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'''Bolt of Fire''' is a monster-only spell capable of striking multiple targets along its path, dealing a considerable amount of [[fire]] damage. [[Fire#Fire_Resistance|Fire resistance]] reduces the damage dealt by this spell by 50% (rF+), 66% (rF++), or 80% (rF+++). The [[Fire Breath]] monster ability is very similar to this spell.
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Like other types of Fire Magic, bolts of fire that pass through [[water]] will create [[steam]], and are negated by [[freezing vapour|freezing clouds]].
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==History==
 
{{Spell
 
{{Spell
 
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{{Flavour|This spell hurls a great bolt of flames.}}
 
 
 
{{AttackSpell
 
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|maxdmg = 6d25
 
|maxdmg = 6d25
 
|maxsp = 200
 
|maxsp = 200
|range = 7
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|range = 6
 
|target = Bolt
 
|target = Bolt
|special = N/A}}
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|tohit = 10+Power/25
 
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|special = N/A
'''Bolt of Fire''' is a level 6 [[Conjurations]]/[[Fire Magic]] [[Bolt spell]] capable of striking multiple targets along its path, doing a considerable amount of [[fire]] damage. Damage and accuracy are both determined by [[spell power]]. It is more or less the exact analogue of [[Bolt of Cold]], with the same damage potential and accuracy, though with slightly greater range.
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|hit_type = normal
 
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|hit_adder = 10
You can get a similar effect through use of a [[wand of fire]].
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|hit_num = 1
 
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|hit_denom = 25
==Strategy==
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|dam_calculator = calcdice
Although Bolt of Fire has excellent range, bear in mind that each target it strikes reduces its max range by 1. When attempting to snipe a distant foe, consider adjusting your aim to avoid the fodder in between.
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|dam_numdice = 6
 
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|dam_adder = 18
Along with its purely offensive uses, Bolt of Fire is useful for creating [[cloud]]s of [[steam]]. Each tile of [[shallow water]] or [[deep water]] your Bolt of Fire crosses generates 2-6 clouds, potentially blocking dangerous enemies from being able to see you. Bolts of Fire can also be used to destroy freezing clouds, though each cloud destroyed this way reduces the bolt's range by 5.
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|dam_num = 2
 
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==Monster Version==
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* Prior to [[0.26]], [[bolt spell]]s would decrease by 1 range for every target they hit.
Several monsters have access to Bolt of Fire. This version of the spell is identical to the player version, but bear in mind that your [[scroll]]s are also at risk. Monster spell power is equal to 12 times the caster's [[HD]].
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* Prior to [[0.25]], Bolt of Fire was a level 6 [[Conjurations]]/[[Fire Magic]] spell available to players.
 
 
The following monsters can always cast Bolt of Fire:
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Efreet}}(6d12 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Deep elf conjurer}}(6d15 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Harold}}(6d15 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Orc sorcerer}}(6d15 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Azrael}}(6d17 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Dragon}}(6d19 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Balrug}}(6d21 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Ophan}}(6d23 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Draconian scorcher}}(6d24 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Fire giant}}(6d24 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Asmodeus}}(6d25 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Golden dragon}}(6d27 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Mara}}(6d27 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Margery}}(6d32 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Orb of fire}}(6d43 damage)
 
 
 
The following monsters may be able to cast Bolt of Fire, depending on their spell set
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Erolcha}}(6d11 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Hell knight}}(6d16 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Necromancer (monster)}}(6d16 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Wizard (monster)}}(6d16 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Lich}}(6d29 damage)
 
 
 
{{monsterlink|Ancient lich}}(6d39 damage)
 
  
{{monsterlink|Pandemonium lord}}(6d19 - 6d43 damage)
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[[Category:Monster spells]]

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Fires a penetrating bolt of flames.

Bolt of Fire is a monster-only spell capable of striking multiple targets along its path, dealing a considerable amount of fire damage. Fire resistance reduces the damage dealt by this spell by 50% (rF+), 66% (rF++), or 80% (rF+++). The Fire Breath monster ability is very similar to this spell.

Like other types of Fire Magic, bolts of fire that pass through water will create steam, and are negated by freezing clouds.

The following enemies cast Bolt of Fire:

The following enemies may be able to cast Bolt of Fire, depending on their spell set:

History

Bolt of fire.png Bolt of Fire
Level 6
School1 Conjuration
School2 Fire
Source(s)
Casting noise 6
Spell noise 6
Spell Details
Damage Formula 6d(3+Power/9) fire
Max Damage 6d25
Max Power 200
Range 6
Targeting Bolt
To-hit 10+Power/25
Special N/A