Sting

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Sting
Level	1
School1	Conjuration
School2	Poison
Source(s)	Young Poisoner's Handbook
Casting noise	1
Spell noise	1

This spell throws a magical dart of poison.

Spell Details
Damage Formula	1d(3+Power/5) poison
Max Damage	1d8
Max Power	25
Range	7
Targeting	Beam
To-hit
Special

Sting is a level 1 Conjurations/Poison Magic spell which fires a toxic dart, dealing a small amount of poison damage and possibly poisoning the target. Enemies with poison resistance (such as demons and the undead) take no damage. Because most of the enemies encountered in the early game are susceptible to poison, it is very effective early on.

Venom Mages start with this spell memorized.

Strategy

Sting is excellent for softening up targets from a distance or just outright killing poison-vulnerable ones (like the game's many arthropods). Even if you don't plan on branching into Poison Magic later on, you might consider learning Sting if you find an early poison-themed spellbook. Sting helps fragile characters deal with the tougher early-game enemies, like ogres, orc warriors, and hill giants. It's especially good for taking out the beefier beetles and elephant slugs, all of which are durable enough to take considerable punishment from other sources.

By the time you've finished the Lair, you may wish to forget Sting, as its use is limited beyond that point.