Combat Actions and Spells

Combat and spell actions require different things to be used by units and there are specific conditions in which units might try to use them.

Attacking

Attack Type

When units attack the game will figure out what basic combat actions units will perform:

• If units have spells, don't have Silence or Spell Recovery status, and not possessed: They are able to use spells
• If units have a melee attack: They are able to use melee attacks
• If units don't have melee attack: They are able to use ranged attacks

Performing Attacks

• The game will choose a random attack type. Units can perform up to two different attack types:
  • Melee or Spell
  • Ranged or Spell
• Spells are only chosen 33.3% of the time why the other attack type (melee or ranged) is chosen 66.6% of the time. If the spell attack type is chosen the game will chose a random spell if the attacking unit has multiple spells they can use.
• If units use a spell they will then perform a basic attack (melee or ranged), spells for combat can not be used if the unit has the File:Religion trait cast silence.png Silence status effect
• Units have 50% chance to lose 1 nutrition (hunger) after attacking
• Units will be pushed back by recoil if their weapon has any

Using Combat Actions

Combat actions must go through multiple conditions before units area able to them in battle. Except for simpler actions like basic melee and ranged attacks which mostly depend on what item weapons hold (or lack of one).

• File:Icon gene attack610x.pngOffensive Actions:
  • If target is not within the units range, they will try to dash toward the target. They will need the File:IconSkillDash.pngDash trait to do this
  • If target is within range and unit is able to perform ranged attacks but still isn't able to attack, they will try to backstep, throw a bomb, or throw a torch They will need the Backstep, File:IconGrenade10x.pngBomberman, or File:IconPyromaniac10x.pngPyromaniac trait to do this
• Defensive Actions:
  • First, try to deflect the attack. They will need the Deflect Projectile trait to do this
  • Second, try to block the attack. They will need the File:IconSkillBlock10x.pngBlock trait to do this and the attack will need to be a blockable projectile (arrows, snowballs, rocks, shotgun bullets, bones)
  • Third, try to dodge the attack. They will need the Dodge trait to do this
• If units have the Slow trait or File:IconRecoveryCombatAction.pngCombat Action Recovery status they cannot use advanced combat actions
• The game will check for action specific limitations (see the combat actions table below). This also includes stamina requirements
• If a unit ends up having multiple valid combat actions then the game will choose a random action
• Every combat action has a "Combat Chance" when units try to use them. For all actions this is equal to 20%
  • If the "Combat Chance" is successful units spend stamina, get the File:IconRecoveryCombatAction.pngCombat Action Recovery status, and use the selected combat action
  • If it fails then they don't use the selected combat action
• Units can have their "Combat Chance" increased in various ways:
  • Every 5 warfare gives +1%
  • File:IconLevels10x2.pngBeing above level 5 gives +10%
  • File:IconVeteran10x.pngVeteran trait +10%
  • File:IconAgile10x.pngAgile trait +20%
  • Battle Reflexes trait +50%

Combat Actions

= Stamina required to use,File:IconClock10x.png = Cooldown (in seconds), File:IconDice10x.png= Combat Chance, = Plays an attack sound when used

