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The Cakemeister: "Alphaizing" the links

2012-06-26T06:21:47Z

"Alphaizing" the links

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-	Unlocks [[Sorcerer]] class	+	Unlocks [[Alpha:Sorcerer\|Sorcerer]] class
-	Unlocks [[Crusader]] class (by clearing Factory)	+	Unlocks [[Alpha:Crusader\|Crusader]] class (by clearing Factory)
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	'''Magic Sense''' - Can see location of all glyphs<br />		'''Magic Sense''' - Can see location of all glyphs<br />
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-	The '''wizard''' is one of the four starting [[classes]] in Desktop Dungeons. Wizards are natural magic-users, being able to more easily find, prepare, and use magic glyphs, although they do less melee damage than other classes.	+	The '''wizard''' is one of the four starting [[Alpha:Classes\|classes]] in Desktop Dungeons. Wizards are natural magic-users, being able to more easily find, prepare, and use magic glyphs, although they do less melee damage than other classes.

	== Skills ==		== Skills ==
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	== General Strategy ==		== General Strategy ==

-	The Wizard's Magical Affinity disadvantage can be entirely offset by the [[BYSSEPS]] glyph, or being a [[Races\|Human]], making the wizard highly effective at physical combat when maintaining his available enchantments. The Wizard also benefits highly from the already cheap costs of most physical combat glyphs, getting a 50% reduction of mana cost in [[BYSSEPS]], and a 33% reduction in cost of [[GETINDARE]] and [[HALPMEH]].	+	The Wizard's Magical Affinity disadvantage can be entirely offset by the [[Alpha:BYSSEPS\|BYSSEPS]] glyph, or being a [[Alpha:Races\|Human]], making the wizard highly effective at physical combat when maintaining his available enchantments. The Wizard also benefits highly from the already cheap costs of most physical combat glyphs, getting a 50% reduction of mana cost in [[Alpha:BYSSEPS\|BYSSEPS]], and a 33% reduction in cost of [[Alpha:Glyphs#GETINDARE]] and [[Alpha:HALPMEH\|HALPMEH]].

-	Since [[BURNDAYRAZ]] is always generated, finding it is one of the chief priorities for a wizard. Once you do, you'll be in a much better position to fight enemies of all sorts, especially the otherwise-dreaded physical resistant enemies.	+	Since [[Alpha:BURNDAYRAZ\|BURNDAYRAZ]] is always generated, finding it is one of the chief priorities for a wizard. Once you do, you'll be in a much better position to fight enemies of all sorts, especially the otherwise-dreaded physical resistant enemies.

	== Race and Deity Choices ==		== Race and Deity Choices ==
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	Since wizards are almost completely defined by their magic, it stands to reason that magically-adept races make the best wizards. More importantly, the extra glyph on the map can amount to an extra glyph conversion, assuming you don't play to use it. Elves make for good wizards that can use their favorite spells almost endlessly, while gnomes can turn unwanted spells into valuable mana potions. If you want to have a decent physical attack to fall back on, humans can also work.		Since wizards are almost completely defined by their magic, it stands to reason that magically-adept races make the best wizards. More importantly, the extra glyph on the map can amount to an extra glyph conversion, assuming you don't play to use it. Elves make for good wizards that can use their favorite spells almost endlessly, while gnomes can turn unwanted spells into valuable mana potions. If you want to have a decent physical attack to fall back on, humans can also work.

-	Wizards are one of the best-suited classes for [[~~Mysteria~~ Annur]]. This does not mean that Mystera Annur is always the best choice for a wizard, however, since it turns your normally subpar (but still usable) physical attack into a completely useless one. Be sure to convert all the glyphs you don't need before joining her. The magic-hating gods, [[Taurog]] and [[Binlor Ironshield]], are naturally poor choices for wizards. The other gods can be useful in the right situations.	+	Wizards are one of the best-suited classes for [[Alpha:Mystera Annur\|Mystera Annur]]. This does not mean that Mystera Annur is always the best choice for a wizard, however, since it turns your normally subpar (but still usable) physical attack into a completely useless one. Be sure to convert all the glyphs you don't need before joining her. The magic-hating gods, [[Alpha:Taurog\|Taurog]] and [[Alpha:Binlor Ironshield\|Binlor Ironshield]], are naturally poor choices for wizards. The other gods can be useful in the right situations.

	== Challenge Modes ==		== Challenge Modes ==
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	=== Snake Pit ===		=== Snake Pit ===

-	Wizards do very well in this dungeon. Use your glyph sight to track down [[BURNDAYRAZ]] as soon as possible, and you'll have little to fear from the anti-melee traits of the Snake Pit's denizens. [[BLUDTUPOWA]] makes your pyromania more efficient, as always. [[GETINDARE]] saves mana by letting you use your weak but serviceable melee attack to cherry-tap any nearly-dead monsters without reprisal—aside from the first-striking [[Gorgon]]s, of course. [[HALPMEH]] will make [[Serpent]]-hunting easier until (and possibly even after) you find [[BURNDAYRAZ]].	+	Wizards do very well in this dungeon. Use your glyph sight to track down [[Alpha:BURNDAYRAZ\|BURNDAYRAZ]] as soon as possible, and you'll have little to fear from the anti-melee traits of the Snake Pit's denizens. [[Alpha:BLUDTUPOWA\|BLUDTUPOWA]] makes your pyromania more efficient, as always. [[Alpha:Glyphs#GETINDARE\|GETINDARE]] saves mana by letting you use your weak but serviceable melee attack to cherry-tap any nearly-dead monsters without reprisal—aside from the first-striking [[Alpha:Gorgon\|Gorgons]], of course. [[Alpha:HALPMEH\|HALPMEH]] will make [[Alpha:Serpent\|Serpent]]-hunting easier until (and possibly even after) you find [[Alpha:BURNDAYRAZ\|BURNDAYRAZ]].

