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==Useful Info==
==Useful Info==
'''Ball lightning''' is a weather phenomenon normally unheard of in subterranean [[Dungeon]]s. It is attracted to the enemies of its conjurer and explodes on contact, dealing 3d20 [[electricity]] damage to everything within a few tiles. It also occasionally shoot blasts of lightning at random targets. Ball lightning only naturally occurs in a few [[vault]]s, but can be created through use of the [[Conjure Ball Lightning]] spell (which only you, [[Lom Lobon]], and some [[player ghost]]s can cast).
'''Ball lightning''' is a weather phenomenon normally unheard of in subterranean [[Dungeon]]s. It is attracted to the enemies of its conjurer and explodes on contact, dealing 3d20 [[electricity]] damage to everything within a few tiles. Ball lightning only naturally occurs in a few [[vault]]s, but can be created through use of the [[Conjure Ball Lightning]] spell (which only you, [[Lom Lobon]], [[spellforged servitor]]s, and some [[player ghost]]s can cast).
 
Ball lightning is resistant to the spell [[Tornado]].


==Tips & Tricks==
==Tips & Tricks==
*Electricity resistance renders it a whole lot less terrifying.
*Electricity resistance renders it a whole lot less terrifying.
*Although it's nearly impossible to outrun, you can safely detonate ball lightning from a distance by inflicting at least 1 point of damage. it is immune to all forms of elemental damage but any character can throw a [[stone]] or zap a [[wand of magic darts]].
*Although it's nearly impossible to outrun, you can safely detonate ball lightning from a distance by inflicting at least 1 point of damage. it is immune to all forms of elemental damage but any character can throw a [[stone]] or cast [[Magic Dart]].
*Ball lightning is [[Conjurations|conjured]] into existence, not [[Summonings|summoned]], so neither [[Abjuration]] nor [[Recall]] has an effect on it.
*Ball lightning is [[Conjurations|conjured]] into existence, not [[Summonings|summoned]]. Effects like [[Abjuration]] and [[Okawaru]]'s ally prevention won't affect it.


==History==
==History==
Prior to [[0.22]], they had wind resistance instead of tornado resistance
*Prior to [[0.27]], it had resistance to [[Tornado]].
 
*Prior to [[0.22]], it had wind resistance instead of tornado resistance.
Prior to [[0.14]], they were permanently confused and would move erratically.
*Prior to [[0.14]], it were permanently confused and would move erratically.

Revision as of 21:53, 25 May 2022

Version 0.28: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
A swift sphere of coruscating electrical energy. It will explode at the slightest disturbance.

Useful Info

Ball lightning is a weather phenomenon normally unheard of in subterranean Dungeons. It is attracted to the enemies of its conjurer and explodes on contact, dealing 3d20 electricity damage to everything within a few tiles. Ball lightning only naturally occurs in a few vaults, but can be created through use of the Conjure Ball Lightning spell (which only you, Lom Lobon, spellforged servitors, and some player ghosts can cast).

Tips & Tricks

  • Electricity resistance renders it a whole lot less terrifying.
  • Although it's nearly impossible to outrun, you can safely detonate ball lightning from a distance by inflicting at least 1 point of damage. it is immune to all forms of elemental damage but any character can throw a stone or cast Magic Dart.
  • Ball lightning is conjured into existence, not summoned. Effects like Abjuration and Okawaru's ally prevention won't affect it.

History

  • Prior to 0.27, it had resistance to Tornado.
  • Prior to 0.22, it had wind resistance instead of tornado resistance.
  • Prior to 0.14, it were permanently confused and would move erratically.