]].		*Entropy weavers were added in [[0.17]].

Hordes at 00:51, 18 September 2023

2023-09-18T00:51:57Z

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	*Entropy weavers can rarely spawn in [[the Lair]] as part of a [[vault]]. It can be wise to skip a floor with an early entropy weaver, and come back later.		*Entropy weavers can rarely spawn in [[the Lair]] as part of a [[vault]]. It can be wise to skip a floor with an early entropy weaver, and come back later.
	*Entropy weaver [[simulacra]] are deadly, due to their 4 cold-boosted attacks - they can deal up to {52 physical + 84 cold) damage per turn. Like all simulcara, they are frail, so if created use any form of ranged means you can.		*Entropy weaver [[simulacra]] are deadly, due to their 4 cold-boosted attacks - they can deal up to {52 physical + 84 cold) damage per turn. Like all simulcara, they are frail, so if created use any form of ranged means you can.
	**Simulacra are often created by [[pharaoh ant]]s. When the ant dies, it casts [[Bind ~~Soul~~]]s - killing the weaver after creates a simulacrum. Killing the weaver before the ant prevents Bind Souls from being cast.		**Simulacra are often created by [[pharaoh ant]]s. When the ant dies, it casts [[Bind Souls]] - killing the weaver after creates a simulacrum. Killing the weaver before the ant prevents Bind Souls from being cast.

	==History==		==History==
	*Prior to [[0.30]], entropy weavers had 13 [[HD]], but no Fighter flag. This made entropy weaver [[simulacra]] significantly more deadly (156 cold damage!).		*Prior to [[0.30]], entropy weavers had 13 [[HD]], but no Fighter flag. This made entropy weaver [[simulacra]] significantly more deadly (156 cold damage!).
	*Prior to [[0.27]], you could find entropy weavers in [[~~ant~~]]~~-themed vaults~~.		*Prior to [[0.27]], you could find entropy weavers in ant-themed [[vault]]s. You could find 2 entropy weavers at a time, even in [[the Lair]].
	*Prior to [[0.26]], entropy weavers could pick up and use weapons and armour.		*Prior to [[0.26]], entropy weavers could pick up and use weapons and armour.
	*Before [[0.18]], entropy weavers used [[Chant Word of Entropy]] instead of [[Entropic Weave]]~~, which~~ required several turns to take effect.		*Before [[0.18]], entropy weavers used [[Chant Word of Entropy]] instead of [[Entropic Weave]]. Chant Word of Entropy required several turns to take effect, but applied 4 stacks of corrosion.
	*Entropy weavers were added in [[0.17]].		*Entropy weavers were added in [[0.17]].

Hordes: version bump, rip ant vaults, they don't appear in depths, HD nerf

2023-09-18T00:49:21Z

version bump, rip ant vaults, they don't appear in depths, HD nerf

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	==Useful Info==		==Useful Info==
	'''Entropy weavers''' are potentially devastating humanoid casters, capable of quickly inflicting ~~massive amounts of~~ [[corrosion]], rendering a character extremely weak and vulnerable. They can be found in [[the Spider's Nest]], [[the Vaults~~]], and [[the Depths~~]], usually accompanied by several [[list of arthropods#Arachnids\|spiders]]~~. They are also commonly found in ant nest vaults~~.		'''Entropy weavers''' are potentially devastating humanoid casters, capable of quickly inflicting [[corrosion]], rendering a character extremely weak and vulnerable. They can be found in [[the Spider's Nest]] and rarely in [[the Vaults]], usually accompanied by several [[list of arthropods#Arachnids\|spiders]].