	=== Crypt ===		=== Crypt ===

-	If you hate watching [[Vampire]]s inflate their HP at your expense—and who doesn't? -- then the [[BLUDTUPOWA]] glyph is your best friend. The prevalence of [[Wraith]]s means that you'll want to rely on a magic-heavy offense anyway, so you'll need to regenerate mana way more than health as you explore. Bear in mind that [[APHEELSIK]] and Venom Blades will not work on any of the undead here, so hit-and-regenerate tactics are sub-optimal. For the above reasons, [[Mystera Annur]] is a more attractive deity choice than usual, especially if you can find her altar early.	+	If you hate watching [[Alpha:Vampire\|Vampires]] inflate their HP at your expense—and who doesn't? -- then the [[Alpha:BLUDTUPOWA\|BLUDTUPOWA]] glyph is your best friend. The prevalence of [[Alpha:Wraith\|Wraiths]] means that you'll want to rely on a magic-heavy offense anyway, so you'll need to regenerate mana way more than health as you explore. Bear in mind that [[Alpha:APHEELSIK\|APHEELSIK]] and Venom Blades will not work on any of the undead here, so hit-and-regenerate tactics are sub-optimal. For the above reasons, [[Alpha:Mystera Annur\|Mystera Annur]] is a more attractive deity choice than usual, especially if you can find her altar early.

	=== Factory ===		=== Factory ===

-	Using [[BURNDAYRAZ]] vs [[Animated Armour]] helps Wizard beat Factory with [[Strategy\|Experience Catapult strategy]]. Since the armours only have one health and don't replenish their death protection, a wizard can even defeat a level 9 one as early as level 1 if they're lucky.	+	Using [[Alpha:BURNDAYRAZ\|BURNDAYRAZ]] vs [[Alpha:Animated Armour\|Animated Armour]] helps Wizard beat Factory with [[Alpha:Strategy\|Experience Catapult strategy]]. Since the armours only have one health and don't replenish their death protection, a wizard can even defeat a level 9 one as early as level 1 if they're lucky.

-	It's a good idea to leave a fair amount of [[Animated Armour]] with 1 life left using [[BURNDAYRAZ]] as you start exploring for the midfight leveling later on.	+	It's a good idea to leave a fair amount of [[Alpha:Animated Armour\|Animated Armour]] with 1 life left using [[Alpha:BURNDAYRAZ\|BURNDAYRAZ]] as you start exploring for the midfight leveling later on.

-	[[HALPMEH]] is very useful, especially in the fight against The Iron Man, since his 75% Magic Resistance essentially makes [[BURNDAYRAZ]] useless. It's also sometimes more worth it to attack physically and spend your mana on healing rather than casting [[BURNDAYRAZ]]. If you can't find [[HALPMEH]], [[CYDSTEPP]] would help against The Iron Man, though it's more costly for the other fights.	+	[[Alpha:HALPMEH\|HALPMEH]] is very useful, especially in the fight against The Iron Man, since his 75% Magic Resistance essentially makes [[Alpha:BURNDAYRAZ\|BURNDAYRAZ]] useless. It's also sometimes more worth it to attack physically and spend your mana on healing rather than casting [[Alpha:BURNDAYRAZ\|BURNDAYRAZ]]. If you can't find [[Alpha:HALPMEH\|HALPMEH]], [[Alpha:CYDSTEPP\|CYDSTEPP]] would help against The Iron Man, though it's more costly for the other fights.

-	[[BLUDTUPOWA]] helps a lot if you find it early. Since you'll be spending mana on [[BURNDAYRAZ]] and possibly [[HALPMEH]] for healing most of the time, you'll gain a lot from exploring tiles with this glyph activated.	+	[[Alpha:BLUDTUPOWA\|BLUDTUPOWA]] helps a lot if you find it early. Since you'll be spending mana on [[Alpha:BURNDAYRAZ\|BURNDAYRAZ]] and possibly [[Alpha:HALPMEH\|HALPMEH]] for healing most of the time, you'll gain a lot from exploring tiles with this glyph activated.

	Other than Elf and Human, you might want to consider picking Dwarf so that you can take more hits during the boss fights. Most recommended is Human, as you are likely to be damaging the bosses with hand attacks only, and extra attack is more useful than a couple of relativly weak heals.		Other than Elf and Human, you might want to consider picking Dwarf so that you can take more hits during the boss fights. Most recommended is Human, as you are likely to be damaging the bosses with hand attacks only, and extra attack is more useful than a couple of relativly weak heals.

-	The best diety for this is [[Jehora Jeheyu]], as with some luck she can make the dungeon much more beatable with Polymorph. [[Dracul]] can be a good choice due to Lifesteal, which is highly useful against meatmen, and extra melee damage. [[Glowing Guardian]] can be taken simply for a heal, but not unless you really need it. [[The Pactmaker]] is a surprisingly poor choice, as you are likely to gain enough XP by fireburning high level Animated Armours. The mana boon is also not as effective as usually, as mana is less useful. One important point on the dieties is that you should NOT take [[Mystera Annur]]. While her Weakening boon will make The Iron Man a piece of cake, you will never be able to fireburn Super Meat Man to death, so having a 1 damage will ~~absolutly~~ ruin the dungeon.	+	The best diety for this is [[Alpha:Jehora Jeheyu\|Jehora Jeheyu]], as with some luck she can make the dungeon much more beatable with Polymorph. [[Alpha:Dracul\|Dracul]] can be a good choice due to Lifesteal, which is highly useful against meatmen, and extra melee damage. [[Alpha:Glowing Guardian\|Glowing Guardian]] can be taken simply for a heal, but not unless you really need it. [[Alpha:The Pactmaker\|The Pactmaker]] is a surprisingly poor choice, as you are likely to gain enough XP by fireburning high level Animated Armours. The mana boon is also not as effective as usually, as mana is less useful. One important point on the dieties is that you should NOT take [[Alpha:Mystera Annur\|Mystera Annur]]. While her Weakening boon will make The Iron Man a piece of cake, you will never be able to fireburn Super Meat Man to death, so having a 1 damage will absolutely ruin the dungeon.

