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	==History==		==History==
	*In [[0.29]], monsters no longer deal 67% damage with this wand, ~~but~~ mindburst's damage formula (when used by monsters) was ~~changed instead~~. ~~Damage from the wand~~ is slightly higher than in 0.28.		*In [[0.29]], monsters no longer deal x67% damage with this wand. Instead, mindburst's damage formula (when used by monsters) was reduced. Overall, damage is slightly higher than it was in 0.28.
	*In [[0.28]], monsters ~~do 67~~% damage with this wand. It was supposed to work this way since [[0.4]], but was broken due to a bug.		*In [[0.28]], monsters deal x67% damage with this wand. It was supposed to work this way since [[0.4]], but was broken due to a bug.
	*Prior to [[0.27]], this wand was called the '''wand of disintegration'''. Also, it could affect [[:Category: Brainless intelligence\|mindless]] creatures.		*Prior to [[0.27]], this wand was called the '''wand of disintegration'''. Also, it could affect [[:Category: Brainless intelligence\|mindless]] creatures.
	*Prior to [[0.20]], it could disintegrate [[Wall#Rock\|rock walls]] and obstacles in the dungeon ([[door]]s, [[iron grate]]s, [[tree]]s, orcish idols, and most kinds of [[statue]]s).		*Prior to [[0.20]], it could disintegrate [[Wall#Rock\|rock walls]] and obstacles in the dungeon ([[door]]s, [[iron grate]]s, [[tree]]s, orcish idols, and most kinds of [[statue]]s).

Hordes: due to the stepdown function, explaining the entire formula would be too much

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due to the stepdown function, explaining the entire formula would be too much

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	Monsters will deal <code>1d(12 + (30 + [[HD]])/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1145}}</ref>		Monsters will deal <code>1d(12 + (30 + [[HD]])/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1145}}</ref>

	Players use mindburst with an [[enchantment power]] of ~~<code>8~~.~~75 * [[Evocations]]</code>~~,<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1144}}</ref> which ~~is x2.5 higher~~ than other wands ~~(<code>3.5 * Evocations</code>). This does not equate to x2.5 chance to succeed, but it is a significant boost~~. See the [[Willpower#Resisting enchantments\|Willpower]] article for more details.		Players use mindburst with an [[enchantment power]] multiplier of x2.5,<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1144}}</ref> which makes it much harder to resist than other wands. See the [[Willpower#Resisting enchantments\|Willpower]] article for more details.

	==Strategy==		==Strategy==

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	A '''wand of mindburst''' deals significant chunks of untyped damage to a single monster, assuming it isn't [[monster intelligence\|mindless]]. This effect must overcome the target's [[willpower]], but it ignores [[AC]] and always hits. Mindburst is significantly harder to resist than other willpower-related wand effects, making it useful against a large variety of early- and mid-game opponents.		A '''wand of mindburst''' deals significant chunks of untyped damage to a single monster, assuming it isn't [[monster intelligence\|mindless]]. This effect must overcome the target's [[willpower]], but it ignores [[AC]] and always hits. Mindburst is significantly harder to resist than other willpower-related wand effects, making it useful against a large variety of early- and mid-game opponents.

	~~==Useful Info==~~
	Players will deal <code>3d(8.75 + 3.5 * [[Evocations]]/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1143}}<br>Specifically, you'll deal <code>3d(5 + pow/4)</code> damage, for pow = <code>15 + 3.5 * Evocations</code> ({{source ref\|0.30.0\|evoke.cc\|177}}). If you have the [[MP-Powered Wands]] mutation, then your "pow" gains a +33% boost.</ref>		Players will deal <code>3d(8.75 + 3.5 * [[Evocations]]/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1143}}<br>Specifically, you'll deal <code>3d(5 + pow/4)</code> damage, for pow = <code>15 + 3.5 * Evocations</code> ({{source ref\|0.30.0\|evoke.cc\|177}}). If you have the [[MP-Powered Wands]] mutation, then your "pow" gains a +33% boost.</ref>

