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{{AttackSpell
|name=Hailstorm
|formula = 3d(3.33+Power/6)
|maxdmg = 3d20
|maxsp = 100
|range = 2-3
|target = Area
|tohit = 9 + Power/10}}

'''Hailstorm''' is a Level 3 [[Conjurations]]/[[Ice Magic]] spell that drops hail on all tiles that are 2-3 spaces away from the caster (marked with 'x'):

.........
.xxxxxxx.
.xxxxxxx.
.xx...xx.
.xx.@.xx.
.xx...xx.
.xxxxxxx.
.xxxxxxx.
.........

Hailstorm deals 50% irresistible [[cold]] damage, enabling it to damage cold-immune monsters like [[ice beast]]s. [[Vehumet]]'s range boost will increase the radius so it hits monsters within 2-4 tiles.

[[Reaver]]s start with this spell in their libraries.

==Strategy==
Hailstorm deals decent damage. While it's most useful against groups, it can deal respectable damage against single targets, too.

But the range of 2-3 is awkward, to say the least. Spells like [[Grave Claw]] and [[Iskenderun's Mystic Blast]], or abilities like [[Fedhas]]' Wall of Briars, can keep targets right in your line of fire. [[Summon]]s can be used to a similar effect, as long as you don't hit the summon. Characters with fast movement (namely [[Spriggan]]s) can [[kite]] with this spell.

===Tips & Tricks===
* Good synergy with [[Frozen Ramparts]] and [[Ozocubu's Armour]]. Before enemies can enter Hailstorm's range, you can cast those spells. When enemies do get into range, you'll deal extra damage and have more AC.
* Standing near the edge of a corridor can allow you to take advantage of this configuration:
.xxxxx.
.xxxxx.
..#m#..
..#@#..
..#.#..
:Only one monster (if that) can engage you in melee at a time, but you can hit multiple enemies at a time.
*If the opportunity presents itself, allowing weaker enemies to stand next to you will force stronger ones to stand helplessly 2-3 tiles away. Be warned; strong pack creatures or intelligent monsters can generally force their way to the front, so this tactic may not always work.

==History==
*Prior to [[0.32]], [[Vehumet]] did not boost the range of this spell.
*Prior to [[0.30]], Hailstorm was a level 4 spell. It did not have a chance to miss. Also, it was 45% resistible.
*Prior to [[0.27]], Hailstorm didn't affect creatures made entirely out of ice - [[ice beast]]s, [[ice statue]]s, and [[simulacra]].
*Hailstorm was added in [[0.25]], replacing [[Throw Icicle]] in player spell lists.

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