Wizard statue

Obsolete: This article refers to an aspect of the game which has been removed. It is retained for historical reference only.

For a list of all statues, see Statue.

wizard statue 8
HP	70
HD	8
XP	561
Speed	10
AC	12
EV	1
Will	∞
Attack¹	20 (weapon only: plain)
Resistances	rF++, rC++, rElec++, Obsolete: This article refers to an aspect of the game which has been removed. It is retained for historical reference only. rPois++, rN+++, rTorm, rRot+++, rDrown
Vulnerabilities	None
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	High
Uses	Starting equipment Open doors
Holiness	Non-living
Size	Large
Type	statue, statue
Flags	Archer Artificial No poly Speaks Stationary Vault

In this land of magic, it'd be foolish to assume that a statue of a wizard is always an inert piece of rock. This statue's hands and staff have very little dust compared to the base, suggesting it is capable of making magical gestures. The trap is too obvious, but dealing with it might not be.

Useful info

Wizard statues are a form of animated statue which attacks you with a variety of powerful magic. They are only ever found in rare Dungeon vaults.

Spells

Spell set
Slot¹	Freezing Cloud (2d17)
Slot²	Mephitic Cloud
Slot³	Throw Icicle (3d16)
Slot⁴	Confuse
Slot⁵	none
Slot⁶	none

Tips & Tricks

If you intend to charge in and smash them in melee, use rC+ and conservation (or at least drop your potions first) in preparation for the inevitable ice attacks. Having some poison resistance will negate Mephitic Cloud, and clarity or high magic resistance will make it much less likely for you to wind up confused.
Statues are stationary and don't regenerate, so you can hit them with ranged weapons from the edge of your line of sight, stepping away to recover if injured.

History

Wizard statues were removed in 0.14.