Bolt of Glory is a 6th level priest spell that creates a bolt of holy energy which deals variable damage against the targeted creature based on its nature or plane of existence.
Description[]
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Gameplay[]
The caster applies this spell toward a single creature, using the cursor to select it.
When the spell casting is finished, a bright projectile fires from the caster's hands and unerringly strikes the target with a "glory bolt" 3D effect rendered briefly upon the victim.
The victim suffers Magical damage of a varying random quantity based on the creature's "general IDS" classification or "race IDS" classification.
Some examples include, Undead, Elemental, githyanki, Djinni, Efreeti, Salamander, Tiefling, Imp, Demonic, Antisolar, Dark Planetar, and more etc.
The Bolt of Glory is unaffected by Magic resistance.
This spell can be blocked by a Spell protections type defense, such as a Spell Deflection or Shield of the Archons.
As this spell is classified as an "offensive damage" type, the Cloak of Mirroring will either reflect it or deflect it, depending on the player's game version.
It can also be reflected back at the caster with an active Spell Turning in place.
This bolt is flagged as a hostile spell.
Trivia[]
The Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 2nd Edition Priest spell Bolt of Glory gives a more detailed breakdown of the various planes of existence than the BG video game spell version. For instance, the Positive, Negative, Astral and Ethereal Planes of existence are accounted for. This spell is granted by Heironcous the Invincible, of the World of Greyhawk setting, and by Torm, god of duty, of the Forgotten Realms setting.
The quantity of damage inflicted by the bolt differs in the PnP spell version compared to the video game's spell.
Gallery[]
Mod content[]
This section is about unofficial content that is only available via fan-made mods.
Spell Revisions mod has changed this divine spell, revising its effects, casting time and description. See below:
Bolt of Glory
Level: 6
School: Evocation
Sphere: Combat, Summoning
Range: Long
Duration: Instant
Casting Time: 6
Area of Effect: 1 creature
Saving Throw: None
By casting this spell, the priest channels a bolt of divine energy against one creature. No attack roll is needed. Creatures struck suffer varying damage, depending on their plane of existence.
Creature Type – Damage
Elemental – 4d4
Humanoid – 6d6
Undead – 8d8
Demonic – 10d10
Magic resistance does not affect this spell.
External links[]
- Bolt of glory on the Forgotten Realms Wiki, a wiki for the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Forgotten Realms.
- Advanced D&D 2nd Edition Wiki - Bolt of Glory (Priest Spell)