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{{AttackSpell
|name=Sandblast (rocky blast)
|formula = 2d(4+Power/3)
|maxdmg = 2d(20.67)
|maxsp = 50
|range = 4
|target = Beam
|tohit = 13+Power/10
|special = AC applied thrice<br>Takes 1.5 [[turn]] to cast}}
[[Sandblast]] is a level 1 [[Earth Magic]] spell which fires shrapnel with a range of 4, though it takes 1.5 [[turn]]s to fire. Sandblast maxes out at 2d20 damage, which is impressive for a level 1 spell. However, damage reduction from enemy AC is applied thrice instead of once, and the slow firing means that enemies will often get more attacks in. [[Miscast]]ing this spell will take 1.0 turn of time (not 1.5 turns).

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

==Strategy==
Compared to other level 1 spells, Sandblast deals more damage but can miss and has a small range.

Sandblast is noticeably more MP-efficient than [[Stone Arrow]], dealing the same or greater damage against low-AC foes. At lower levels, spending only 1/3rd the MP is worth the 50% slower speed and penalty against AC. Later on, though, as you gain more maximum MP, Stone Arrow becomes useful for its higher damage/turn and normal effectiveness against AC.

==Monster Version==
While no monsters cast Sandblast normally, [[player ghost]]s with Sandblast may appear. Monsters will always cast Sandblast in 1 turn rather than 1.5.

==History==
*Prior to [[0.30]], monsters would take 2 turns to cast Sandblast.
*Prior to [[0.29]], Sandblast was a range-3 spell that took only 1 turn to fire, but consumed a [[stone]] per use.
*Prior to [[0.20]], Sandblast could be used without stones, with reduced damage. To use the stronger version, the stone had to be wielded. Ogres and trolls could also use large rocks, for even bigger damage.
*Prior to [[0.9]], AC was only applied twice instead of thrice, making the spell a little more viable against armoured targets.
*Prior to [[0.8]], Sandblast had a range of 1, but using stones changed it to range 2. Using large rocks did not increase damage.

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