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	===Wallbreaking===		===Wallbreaking===
	Shatter is one of the few ways to destroy stone and metal walls. Therefore, ~~you~~ can ~~Shatter your way~~ through many vaults, including: [[Zot:5]]'s Orb chamber, the entrance of [[Tomb]], and rune vaults in [[extended]]. [[Sif Muna]] worshippers can use Divine Exegesis to break the arenas of a [[Gauntlet]].		Shatter is one of the few ways to destroy stone and metal walls. Therefore, Shatter can break through many vaults, including: [[Zot:5]]'s Orb chamber, the entrance of [[Tomb]], and rune vaults in [[extended]]. [[Sif Muna]] worshippers can use Divine Exegesis to break the arenas of a [[Gauntlet]].

	*~~You don't need an amazing success~~ rate. Even ~~when you have a~~ >50% failure rate with 2 [[ring of wizardry\|rings of wizardry]], it's reasonable to use Shatter to break walls. If you've trained Earth Magic for a level 6+ spell, it's likely that Shatter is below 100% failure after wizardry boosts. Just wait out the [[magical contamination]] each time you miscast.		*It is not required to have a low failure rate. Even with >50% failure rate with 2 [[ring of wizardry\|rings of wizardry]], it's reasonable to use Shatter to break walls. If you've trained Earth Magic for a level 6+ spell, it's likely that Shatter is below 100% failure after wizardry boosts. Just wait out the [[magical contamination]] each time you miscast.
	*It makes stealing runes in [[Pan]]/[[Hell]] fairly easy. Go to the edge of the rune's room, use Shatter, then use [[Apportation]] to grab the rune. If that isn't enough, have [[haste]] and/or [[Swiftness]]. You can then [[teleport]] out to escape from the rune's (likely very angry) guardian.		*It makes stealing runes in [[Pan]]/[[Hell]] fairly easy. Go to the edge of the rune's room, use Shatter, then use [[Apportation]] to grab the rune. If that isn't enough, have [[haste]] and/or [[Swiftness]]. You can then [[teleport]] out to escape from the rune's (likely very angry) guardian.
	*Shatter is extremely loud (noise 40, same as an [[alarm trap]] without mark). Using it in, say, Zot:5, will attract a huge group of monsters.		*Shatter is extremely loud (noise 40, same as an [[alarm trap]] without mark). Using it in, say, Zot:5, will attract a huge group of monsters.

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	Players have ~~a different, but similar~~ list of conditions ([[#Monster version\|See below]] for ~~details~~).		Players have an identical list of conditions ([[#Monster version\|See below]] for a player-specific list).

	===Wall destruction===		===Wall destruction===
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	===Wallbreaking===		===Wallbreaking===
	Shatter is one of the few ways to destroy stone and metal walls. Therefore, you can Shatter your way through many vaults, including: ~~[[Slime Pits\|Slime]]:5's loot chambers,~~ [[Zot:5]]'s Orb chamber, the entrance of [[Tomb]], and rune vaults in [[extended]]. [[Sif Muna]] worshippers can use Divine Exegesis to break the arenas of a [[Gauntlet]].		Shatter is one of the few ways to destroy stone and metal walls. Therefore, you can Shatter your way through many vaults, including: [[Zot:5]]'s Orb chamber, the entrance of [[Tomb]], and rune vaults in [[extended]]. [[Sif Muna]] worshippers can use Divine Exegesis to break the arenas of a [[Gauntlet]].

	*You don't need an amazing success rate. Even when you have a >50% failure rate with 2 [[ring of wizardry\|rings of wizardry]], it's reasonable to use Shatter to break walls. If you've trained Earth Magic for a level 6+ spell, it's likely that Shatter is below 100% failure after wizardry boosts. Just wait out the [[magical contamination]] each time you miscast.		*You don't need an amazing success rate. Even when you have a >50% failure rate with 2 [[ring of wizardry\|rings of wizardry]], it's reasonable to use Shatter to break walls. If you've trained Earth Magic for a level 6+ spell, it's likely that Shatter is below 100% failure after wizardry boosts. Just wait out the [[magical contamination]] each time you miscast.

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	Shatter is one of the few ways to destroy stone and metal walls. Therefore, you can Shatter your way through many vaults, including: [[Slime Pits\|Slime]]:5's loot chambers, [[Zot:5]]'s Orb chamber, the entrance of [[Tomb]], and rune vaults in [[extended]]. [[Sif Muna]] worshippers can use Divine Exegesis to break the arenas of a [[Gauntlet]].		Shatter is one of the few ways to destroy stone and metal walls. Therefore, you can Shatter your way through many vaults, including: [[Slime Pits\|Slime]]:5's loot chambers, [[Zot:5]]'s Orb chamber, the entrance of [[Tomb]], and rune vaults in [[extended]]. [[Sif Muna]] worshippers can use Divine Exegesis to break the arenas of a [[Gauntlet]].

