Dispel Undead

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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
Special	Automatic Hit; Ignores AC

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.

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.

Tips & Tricks

• Dispel Undead works on player ghosts too, so you can consider memorising it if you encounter an item in a ghost vault.

History

• Prior to 0.25, this spell was identical to the monster version, and was a level 5 spell with range 5.
• Prior to 0.10, Dispel Undead was a level 4 spell.