	=== Library ===		=== Library ===

-	This can be a tough challenge for the Wizard, because defeating the Library depends on both casting spells and inflicting damage with physical attacks. Going magic only will leave you short of manna when trying to defeat [[Dragonspawn#Boss Info\|Matron of Flame]] after first dealing with [[Warlock#Boss Info\|Aequitas]]. Choose either a human (and make purchases / deity choices) which boost your health, or choose dwarf and emphasize gaining damage. It is possible to defeat Imps that are 3-4 levels higher than you using a combination of fireball, the HALPMEH glyph, and strategic tile exploration. You must have a deity to defeat this level with a Wizard. [[The Pactmaker]] is a good choice if you can get it early. You'll need the extra MANA boon to allow constant healing while fighting the Matron of Flame. Another route for those who chose to emphasize health, would be [[Dracul]], choosing his magic resistance and damage bonus respectively. In any case, be ready to do a lot of retiring and retrying to pass this level.	+	This can be a tough challenge for the Wizard, because defeating the Library depends on both casting spells and inflicting damage with physical attacks. Going magic only will leave you short of manna when trying to defeat [[Alpha:Dragonspawn#Boss Info\|Matron of Flame]] after first dealing with [[Alpha:Warlock#Boss Info\|Aequitas]]. Choose either a human (and make purchases / deity choices) which boost your health, or choose dwarf and emphasize gaining damage. It is possible to defeat Imps that are 3-4 levels higher than you using a combination of fireball, the HALPMEH glyph, and strategic tile exploration. You must have a deity to defeat this level with a Wizard. [[Alpha:The Pactmaker\|The Pactmaker]] is a good choice if you can get it early. You'll need the extra MANA boon to allow constant healing while fighting the Matron of Flame. Another route for those who chose to emphasize health, would be [[Alpha:Dracul\|Dracul]], choosing his magic resistance and damage bonus respectively. In any case, be ready to do a lot of retiring and retrying to pass this level.

Madness: Robot: Cosmetic changes

2012-04-22T09:19:20Z

Robot: Cosmetic changes

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	Unlocks [[Crusader]] class (by clearing Factory)		Unlocks [[Crusader]] class (by clearing Factory)
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-	'''Magic Sense''' - Can see location of all glyphs<br>	+	'''Magic Sense''' - Can see location of all glyphs<br />
-	'''Magic Affinity''' - Skills cost -1 mana, attack -25%<br>	+	'''Magic Affinity''' - Skills cost -1 mana, attack -25%<br />
	'''Magic Attunement''' - +1 glyph on map, +1 glyph slot		'''Magic Attunement''' - +1 glyph on map, +1 glyph slot
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	The '''wizard''' is one of the four starting [[classes]] in Desktop Dungeons. Wizards are natural magic-users, being able to more easily find, prepare, and use magic glyphs, although they do less melee damage than other classes.		The '''wizard''' is one of the four starting [[classes]] in Desktop Dungeons. Wizards are natural magic-users, being able to more easily find, prepare, and use magic glyphs, although they do less melee damage than other classes.

-	==Skills==	+	== Skills ==
	*Magic Sense - Can see location of all glyphs		*Magic Sense - Can see location of all glyphs
	*Magic Affinity - Skills cost -1 mana, attack -25%		*Magic Affinity - Skills cost -1 mana, attack -25%
	*Magic Attunement - +1 glyph on map, +1 glyph slot		*Magic Attunement - +1 glyph on map, +1 glyph slot

-	==General Strategy==	+	== General Strategy ==

	The Wizard's Magical Affinity disadvantage can be entirely offset by the [[BYSSEPS]] glyph, or being a [[Races\|Human]], making the wizard highly effective at physical combat when maintaining his available enchantments. The Wizard also benefits highly from the already cheap costs of most physical combat glyphs, getting a 50% reduction of mana cost in [[BYSSEPS]], and a 33% reduction in cost of [[GETINDARE]] and [[HALPMEH]].		The Wizard's Magical Affinity disadvantage can be entirely offset by the [[BYSSEPS]] glyph, or being a [[Races\|Human]], making the wizard highly effective at physical combat when maintaining his available enchantments. The Wizard also benefits highly from the already cheap costs of most physical combat glyphs, getting a 50% reduction of mana cost in [[BYSSEPS]], and a 33% reduction in cost of [[GETINDARE]] and [[HALPMEH]].
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	Since [[BURNDAYRAZ]] is always generated, finding it is one of the chief priorities for a wizard. Once you do, you'll be in a much better position to fight enemies of all sorts, especially the otherwise-dreaded physical resistant enemies.		Since [[BURNDAYRAZ]] is always generated, finding it is one of the chief priorities for a wizard. Once you do, you'll be in a much better position to fight enemies of all sorts, especially the otherwise-dreaded physical resistant enemies.