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	==Tips & Tricks==		==Tips & Tricks==
	*The best way to counter ~~the immediate and possibly devastating effect of [[~~Entropic Weave]] is to fight ~~entropic~~ weavers separately from other monsters. Stairs are your friends here.		*The best way to counter Entropic Weave is to fight weavers separately from other monsters. Stairs are your friends here.
	*There is a small possibility of an early encounter with entropic weavers in the [[Lair]]. Depending on your character, it may be a wise decision to skip a floor like this and come back when you are ready to take them on.		**Keep in mind that spells, wands, and Invocations are unaffected by corrosion. If you get corroded, you can switch to attacks that don't involve your weapons.
	*Wearing a [[ring of resist corrosion]] (or any other form of [[corrosion resistance]]) significantly reduces the chances of them corroding you, but does not provide complete protection (50% resist). Even if you have resistance, do your best to kill entropy weavers quickly.		**If weapons are the only thing you can use to fight effectively, be prepared to make a hasty retreat. With four relatively powerful attacks, even a lone entropy weaver can quickly shred you - having other enemies around only makes it worse.
	*Keep in mind that spells, wands, and Invocations are unaffected by corrosion. If you get corroded, switch to attacks that don't involve your weapons.		*Wearing a [[ring of resist corrosion]] (or any other form of [[corrosion resistance]]) reduces the chance of being corroded by 50%. Since it doesn't provide immunity, you should still try your best to kill them quickly.
	**If weapons are the only thing you can use to fight effectively, be prepared to make a hasty retreat. With four relatively powerful attacks, it doesn't ~~take~~ an entropy weaver ~~long to shred through corroded players~~, and ~~it's even worse if they have other enemies backing them up~~.		*Entropy weavers can rarely spawn in [[the Lair]] as part of a [[vault]]. It can be wise to skip a floor with an early entropy weaver, and come back later.
	* Entropy weaver [[simulacra]] are ~~incredibly~~ deadly ~~thanks~~ to their 4 cold-boosted attacks~~, dealing~~ up to ~~156~~ cold damage per turn. Like all simulcara, they are frail, so if created use any form of ranged means you can.		*Entropy weaver [[simulacra]] are deadly, due to their 4 cold-boosted attacks - they can deal up to {52 physical + 84 cold) damage per turn. Like all simulcara, they are frail, so if created use any form of ranged means you can.
	** ~~They~~ are often created by [[pharaoh ant]]s~~; when they die~~, ~~they cast~~ Bind ~~Souls on all living monsters in sight. Killing~~ the ~~entropy~~ weaver after ~~will create~~ a simulacrum.		**Simulacra are often created by [[pharaoh ant]]s. When the ant dies, it casts [[Bind Soul]]s - killing the weaver after creates a simulacrum. Killing the weaver before the ant prevents Bind Souls from being cast.

	==History==		==History==
			*Prior to [[0.30]], entropy weavers had 13 [[HD]], but no Fighter flag. This made entropy weaver [[simulacra]] significantly more deadly (156 cold damage!).
			*Prior to [[0.27]], you could find entropy weavers in [[ant]]-themed vaults.
	*Prior to [[0.26]], entropy weavers could pick up and use weapons and armour.		*Prior to [[0.26]], entropy weavers could pick up and use weapons and armour.
	*Before [[0.18]], entropy weavers used [[Chant Word of Entropy]] instead of [[Entropic Weave]], which required several turns to take effect.		*Before [[0.18]], entropy weavers used [[Chant Word of Entropy]] instead of [[Entropic Weave]], which required several turns to take effect.
	*Entropy weavers were added in [[0.17]].		*Entropy weavers were added in [[0.17]].

