Ball lightning

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ball lightning *
HP	1-2
HD	1
XP	0
Speed	20
AC	0
EV	10
Will	∞
Attack1	5 (hit: plain)
Resistances	rF+++ rC+++ rElec+++ rPois+++ rDrown rMiasma rN+++ rTorm rPetrify rSticky
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Brainless
Uses	Uses nothing
Holiness	Non-living
Size	Little
Type	ball lightning, ball lightning
Flags	Flying Unbreathing Insubstantial Conjured No experience gain Peripheral

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 2-3 tile radius. They are almost exclusively created by Conjure Ball Lightning, though a few vaults have ball lightnings in them.

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 0.26, all ball lightnings dealt 3d20 damage, instead of being dependent on spell power.
• Prior to 0.22, it had wind resistance instead of tornado resistance.
• Prior to 0.14, ball lightnings were permanently confused and would move erratically.