-	==Race and Deity Choices==	+	== Race and Deity Choices ==

	Since wizards are almost completely defined by their magic, it stands to reason that magically-adept races make the best wizards. More importantly, the extra glyph on the map can amount to an extra glyph conversion, assuming you don't play to use it. Elves make for good wizards that can use their favorite spells almost endlessly, while gnomes can turn unwanted spells into valuable mana potions. If you want to have a decent physical attack to fall back on, humans can also work.		Since wizards are almost completely defined by their magic, it stands to reason that magically-adept races make the best wizards. More importantly, the extra glyph on the map can amount to an extra glyph conversion, assuming you don't play to use it. Elves make for good wizards that can use their favorite spells almost endlessly, while gnomes can turn unwanted spells into valuable mana potions. If you want to have a decent physical attack to fall back on, humans can also work.
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	Wizards are one of the best-suited classes for [[Mysteria Annur]]. This does not mean that Mystera Annur is always the best choice for a wizard, however, since it turns your normally subpar (but still usable) physical attack into a completely useless one. Be sure to convert all the glyphs you don't need before joining her. The magic-hating gods, [[Taurog]] and [[Binlor Ironshield]], are naturally poor choices for wizards. The other gods can be useful in the right situations.		Wizards are one of the best-suited classes for [[Mysteria Annur]]. This does not mean that Mystera Annur is always the best choice for a wizard, however, since it turns your normally subpar (but still usable) physical attack into a completely useless one. Be sure to convert all the glyphs you don't need before joining her. The magic-hating gods, [[Taurog]] and [[Binlor Ironshield]], are naturally poor choices for wizards. The other gods can be useful in the right situations.

-	==Challenge Modes==	+	== Challenge Modes ==

-	===Snake Pit===	+	=== Snake Pit ===

	Wizards do very well in this dungeon. Use your glyph sight to track down [[BURNDAYRAZ]] as soon as possible, and you'll have little to fear from the anti-melee traits of the Snake Pit's denizens. [[BLUDTUPOWA]] makes your pyromania more efficient, as always. [[GETINDARE]] saves mana by letting you use your weak but serviceable melee attack to cherry-tap any nearly-dead monsters without reprisal—aside from the first-striking [[Gorgon]]s, of course. [[HALPMEH]] will make [[Serpent]]-hunting easier until (and possibly even after) you find [[BURNDAYRAZ]].		Wizards do very well in this dungeon. Use your glyph sight to track down [[BURNDAYRAZ]] as soon as possible, and you'll have little to fear from the anti-melee traits of the Snake Pit's denizens. [[BLUDTUPOWA]] makes your pyromania more efficient, as always. [[GETINDARE]] saves mana by letting you use your weak but serviceable melee attack to cherry-tap any nearly-dead monsters without reprisal—aside from the first-striking [[Gorgon]]s, of course. [[HALPMEH]] will make [[Serpent]]-hunting easier until (and possibly even after) you find [[BURNDAYRAZ]].

-	===Crypt===	+	=== Crypt ===

	If you hate watching [[Vampire]]s inflate their HP at your expense—and who doesn't? -- then the [[BLUDTUPOWA]] glyph is your best friend. The prevalence of [[Wraith]]s means that you'll want to rely on a magic-heavy offense anyway, so you'll need to regenerate mana way more than health as you explore. Bear in mind that [[APHEELSIK]] and Venom Blades will not work on any of the undead here, so hit-and-regenerate tactics are sub-optimal. For the above reasons, [[Mystera Annur]] is a more attractive deity choice than usual, especially if you can find her altar early.		If you hate watching [[Vampire]]s inflate their HP at your expense—and who doesn't? -- then the [[BLUDTUPOWA]] glyph is your best friend. The prevalence of [[Wraith]]s means that you'll want to rely on a magic-heavy offense anyway, so you'll need to regenerate mana way more than health as you explore. Bear in mind that [[APHEELSIK]] and Venom Blades will not work on any of the undead here, so hit-and-regenerate tactics are sub-optimal. For the above reasons, [[Mystera Annur]] is a more attractive deity choice than usual, especially if you can find her altar early.

-	===Factory===	+	=== Factory ===

	Using [[BURNDAYRAZ]] vs [[Animated Armour]] helps Wizard beat Factory with [[Strategy\|Experience Catapult strategy]]. Since the armours only have one health and don't replenish their death protection, a wizard can even defeat a level 9 one as early as level 1 if they're lucky.		Using [[BURNDAYRAZ]] vs [[Animated Armour]] helps Wizard beat Factory with [[Strategy\|Experience Catapult strategy]]. Since the armours only have one health and don't replenish their death protection, a wizard can even defeat a level 9 one as early as level 1 if they're lucky.
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	The best diety for this is [[Jehora Jeheyu]], as with some luck she can make the dungeon much more beatable with Polymorph. [[Dracul]] can be a good choice due to Lifesteal, which is highly useful against meatmen, and extra melee damage. [[Glowing Guardian]] can be taken simply for a heal, but not unless you really need it. [[The Pactmaker]] is a surprisingly poor choice, as you are likely to gain enough XP by fireburning high level Animated Armours. The mana boon is also not as effective as usually, as mana is less useful. One important point on the dieties is that you should NOT take [[Mystera Annur]]. While her Weakening boon will make The Iron Man a piece of cake, you will never be able to fireburn Super Meat Man to death, so having a 1 damage will absolutly ruin the dungeon.		The best diety for this is [[Jehora Jeheyu]], as with some luck she can make the dungeon much more beatable with Polymorph. [[Dracul]] can be a good choice due to Lifesteal, which is highly useful against meatmen, and extra melee damage. [[Glowing Guardian]] can be taken simply for a heal, but not unless you really need it. [[The Pactmaker]] is a surprisingly poor choice, as you are likely to gain enough XP by fireburning high level Animated Armours. The mana boon is also not as effective as usually, as mana is less useful. One important point on the dieties is that you should NOT take [[Mystera Annur]]. While her Weakening boon will make The Iron Man a piece of cake, you will never be able to fireburn Super Meat Man to death, so having a 1 damage will absolutly ruin the dungeon.

