Dispel Undead
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 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 | |
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| 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:
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Burial acolyte (3d7 damage)
Several monsters have access to a ranged version of this spell, Dispel Undead Range.
