Penetrating Blast Spell (Rev. 45)

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)	Shots hit multiple targets 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
Feed Power	1,000
Forging Cost	90 / 120 / 720
Dismantling Value	30 / 40

Loot Bag
Drops From	Xolotl the Lightning God Mighty Quest Chest

Blueprint
Obtained Through	Unlocked by default

Notes

Formerly one of the worst spells in the game with damage barely surpassing the T3 spell, the rework/buff it received in March 2022 has made it one of if not arguably the best spell in the game.

This spell is quite different from tiered, shooting 6 shots that fire out only for a short distance before circling for a few seconds around the cast location. This makes it very easy to aim as it is highly likely that enemies will walk through the circling shots at one point or another.

It is important to note that this spell can hit multiple enemies, making this spell one of the best when it comes to clearing large groups of enemies. It is also incredible single target damage, having slightly higher overall damage than the Recurring Terror Spell, while also having a lower MP cost and being considerably easier to aim. The increased per-shot damage compared to the aforementioned spell also makes it more effective against higher-defense enemies.

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, making for a good balance of offense and survivability.

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 or circle the target, instead shooting straight out like a tiered spell.

Spells