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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. | '''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. | ||
| − | 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 | + | 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]]. |
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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]]. | |
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Revision as of 20:21, 9 October 2019
Version 0.23: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
| 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, magic-dispelling energy. Any target struck by it will take significant damage and have the duration of their magical enhancements drastically reduced.
Despite its name, and unlike the similar ability that purple draconians possess, this is not a bolt spell; it cannot affect multiple targets, and can be blocked with a shield.
The following enemies cast Quicksilver Bolt:
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Purple draconian (3d20 damage) - D
Quicksilver dragon (3d20 damage) - E
Quicksilver elemental (3d20 damage) - D
Serpent of Hell (Dis) (3d21 damage)
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The following enemies may be able to cast Quicksilver Bolt, depending on their spell set:
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Pandemonium lord (5.2% chance) - d
Tiamat (3d20 damage, 16.7% chance)
History
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.
