Bolt of Glory

Bolt of Glory
Spell
Spellbook	Priest
Usable by	Cleric
School	Evocation
Spell type	Offensive damage
Spell level	6
Specifics
Range	60 ft.
Casting time	9
Area of effect	1 creature
Bypass MR	Yes
Saving throws	None
Duration	Instant
Icons
Technical data
Spell code	SPPR612

Bolt of Glory is a 6^th level priest spell that creates a bolt of holy energy which deals serious damage against the targeted creature.

Description

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By casting this spell, the priest channels a bolt of divine energy against the target. No attack roll is needed. Creatures struck suffer varying damage, depending on their plane of origin: Creature Type Prime Material Plane Elemental planes Undead creatures Fiends Damage 6d6 3d4 8d6 10d6

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Gameplay

As a single target spell, any spell protection that can deflect or turn a level 6 spell will stop it, such as Spell Deflection, Spell Immunity, Spell Turning or Spell Trap.

Demiliches and Rakshasas are not affected by the spell. The Cloak of Mirroring will send it back to the originator Baldur's Gate II:
Shadows of Amn (2000)
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Throne of Bhaal (2001)
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The spell inflicts Magical damage. It is one of the few spells which bypasses magic resistance.

Gallery

Aerie casts a bolt at an evil Anti-Paladin, who is protected with Armor of Faith. The damage done by the spell was disappointing.

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.

Note: Only usable by Cleric/Paladin classes.

External links

• Bolt of glory on the Forgotten Realms Wiki, a wiki for the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Forgotten Realms.