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'''Forge Blazeheart Golem''' is a level 4 [[Forgecraft]]/[[Fire]] spell which constructs an explosive golem.

==Useful Info==
Constructs a single [[blazeheart golem]]. It must be adjacent to the caster to do most things. If the blazeheart golem is not adjacent for more than 1 turn, it becomes dormant: it will no longer move, attack, or create a fiery core on death. Standing next to the golem afterwards will end dormancy.

Whenever the blazeheart golem attacks, it loses 1/3rd of its max HP, rounded up.<ref>{{source ref|0.32.1|melee-attack.cc|1020}}</ref>

When a non-dormant blazeheart golem is killed, it will create a fiery core. After exactly 1 player action (no matter how fast or slow), the fiery core will explode. Similar to [[Inner Flame]], this explosion hits 3x3 area, deals <code>3d(12 + power/10)</code> damage (min. 3d12),<ref>{{source ref|0.32.1|mon-explode.cc|83}}</ref> and creates [[flame cloud]]s on the blast. The explosion is considered your attack, so it will anger [[good god]]s if it hits a non-mindless ally.

Higher spell power increases the golem's [[HD]], which in turn increases golem HP and explosion damage. The golem's HD equals <code>6 + pow/10</code>.<ref>{{source ref|0.32.1|spl-summoning.cc|955}}</ref>

There is a limit of 1 golem; casting the spell again will cause the old golem to disappear instantly. The fiery core cannot be destroyed by recasting this spell; it explodes immediately.

==Strategy==
First off, in order for the golem to be anything more than a meatshield, ''you must be adjacent to it''.

The golem's explosion is powerful, able to one- or two-shot most things you'll find in [[the Dungeon]] and [[Lair]]. The flame clouds deal 6-21 damage per turn, so it's stronger than the base damage would suggest. Its melee damage is also quite decent.

Don't let yourself get damaged by an explosion, at least without fire resistance:
*Avoid using this spell when you're around users of [[Ensnare]], [[Mesmerise]], [[Harpoon Shot]], [[Grasping Roots]], those with [[throwing net]]s or a [[wand of roots]], or any ability that prevents you from moving backwards.
*Watch out for wall layouts! If you're stuck between the golem and a wall, you might not be able to retreat away from the explosion.
*Also, don't let your retreat path get blocked by monsters. For example, [[blink]]ing enemies can appear behind you and ruin your day.

A risk adverse player may want to avoid using this spell in unexplored areas. In the worst case scenario, a dangerous monster like [[Jorgrun]] could show up mid-combat, prevent you from moving, and now you're in deep trouble. Not only will you have taken upwards of 60 fire damage from the explosion, plus 20 from the flame cloud, but you'll have to contend with said dangerous monster.

In any case, this spell falls off somewhat once you get some stronger Forgecraft spells, since explosions hurt your other constructs too.

===Tips & Tricks===
*The explosion happens before monsters get a turn to move.
*If you're trying to take out a dangerous melee monster, you can use this type of position to block hits:
.....
.@9m.
.....
:Where @ is the player, "9" is the golem, and "m" is a monster. The monster will not walk diagonally towards you, and will hit the golem until the explosion ensues.
*The explosion is very [[loud]], so watch out for the monsters you'll attract.
*Watch out for foes with reaching attacks or polearms while using this spell, as they will usually ignore the golem and attack you while you stand behind it.

==History==
*Prior to [[0.33]], this spell was called '''Summon Blazeheart Golem''' and was level 4 [[Summoning]]/Fire.
*Prior to [[0.32]], the golem had <code>6 + pow/12</code> HD, and its explosion did <code>3d(11 + power/12)</code> damage.
*Summon Blazeheart Golem was introduced in [[0.31]], replacing the explosive side of [[Summon Guardian Golem]].

==References==
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