Holy Bolt (306)

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).

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.

Although the Attack Strength for this spell is primarily a function of the caster's dexterity stat bonus and Spell Aiming skill bonus, other spell's, such as, Bravery (211), Heroism (215), Benediction (307), Spirit Strike (117) and society abilities can significantly increase the spell's effectiveness.

Usage

• PREP 306 | CAST {target} or INCANT 306 to cast this spell
• Holy Bolt 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.

Lore Benefits

Acid Degeneration Effect

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

Damage Factor Bonus

Training in Spiritual Lore, Religion will increase the spell's damage factors against Undead targets only. The increase is .001 per rank for the first 50 ranks, .001 per two ranks for ranks 51 to 100 and .001 per four ranks for ranks 101 to 200. Total DF bonus with 200 ranks is .100.

Religion Lore Ranks	Damage Factor Increase
1 to 50	.001 per rank
51 to 100	.001 per two ranks
101 to 200	.001 per four ranks

Note: Damage factor truncates at three decimal places.

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

A spiraled willow wand
Add wand oil Add 2 doses of ghoul nail from lesser ghouls Boil Add powdered white opal Simmer Add blessed water Add 3 doses of willow twig Chant Holy Bolt (306)

Resources

• Elemental lore review (saved posts)
• Cleric Base Spells: Holy Bolt, on Play.net