-	===Library===	+	=== Library ===

	This can be a tough challenge for the Wizard, because defeating the Library depends on both casting spells and inflicting damage with physical attacks. Going magic only will leave you short of manna when trying to defeat [[Dragonspawn#Boss Info\|Matron of Flame]] after first dealing with [[Warlock#Boss Info\|Aequitas]]. Choose either a human (and make purchases / deity choices) which boost your health, or choose dwarf and emphasize gaining damage. It is possible to defeat Imps that are 3-4 levels higher than you using a combination of fireball, the HALPMEH glyph, and strategic tile exploration. You must have a deity to defeat this level with a Wizard. [[The Pactmaker]] is a good choice if you can get it early. You'll need the extra MANA boon to allow constant healing while fighting the Matron of Flame. Another route for those who chose to emphasize health, would be [[Dracul]], choosing his magic resistance and damage bonus respectively. In any case, be ready to do a lot of retiring and retrying to pass this level.		This can be a tough challenge for the Wizard, because defeating the Library depends on both casting spells and inflicting damage with physical attacks. Going magic only will leave you short of manna when trying to defeat [[Dragonspawn#Boss Info\|Matron of Flame]] after first dealing with [[Warlock#Boss Info\|Aequitas]]. Choose either a human (and make purchases / deity choices) which boost your health, or choose dwarf and emphasize gaining damage. It is possible to defeat Imps that are 3-4 levels higher than you using a combination of fireball, the HALPMEH glyph, and strategic tile exploration. You must have a deity to defeat this level with a Wizard. [[The Pactmaker]] is a good choice if you can get it early. You'll need the extra MANA boon to allow constant healing while fighting the Matron of Flame. Another route for those who chose to emphasize health, would be [[Dracul]], choosing his magic resistance and damage bonus respectively. In any case, be ready to do a lot of retiring and retrying to pass this level.
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Madness: /* Library */clean up

2012-04-22T06:44:54Z

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Madness: clean up

2012-04-22T06:30:45Z

clean up

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	The '''wizard''' is one of the four starting [[classes]] in Desktop Dungeons. Wizards are natural magic-users, being able to more easily find, prepare, and use magic glyphs, although they do less melee damage than other classes.		The '''wizard''' is one of the four starting [[classes]] in Desktop Dungeons. Wizards are natural magic-users, being able to more easily find, prepare, and use magic glyphs, although they do less melee damage than other classes.

-	===Skills===	+	==Skills==
	*Magic Sense - Can see location of all glyphs		*Magic Sense - Can see location of all glyphs
	*Magic Affinity - Skills cost -1 mana, attack -25%		*Magic Affinity - Skills cost -1 mana, attack -25%
	*Magic Attunement - +1 glyph on map, +1 glyph slot		*Magic Attunement - +1 glyph on map, +1 glyph slot

-	===General Strategy===	+	==General Strategy==

	The Wizard's Magical Affinity disadvantage can be entirely offset by the [[BYSSEPS]] glyph, or being a [[Races\|Human]], making the wizard highly effective at physical combat when maintaining his available enchantments. The Wizard also benefits highly from the already cheap costs of most physical combat glyphs, getting a 50% reduction of mana cost in [[BYSSEPS]], and a 33% reduction in cost of [[GETINDARE]] and [[HALPMEH]].		The Wizard's Magical Affinity disadvantage can be entirely offset by the [[BYSSEPS]] glyph, or being a [[Races\|Human]], making the wizard highly effective at physical combat when maintaining his available enchantments. The Wizard also benefits highly from the already cheap costs of most physical combat glyphs, getting a 50% reduction of mana cost in [[BYSSEPS]], and a 33% reduction in cost of [[GETINDARE]] and [[HALPMEH]].
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	Since [[BURNDAYRAZ]] is always generated, finding it is one of the chief priorities for a wizard. Once you do, you'll be in a much better position to fight enemies of all sorts, especially the otherwise-dreaded physical resistant enemies.		Since [[BURNDAYRAZ]] is always generated, finding it is one of the chief priorities for a wizard. Once you do, you'll be in a much better position to fight enemies of all sorts, especially the otherwise-dreaded physical resistant enemies.

-	===Race and Deity Choices===	+	==Race and Deity Choices==

	Since wizards are almost completely defined by their magic, it stands to reason that magically-adept races make the best wizards. More importantly, the extra glyph on the map can amount to an extra glyph conversion, assuming you don't play to use it. Elves make for good wizards that can use their favorite spells almost endlessly, while gnomes can turn unwanted spells into valuable mana potions. If you want to have a decent physical attack to fall back on, humans can also work.		Since wizards are almost completely defined by their magic, it stands to reason that magically-adept races make the best wizards. More importantly, the extra glyph on the map can amount to an extra glyph conversion, assuming you don't play to use it. Elves make for good wizards that can use their favorite spells almost endlessly, while gnomes can turn unwanted spells into valuable mana potions. If you want to have a decent physical attack to fall back on, humans can also work.
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	Wizards are one of the best-suited classes for [[Mysteria Annur]]. This does not mean that Mystera Annur is always the best choice for a wizard, however, since it turns your normally subpar (but still usable) physical attack into a completely useless one. Be sure to convert all the glyphs you don't need before joining her. The magic-hating gods, [[Taurog]] and [[Binlor Ironshield]], are naturally poor choices for wizards. The other gods can be useful in the right situations.		Wizards are one of the best-suited classes for [[Mysteria Annur]]. This does not mean that Mystera Annur is always the best choice for a wizard, however, since it turns your normally subpar (but still usable) physical attack into a completely useless one. Be sure to convert all the glyphs you don't need before joining her. The magic-hating gods, [[Taurog]] and [[Binlor Ironshield]], are naturally poor choices for wizards. The other gods can be useful in the right situations.

