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'''Dispel Undead''' is a level 5 [[Necromancy]] spell, and one of the most effective methods for fighting the [[undead]]. At max [[spell power]], it deals up to 3d31 irresistible, unavoidable damage to an undead target within 5 tiles of you. Although it lacks smite-targeting and only affects one opponent, it is still tremendously useful for taking out single overwhelming undead foes.
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'''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==
 
==Monster Version==
Several monsters are able to cast this spell. While their spell power varies, it is always a significant threat to [[mummy]], [[ghoul]], [[vampire]], or [[lichform]] players.
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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.  
 
 
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==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
* Dispel Undead works on player ghost, so you can consider memorising it if you encounter an overwhelming ghost.
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*Dispel Undead works on [[player ghost]]s too, so you can consider memorising it if you encounter an item in a ghost [[vault]].
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
*In [[0.25]], Dispel Undead's range will be reduced to 1, but it will also become a Level 4 spell. Monsters will instead use [[Dispel Undead Range]], which retains the ability to attack from a distance.
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*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.
 
*Prior to [[0.10]], Dispel Undead was a level 4 spell.
 
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Revision as of 08:21, 23 March 2022

Version 0.28: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
Dispel undead.png 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.