Bolt spells

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The Bolt spells are a series of mid-level Conjurations spells which all function similarly, hitting multiple targets along their line of effect. Although there is some variance in their damage output, range, and spell level, they all behave in nearly the same fashion.

Bolt of Fire

Bolt of Magma

Bolt of Cold

Lightning Bolt

Shock

Venom Bolt

Bolt of Draining

Bolt of Inaccuracy

Wands

Several wands can duplicate the effects of these spells:

History/Trivia

Random Bolt will be added in 0.14.

The term 'bolt' did not always refer only to spells which can hit multiple targets in a line. Notably, the spell Iron Shot went through the names Bolt of Iron and Iron Bolt before being renamed Iron Shot to avoid confusion. Also, Throw Icicle was renamed from Ice Bolt for the same reason.

Note that although the spell from a pre-0.13 rod of striking is described as a 'force bolt', it is not a bolt spell and does not penetrate.