Granite talisman - Revision history

Hordes at 19:16, 2 October 2026

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	Being permanently [[slow]]ed is always dangerous, but Statue Form is ''very'' durable. Unlike many forms, you get to keep a [[shield]]. And unlike heavy [[body armour]], you'll have 80% of your unencumbered [[EV]]. With high HP, AC, EV, and decent SH, Statue Form offers more defense than any other form. It also has some nice resistances; [[torment]] resistance in particular is valuable in [[extended]].		Being permanently [[slow]]ed is always dangerous, but Statue Form is ''very'' durable. Unlike many forms, you get to keep a [[shield]]. And unlike heavy [[body armour]], you'll have 80% of your unencumbered [[EV]]. With high HP, AC, EV, and decent SH, Statue Form offers more defense than any other form. It also has some nice resistances; [[torment]] resistance in particular is valuable in [[extended]].

	Statue Form primarily boosts [[Unarmed Combat]]. Other characters can use it for its defenses or resistances, but will find it less useful.		Statue Form primarily boosts [[Unarmed Combat]]. Other characters can use it for its defenses or resistances, but will find the form less useful overall.
	*This form does not explicitly penalize spells... but all actions, including spellcasting, are slowed by 50%. Thus, direct damage spells become less effective. A Conjurations-focused caster can still appreciate Statue Form for its defenses, but bear in mind the slowness. Of course, spells are not ''useless'', as support magic can be very helpful.		*This form does not explicitly penalize spells... but all actions, including spellcasting, are slowed by 50%. Thus, direct damage spells become less effective. A Conjurations-focused caster can still appreciate Statue Form for its defenses, but bear in mind the slowness. Of course, spells are not ''useless'', as support magic can be very helpful.
	*Statue Form boosts melee weapon damage by 50%, but it also slows melee by 50% ~~- there's no~~ net ~~increase~~ to ~~damage~~.		*Statue Form boosts melee weapon damage by 50%, but it also slows melee by 50%, cancelling each other out. The only net boost to weapon combat is +7 [[strength]].
	*Like spells, [[Ranged Weapons]] are slowed with no damage boost.		*Like spells, [[Ranged Weapons]] are slowed with no damage boost.
	*It's recommended to remove [[Statue Form]] during the [[Orb run]], as "running" toward the dungeon exit at half speed will get you swarmed.		*It's recommended to remove [[Statue Form]] during the [[Orb run]], as "running" toward the dungeon exit at half speed will get you swarmed.

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	==Useful Info==		==Useful Info==
	When e'''V'''~~oked~~, a granite talisman turns you into Statue Form, which lasts until you end the form. Entering ~~or exiting~~ a form takes 5 ~~turns~~.		When '''P'''ut on, a granite talisman turns you into Statue Form, which lasts until you end the form. Entering a form takes 4 turns and exiting it takes 5.

	Statue Form has the following effects:		Statue Form has the following effects:

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	*Statue Form boosts melee weapon damage by 50%, but it also slows melee by 50% - there's no net increase to damage.		*Statue Form boosts melee weapon damage by 50%, but it also slows melee by 50% - there's no net increase to damage.
	*Like spells, [[Ranged Weapons]] are slowed with no damage boost.		*Like spells, [[Ranged Weapons]] are slowed with no damage boost.
			*It's recommended to remove [[Statue Form]] during the [[Orb run]], as "running" toward the dungeon exit at half speed will get you swarmed.

	In a 3-rune game, these characters should generally focus on [[Fighting]] and other defensive skills before using Statue Form. In [[extended]], however, the torment resistance can give this form more merit.		In a 3-rune game, these characters should generally focus on [[Fighting]] and other defensive skills before using Statue Form. In [[extended]], however, the torment resistance can give this form more merit.

Patrick2011b: min skill became 17 in 0.33

2026-05-10T22:57:41Z

min skill became 17 in 0.33

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	*[[EV]] is reduced by 20%.		*[[EV]] is reduced by 20%.

	Statue Form has a minimum [[Shapeshifting]] skill of 16, below which you get an [[Talisman#Skill\|HP penalty]], and the AC bonus scales down. It has a maximum skill of 25, where skill has no further impact.		Statue Form has a minimum [[Shapeshifting]] skill of 17, below which you get an [[Talisman#Skill\|HP penalty]], and the AC bonus scales down. It has a maximum skill of 25, where skill has no further impact.

	[[Gargoyle]]s cannot use this item, as they are already made out of stone.		[[Gargoyle]]s cannot use this item, as they are already made out of stone.
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	==History==		==History==
	*Prior to [[0.33]], Statue Form has 12 base unarmed damage, and it did not have +7 Str or -20% EV.		*Prior to [[0.33]], Statue Form has 12 base unarmed damage, and it did not have +7 Str or -20% EV. Also, its minimum skill was 16.
	*Prior to [[0.32]], amphibious characters could still enter deep water in statue form, but could not swim and would suffer penalties for being in water.		*Prior to [[0.32]], amphibious characters could still enter deep water in statue form, but could not swim and would suffer penalties for being in water.
	*Granite talismans were introduced in [[0.31]], along with talismans themselves. This form was previously implemented as a level 6 [[Earth Magic]]/[[Transmutations]] spell, [[Statue Form (spell)\|Statue Form]]. There are no direct changes between versions, but exiting a form now takes 5 turns, which is a notable nerf for this form in particular.		*Granite talismans were introduced in [[0.31]], along with talismans themselves. This form was previously implemented as a level 6 [[Earth Magic]]/[[Transmutations]] spell, [[Statue Form (spell)\|Statue Form]]. There are no direct changes between versions, but exiting a form now takes 5 turns, which is a notable nerf for this form in particular.

