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| − | '''Dispel Undead''' is a level 4 [[Necromancy]] spell, | + | '''Dispel Undead''' is a level 4 [[Necromancy]] spell which deals [[AC]]-ignoring, unavoidable physical damage to a single [[undead]] target. |
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| + | ==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 [[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=== | ||
| + | *Dispel Undead is very effective against [[player ghost]]s. Since player ghosts often have tremendous AC/EV, and Dispel Undead ignores all defenses, it can kill very quickly. | ||
==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 [[ | + | Several monsters have access to a ranged version of this spell, [[Dispel Undead Range]]. |
| − | + | {{monsters with 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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==History== | ==History== | ||
*Prior to [[0.25]], Dispel Undead was a level 5 spell with range 5. | *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. | ||
Revision as of 11:24, 2 September 2023
Version 0.30: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
 Dispel Undead
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| 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 physical 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. Since player ghosts often have tremendous AC/EV, and Dispel Undead ignores all defenses, it can kill very quickly.
Monster Version
Several monsters have access to a ranged version of this spell, Dispel Undead Range. The following enemies cast Dispel Undead Range:
- 6
Demonspawn black sun (3d24 damage) - &
Gloorx Vloq (3d25 damage) - @
Josephine (3d18 damage) - z
Revenant (3d27 damage) - 1
Tzitzimitl (3d32 damage) - 9
Ushabti (3d14 damage)
The following enemies may be able to cast Dispel Undead Range, depending on their spell set:
- &
Pandemonium lord (3.4% chance)
While their spell power varies, it is always a significant threat to Mummy, Ghoul, Vampire, or lichform players.