	Monsters will deal <code>1d(12 + (30 + [[HD]])/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1145}}</ref>		Monsters will deal <code>1d(12 + (30 + [[HD]])/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1145}}</ref>

	~~===Enchantment power===~~		Players use mindburst with an [[enchantment power]] of <code>8.75 * [[Evocations]]</code>,<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1144}}</ref> which is x2.5 higher than other wands (<code>3.5 * Evocations</code>). This does not equate to x2.5 chance to succeed, but it is a significant boost. See the [[Willpower#Resisting enchantments\|Willpower]] article for more details.
	Players use mindburst with an "enchantment power" of <code>8.75 * [[Evocations]]</code>,<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1144}}</ref> which is x2.5 higher than other wands (<code>3.5 * Evocations</code>). This does not ~~mean that mindburst is~~ x2.5 ~~more likely~~ to succeed, but it is a significant boost ~~toward success rate.~~

	~~The higher an enchantment power is compared to monster [[willpower]], the more likely you are to beat willpower. For reference, if ench. power = willpower, you have a 50% to succeed~~. See the [[Willpower#Resisting enchantments\|Willpower]] article for more details.

	As an example: with Evocations 10, mindburst will have 87.5 ench. power, and a [[wand of paralysis]] will have 35 power. Against a [[hydra]], with 80 willpower, you'll have a 65% chance to succeed with mindburst, and a 37% chance to succeed with a paralysis.

	==Strategy==		==Strategy==

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	A '''wand of mindburst''' deals significant chunks of untyped damage to a single monster, assuming it isn't [[monster intelligence\|mindless]]. This effect must overcome the target's [[willpower]], but it ignores [[AC]] and always hits. Mindburst is significantly harder to resist than other willpower-related wand effects, making it useful against a large variety of early- and mid-game opponents.		A '''wand of mindburst''' deals significant chunks of untyped damage to a single monster, assuming it isn't [[monster intelligence\|mindless]]. This effect must overcome the target's [[willpower]], but it ignores [[AC]] and always hits. Mindburst is significantly harder to resist than other willpower-related wand effects, making it useful against a large variety of early- and mid-game opponents.

	==Useful Info===		==Useful Info==
	Players will deal <code>3d(8.75 + 3.5 * [[Evocations]]/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1143}}<br>Specifically, you'll deal <code>3d(5 + pow/4)</code> damage, for pow = <code>15 + 3.5 * Evocations</code> ({{source ref\|0.30.0\|evoke.cc\|177}}). If you have the [[MP-Powered Wands]] mutation, then your "pow" gains a +33% boost.</ref>		Players will deal <code>3d(8.75 + 3.5 * [[Evocations]]/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1143}}<br>Specifically, you'll deal <code>3d(5 + pow/4)</code> damage, for pow = <code>15 + 3.5 * Evocations</code> ({{source ref\|0.30.0\|evoke.cc\|177}}). If you have the [[MP-Powered Wands]] mutation, then your "pow" gains a +33% boost.</ref>

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explain enchantment power in more detail. i'm not sure if this page really needs it; feel free to revert

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	A '''wand of mindburst''' deals significant chunks of untyped damage to a single monster, assuming it isn't [[monster intelligence\|mindless]]. This effect must overcome the target's [[willpower]], but it ignores [[AC]] and always hits. Mindburst is significantly harder to resist than other willpower-related wand effects, making it useful against a large variety of early- and mid-game opponents.		A '''wand of mindburst''' deals significant chunks of untyped damage to a single monster, assuming it isn't [[monster intelligence\|mindless]]. This effect must overcome the target's [[willpower]], but it ignores [[AC]] and always hits. Mindburst is significantly harder to resist than other willpower-related wand effects, making it useful against a large variety of early- and mid-game opponents.