Patrick2011b: update to 0.34

2026-03-26T19:05:45Z

update to 0.34

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	''For the spell present in [[0.30]], see [[Statue Form (spell)]].''		''For the spell present in [[0.30]], see [[Statue Form (spell)]].''
	{{flavour\|A heavy stone icon, bearing the countenance of some long-forgotten king or god. Transforms the user into a slow, stone statue. The user's stone body is immune to poison and miasma, and gains resistance to electricity, negative energy, and torment. Shapeshifting skill increases armour granted.		{{flavour\|A heavy stone icon, bearing the countenance of some long-forgotten king or god. Transforms the user into a slow, stone statue. The user's stone body is immune to poison and miasma, and gains resistance to electricity, negative energy, and torment. Shapeshifting skill increases armour granted.
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	'''Combat Bonuses'''		'''Combat Bonuses'''
	* '''HP Bonus:''' 130% HP		*'''HP Bonus:''' 130% HP
	* '''Innate AC:''' Linearly scales from the following points, rounding down:		*'''Innate AC:''' Linearly scales from the following points, rounding down:
	** Below minimum: 7 AC (0 skill) - 27 AC (16 skill)		**Below minimum: 7 AC (0 skill) - 27 AC (16 skill)
	** Above minimum: 27 AC (16 skill) - 38 AC (25 skill) ; +1 AC per 0.81 level		**Above minimum: 27 AC (16 skill) - 38 AC (25 skill) ; +1 AC per 0.81 level
	* '''[[Unarmed Combat]]:''' 12 base damage.		*'''[[Unarmed Combat]]:''' 8 base damage.
	* All melee damage, including from [[weapon]]s, is increased by 50% (after [[AC]] is applied).		*+7 [[Strength]]
			*All melee damage, including from [[weapon]]s, is increased by 50% (after [[AC]] is applied).

	'''Resistances'''		'''Resistances'''
	* '''[[Non-living]]:''' Immune to [[poison]], [[sleep]], and [[miasma]]; does not have [[blood]]		*'''[[Non-living]]:''' Immune to [[poison]], [[sleep]], and [[miasma]]; does not have [[blood]]
	** '''[[Unbreathing]]:''' Immune to [[asphyxiation]] and spore effects ([[sleepcap]]s, [[wandering mushroom]]s, [[ballistomycete]]s, etc)		**'''[[Unbreathing]]:''' Immune to [[asphyxiation]] and spore effects ([[sleepcap]]s, [[wandering mushroom]]s, [[ballistomycete]]s, etc)
	* [[Electricity resistance\|rElec]]		*[[Electricity resistance\|rElec]]
	* [[Negative energy resistance\|rN+]]		*[[Negative energy resistance\|rN+]]
	* [[Torment]] resistance (50% damage from torment, stacks with rN)		*[[Torment]] resistance (50% damage from torment, stacks with rN)
	* Immune to [[petrification]]		*Immune to [[petrification]]
	* Vulnerable to [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]] and [[Shatter]].		*Vulnerable to [[Lee's Rapid Deconstruction]] and [[Shatter]].

	'''Restrictions'''		'''Restrictions'''
	* '''[[Transformation#Useful Info\|Melded Gear]]:''' [[Body armour]], [[gloves]], [[boots]].		*'''[[Transformation#Useful Info\|Melded Gear]]:''' [[Body armour]], [[gloves]], [[boots]].
	* '''All''' actions slowed by +50%, as if you were [[slow]]ed. This stacks with the slow status.		*'''All''' actions slowed by +50%, as if you were [[slow]]ed. This stacks with the slow status.
	* Species [[movement delay]] set to 1.0. It is then slowed by 50% (to 1.5 with no other factors).		*Species [[movement delay]] set to 1.0. It is then slowed by 50% (to 1.5 with no other factors).
			*[[EV]] is reduced by 20%.

	Statue Form has a minimum [[Shapeshifting]] skill of 16, below which you get an [[Talisman#Skill\|HP penalty]], and the AC bonus scales down. It has a maximum skill of 25, where skill has no further impact.		Statue Form has a minimum [[Shapeshifting]] skill of 16, below which you get an [[Talisman#Skill\|HP penalty]], and the AC bonus scales down. It has a maximum skill of 25, where skill has no further impact.
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	==History==		==History==
	~~{{CBA\|~~0.33\|Statue Form ~~will have a 20% EV penalty, 8~~ base damage ~~instead of 12~~, ~~but will give~~ 7 Str.}}		*Prior to [[0.33]], Statue Form has 12 base unarmed damage, and it did not have +7 Str or -20% EV.
	*Prior to ~~version~~ [[0.32]], amphibious characters could still enter deep water in statue form, but could not swim and would suffer penalties for being in water.		*Prior to [[0.32]], amphibious characters could still enter deep water in statue form, but could not swim and would suffer penalties for being in water.
	*Granite talismans were introduced in [[0.31]], along with talismans themselves. This form was previously implemented as a level 6 [[Earth Magic]]/[[Transmutations]] spell, [[Statue Form (spell)\|Statue Form]]. There are no direct changes between versions, but exiting a form now takes 5 turns, which is a notable nerf for this form in particular.		*Granite talismans were introduced in [[0.31]], along with talismans themselves. This form was previously implemented as a level 6 [[Earth Magic]]/[[Transmutations]] spell, [[Statue Form (spell)\|Statue Form]]. There are no direct changes between versions, but exiting a form now takes 5 turns, which is a notable nerf for this form in particular.

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