-	===Challenge Modes===	+	==Challenge Modes==

-	====Snake Pit====	+	===Snake Pit===

-	Wizards do very well in this dungeon. Use your glyph sight to track down [[BURNDAYRAZ]] as soon as possible, and you'll have little to fear from the anti-melee traits of the Snake Pit's denizens. [[BLUDTUPOWA]] makes your pyromania more efficient, as always. [[GETINDARE]] saves mana by letting you use your weak but serviceable melee attack to cherry-tap any nearly-dead monsters without ~~reprisal -- aside~~ from the first-striking [[Gorgon~~\|Gorgons~~]], of course. [[HALPMEH]] will make [[Serpent]]-hunting easier until (and possibly even after) you find [[BURNDAYRAZ]].	+	Wizards do very well in this dungeon. Use your glyph sight to track down [[BURNDAYRAZ]] as soon as possible, and you'll have little to fear from the anti-melee traits of the Snake Pit's denizens. [[BLUDTUPOWA]] makes your pyromania more efficient, as always. [[GETINDARE]] saves mana by letting you use your weak but serviceable melee attack to cherry-tap any nearly-dead monsters without reprisal—aside from the first-striking [[Gorgon]]s, of course. [[HALPMEH]] will make [[Serpent]]-hunting easier until (and possibly even after) you find [[BURNDAYRAZ]].

-	====Crypt====	+	===Crypt===

-	If you hate watching [[Vampire~~\|Vampires~~]] inflate their HP at your ~~expense -- and~~ who doesn't? -- then the [[BLUDTUPOWA]] glyph is your best friend. The prevalence of [[Wraith~~\|Wraiths~~]] means that you'll want to rely on a magic-heavy offense anyway, so you'll need to regenerate mana way more than health as you explore. Bear in mind that [[APHEELSIK]] and Venom Blades will not work on any of the undead here, so hit-and-regenerate tactics are sub-optimal. For the above reasons, [[Mystera Annur]] is a more attractive deity choice than usual, especially if you can find her altar early.	+	If you hate watching [[Vampire]]s inflate their HP at your expense—and who doesn't? -- then the [[BLUDTUPOWA]] glyph is your best friend. The prevalence of [[Wraith]]s means that you'll want to rely on a magic-heavy offense anyway, so you'll need to regenerate mana way more than health as you explore. Bear in mind that [[APHEELSIK]] and Venom Blades will not work on any of the undead here, so hit-and-regenerate tactics are sub-optimal. For the above reasons, [[Mystera Annur]] is a more attractive deity choice than usual, especially if you can find her altar early.

-	====Factory====	+	===Factory===

	Using [[BURNDAYRAZ]] vs [[Animated Armour]] helps Wizard beat Factory with [[Strategy\|Experience Catapult strategy]]. Since the armours only have one health and don't replenish their death protection, a wizard can even defeat a level 9 one as early as level 1 if they're lucky.		Using [[BURNDAYRAZ]] vs [[Animated Armour]] helps Wizard beat Factory with [[Strategy\|Experience Catapult strategy]]. Since the armours only have one health and don't replenish their death protection, a wizard can even defeat a level 9 one as early as level 1 if they're lucky.
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	The best diety for this is [[Jehora Jeheyu]], as with some luck she can make the dungeon much more beatable with Polymorph. [[Dracul]] can be a good choice due to Lifesteal, which is highly useful against meatmen, and extra melee damage. [[Glowing Guardian]] can be taken simply for a heal, but not unless you really need it. [[The Pactmaker]] is a surprisingly poor choice, as you are likely to gain enough XP by fireburning high level Animated Armours. The mana boon is also not as effective as usually, as mana is less useful. One important point on the dieties is that you should NOT take [[Mystera Annur]]. While her Weakening boon will make The Iron Man a piece of cake, you will never be able to fireburn Super Meat Man to death, so having a 1 damage will absolutly ruin the dungeon.		The best diety for this is [[Jehora Jeheyu]], as with some luck she can make the dungeon much more beatable with Polymorph. [[Dracul]] can be a good choice due to Lifesteal, which is highly useful against meatmen, and extra melee damage. [[Glowing Guardian]] can be taken simply for a heal, but not unless you really need it. [[The Pactmaker]] is a surprisingly poor choice, as you are likely to gain enough XP by fireburning high level Animated Armours. The mana boon is also not as effective as usually, as mana is less useful. One important point on the dieties is that you should NOT take [[Mystera Annur]]. While her Weakening boon will make The Iron Man a piece of cake, you will never be able to fireburn Super Meat Man to death, so having a 1 damage will absolutly ruin the dungeon.

