Penetrating Blast Spell (Rev. 42)

Penetrating Blast Spell Volt Bolt This spell’s destructive power is so notorious that casting it was banned for many generations.

Tier UT
MP Cost 65
On Equip +40 HP, +2 ATT
Effect(s) Piercing Shots hit multiple targets
Passes cover Shots pass through obstacles
Circular Motion after 0.125s; turns 90 degrees before circling
Shots 6 (arc gap: 60°)
Damage 300–400 (average: 350)
Total Damage 1800–2400 (average: 2100)
Projectile Speed 16 tile(s)/second
Lifetime 2.2 second(s)
Range 2 tiles
XP Bonus 6%
Soulbound Soulbound
Feed Power 1,000
Forging Cost 90 Rare Material / 120 Common Material / 720 Forgefire
Dismantling Value 30 Rare Material / 40 Common Material


Blueprint Paramount Blueprint
Obtained Through Unlocked by default

Notes

This spell is quite different from tiered, as instead of shooting straight from your cursor, the shots fire outwards before circling for a few seconds. It’s worth to note that it has the ability to hit multiple enemies, making this spell one of the best when it comes to damaging groups of enemies. For single targets, its comparable to the Recurring Terror Spell, while being considerably easier to aim.

Another thing to note is that the spell provides good stat bonuses - providing 2 ATT like the Recurring Terror Spell and uniquely providing the same HP bonus as a Burning Retribution Spell.

History
This spell was spawned by exploiters a few years ago, and was removed from the users’ inventories. However, the spell has since been reintroduced in the form of an untiered item dropping from the Secluded Thicket dungeon. Hence the odd description of the item saying, “This spell’s destructive power is so notorious that casting it was banned for many generations.”

Before Exalt Version 2.3.0.0 (Mar 2022), this item used to fire 20 shots dealing 60-90 damage each, and did not pass cover and circle the target.