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'''Quicksilver Bolt''' is a monster-only spell which fires a blast of irresistible, magic-dispelling energy. Any target struck by it will take significant damage and have the duration of their magical enhancements drastically reduced.
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{{flavour|Breathes a bolt of dispelling energy at a targeted creature, possibly removing some of its enchantments.}}
  
Despite its name, and unlike the similar ability that purple [[draconian]]'s possess, this is not a [[bolt spell]]; it cannot affect multiple targets, and can be blocked with a [[shields|shield]]. Conversely, the spell can occasionally be cast by the player through the use of a [[Random Bolt]] spell, as evoked through a [[rod of destruction]].
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'''Quicksilver Bolt''' is a monster-only spell which fires a blast of irresistible, piercing, magic-dispelling energy. Any target struck by it will take significant damage and have the duration of their magical enhancements drastically reduced. See [[list of dispellable effects]] for the full list.
  
The following enemies can cast Quicksilver Bolt:
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{{monsters with spell}}
*{{monsterlink|Quicksilver dragon}}
 
*{{monsterlink|Serpent of Hell (Dis)}}
 
  
The following enemies may be able to cast Quicksilver Bolt, depending on their spell set:
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Players can duplicate the effect with a [[wand of quicksilver]].
*{{monsterlink|Pandemonium lord}}
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==History==
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*In [[0.29]], the [[wand of quicksilver]] was introduced, allowing players (and more monsters) access to this spell.
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*Prior to [[0.19]], quicksilver bolts did not pierce through enemies.
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*Prior to [[0.18]], the spell could occasionally be cast by the player through the use of a [[Random Bolt]] spell, as evoked through a [[rod of destruction]].
  
 
[[Category:Monster spells]]
 
[[Category:Monster spells]]

Latest revision as of 23:40, 8 August 2023

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Breathes a bolt of dispelling energy at a targeted creature, possibly removing some of its enchantments.

Quicksilver Bolt is a monster-only spell which fires a blast of irresistible, piercing, magic-dispelling energy. Any target struck by it will take significant damage and have the duration of their magical enhancements drastically reduced. See list of dispellable effects for the full list.

The following enemies cast Quicksilver Bolt:

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

Players can duplicate the effect with a wand of quicksilver.

History

  • In 0.29, the wand of quicksilver was introduced, allowing players (and more monsters) access to this spell.
  • Prior to 0.19, quicksilver bolts did not pierce through enemies.
  • Prior to 0.18, the spell could occasionally be cast by the player through the use of a Random Bolt spell, as evoked through a rod of destruction.