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'''Orb of Electricity''' is a monster-only spell that hurls a crackling orb of [[electricity]], which explodes with immense force on impact.
  
'''Orb of Electrocution''' was a level 7 [[Conjurations]]/[[Air Magic]] spell which hurled a crackling orb of [[electricity]] that would explode with immense force on impact.
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Although it no longer exists in the game in spell form, it can still be "cast" by [[Makhleb]]'s wrath.
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Also, [[Asterion]] can hurl orbs of electricity by using the Major Destruction ability.
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==Player Version==
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Black [[draconian]]s can create orbs of electricity with their [[Breathe Lightning]] ability.
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Additionally, [[Makhleb]] and [[Vehumet]] can throw orbs of electricity at disloyal followers as a part of their [[divine retribution]].
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Orb of Electrocution was replaced with [[Chain Lightning]] way back in [[0.1]]. However, there were many ways to invoke the electric orbs:
 
 
*Prior to [[0.27]], [[Makhleb]]'s Greater Destruction ability could cast this ability.
 
*Prior to [[0.27]], [[Makhleb]]'s Greater Destruction ability could cast this ability.
 
*Prior to [[0.20]], evoking a [[disc of storms]] would provide a similar ability.
 
*Prior to [[0.20]], evoking a [[disc of storms]] would provide a similar ability.
 
*Prior to [[0.15]], drawing the [[Spark card]] from a [[deck of destruction]] at power level 2 (legendary deck) could cast this ability.
 
*Prior to [[0.15]], drawing the [[Spark card]] from a [[deck of destruction]] at power level 2 (legendary deck) could cast this ability.
 
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*In [[0.14]], the spell was renamed from '''Orb of Electrocution''' to '''Orb of Electricity'''.
 
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*Orb of Electrocution was a level 7 [[Conjurations]]/[[Air Magic]] spell, which was replaced with [[Chain Lightning]] way back in [[0.1]]. However, the game still has many ways to invoke electric orbs.
  
 
[[Category:Spells]][[Category:Conjurations]][[Category:Air Magic]][[Category:Level 7 Spells]]
 
[[Category:Spells]][[Category:Conjurations]][[Category:Air Magic]][[Category:Level 7 Spells]]
[[Category:Obsolete]][[Category:Obsolete spells]]
 

Revision as of 13:59, 7 July 2022

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Hurls a crackling orb of electrical energy, creating a huge explosion on impact. Its damage partially bypasses armour.

Orb of Electricity is a monster-only spell that hurls a crackling orb of electricity, which explodes with immense force on impact.

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

Also, Asterion can hurl orbs of electricity by using the Major Destruction ability.

Player Version

Black draconians can create orbs of electricity with their Breathe Lightning ability.

Additionally, Makhleb and Vehumet can throw orbs of electricity at disloyal followers as a part of their divine retribution.

History

  • Prior to 0.27, Makhleb's Greater Destruction ability could cast this ability.
  • Prior to 0.20, evoking a disc of storms would provide a similar ability.
  • Prior to 0.15, drawing the Spark card from a deck of destruction at power level 2 (legendary deck) could cast this ability.
  • In 0.14, the spell was renamed from Orb of Electrocution to Orb of Electricity.
  • Orb of Electrocution was a level 7 Conjurations/Air Magic spell, which was replaced with Chain Lightning way back in 0.1. However, the game still has many ways to invoke electric orbs.