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{{flavour|Breathes a bolt of dispelling energy at a targeted creature, possibly removing some of its enchantments.}}
 
{{flavour|Breathes a bolt of dispelling energy at a targeted creature, possibly removing some of its enchantments.}}
  
'''Quicksilver Bolt''' is a monster-only spell which fires a blast of irresistible, magic-dispelling energy. Any target struck by it will take significant damage and have the duration of their magical enhancements drastically reduced.
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'''Quicksilver Bolt''' is a monster-only spell which fires a blast of irresistible, piercing, magic-dispelling energy. Any target struck by it will take significant damage and have the duration of their magical enhancements drastically reduced.
 
 
Despite its name, and unlike the similar ability that player purple [[draconian]]s possess, this is not a [[bolt spell]]; it cannot affect multiple targets, and can be blocked with a [[shields|shield]].
 
  
 
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==History==
 
==History==
Prior to [[0.18]], the spell could occasionally be cast by the player through the use of a [[Random Bolt]] spell, as evoked through a [[rod of destruction]].
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*Prior to [[0.19]], quicksilver bolts did not pierce through enemies.
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*Prior to [[0.18]], the spell could occasionally be cast by the player through the use of a [[Random Bolt]] spell, as evoked through a [[rod of destruction]].
  
 
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[[Category:Monster spells]]

Revision as of 03:40, 8 April 2022

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Breathes a bolt of dispelling energy at a targeted creature, possibly removing some of its enchantments.

Quicksilver Bolt is a monster-only spell which fires a blast of irresistible, piercing, magic-dispelling energy. Any target struck by it will take significant damage and have the duration of their magical enhancements drastically reduced.

The following enemies cast Quicksilver Bolt:

The following enemies may be able to cast Quicksilver Bolt, depending on their spell set:

History

  • Prior to 0.19, quicksilver bolts did not pierce through enemies.
  • Prior to 0.18, the spell could occasionally be cast by the player through the use of a Random Bolt spell, as evoked through a rod of destruction.