Icon	Action	Effect		File:IconClock10x.png	File:IconDice10x.png
	Melee Attack	Attacks without projectiles (usually close range), uses attacker's damage stat to calculate damage dealt	-	1	-	Yes
	Ranged Attack	Attacks with projectiles (usually long range), uses attacker's damage stat to calculate damage dealt In most instances an item is required for units to perform a ranged attack. Some items allow units to shoot more than one projectile at once The way accuracy and projectile path is calculated is quite complicated and would be messy to explain: If you want to read directly from the code see "attackRangeAction()" in the "CombatActionLibrary" The accuracy stat has a strong effect on projectile accuracy. Accuracy for all units is equal to 1 except for Arrows boats which have 4 accuracy The game calculates accuracy for each projectile fired. So, if a unit can fire multiple projectiles at once some may end up be more accurate then others If a unit has a bigger (size * scale) stat then they can be hit from a closer range	-	1	-	Yes
File:IconMana10x.png	Cast Spell	Fore more info on specific spells see the Spell Action table below Uses a spell: The unit will decide a random spell to use from the spells they are able to cast File:Achievements equipment explorer10x.pngItems can unlock specific spells Subspecies traits in talent category unlock spells File:IconReligionList10x.pngReligion traits unlock spells File:IconChosenOne10x.pngThe Chosen One trait unlocks all spells except silence File:IconMana10x.pngIf the unit does not have enough mana to cast the randomly selected spell then the action cancels The game will then calculate the spell's chance of success. A unit's spellcasting stat increases the chance of success Every 5 intelligence gives +1% spellcasting File:IconLevels10x2.pngBeing above level 5 gives +10% spellcasting File:IconArcaneReflexes10x.pngArcane Reflexes trait gives +50% spellcasting File:IconSpellBoost.pngSpell Boost status effect gives +20% spellcasting If the spell is meant for buildings and the unit's target isn't a building then the spell fails If the spell is meant for a creature and the unit's target is a building then the spell fails If the spell has a health ratio and that ratio is equal to or less than the caster's health ratio then the spell fails If the spell has a minimum distance that the caster is closer to the target than that minimum distance then the spell fails If the spell succeeds after this point then it is caster and the caster gets the Spell Recovery status effect	5	1	20%	Yes
	Deflect Projectile	Used before a unit gets hit with an attack Reflects an attack back at their attacker and takes no damage, unit will stop moving when deflecting the attack	5	1	20%	No
File:IconSkillBlock10x.png	Block	Used when a blockable projectile is going to hit a unit if it wasn't deflected (arrows, snowballs, rocks, shotgun bullets, bones) Projectile bounces away from them, taking no damage	5	0.5	20%	No
	Dodge	Used before a unit gets hit with an attack if it wasn't deflected or blocked Moves out of the way of an attack, taking no damage (50% chance to dodge left or right). Gets the Dodge status effect after performing Move Power = 3, Move Power Height = 1.5	5	1	20%	No
File:IconSkillDash.png	Dash	File:Icon gene attack610x.pngUsed when their target is out of range and more than three tiles away Moves toward their target in one quick movement. Gets the Dash status effect after performing Move Power = 5, Move Power Height = 1.2	10	2	20%	No
	Backstep	Used if unit is using a ranged attacks and their attack cooldown hasn't finished or the attack isn't possible for some reason but the target is within range. Fails if the distance squared from attacker and defender is less than 50% of the attacker's range squared (attacker is the one with the ranged attacks) Moves backwards to avoid getting hit by the defender Move Power = 5, Move Power Height = 1.2	10	1	20%	No
File:IconGrenade10x.png	Throw Bomb	File:Icon gene attack610x.pngUsed when their target is out of range of normal attacks and more than three tiles away Used if unit is using a ranged attacks and their attack cooldown hasn't finished or the attack isn't possible for some reason but the target is within range Fails if the distance squared from attacker and defender is less than 36 or more than 2500 (the attacker is the one using the Throw Bomb action) Throws a firebomb: 30 Damage, 12 Speed, Terraform Range = 2, starts fire, and has no affect on demons	30	8	20%	No
File:IconPyromaniac10x.png	Throw Torch	File:Icon gene attack610x.pngUsed when their target is out of range of normal attacks and more than three tiles away Used if unit is using a ranged attacks and their attack cooldown hasn't finished or the attack isn't possible for some reason but the target is within range Fails if the distance squared from attacker and defender is less than 36 or more than 2500 (the attacker is the one using the Throw Bomb action) Throws a torch: 25 Damage, 15 Speed, Terraform Range = 1, starts fire, and has no affect on demons	5	8	20%	No
-	Random Jump	Unused action with no effect	5	2	-	No

Using Spells

Spells are used when units have spells, aren't possessed, and are allowed to use spells.

When a unit attacks there is a 33.3% chance that they use a spell (see Attacks section at the top for more info). If there are multiple spells that units can use the game will choose one at random.

Uses a spell:

• The unit will decide a random spell to use from the spells they are able to cast
  • File:Achievements equipment explorer10x.pngItems can unlock specific spells
  • Subspecies traits in talent category unlock spells
  • File:IconReligionList10x.pngReligion traits unlock spells
  • File:IconChosenOne10x.pngThe Chosen One trait unlocks all spells except silence
• File:IconMana10x.pngIf the unit does not have enough mana to cast the randomly selected spell then the action cancels
• The game will then calculate the spell's chance of success. A unit's spellcasting stat increases the chance of success (spells have a base spellcasting stat of 10, 20, or 30%)
  • Every 5 intelligence gives +1%
  • File:IconLevels10x2.pngBeing above level 5 gives +10%
  • File:IconSpellBoost.pngSpell Boost status effect gives +20%
  • File:IconArcaneReflexes10x.pngArcane Reflexes trait gives +50%
• If the spell is meant for buildings and the unit's target isn't a building then the spell fails
• If the spell is meant for a creature and the unit's target is a building then the spell fails
• If the spell has a health ratio and that ratio is equal to or less than the caster's health ratio then the spell fails
• If the spell has a minimum distance and the caster is closer to the target than that minimum distance then the spell fails
• If the spell succeeds after this point then it is caster and the caster gets the Spell Recovery status effect

Spells

File:IconMana10x.png= Mana required to use, File:IconDice10x.png= Spell Chance, Health Ratio, Minimum Distance, Can be used in combat

