def cast_lightning(state):
monster = Util.closest_monster(state, Constants.LIGHTNING_RANGE)
if monster is None:
state.status_panel.message('No enemy is close enough to strike with lightning', libtcod.red)
return Constants.CANCELLED
state.status_panel.message('A lightning bolt strikes the ' + monster.name + ' with a ZAP! The damage done is '
+ str(Constants.LIGHTNING_DAMAGE) + ' hp.', libtcod.light_blue)
monster.fighter.take_damage(Constants.LIGHTNING_DAMAGE, state)