	*You don't need an amazing success rate. Even when you have a >50% failure rate with 2 [[ring of wizardry\|rings of wizardry]], it's reasonable to use Shatter to break walls. If you've trained Earth Magic for ~~spells like [[Iron Shot]], [[Statue Form]], or [[LCS]]~~, it's likely that Shatter is below 100% failure ~~(at least with~~ wizardry boosts). Just wait out the [[magical contamination]] each time you miscast.		*You don't need an amazing success rate. Even when you have a >50% failure rate with 2 [[ring of wizardry\|rings of wizardry]], it's reasonable to use Shatter to break walls. If you've trained Earth Magic for a level 6+ spell, it's likely that Shatter is below 100% failure after wizardry boosts. Just wait out the [[magical contamination]] each time you miscast.
	*It makes stealing runes in [[Pan]]/[[Hell]] fairly easy. Go to the edge of the rune's room, use Shatter, then use [[Apportation]] to grab the rune. If that isn't enough, have [[haste]] and/or [[Swiftness]]. You can then [[teleport]] out to escape from the rune's (likely very angry) guardian.		*It makes stealing runes in [[Pan]]/[[Hell]] fairly easy. Go to the edge of the rune's room, use Shatter, then use [[Apportation]] to grab the rune. If that isn't enough, have [[haste]] and/or [[Swiftness]]. You can then [[teleport]] out to escape from the rune's (likely very angry) guardian.
	*Shatter is extremely loud (noise 40, same as an [[alarm trap]] without mark). Using it in, say, Zot:5, will attract a huge group of monsters.		*Shatter is extremely loud (noise 40, same as an [[alarm trap]] without mark). Using it in, say, Zot:5, will attract a huge group of monsters.

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	Much like [[Fire Storm]] and [[Chain Lightning]], Shatter lives up to its level 9 spell status: it deals high damage, to everything on screen, in a short amount of time. Shatter is also a single school spell, so it takes less XP than the former two spells. However, it doesn't do much against [[flying]], [[insubstantial]], or [[amorphous]] foes.		Much like [[Fire Storm]] and [[Chain Lightning]], Shatter lives up to its level 9 spell status: it deals high damage, to everything on screen, in a short amount of time. Shatter is also a single school spell, so it takes less XP than the former two spells. However, it doesn't do much against [[flying]], [[insubstantial]], or [[amorphous]] foes.

	In a 3-rune game, training Shatter to the point that it's reliable in combat can be a questionable XP investment. It requires a lot of XP and it doesn't hit many of the big threats in [[Zot]] ([[~~orbs~~ of appropriateness\|any orb]], [[electric golem]]s, [[list of dragons\|dragons]]). Plus, [[crystal spear]] is likely to be more efficient against single targets.		In a 3-rune game, training Shatter to the point that it's reliable in combat can be a questionable XP investment. It requires a lot of XP and it doesn't hit many of the big threats in [[Zot]] ([[orb of appropriateness\|any orb type]], [[electric golem]]s, [[list of dragons\|dragons]]). Plus, [[crystal spear]] is likely to be more efficient against single targets.

	If the XP cost isn't an issue, such as for worshippers of [[Ashenzari]]/[[Vehumet]], or casters in [[extended]], then Shatter becomes a useful attacking spell. It's a strong AOE that is still able to hit many targets for full damage. In Zot, [[Killer Klown]]s, [[Orb Guardian]]s, most [[list of draconians\|draconians]] are hit normally; liches are especially vulnerable. In extended, good targets are certain Pan/Hell lords ([[Cerebov]], [[Ereshkigal]], [[Antaeus]]) and most inhabitants of [[Dis]].		If the XP cost isn't an issue, such as for worshippers of [[Ashenzari]]/[[Vehumet]], or casters in [[extended]], then Shatter becomes a useful attacking spell. It's a strong AOE that is still able to hit many targets for full damage. In Zot, [[Killer Klown]]s, [[Orb Guardian]]s, most [[list of draconians\|draconians]] are hit normally; liches are especially vulnerable. In extended, good targets are certain Pan/Hell lords ([[Cerebov]], [[Ereshkigal]], [[Antaeus]]) and most inhabitants of [[Dis]].

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	===Damage===		===Damage===
	Shatter deals <code>Nd(5+power/3)</code> damage, which is reduced by [[AC]]<ref>{{source ref\|0.31.0\|spl-damage.cc\|~~1471~~}}</ref>. The number of dice (N) is determined by the target. When Shatter hits a monster, the number of dice is as follows, where the '''first applicable condition''' on this list applies; no other conditions further down the list can then apply.		Shatter deals <code>Nd(5+power/3)</code> damage, which is reduced by [[AC]].<ref>{{source ref\|0.34.0\|spl-damage.cc\|1607}}</ref> The number of dice (N) is determined by the target. When Shatter hits a monster, the number of dice is as follows, where the '''first applicable condition''' on this list applies; no other conditions further down the list can then apply.