Icon	Spell	Effects	Unlock	File:IconMana10x.png	File:IconDice10x.png
	Teleport	Combat Action: Teleports to a random tile on a random island (cannot teleport onto mountains, summits, and walls) File:IconBrain10x.pngUnlocks Decisions: Teleporting: Teleports to a random tile on a random island (cannot teleport onto mountains, summits, and walls) Cooldown = 20s, 30% chance to be successful, cannot teleport if not at full health Teleporting Home: Teleports onto a random tile on a random zone in their home village Cooldown = 60s, 30% chance to be successful, won't teleport if already on the same island the unit is on	File:Subspecies trait gift of void10x.pngGift of the Void Teleport File:IconChosenOne10x.pngThe Chosen One	15	30%	60%	-
File:IconFire.png	Cast Fire	Combat Action: Spawns one fire particle on target and then three more near the target's tile (target can be a creature or building) File:IconBrain10x.pngUnlocks Decisions: Burning: If they find tumor tiles they will try to burn them Cooldown = 10s, 50% chance to be successful	Gift of Fire File:Religion trait cast fire.pngCast Fire File:IconChosenOne10x.pngThe Chosen One Evil Staff File:Icon plague doctor staff scaled 10x.pngPlague Doctor Staff	3	20%	-	3
	Cast Blood Rain	Combat Action: Casts blood rain on themself to heal File:IconBrain10x.pngUnlocks Decisions: Healing: If they find tumor tiles they will try to burn them Cooldown = 5s, will not use if at full health	Gift of Harmony File:Subspecies trait gift of blood10x.pngGift of Blood File:Religion trait cast blood rain.pngCast Blood Rain File:IconChosenOne10x.pngThe Chosen One File:Icon white staff scaled 10x.pngWhite Staff File:Icon druid staff scaled 10x.pngDruid Staff	2	30%	90%	0
	Cast Curse	Combat Action: Adds the Cursed status to their target if it isn't already cursed	Gift of Death File:Religion trait cast curse.pngCast Curse File:IconChosenOne10x.pngThe Chosen One Necromancer Staff	3	20%	-	4
	Cast Silence	Combat Action: Adds the Silenced status to their target (prevents target from being able to use magic)	File:Religion trait cast silence.pngSilence	5	20%	-	6
File:Shielded10x.png	Cast Shield	Combat Action: Casts the Shielded status for 30 seconds on themself if they don't already have the status	Gift of Water File:Religion trait cast shield.pngBubble Shield File:IconChosenOne10x.pngThe Chosen One	5	20%	-	-
File:IconLightning10x.png	Summon Lightning	Combat Action: Spawns medium lightning on their target (target can be a creature or building)	Gift of Thunder Summon Lightning File:IconChosenOne10x.pngThe Chosen One File:Icon white staff scaled 10x.pngWhite Staff	5	10%	-	6
	Summon Tornado	Combat Action: Spawns a tornado that is 16.67% the size of a normal tornado on their target (target can be a creature or building)	Gift of Air File:Religion trait summon tornado.pngSummon Tornado File:IconChosenOne10x.pngThe Chosen One	10	10%	-	6
	Spawn Skeleton	Combat Action: Will spawn a skeleton if there isn't already more than 6 nearby File:IconBrain10x.pngUnlocks Decisions: Summoning: Will spawn a skeleton if there isn't already more than 6 nearby Cooldown = 10s, 30% chance to be successful	Gift of Death Summon Skeleton File:IconChosenOne10x.pngThe Chosen One Necromancer Staff	10	20%	-	0
	Cast Cure	Combat Action: Cures their allies File:IconBrain10x.pngUnlocks Decisions: Curing: Cures their allies if they are on the solid ground and have curable traits or statuses Cooldown = 15s, 30% chance to be successful	Gift of Harmony File:Religion trait cast cure.pngCast Cure File:IconChosenOne10x.pngThe Chosen One	3	30%	-	0
File:IconFertilizerTrees10x.png	Spawn Vegetation	Combat Action: Spawns tree fertilizer File:IconBrain10x.pngUnlocks Decisions: Fertilizing: Spawns tree fertilizer Cooldown = 10s, 30% chance to be successful, target must be a soil tile	File:Subspecies trait gift of life10x.pngGift of Life File:Religion trait spawn vegetation.pngSpawn Vegetation File:IconChosenOne10x.pngThe Chosen One File:Icon druid staff scaled 10x.pngDruid Staff	5	10%	-	0
	Cast Grass Seeds	Combat Action: Spawns grass biome seeds, doesn't work if Gaia's Covenant world law enabled	File:Subspecies trait gift of life10x.pngGift of Life File:Religion trait cast grass seeds.pngCreate Grass File:IconChosenOne10x.pngThe Chosen One	4	10%	-	0