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'''Holy Bolt''' hurls a stream of holy water at a target. This stream damages the target with the concussive weight of the water or with the cleansing power of acid against the [[undead]]. It is the spell that is found in [[Alchemy]]-made [[Holy Bolt (306)#Alchemy recipe tie-in|spiraled willow wands]] and the [[aquamarine wand]]s found in the treasure system, if blessed by the [[Cleric Base]] spell [[Bless Item (304)]].
'''Holy Bolt''' hurls a stream of holy water at a target. This stream damages the target with the concussive weight of the water ([[Impact critical table|Impact damage]]) or with the cleansing power of [[Acid critical table|acid]] against the [[undead|Undead]]. It is the spell that is found in [[Alchemy]]-made [[Holy Bolt (306)#Alchemy recipe tie-in|spiraled willow wands]] and the [[aquamarine wand]]s found in the treasure system, if blessed by the [[Cleric Base]] spell [[Bless Item (304)]].


== Factors That Affect Holy Bolt ==
== Factors That Affect Holy Bolt ==
The chief factor with Holy Bolt is the type of target. Living targets are affected as by [[Minor Water (903)]], as are Undead targets that have armor covering the hit location. Undead that are not covered, however, are burned as if by acid.
The chief factor with Holy Bolt is the type of target. Against living targets the spell acts the same as the wizard spell, [[Minor Water (903)]]. However, against undead targets the spell is significantly more powerful. In addition to the acid effect, there is an increase to both the [[Damage factor|damage factors]] and the [[Attack versus defense|AvD values]].


The [[attack strength|Attack Strength]] for this spell is determined by [[dexterity]] bonus and [[Spell Aiming]] bonus.
The [[attack strength|Attack Strength]] for this spell is determined by [[dexterity]] bonus and [[Spell Aiming]] bonus.


30 ranks of [[Spiritual Lore, Religion]] unlocks an ability which causes an [[acid]]ic degeneration against [[undead]] when the target is hit.
Thirty ranks of [[Spiritual Lore, Religion]] unlocks an ability which causes an [[acid]]ic degeneration against [[undead]] when the target is hit.


== Spell Usage ==
== Spell Usage ==
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Revision as of 16:23, 1 August 2010

Holy Bolt (306)
Mnemonic [HOLYBOLT]
Duration Instantaneous
Attack Magic - Damage  
Subtype Bolt 
Target(s) Single 
Damage Type Hitpoint 
Critical Type Impact or Acid 
Cleric Base Spells
Prayer of Holding (301) Attack
Smite/Bane (302) Attack
Prayer of Protection (303) Defensive
Bless (304) Offensive
Preservation (305) Utility
Holy Bolt (306) Attack
Benediction (307) Defensive
Well of Life (308) Utility
Condemn (309) Attack
Warding Sphere (310) Defensive
Blind (311) Attack
Fervent Reproach (312) Attack
Prayer (313) Defensive
Relieve Burden (314) Utility
Remove Curse (315) Utility
Censure (316) Attack
Divine Fury (317) Attack
Raise Dead (318) Utility
Soul Ward (319) Defensive
Ethereal Censer (320) Attack
Holy Receptacle (325) Utility
Sanctify (330) Utility
Divine Wrath (335) Attack
Symbol of the Proselyte (340) Offensive
Miracle (350) Utility


Holy Bolt hurls a stream of holy water at a target. This stream damages the target with the concussive weight of the water (Impact damage) or with the cleansing power of acid against the Undead. It is the spell that is found in Alchemy-made spiraled willow wands and the aquamarine wands found in the treasure system, if blessed by the Cleric Base spell Bless Item (304).

Factors That Affect Holy Bolt

The chief factor with Holy Bolt is the type of target. Against living targets the spell acts the same as the wizard spell, Minor Water (903). However, against undead targets the spell is significantly more powerful. In addition to the acid effect, there is an increase to both the damage factors and the AvD values.

The Attack Strength for this spell is determined by dexterity bonus and Spell Aiming bonus.

Thirty ranks of Spiritual Lore, Religion unlocks an ability which causes an acidic degeneration against undead when the target is hit.

Spell Usage

  • CAST or INCANT this spell to hurl a stream of holy water at your target.

Can also be used to extinguish burning objects, creatures or characters (may be subject to a skill check). Casting at oneself or characters from defensive or guarded stance simply drenches them with water (no mechanical effect), and gives them a 'penitent' feeling.

Spell AG Cloth Leather Scale Chain Plate
AsG 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Holy Bolt (Living) DF .455 .345 .283 .242 .173
AvD 30 30 29 28 27 29 27 25 23 31 27 23 19 25 19 13 7
Holy Bolt (Undead) DF .750 .500 .405 .400 .265
AvD 40 38 37 36 35 35 33 31 29 37 33 29 25 32 26 20 14

Alchemy recipe tie-in

Wands with Holy Bolt in them can be made through Alchemy. This recipe is learned at rank 29 of the Alchemic Trinkets subskill.

a spiraled willow wand
  1. Add wand oil
  2. Add 2 doses of ghoul nail from lesser ghouls
  3. Alchemy Boil
  4. Add powdered white opal
  5. Alchemy Simmer
  6. Add blessed water
  7. Add 3 doses of willow twig
  8. Alchemy Chant Holy Bolt (306)
  9. Alchemy Seal

External Links

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