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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	===~~As an~~ Attack Spell===		===Attack Spell===
	Much like [[Fire Storm]] and [[Chain Lightning]], Shatter lives up to its level 9 spell status: it deals high damage, to everything on screen, in a short amount of time. ~~Unlike the former spells,~~ Shatter is a single school spell, so it~~'s easier to train~~. However, it doesn't do much against [[flying]] ~~and~~ [[insubstantial]] foes.		Much like [[Fire Storm]] and [[Chain Lightning]], Shatter lives up to its level 9 spell status: it deals high damage, to everything on screen, in a short amount of time. Shatter is also a single school spell, so it takes less XP than the former two spells. However, it doesn't do much against [[flying]], [[insubstantial]], or [[amorphous]] foes.

	In a 3-rune game, training Shatter ~~(so~~ that it's reliable in combat) can be a questionable XP investment. ~~A level 9 spell is~~ a lot of XP, and it doesn't hit many of the big threats in [[Zot]] ([[orbs of ~~fire~~]], [[electric golem]]s, [[list of dragons\|dragons]]). Plus, [[crystal spear]] is likely to be more efficient against single targets.		In a 3-rune game, training Shatter to the point that it's reliable in combat can be a questionable XP investment. It requires a lot of XP and it doesn't hit many of the big threats in [[Zot]] ([[orbs of appropriateness\|any orb]], [[electric golem]]s, [[list of dragons\|dragons]]). Plus, [[crystal spear]] is likely to be more efficient against single targets.

	If the XP cost isn't an issue, such as for worshippers of [[Ashenzari]]/[[Vehumet]], or casters in [[extended]], then Shatter becomes a useful attacking spell. It's a strong AOE that is still able to hit many targets for full damage. In Zot, [[Killer Klown]]s, [[Orb Guardian]]s, most [[list of draconians\|draconians]] are hit normally; liches are especially vulnerable. In extended, good targets are certain Pan/Hell lords ([[Cerebov]], [[Ereshkigal]], [[Antaeus]]) and most inhabitants of [[Dis]].		If the XP cost isn't an issue, such as for worshippers of [[Ashenzari]]/[[Vehumet]], or casters in [[extended]], then Shatter becomes a useful attacking spell. It's a strong AOE that is still able to hit many targets for full damage. In Zot, [[Killer Klown]]s, [[Orb Guardian]]s, most [[list of draconians\|draconians]] are hit normally; liches are especially vulnerable. In extended, good targets are certain Pan/Hell lords ([[Cerebov]], [[Ereshkigal]], [[Antaeus]]) and most inhabitants of [[Dis]].

	===~~As a Wall Breaking Spell~~===		===Wallbreaking===
	Shatter is one of the few ways to destroy stone and metal walls. Therefore, you can Shatter your way through many vaults, including: [[Slime Pits\|Slime]]:5's loot chambers, [[Zot:5]]'s Orb chamber, the entrance of [[Tomb]], and rune vaults in [[extended]]. [[Sif Muna]] worshippers can use Divine Exegesis to break the arenas of a [[Gauntlet]].		Shatter is one of the few ways to destroy stone and metal walls. Therefore, you can Shatter your way through many vaults, including: [[Slime Pits\|Slime]]:5's loot chambers, [[Zot:5]]'s Orb chamber, the entrance of [[Tomb]], and rune vaults in [[extended]]. [[Sif Muna]] worshippers can use Divine Exegesis to break the arenas of a [[Gauntlet]].

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	[[Gargoyle]]s in particular should avoid opening [[ghost vault]]s that have a ghost with Shatter, and other species should stay out of [[Statue Form]]. Be especially weary of [[Petrify]] - if you don't have the [[willpower]] to resist it, avoid the ghost entirely.

	==History==		==History==

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Strategy

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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	Much like [[Fire Storm]] and [[Chain Lightning]], Shatter lives up to its level 9 spell status: it deals high damage, to everything on screen, in a short amount of time. Unlike the former spells, Shatter is a single school spell, so it's easier to train.		===As an Attack Spell===
			Much like [[Fire Storm]] and [[Chain Lightning]], Shatter lives up to its level 9 spell status: it deals high damage, to everything on screen, in a short amount of time. Unlike the former spells, Shatter is a single school spell, so it's easier to train. However, it doesn't do much against [[flying]] and [[insubstantial]] foes.

