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{{AttackSpell
|name=Freeze
|formula = 1d(3+(3*Power)/10) [[cold]]
|maxdmg = 1d10
|maxsp =25
|range = 1
|target = Beam
|tohit = Never misses
|special = Ignores [[AC]]}}

'''Freeze''' is a level 1 [[Ice Magic]] spell which deals unavoidable cold damage (1d11 at max [[spell power]]) to an adjacent target, and may [[slow]] [[Cold_blooded|cold-blooded]] enemies. It also ignores [[AC]], but enemies with [[cold resistance]] will take significantly less damage.

[[Ice Elementalist]]s begin with this spell memorized.

==Strategy==
Freeze has comparatively high damage, and ignores both AC and EV, which makes it useful for longer than most level 1 spells. It is an excellent spell for taking out [[out-of-depth]] cold-blooded monsters, such as [[adder]]s and [[bullfrog]]s. Its also useful against highly evasive enemies (such as [[killer bee]]s) or early monsters that can turn [[invisible]] (such as [[orc wizard]]s or [[sky beast]]s). But like all level 1 spells, its damage eventually becomes too low to consider for primary use.

===Tips & Tricks===
*While Freeze can slow tougher enemies like a [[hydra]], a well-planned [[Frozen Ramparts]] can do so from a greater distance, and monsters are only slowed 50% of the time. Don't rely on this.
*Players may gain a [[Passive Freeze|passive version]] of this spell as a [[mutation]], which counters all melee attacks with this spell for free.

==Monster Version==
The monster version of Freeze works similar to the player version. However, it does not share the player version's low power cap -- [[player ghost]]s that know Freeze will be able to inflict heavy, defense-ignoring cold damage at close range.

{{monsters with spell}}

==History==
*Prior to [[0.30]], Freeze dealt <code>1d(3+Power/3)</code> damage.
*Prior to [[0.17]], Freeze delayed enemies without cold resistance for 0-6 auts.

Freeze - Revision history

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