-	====Library====	+	===Library===

	This can be a tough challenge for the Wizard, because defeating the Library depends on both casting spells and inflicting damage with physical attacks. Going magic only will leave you short of manna when trying to defeat [[Dragonspawn#Boss Info\|Matron of Flame]] after first dealing with [[Warlock#Boss Info\|Aequitas]]. Choose either a human (and make purchases / deity choices) which boost your health, or choose dwarf and emphasize gaining damage. It is possible to defeat Imps that are 3-4 levels higher than you using a combination of fireball, the HALPMEH glyph, and strategic tile exploration. You must have a deity to defeat this level with a Wizard. [[The Pactmaker]] is a good choice if you can get it early. You'll need the extra MANA boon to allow constant healing while fighting the Matron of Flame. Another route for those who chose to emphasize health, would be [[Dracul]], choosing his magic resistance and damage bonus respectively. In any case, be ready to do a lot of retiring and retrying to pass this level.		This can be a tough challenge for the Wizard, because defeating the Library depends on both casting spells and inflicting damage with physical attacks. Going magic only will leave you short of manna when trying to defeat [[Dragonspawn#Boss Info\|Matron of Flame]] after first dealing with [[Warlock#Boss Info\|Aequitas]]. Choose either a human (and make purchases / deity choices) which boost your health, or choose dwarf and emphasize gaining damage. It is possible to defeat Imps that are 3-4 levels higher than you using a combination of fireball, the HALPMEH glyph, and strategic tile exploration. You must have a deity to defeat this level with a Wizard. [[The Pactmaker]] is a good choice if you can get it early. You'll need the extra MANA boon to allow constant healing while fighting the Matron of Flame. Another route for those who chose to emphasize health, would be [[Dracul]], choosing his magic resistance and damage bonus respectively. In any case, be ready to do a lot of retiring and retrying to pass this level.
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Essence: Mystera Annur does not, in fact, show up in every iteration of the Factory.

2011-12-14T22:23:20Z

Mystera Annur does not, in fact, show up in every iteration of the Factory.

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	Other than Elf and Human, you might want to consider picking Dwarf so that you can take more hits during the boss fights. Most recommended is Human, as you are likely to be damaging the bosses with hand attacks only, and extra attack is more useful than a couple of relativly weak heals.		Other than Elf and Human, you might want to consider picking Dwarf so that you can take more hits during the boss fights. Most recommended is Human, as you are likely to be damaging the bosses with hand attacks only, and extra attack is more useful than a couple of relativly weak heals.

-	The best diety for this is [[Jehora Jeheyu]], as with some luck she can make the dungeon much more beatable with Polymorph. [[Dracul]] can be a good choice due to Lifesteal, which is highly useful against meatmen, and extra melee damage. [[Glowing Guardian]] can be taken simply for a heal, but not unless you really need it. [[The Pactmaker]] is a surprisingly poor choice, as you are likely to gain enough XP by fireburning high level Animated Armours. The mana boon is also not as effective as usually, as mana is less useful. One important point on the dieties is that you should NOT take [[Mystera Annur]]~~. She is guarenteed to show up in the dungeon every time, but this is a trick as she will only mess you up~~. While her Weakening boon will make The Iron Man a piece of cake, you will never be able to fireburn Super Meat Man to death, so having a 1 damage will absolutly ruin the dungeon.	+	The best diety for this is [[Jehora Jeheyu]], as with some luck she can make the dungeon much more beatable with Polymorph. [[Dracul]] can be a good choice due to Lifesteal, which is highly useful against meatmen, and extra melee damage. [[Glowing Guardian]] can be taken simply for a heal, but not unless you really need it. [[The Pactmaker]] is a surprisingly poor choice, as you are likely to gain enough XP by fireburning high level Animated Armours. The mana boon is also not as effective as usually, as mana is less useful. One important point on the dieties is that you should NOT take [[Mystera Annur]]. While her Weakening boon will make The Iron Man a piece of cake, you will never be able to fireburn Super Meat Man to death, so having a 1 damage will absolutly ruin the dungeon.

	====Library====		====Library====

Zaratustra: moved Wizard to Alpha:Wizard

2011-12-01T19:56:26Z

moved Wizard to Alpha:Wizard

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ClysmiC: /* Snake Pit */

2011-06-07T02:56:26Z

Snake Pit

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-	~~Mages~~ do very well in this dungeon. Use your glyph sight to track down [[BURNDAYRAZ]] as soon as possible, and you'll have little to fear from the anti-melee traits of the Snake Pit's denizens. [[BLUDTUPOWA]] makes your pyromania more efficient, as always. [[GETINDARE]] saves mana by letting you use your weak but serviceable melee attack to cherry-tap any nearly-dead monsters without reprisal -- aside from the first-striking [[Gorgon\|Gorgons]], of course. [[HALPMEH]] will make [[Serpent]]-hunting easier until (and possibly even after) you find [[BURNDAYRAZ]].	+	Wizards do very well in this dungeon. Use your glyph sight to track down [[BURNDAYRAZ]] as soon as possible, and you'll have little to fear from the anti-melee traits of the Snake Pit's denizens. [[BLUDTUPOWA]] makes your pyromania more efficient, as always. [[GETINDARE]] saves mana by letting you use your weak but serviceable melee attack to cherry-tap any nearly-dead monsters without reprisal -- aside from the first-striking [[Gorgon\|Gorgons]], of course. [[HALPMEH]] will make [[Serpent]]-hunting easier until (and possibly even after) you find [[BURNDAYRAZ]].

	====Crypt====		====Crypt====

Vae96: /* Factory */

2011-05-24T02:37:39Z

Factory

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	[[BLUDTUPOWA]] helps a lot if you find it early. Since you'll be spending mana on [[BURNDAYRAZ]] and possibly [[HALPMEH]] for healing most of the time, you'll gain a lot from exploring tiles with this glyph activated.		[[BLUDTUPOWA]] helps a lot if you find it early. Since you'll be spending mana on [[BURNDAYRAZ]] and possibly [[HALPMEH]] for healing most of the time, you'll gain a lot from exploring tiles with this glyph activated.

