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'''Dimensional Bullseye''' is a level 4 [[Hexes]]/[[Translocation]] spell which | '''Dimensional Bullseye''' is a level 4 [[Hexes]]/[[Translocation]] spell which allows you to mark any monster in your line of sight. Each time the caster fires at a non-marked enemy, the marked enemy is hit by an identical shot. | ||
[[Hexslinger]]s start with this spell in their libraries. | [[Hexslinger]]s start with this spell in their libraries. | ||
==Useful Info== | ==Useful Info== | ||
Dimensional Bullseye is a [[smite-targeted]] spell which ''marks'' a given monster. Whenever you attack with a [[ranged weapon]] or [[Throwing]] implement at ''another'' | Dimensional Bullseye is a [[smite-targeted]] spell which ''marks'' a given monster. Whenever you attack (hit or miss) with a [[ranged weapon]] or [[Throwing]] implement at ''another'' enemy, the marked target is also attacked. Projectiles land on the marked target's tile. | ||
If a [[penetration|penetrating]] weapon | This effect occurs at the end of the projectiles' normal trajectory: | ||
*When using a non-penetrating weapon, it occurs after you hit any non-marked target, or after you miss every target in your path. For example, you can miss target #1, hit target #2 behind it, then attack the marked target. If you miss target #1 and target #2, you still get to attack the marked target. | |||
*When using a [[penetration|penetrating]] weapon, the attack will hit all original targets and the marked target together. | |||
In addition, Ranged Weapon / Throwing attacks against the marked target gain a to-hit bonus | In addition, Ranged Weapon / Throwing attacks against the marked target gain a random [[to-hit]] bonus, up-to <code>power/6</code> (even if the above effect does not trigger).<ref>{{source ref|0.34.1|ranged-attack.cc|82}} <code>maybe_random2_div</code> generates number from 0 to <code>a/b</code>. <code>BULLSEYE_TO_HIT_DIV</code> equals <code>6</code>, see next link</ref><ref>{{source ref|0.34.1|attack.h|21}}</ref> | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
Dimensional Bullseye is useful | Dimensional Bullseye is useful for characters relying on [[Ranged Weapons]]. It boosts accuracy, lets ranged attacks hit an additional target in combat, and allows monsters in the backlines to be sniped. | ||
While this spell does work with [[Throwing]] weapons, it's usually redundant. [[Javelin]]s have innate penetration, so they can already hit monsters in the back (and everything in the way, too). Furthermore, throwing ammo is limited and cannot be relied upon as a charcter's main source of damage, so the XP investment is questionable. | |||
Because this spell relies entirely on your ranged attack, Hexslingers should not rush | Because this spell relies entirely on your ranged attack, Hexslingers should not rush to get this spell castable. Instead, train [[Ranged Weapons]] skill to competency, then train this spell as a support option. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
*Dimensional Bullseye | *Dimensional Bullseye was introduced in [[0.31]], replacing [[Portal Projectile]]. | ||
==References== | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:02, 2 October 2026
 Dimensional Bullseye
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| Level | 4 |
| School1 | Hexes |
| School2 | Translocation |
| Source(s) | Book of the Hunter Book of Weapons |
| Casting noise | 4 |
| Spell noise | 0 |
| Power Cap | 200 |
| Range | LOS |
| Flags | Not self, Prefer farthest, Target |
| Weaves a link between the caster's weaponry and a chosen target. Whenever the caster fires or throws something at a *different* enemy, a matching projectile will be teleported at the target. Spellpower increases their accuracy. |
Dimensional Bullseye is a level 4 Hexes/Translocation spell which allows you to mark any monster in your line of sight. Each time the caster fires at a non-marked enemy, the marked enemy is hit by an identical shot.
Hexslingers start with this spell in their libraries.
Useful Info
Dimensional Bullseye is a smite-targeted spell which marks a given monster. Whenever you attack (hit or miss) with a ranged weapon or Throwing implement at another enemy, the marked target is also attacked. Projectiles land on the marked target's tile.
This effect occurs at the end of the projectiles' normal trajectory:
- When using a non-penetrating weapon, it occurs after you hit any non-marked target, or after you miss every target in your path. For example, you can miss target #1, hit target #2 behind it, then attack the marked target. If you miss target #1 and target #2, you still get to attack the marked target.
- When using a penetrating weapon, the attack will hit all original targets and the marked target together.
In addition, Ranged Weapon / Throwing attacks against the marked target gain a random to-hit bonus, up-to power/6 (even if the above effect does not trigger).[1][2]
Strategy
Dimensional Bullseye is useful for characters relying on Ranged Weapons. It boosts accuracy, lets ranged attacks hit an additional target in combat, and allows monsters in the backlines to be sniped.
While this spell does work with Throwing weapons, it's usually redundant. Javelins have innate penetration, so they can already hit monsters in the back (and everything in the way, too). Furthermore, throwing ammo is limited and cannot be relied upon as a charcter's main source of damage, so the XP investment is questionable.
Because this spell relies entirely on your ranged attack, Hexslingers should not rush to get this spell castable. Instead, train Ranged Weapons skill to competency, then train this spell as a support option.
History
- Dimensional Bullseye was introduced in 0.31, replacing Portal Projectile.
References
- ↑ ranged-attack.cc:82 (0.34.1)
maybe_random2_divgenerates number from 0 toa/b.BULLSEYE_TO_HIT_DIVequals6, see next link - ↑ attack.h:21 (0.34.1)