Dispel Undead

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Dispel Undead
Level	5
School1	Necromancy
Source(s)	Book of Death
Casting noise	4
Spell noise	0

Spell Details
Damage Formula	3d(6.66+Power/4)
Max Damage	3d(31.66)
Max Power	100
Range	5
Targeting	Beam
To-hit
Special	Automatic Hit; Ignores AC

Harms an undead creature greatly by interfering with the forces binding it together.

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.

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.

The following enemies cast Dispel Undead:

• f Alderking (3d23 damage)
• p Burial acolyte (3d7 damage)

Tips & Tricks

• Dispel Undead works on player ghost, so you can consider memorising it if you encounter an overwhelming ghost.

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.
• Prior to 0.10, Dispel Undead was a level 4 spell.