-	Other than Elf and Human, you might want to consider picking Dwarf so that you can take more hits during the boss fights.	+	Other than Elf and Human, you might want to consider picking Dwarf so that you can take more hits during the boss fights. Most recommended is Human, as you are likely to be damaging the bosses with hand attacks only, and extra attack is more useful than a couple of relativly weak heals.
		+
		+	The best diety for this is [[Jehora Jeheyu]], as with some luck she can make the dungeon much more beatable with Polymorph. [[Dracul]] can be a good choice due to Lifesteal, which is highly useful against meatmen, and extra melee damage. [[Glowing Guardian]] can be taken simply for a heal, but not unless you really need it. [[The Pactmaker]] is a surprisingly poor choice, as you are likely to gain enough XP by fireburning high level Animated Armours. The mana boon is also not as effective as usually, as mana is less useful. One important point on the dieties is that you should NOT take [[Mystera Annur]]. She is guarenteed to show up in the dungeon every time, but this is a trick as she will only mess you up. While her Weakening boon will make The Iron Man a piece of cake, you will never be able to fireburn Super Meat Man to death, so having a 1 damage will absolutly ruin the dungeon.

	====Library====		====Library====

Procrastinus: /* Challenge Modes */ added Snake Pit and Crypt strategies

2011-04-25T09:03:12Z

Challenge Modes: added Snake Pit and Crypt strategies

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	===Challenge Modes===		===Challenge Modes===
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		+	====Snake Pit====
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		+	Mages do very well in this dungeon. Use your glyph sight to track down [[BURNDAYRAZ]] as soon as possible, and you'll have little to fear from the anti-melee traits of the Snake Pit's denizens. [[BLUDTUPOWA]] makes your pyromania more efficient, as always. [[GETINDARE]] saves mana by letting you use your weak but serviceable melee attack to cherry-tap any nearly-dead monsters without reprisal -- aside from the first-striking [[Gorgon\|Gorgons]], of course. [[HALPMEH]] will make [[Serpent]]-hunting easier until (and possibly even after) you find [[BURNDAYRAZ]].
		+
		+	====Crypt====
		+
		+	If you hate watching [[Vampire\|Vampires]] inflate their HP at your expense -- and who doesn't? -- then the [[BLUDTUPOWA]] glyph is your best friend. The prevalence of [[Wraith\|Wraiths]] means that you'll want to rely on a magic-heavy offense anyway, so you'll need to regenerate mana way more than health as you explore. Bear in mind that [[APHEELSIK]] and Venom Blades will not work on any of the undead here, so hit-and-regenerate tactics are sub-optimal. For the above reasons, [[Mystera Annur]] is a more attractive deity choice than usual, especially if you can find her altar early.

	====Factory====		====Factory====
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	This can be a tough challenge for the Wizard, because defeating the Library depends on both casting spells and inflicting damage with physical attacks. Going magic only will leave you short of manna when trying to defeat [[Dragonspawn#Boss Info\|Matron of Flame]] after first dealing with [[Warlock#Boss Info\|Aequitas]]. Choose either a human (and make purchases / deity choices) which boost your health, or choose dwarf and emphasize gaining damage. It is possible to defeat Imps that are 3-4 levels higher than you using a combination of fireball, the HALPMEH glyph, and strategic tile exploration. You must have a deity to defeat this level with a Wizard. [[The Pactmaker]] is a good choice if you can get it early. You'll need the extra MANA boon to allow constant healing while fighting the Matron of Flame. Another route for those who chose to emphasize health, would be [[Dracul]], choosing his magic resistance and damage bonus respectively. In any case, be ready to do a lot of retiring and retrying to pass this level.		This can be a tough challenge for the Wizard, because defeating the Library depends on both casting spells and inflicting damage with physical attacks. Going magic only will leave you short of manna when trying to defeat [[Dragonspawn#Boss Info\|Matron of Flame]] after first dealing with [[Warlock#Boss Info\|Aequitas]]. Choose either a human (and make purchases / deity choices) which boost your health, or choose dwarf and emphasize gaining damage. It is possible to defeat Imps that are 3-4 levels higher than you using a combination of fireball, the HALPMEH glyph, and strategic tile exploration. You must have a deity to defeat this level with a Wizard. [[The Pactmaker]] is a good choice if you can get it early. You'll need the extra MANA boon to allow constant healing while fighting the Matron of Flame. Another route for those who chose to emphasize health, would be [[Dracul]], choosing his magic resistance and damage bonus respectively. In any case, be ready to do a lot of retiring and retrying to pass this level.
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Raynes: /* Factory */

2011-01-02T20:30:49Z

Factory

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-	Using BURNDAYRAZ vs [[Animated Armour]] helps Wizard beat Factory with [[Strategy\|Experience Catapult strategy]]. Since the armours only have one health and don't replenish their death protection, a wizard can even defeat a level 9 one as early as level 1 if they're lucky.	+	Using [[BURNDAYRAZ]] vs [[Animated Armour]] helps Wizard beat Factory with [[Strategy\|Experience Catapult strategy]]. Since the armours only have one health and don't replenish their death protection, a wizard can even defeat a level 9 one as early as level 1 if they're lucky.
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		+	It's a good idea to leave a fair amount of [[Animated Armour]] with 1 life left using [[BURNDAYRAZ]] as you start exploring for the midfight leveling later on.
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		+	[[HALPMEH]] is very useful, especially in the fight against The Iron Man, since his 75% Magic Resistance essentially makes [[BURNDAYRAZ]] useless. It's also sometimes more worth it to attack physically and spend your mana on healing rather than casting [[BURNDAYRAZ]]. If you can't find [[HALPMEH]], [[CYDSTEPP]] would help against The Iron Man, though it's more costly for the other fights.
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		+	[[BLUDTUPOWA]] helps a lot if you find it early. Since you'll be spending mana on [[BURNDAYRAZ]] and possibly [[HALPMEH]] for healing most of the time, you'll gain a lot from exploring tiles with this glyph activated.
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		+	Other than Elf and Human, you might want to consider picking Dwarf so that you can take more hits during the boss fights.

	====Library====		====Library====