(Modified) Lighthing shield

[Etzer]

So, i was wondering, is it possible to modify lightning shield so instead of dealing damage to any unit around, it deal 400 damage when somebody hits the unit which have it.

It can only be cast on self, and upgrades pr. level.

 

[kaizar]

I think it is possible, I'll work on it since I also need that type of spell in my Map.

 

[Etzer]

OK, please post a message here if you work it out, i couldn't myself.

I'm not so good with spell triggers.

 

[kaizar]

Okay here is the spell you requested + I added another type of spell called StoneSkin, for more description about it, read while playing. I hope you like it and if you see any bugs, do report to me, please.

 

[Pharaoh_]

@kaizar, when you make a damage detection system, the unit that takes damage is referred as "Triggering unit", not "Attacked unit". "Attacked/-ing unit" responds to the "Unit - A unit is attacked" event.

This is how your trigger should be, up to the needs of Etzer:

• Lightning Shield Spell
  • Events
  • Conditions
  • Actions
    • If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
      • If - Conditions
        • ((Triggering unit) has buff Lightning Shield (Hero)) Equal to True
      • Then - Actions
        • Set Attacker_Position = (Position of (Damage source))
        • Unit - Cause (Triggering unit) to damage (Damage source) dealing 400.00 damage of attack type Spells and Damage type Normal
        • Special Effect - Create a special effect attached to the origin of (Damage source) using Abilities\Spells\Orc\Purge\PurgeBuffTarget.mdl
        • Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)
        • Custom script: call RemoveLocation(udg_Attacker_Position)
      • Else - Actions

 

[Bribe]

Shouldn't that be:

• Lightning Shield Spell
  • Events
  • Conditions
  • Actions
    • If (All Conditions are True) then do (Then Actions) else do (Else Actions)
      • If - Conditions
        • ((Triggering unit) has buff Lightning Shield (Hero)) Equal to True
      • Then - Actions
        • Unit - Cause (Triggering unit) to damage (Damage source) dealing 400.00 damage of attack type Spells and Damage type Normal
        • Special Effect - Create a special effect attached to the origin of (Damage source) using Abilities\Spells\Orc\Purge\PurgeBuffTarget.mdl
        • Special Effect - Destroy (Last created special effect)
      • Else - Actions

That point variable was rather useless?

 

[kaizar]

Well, Attacked Unit + Damage Source works, I know that Attacking Unit doesn't work. That was what I did first then I found out it should be, Damage Source.
Secondly, Etzer wants the spell damage to upgrade per level, which I have done, also Etzer can change the Base Damage which is "20" to 400 or whatever he/she wants.

 

[Bribe]

Attacked Unit

Never use this. Use Triggering Unit, instead. Damage source will not work for Unit- A unit is attacked event.

 

[kaizar]

Bribe, have you even downloaded my map and tested it? I can assure you that you did not. In my map, I am using Attacked Unit and Damage Source and still it works, try and see.

 

[Teelo]

Why don't you just make a spell based off Thorns?
Maybe base it off Lightning Shield, but change the buff to Thorns?

 

[GregerTheGreat]

Why don't you just make a spell based off Thorns?
Maybe base it off Lightning Shield, but change the buff to Thorns?

Yup, I think this would be the easiest way, instead of creating a whole new trigger for it.

 

[Etzer]

Well it has to take 400 damage when it hits, but only 3 times, then it wears off

 

[Teelo]

So you want a clone of the lightning shield from world of warcraft. Check the Spell Resources section, someone likely has made one before.

 

[Etzer]

OK. thanks. rep+

 

[Teelo]

I just looked through them myself, and didn't see one. I'll see if I can make one now.
Normal lightning shield art, 1 rank, 400 damage per orb, 3 charges?

http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/spells-569/charged-lightning-shield-v1-0-a-161491/
Written in vJASS. Someone tell me if its leakless and MUI and stuff.