			==Useful Info===
	Players will deal <code>3d(8.75 + 3.5 * [[Evocations]]/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1143}}<br>Specifically, you'll deal <code>3d(5 + pow/4)</code> damage, for pow = <code>15 + 3.5 * Evocations</code> ({{source ref\|0.30.0\|evoke.cc\|177}}). If you have the [[MP-Powered Wands]] mutation, then your "pow" gains a +33% boost.</ref>		Players will deal <code>3d(8.75 + 3.5 * [[Evocations]]/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1143}}<br>Specifically, you'll deal <code>3d(5 + pow/4)</code> damage, for pow = <code>15 + 3.5 * Evocations</code> ({{source ref\|0.30.0\|evoke.cc\|177}}). If you have the [[MP-Powered Wands]] mutation, then your "pow" gains a +33% boost.</ref>

	Monsters will deal <code>1d(12 + (30 + [[HD]])/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1145}}</ref>		Monsters will deal <code>1d(12 + (30 + [[HD]])/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1145}}</ref>

	Players use mindburst with an "enchantment power" of <code>8.75 * [[Evocations]]</code>,<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1144}}</ref> which is x2.5 higher than other wands. The higher ~~the~~ enchantment power is compared to monster [[willpower]], the more likely you are to succeed. See the [[Willpower#Resisting enchantments\|Willpower]] article for more details.		===Enchantment power===
			Players use mindburst with an "enchantment power" of <code>8.75 * [[Evocations]]</code>,<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1144}}</ref> which is x2.5 higher than other wands (<code>3.5 * Evocations</code>). This does not mean that mindburst is x2.5 more likely to succeed, but it is a significant boost toward success rate.

			The higher an enchantment power is compared to monster [[willpower]], the more likely you are to beat willpower. For reference, if ench. power = willpower, you have a 50% to succeed. See the [[Willpower#Resisting enchantments\|Willpower]] article for more details.

			As an example: with Evocations 10, mindburst will have 87.5 ench. power, and a [[wand of paralysis]] will have 35 power. Against a [[hydra]], with 80 willpower, you'll have a 65% chance to succeed with mindburst, and a 37% chance to succeed with a paralysis.

	==Strategy==		==Strategy==

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	Monsters will deal <code>1d(12 + (30 + [[HD]])/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1145}}</ref>		Monsters will deal <code>1d(12 + (30 + [[HD]])/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1145}}</ref>

	Players use mindburst with an "enchantment power" of <code>8.75 * [[Evocations]]</code>, which is x2.5 higher than other wands. The higher ~~ench. more~~ is compared to monster [[willpower]], the more likely you are to succeed. See the [[Willpower#Resisting enchantments\|Willpower]] article for more details.		Players use mindburst with an "enchantment power" of <code>8.75 * [[Evocations]]</code>,<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1144}}</ref> which is x2.5 higher than other wands. The higher the enchantment power is compared to monster [[willpower]], the more likely you are to succeed. See the [[Willpower#Resisting enchantments\|Willpower]] article for more details.

	==Strategy==		==Strategy==

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enchantment power

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	A '''wand of mindburst''' deals significant chunks of untyped damage to a single monster, assuming it isn't [[monster intelligence\|mindless]]. This effect must overcome the target's [[willpower]], but it ignores [[AC]] and always hits. Mindburst is significantly harder to resist than other willpower-related wand effects, making it useful against a large variety of early- and mid-game opponents.		A '''wand of mindburst''' deals significant chunks of untyped damage to a single monster, assuming it isn't [[monster intelligence\|mindless]]. This effect must overcome the target's [[willpower]], but it ignores [[AC]] and always hits. Mindburst is significantly harder to resist than other willpower-related wand effects, making it useful against a large variety of early- and mid-game opponents.