	~~There's one problem with Shatter as an ''attack spell'' - it doesn't do much against [[flying]] and [[insubstantial]] foes.~~ In a 3-rune game, Shatter can be a questionable XP investment. A level 9 spell is a lot of XP, and it doesn't hit many of the big threats in [[Zot]] ([[orbs of fire]], [[electric golem]]s, [[list of dragons\|dragons]]). Plus, [[crystal spear]] is likely to be more efficient against single targets.		In a 3-rune game, training Shatter (so that it's reliable in combat) can be a questionable XP investment. A level 9 spell is a lot of XP, and it doesn't hit many of the big threats in [[Zot]] ([[orbs of fire]], [[electric golem]]s, [[list of dragons\|dragons]]). Plus, [[crystal spear]] is likely to be more efficient against single targets.

	If the XP cost isn't an issue, such as for worshippers of [[Ashenzari]]/[[Vehumet]], or casters in [[extended]], then Shatter becomes a useful attacking spell. It's a strong AOE that is still able to hit many targets for full damage. In Zot, [[Killer Klown]]s, [[Orb Guardian]]s, most [[list of draconians\|draconians]] are hit normally; liches are especially vulnerable. In extended, good targets are certain Pan/Hell lords ([[Cerebov]], [[Ereshkigal]], [[Antaeus]]) and most inhabitants of [[Dis]].		If the XP cost isn't an issue, such as for worshippers of [[Ashenzari]]/[[Vehumet]], or casters in [[extended]], then Shatter becomes a useful attacking spell. It's a strong AOE that is still able to hit many targets for full damage. In Zot, [[Killer Klown]]s, [[Orb Guardian]]s, most [[list of draconians\|draconians]] are hit normally; liches are especially vulnerable. In extended, good targets are certain Pan/Hell lords ([[Cerebov]], [[Ereshkigal]], [[Antaeus]]) and most inhabitants of [[Dis]].

	~~Perhaps more importantly, Shatter is a great utility spell, since it can break walls. See below for details.~~		===As a Wall Breaking Spell===

	===Breaking ~~Walls~~===
	Shatter is one of the few ways to destroy stone and metal walls. Therefore, you can Shatter your way through many vaults, including: [[Slime Pits\|Slime]]:5's loot chambers, [[Zot:5]]'s Orb chamber, the entrance of [[Tomb]], and rune vaults in [[extended]]. [[Sif Muna]] worshippers can use Divine Exegesis to break the arenas of a [[Gauntlet]].		Shatter is one of the few ways to destroy stone and metal walls. Therefore, you can Shatter your way through many vaults, including: [[Slime Pits\|Slime]]:5's loot chambers, [[Zot:5]]'s Orb chamber, the entrance of [[Tomb]], and rune vaults in [[extended]]. [[Sif Muna]] worshippers can use Divine Exegesis to break the arenas of a [[Gauntlet]].

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	There's one problem with Shatter as an ''attack spell'' - it doesn't do much against [[flying]] and [[insubstantial]] foes. In a 3-rune game, Shatter can be a questionable XP investment. A level 9 spell is a lot of XP, and it doesn't hit many of the big threats in [[Zot]] ([[orbs of fire]], [[electric golem]]s, [[list of dragons\|dragons]]). Plus, [[crystal spear]] is likely to be more efficient against single targets.		There's one problem with Shatter as an ''attack spell'' - it doesn't do much against [[flying]] and [[insubstantial]] foes. In a 3-rune game, Shatter can be a questionable XP investment. A level 9 spell is a lot of XP, and it doesn't hit many of the big threats in [[Zot]] ([[orbs of fire]], [[electric golem]]s, [[list of dragons\|dragons]]). Plus, [[crystal spear]] is likely to be more efficient against single targets.

	~~Still, if~~ the XP cost isn't an issue ~~(e.g.~~ worshippers of [[Ashenzari]] or [[Vehumet]]; casters in [[extended]]), then Shatter ~~can be~~ a useful spell. It is a strong AOE that ~~hits~~ many targets for full damage. In Zot, [[Killer Klown]]s, [[Orb Guardian]]s, most [[list of draconians\|draconians]] are hit normally; liches are especially vulnerable. In extended, good targets are certain Pan/Hell lords ([[Cerebov]], [[Ereshkigal]], [[Antaeus]]) and most inhabitants of [[Dis]].		If the XP cost isn't an issue, such as for worshippers of [[Ashenzari]]/[[Vehumet]], or casters in [[extended]], then Shatter becomes a useful attacking spell. It's a strong AOE that is still able to hit many targets for full damage. In Zot, [[Killer Klown]]s, [[Orb Guardian]]s, most [[list of draconians\|draconians]] are hit normally; liches are especially vulnerable. In extended, good targets are certain Pan/Hell lords ([[Cerebov]], [[Ereshkigal]], [[Antaeus]]) and most inhabitants of [[Dis]].

	Perhaps more importantly, Shatter is a great utility spell, since it can break walls. See below for details.		Perhaps more importantly, Shatter is a great utility spell, since it can break walls. See below for details.