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''Do not attack [[nymph]]s with this spell.'' Nymphs like to carry [[mirror]]s. If you manage to kill a nymph with this spell, the mirror breaks, causing a -2 [[Luck]] penalty.
 
''Do not attack [[nymph]]s with this spell.'' Nymphs like to carry [[mirror]]s. If you manage to kill a nymph with this spell, the mirror breaks, causing a -2 [[Luck]] penalty.
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In addition, it is a bad idea to use this spell in shops, as it can and will break fragile merchandise, possibly leaving you with a debt you are unable to pay.
  
 
Force bolt can pass the first monster it hits, also hitting monsters behind it.
 
Force bolt can pass the first monster it hits, also hitting monsters behind it.

Revision as of 21:13, 5 December 2007

spellbook of
+   force bolt   Light green spellbook.png
Appearance random
Base price 100 zm
Weight 50
Turns to read 2
Ink to write 5–9
Spell type [[attack spells|attack]]
Level 1
Power cost 5 Pw

Force bolt is a spell. Every wizard starts the game knowing this spell and carrying a spellbook of force bolt. It is equivalent to a wand of striking. It does 2d12 damage.

Zap the spell by pressing [Z], selecting the letter of the spell (starts at [a] for Wizards), then choosing a direction [yuhjklbn]. Use the spell to kill monsters and break doors/boulders/statues.

Strategy

Do not attack nymphs with this spell. Nymphs like to carry mirrors. If you manage to kill a nymph with this spell, the mirror breaks, causing a -2 Luck penalty.

In addition, it is a bad idea to use this spell in shops, as it can and will break fragile merchandise, possibly leaving you with a debt you are unable to pay.

Force bolt can pass the first monster it hits, also hitting monsters behind it.

The spell has a range of 5 squares.