	Players will deal <code>3d(8.75 + 3.5 * [[Evocations]]/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1143}}<br>Specifically, you'll deal <code>3d(5 + pow/4)</code> damage, for pow = <code>15 + 3.5 * Evocations</code> ({{source ref\|0.30.0\|evoke.cc\|177}}). If you have the [[MP-Powered Wands]] mutation, then your "pow" gains a +33% boost.</ref>		Players will deal <code>3d(8.75 + 3.5 * [[Evocations]]/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1143}}<br>Specifically, you'll deal <code>3d(5 + pow/4)</code> damage, for pow = <code>15 + 3.5 * Evocations</code> ({{source ref\|0.30.0\|evoke.cc\|177}}). If you have the [[MP-Powered Wands]] mutation, then your "pow" gains a +33% boost.</ref>

	Monsters will deal <code>1d(12 + (30 + [[HD]])/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1145}}</ref>		Monsters will deal <code>1d(12 + (30 + [[HD]])/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1145}}</ref>

			Players use mindburst with an "enchantment power" of <code>8.75 * [[Evocations]]</code>, which is x2.5 higher than other wands. The higher ench. more is compared to monster [[willpower]], the more likely you are to succeed. See the [[Willpower#Resisting enchantments\|Willpower]] article for more details.

	==Strategy==		==Strategy==

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History

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	==History==		==History==
	*In [[0.29]], monsters no longer deal 67% damage with this wand, but ~~the~~ damage formula (~~for~~ monsters) was changed instead. Damage from ~~mindburst~~ is slightly higher than in 0.28.		*In [[0.29]], monsters no longer deal 67% damage with this wand, but mindburst's damage formula (when used by monsters) was changed instead. Damage from the wand is slightly higher than in 0.28.
	*In [[0.28]], monsters do 67% damage with this wand. It was supposed to work this way since [[0.4]], but was broken due to a bug.		*In [[0.28]], monsters do 67% damage with this wand. It was supposed to work this way since [[0.4]], but was broken due to a bug.
	*Prior to [[0.27]], this wand was called the '''wand of disintegration'''. Also, it could affect [[:Category: Brainless intelligence\|mindless]] creatures.		*Prior to [[0.27]], this wand was called the '''wand of disintegration'''. Also, it could affect [[:Category: Brainless intelligence\|mindless]] creatures.

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	A '''wand of mindburst''' deals significant chunks of untyped damage to a single monster, assuming it isn't [[monster intelligence\|mindless]]. This effect must overcome the target's [[willpower]], but it ignores [[AC]] and always hits. Mindburst is significantly harder to resist than other willpower-related wand effects, making it useful against a large variety of early- and mid-game opponents.		A '''wand of mindburst''' deals significant chunks of untyped damage to a single monster, assuming it isn't [[monster intelligence\|mindless]]. This effect must overcome the target's [[willpower]], but it ignores [[AC]] and always hits. Mindburst is significantly harder to resist than other willpower-related wand effects, making it useful against a large variety of early- and mid-game opponents.

	Players will deal <code>3d(8.75 + 3.5 * [[Evocations]]/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1143}}<br>Specifically, you'll deal <code>3d(5 + pow/4)</code> damage, for pow = <code>15 + 3.5 * Evocations</code> ({{source ref\|0.30.0\|evoke.cc\|177}}). If you have the [[MP-Powered Wands]] mutation, then your "pow" gains a +33% boost.</ref>		Players will deal <code>3d(8.75 + 3.5 * [[Evocations]]/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1143}}<br>Specifically, you'll deal <code>3d(5 + pow/4)</code> damage, for pow = <code>15 + 3.5 * Evocations</code> ({{source ref\|0.30.0\|evoke.cc\|177}}). If you have the [[MP-Powered Wands]] mutation, then your "pow" gains a +33% boost.</ref>

	Monsters will deal <code>1d(12 + (30 + [[HD]])/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1145}}</ref>		Monsters will deal <code>1d(12 + (30 + [[HD]])/4)</code> damage with this wand.<ref>{{source ref\|0.30.0\|zap-data.h\|1145}}</ref>

			Players use mindburst with an "enchantment power" of <code>8.75 * [[Evocations]]</code>, which is x2.5 higher than other wands. The higher ench. more is compared to monster [[willpower]], the more likely you are to succeed. See the [[Willpower#Resisting enchantments\|Willpower]] article for more details.

	==Strategy==		==Strategy==