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'''Dispel Undead''' is a level 4 [[Necromancy]] spell, and one of the most effective methods for fighting the [[undead]]. At max [[spell power]], it deals up to 3d31 irresistible, [[AC]] ignoring, unavoidable damage to one adjacent undead target. Although it only affects one opponent, it is still tremendously useful for taking out single overwhelming undead foes.
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'''Dispel Undead''' is a level 4 [[Necromancy]] spell which deals [[AC]]-ignoring, unavoidable damage to a single [[undead]] target.
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==Strategy==
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Although it only affects a select few opponents, and only at melee range, Dispel Undead is nice to have against them. Good targets in the late-game include [[lich]]es, [[curse skull]]s and [[curse toe]]s, as well as [[death cob]]s. If found early enough, [[Necromancer]]s can use it to take out [[wight]]s and other early-D enemies.
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===Tips & Tricks===
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*Dispel Undead is very effective against [[player ghost]]s; player ghosts often have tremendous AC/EV, and Dispel Undead ignores all defenses.
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*Keep in mind that it only affects undead, not [[demon]]s. Necromancers will need another way to kill foes immune to negative energy.
  
 
==Monster Version==
 
==Monster Version==
Several monsters have access to a ranged version of this spell, [[Dispel Undead Range]]. While their spell power varies, it is always a significant threat to [[mummy]], [[ghoul]], [[vampire]], or [[lichform]] players.  
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Player ghosts can cast this spell if they knew it in life.
  
==Tips & Tricks==
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Several monsters have access to a ranged version of this spell, [[Dispel Undead Range]].
*Dispel Undead works on [[player ghost]]s too, so you can consider memorising it if you encounter an item in a ghost [[vault]].
 
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
*Prior to [[0.25]], this spell was identical to the monster version, and was a level 5 spell with range 5.
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*Prior to [[0.25]], Dispel Undead was a level 5 spell with range 5.
 
*Prior to [[0.10]], Dispel Undead was a level 4 spell.
 
*Prior to [[0.10]], Dispel Undead was a level 4 spell.

Latest revision as of 03:43, 11 February 2024

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Dispel undead.png Dispel Undead
Level 4
School1 Necromancy
Source(s) Book of Decay
Book of Touch
Casting noise 4
Spell noise 0
Power Cap 100
Range 1
Hated By Elyvilon
The Shining One
Zin
Flags Dir or target, Needs tracer
Harms an adjacent undead creature greatly by interfering with the forces binding it together.
Spell Details
Damage Formula 3d(6.66+Power/4)
Max Damage 3d(31.66)
Max Power 100
Range 1
Targeting Touch
To-hit Never misses
Special Ignores AC

Dispel Undead is a level 4 Necromancy spell which deals AC-ignoring, unavoidable damage to a single undead target.

Strategy

Although it only affects a select few opponents, and only at melee range, Dispel Undead is nice to have against them. Good targets in the late-game include liches, curse skulls and curse toes, as well as death cobs. If found early enough, Necromancers can use it to take out wights and other early-D enemies.

Tips & Tricks

  • Dispel Undead is very effective against player ghosts; player ghosts often have tremendous AC/EV, and Dispel Undead ignores all defenses.
  • Keep in mind that it only affects undead, not demons. Necromancers will need another way to kill foes immune to negative energy.

Monster Version

The following enemies cast Dispel Undead:

Player ghosts can cast this spell if they knew it in life.

Several monsters have access to a ranged version of this spell, Dispel Undead Range.

History

  • Prior to 0.25, Dispel Undead was a level 5 spell with range 5.
  • Prior to 0.10, Dispel Undead was a level 4 spell.