Kobold - Revision history

Patrick2011b at 01:02, 6 June 2026

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	{{flavour\|Kobolds are small, mysterious creatures of unknown origin. They are well suited to lurking in the darkness of the Dungeon, and have a reduced range of vision which also reduces the range at which they can be seen by enemies.		{{flavour\|Kobolds are small, mysterious creatures of unknown origin. They are well suited to lurking in the darkness of the Dungeon, and have a reduced range of vision which also reduces the range at which they can be seen by enemies.
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	*Kobolds are '''[[Size#Player Sizes\|small]]''' creatures. They get a bonus to [[EV]], but have trouble with many items.		*Kobolds are '''[[Size#Player Sizes\|small]]''' creatures. They get a bonus to [[EV]], but have trouble with many items.
	**They are unable to wield many two-[[hand]]ed weapons: [[great sword]]s, [[triple sword]]s, [[dire flail]]s, [[great mace]]s, [[battleaxe]]s, [[executioner's axe]]s, [[halberd]]s, [[scythe]]s, [[glaive]]s, [[bardiche]]s, [[longbow]]s, [[javelin]]s, and anything medium-sized species can't wield.		**They are unable to wield many two-[[hand]]ed weapons: [[great sword]]s, [[triple sword]]s, [[dire flail]]s, [[great mace]]s, [[battleaxe]]s, [[executioner's axe]]s, [[halberd]]s, [[scythe]]s, [[glaive]]s, [[bardiche]]s, [[longbow]]s, [[javelin]]s, and anything medium-sized species can't wield.
	**Large one-handed weapons: ~~[[magical staves]],~~ [[double sword]]s, [[trident]]s, [[demon trident]]s, and [[broad axe]]s, are two-handed weapons to them.		**Large one-handed weapons: [[double sword]]s, [[trident]]s, [[demon trident]]s, and [[broad axe]]s, are two-handed weapons to them.
	**They are also incapable of wearing [[tower shield]]s.		**They are also incapable of wearing [[tower shield]]s.

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	==History==		==History==
			*Prior to [[0.33]], [[magical staff\|magical staves]] were two-handed for Kobolds.
	*Prior to [[0.30]], Kobolds, as a small species, were more encumbered by [[shield]]s, but received slightly more SH from [[kite shield]]s.		*Prior to [[0.30]], Kobolds, as a small species, were more encumbered by [[shield]]s, but received slightly more SH from [[kite shield]]s.
	*Prior to [[0.29]], Kobolds had +2 [[Crossbows]], and weaker aptitudes in other ranged weapons, rather than +3 Ranged Weapons.		*Prior to [[0.29]], Kobolds had +2 [[Crossbows]], and weaker aptitudes in other ranged weapons, rather than +3 Ranged Weapons.

Hordes: /* Strategy */

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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	===~~Gimmick~~ Builds===		===Builds===
	Kobolds' tiny [[line of sight]] lends itself well to a few builds:		Kobolds' tiny [[line of sight]] lends itself well to a few builds:
	*[[Wu Jian]] / [[Rampaging]] + [[Stab]]ber: Wu Jian's Lunge or Rampaging will allow you stab from 2 tiles away; for Kobolds, this is 40% of the screen. A [[scarf]] of [[shadows]] turns this into half the screen.		*[[Wu Jian]] / [[Rampaging]] + [[Stab]]ber: Wu Jian's Lunge or Rampaging will allow you stab from 2 tiles away; for Kobolds, this is 40% of the screen. A [[scarf]] of [[shadows]] turns this into half the screen.
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	*[[Ranged Weapons]]: Even with reduced sight, their Ranged Weapons skill is quite impressive. A range of 4 is still fairly decent, and ranged weapons are their best "heavy" weapon aptitude.		*[[Ranged Weapons]]: Even with reduced sight, their Ranged Weapons skill is quite impressive. A range of 4 is still fairly decent, and ranged weapons are their best "heavy" weapon aptitude.

	Of course, you aren't limited to these builds - a Kobold can do ~~archetypical~~ builds in both melee and magic just fine, though with a preference towards lighter armour.		Of course, you aren't limited to these builds - a Kobold can do archetypal builds in both melee and magic just fine, though with a preference towards lighter armour.

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

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	*'''Zealots:''' [[Berserker]]		*'''Zealots:''' [[Berserker]]
	*'''Warrior-mages:''' [[Hexslinger]], [[Enchanter]]		*'''Warrior-mages:''' [[Hexslinger]], [[Enchanter]]
	*'''Mages:''' [[Conjurer]], [[~~Summoner~~]]		*'''Mages:''' [[Conjurer]], [[Earth Elementalist]]

	==Level Bonuses==		==Level Bonuses==

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Patrick2011b: /* Innate Abilities */ size no longer affects shield encumbrance

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Innate Abilities: size no longer affects shield encumbrance

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	**They are unable to wield many two-[[hand]]ed weapons: [[great sword]]s, [[triple sword]]s, [[dire flail]]s, [[great mace]]s, [[battleaxe]]s, [[executioner's axe]]s, [[halberd]]s, [[scythe]]s, [[glaive]]s, [[bardiche]]s, [[longbow]]s, [[javelin]]s, and anything medium-sized species can't wield.		**They are unable to wield many two-[[hand]]ed weapons: [[great sword]]s, [[triple sword]]s, [[dire flail]]s, [[great mace]]s, [[battleaxe]]s, [[executioner's axe]]s, [[halberd]]s, [[scythe]]s, [[glaive]]s, [[bardiche]]s, [[longbow]]s, [[javelin]]s, and anything medium-sized species can't wield.
	**Large one-handed weapons: [[magical staves]], [[double sword]]s, [[trident]]s, [[demon trident]]s, and [[broad axe]]s, are two-handed weapons to them.		**Large one-handed weapons: [[magical staves]], [[double sword]]s, [[trident]]s, [[demon trident]]s, and [[broad axe]]s, are two-handed weapons to them.
	**They are also incapable of wearing [[tower ~~shield]]s, and more encumbered by [[buckler]]s and [[kite~~ shield]]s.		**They are also incapable of wearing [[tower shield]]s.

	Kobolds have a base [[Strength]] of 5, [[Intelligence]] of 9 and [[Dexterity]] of 10 (before Background modifiers).		Kobolds have a base [[Strength]] of 5, [[Intelligence]] of 9 and [[Dexterity]] of 10 (before Background modifiers).

Hordes: history note for size/shields

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	==History==		==History==
			*Prior to [[0.30]], Kobolds, as a small species, were more encumbered by [[shield]]s, but received slightly more SH from [[kite shield]]s.
	*Prior to [[0.29]], Kobolds had +2 [[Crossbows]], and weaker aptitudes in other ranged weapons, rather than +3 Ranged Weapons.		*Prior to [[0.29]], Kobolds had +2 [[Crossbows]], and weaker aptitudes in other ranged weapons, rather than +3 Ranged Weapons.
	*Prior to [[0.27]], Kobold [[Fighter]]s started with a [[kite shield]] instead of a [[buckler]].		*Prior to [[0.27]], Kobold [[Fighter]]s started with a [[kite shield]] instead of a [[buckler]].