Hordes: bump the version, at least

2022-08-04T15:46:44Z

bump the version, at least

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	*The best way to counter the immediate and possibly devastating effect of [[Entropic Weave]] is to fight entropic weavers separately from other monsters. Stairs are your friends here.		*The best way to counter the immediate and possibly devastating effect of [[Entropic Weave]] is to fight entropic weavers separately from other monsters. Stairs are your friends here.
	*There is a small possibility of an early encounter with entropic weavers in the [[Lair]]. Depending on your character, it may be a wise decision to skip a floor like this and come back when you are ready to take them on.		*There is a small possibility of an early encounter with entropic weavers in the [[Lair]]. Depending on your character, it may be a wise decision to skip a floor like this and come back when you are ready to take them on.
	*Wearing a [[ring of resist corrosion]] (or any other form of [[corrosion resistance]]) significantly reduces the chances of them corroding you but does not provide complete protection. Even if you have resistance, do your best to kill entropy weavers quickly.		*Wearing a [[ring of resist corrosion]] (or any other form of [[corrosion resistance]]) significantly reduces the chances of them corroding you, but does not provide complete protection (50% resist). Even if you have resistance, do your best to kill entropy weavers quickly.
	*Keep in mind that spells, wands, and Invocations are unaffected by corrosion. If you get corroded, switch to attacks that don't involve your weapons.		*Keep in mind that spells, wands, and Invocations are unaffected by corrosion. If you get corroded, switch to attacks that don't involve your weapons.
	**If weapons are the only thing you can use to fight effectively, be prepared to make a hasty retreat. With four relatively powerful attacks, it doesn't take an entropy weaver long to shred through corroded players, and it's even worse if they have other enemies backing them up.		**If weapons are the only thing you can use to fight effectively, be prepared to make a hasty retreat. With four relatively powerful attacks, it doesn't take an entropy weaver long to shred through corroded players, and it's even worse if they have other enemies backing them up.

Hordes: /* Tips & Tricks */

2022-08-04T15:45:05Z

Tips & Tricks

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	*Keep in mind that spells, wands, and Invocations are unaffected by corrosion. If you get corroded, switch to attacks that don't involve your weapons.		*Keep in mind that spells, wands, and Invocations are unaffected by corrosion. If you get corroded, switch to attacks that don't involve your weapons.
	**If weapons are the only thing you can use to fight effectively, be prepared to make a hasty retreat. With four relatively powerful attacks, it doesn't take an entropy weaver long to shred through corroded players, and it's even worse if they have other enemies backing them up.		**If weapons are the only thing you can use to fight effectively, be prepared to make a hasty retreat. With four relatively powerful attacks, it doesn't take an entropy weaver long to shred through corroded players, and it's even worse if they have other enemies backing them up.
	* Entropy weaver [[simulacra]] are incredibly deadly thanks to their 4 cold-boosted attacks, dealing up to 156 cold damage per turn~~. They are often created when a [[pharaoh ant]] dies and casts Bind Souls~~. Like all simulcara, they are frail, so use any form of ranged means you can.		* Entropy weaver [[simulacra]] are incredibly deadly thanks to their 4 cold-boosted attacks, dealing up to 156 cold damage per turn. Like all simulcara, they are frail, so if created use any form of ranged means you can.
			** They are often created by [[pharaoh ant]]s; when they die, they cast Bind Souls on all living monsters in sight. Killing the entropy weaver after will create a simulacrum.

	==History==		==History==

Hordes: /* Tips & Tricks */

2022-08-04T15:41:35Z

Tips & Tricks

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	*Keep in mind that spells, wands, and Invocations are unaffected by corrosion. If you get corroded, switch to attacks that don't involve your weapons.		*Keep in mind that spells, wands, and Invocations are unaffected by corrosion. If you get corroded, switch to attacks that don't involve your weapons.
	**If weapons are the only thing you can use to fight effectively, be prepared to make a hasty retreat. With four relatively powerful attacks, it doesn't take an entropy weaver long to shred through corroded players, and it's even worse if they have other enemies backing them up.		**If weapons are the only thing you can use to fight effectively, be prepared to make a hasty retreat. With four relatively powerful attacks, it doesn't take an entropy weaver long to shred through corroded players, and it's even worse if they have other enemies backing them up.
	* Entropy weaver simulacra are ~~fragile but much more~~ deadly ~~than when they were alive. They can hit four times for~~ up to 156 cold damage per turn. They are often created ~~in the spider's nest~~ when:		* Entropy weaver [[simulacra]] are incredibly deadly thanks to their 4 cold-boosted attacks, dealing up to 156 cold damage per turn. They are often created when a [[pharaoh ant]] dies and casts Bind Souls. Like all simulcara, they are frail, so use any form of ranged means you can.
	** You kill a [[pharaoh ant]] ~~which~~ casts [[Bind Souls~~]] on~~ all of ~~its present allies when it dies.~~
	** If an entropy weaver is bound and you ~~kill it an entropy weaver simulacra will be created nearby~~.

	==History==		==History==