Apocalypse will inflict serious damage to all enemies in the area (including enemies behind a door or in another room). Unfortunately, this spell can only be cast via scrolls and staves unless you have the Hellfire expansion installed.
Berserk (Hellfire)
Unique to the Hellfire expansion, this spell will cause a group of creatures to randomly attack the nearest target, including themselves. It has a short duration, so use it wisely.
Blood Star
This spell projects a ball of energy at the target of your choosing. It really isn't that useful, since it takes both mana and health to cast.
Bone Spirit
Bone Spirit will reduce the target's health by one third, but will reduce your health as well. As such, it's obviously best used on an opponent with full or nearly full health.
Chain Lightning
This spell is similar to the regular Lightning spell, except that it creates multiple streaks of lightning that can damage any enemies in their path. The amount of lightning unleashed by the spell depends on the number of enemies in the surrounding area and your spell level.
Charged Bolt
The true essence of Electromagnetism exists on the threshold of the Ethereal and the Physical Realms. While it is very efficient to transform Mana into electrical energy, it is extremely difficult to control. This spell calls into being multiple pockets of lightning which seem to have a will of their own. The caster is able to shield himself from the effects of these charges, but any creature - friend or foe - may be struck. Greater understanding of this spell allows more of these Charged Bolts to be formed, and their existence will be maintained for a longer period of time. The physical toll on the caster, however, increases as well, requiring more Mana to be spent.
Elemental
This spell will unleash a fire elemental that will chase the intended target and cause fairly decent damage when it comes into contact with it.
Fireball
Fireball is the most powerful fire-based spell in Diablo, causing serious damage to not only the intended target, but to any enemies in the immediate vicinity as well.
Firebolt
The true essence of Fire lies at the edge of Energy and Matter. It is therefore a fairly simple matter to shape Mana into a magical flame. Controlling a bolt of this fire as it flies towards its target is another matter entirely. As experience and knowledge with this spell grows, both the intensity of the flame and the speed of the bolt can be increased with the caster feeling less exertion.
Fire Wall
Magical fire feeds upon no earthly source, being fueled instead by the mystic energies known as Mana. While the heat of conjured flames may cause normal matter to combust and burn on its own, the flames themselves will burn as long they have Mana to draw upon. By carefully controlling the flow of Mana to a magical fire, its life-span can be extended well beyond that of a Firebolt or an Inferno. The Horadrim were skilled enough to create torches that burn with an eternal flame, but those abilities have been long lost. With this spell, the caster creates a wall of eldritch flame that will burn until the Mana in that area has been exhausted. As the knowledge of this spell increases, the rate at which Mana must be consumed can be better controlled and the Wall of Fire can be made to burn longer.
Flame Wave
Similar to the Fire Wall spell, Flame Wave conjures a wall of fire that will move away from the caster and damage any enemies in its path.
Flash
The Flash spell was created to fight the servants of Baal, whose minions prefer to surround their enemies and attack from all sides silmutaneously. To properly form most incantations, the caster must be able to concentrate long enough to complete the necessary invocations and gestures. With this spell, the caster draws in as much Mana as possible as quickly as possible from the surrounding area and concentrates it into single point within his own body. This Mana is then released in a single burst of raw energy that dissipates very rapidly - and very violently. While this spell is usable only in close combat, it is extremely potent and will strike creatures on all sides of the caster.
Golem
This spell will conjure a Golem from the floor that will mindlessly travel throughout the dungeon level and attack any enemies it encounters. The Golem can be destroyed if it takes too much damage or if you cast another while the previous one is still alive.
Guardian
The Guardian spell will conjure a three-headed hydra from the floor that shoots balls of fire at any enemies within the immediate vicinity.
Healing
The art of self healing is an invaluable ability, and it is for this reason that this spell has been preserved throughout the ages. When cast, Mana courses through the body, instantly knitting broken bone, replacing torn tissue and reducing the effects of shock and fatigue. With time, this spell can be developed to the point that it can instantly restore even those on the brink of death. The ability to heal others is much rarer, and those that can do so are greatly respected.
Heal Other
Similar to the Healing spell, except this version is usable on your companions during a multiplayer game. Of course, there are times when watching them die is a lot of fun, too.
Holy Bolt
While the Horadrim were the greatest mortal spell casters ever known, not all of the followers of the Light were as proficient in magic as they were. During the quest to bind Mephisto, common soldiers were hard pressed to combat the seemingly endless tides of the undead that guarded the First Brother. During this time, Cathan, a devout priest who was also a fierce warrior, found that by invoking the powers of the High Heavens and then infusing them with the essence of Fire, a bolt of great speed and intensity could be created and used by those otherwise untrained in the use of magic. This Holy Bolt harms only the undead, making it far safer to use while on a chaotic battlefield.
Identify
Any object imbued with magic exhibits an aura that is easily noticed. To determine the exact nature of this enchantment, however, requires intense study and an extensive knowledge of arcane materials and symbols. While none have mastered the ability to memorize a spell of this magnitude, the Vizjerei have developed a means for the untrained to discover the secrets of an ensorcelled object by using a rare crystal that is extremely sensitive to magical auras. This sensitivity makes it very fragile, however and the crystal will shatter if it is brought too close to an enchanted item. The very act of identifying such an object also destroys the crystal. Scroll and staves have been crafted that can be used to identify magical auras. By using special inks and dyes that contain tiny grains of these crystals, the stability of the crystal is maintained until it is used to examine the enchanted object. Unfortunately, this spell can only be cast via scrolls and staves unless you have the Hellfire expansion installed.
Immolation (Hellfire)
Unique to the Hellfire expansion, Immolation is much like the Nova spell, except that it unleashes fireballs in all directions instead of lightning.
Inferno
Inferno sacrifices the mobility of a Firebolt for pure damaging power. Rather than attempting to control the path and cohesiveness of a single bolt, the caster conjures forth an individual, focused stream of flame. Although it dissipates beyond more than a few paces, with a greater understanding of the forces at work the stream of fire can not only be extended a significant amount, but also can be maintained for a few moments more. The heat of an Inferno is more intense than that of a Firebolt as more Mana is being converted into essential energy.
Infravision
This spell allows you to see any enemies in the surrounding area, even those behind a wall or door. Unfortunately, this spell can only be cast via scrolls and staves unless you have the Hellfire expansion installed.
Lightning
The caster of this spell seeks to control the discharge of electrical energy by focusing it in single stream of lightning. The effects of channeling this powerful force of nature onto an unprotected creature are awesome indeed. With experience, these bolts of lightning may be maintained for a longer period ot time while requiring less Mana to be used.
Lightning Wall (Hellfire)
Unique to the Hellfire expansion, Lightning Wall operates much like that of the Fire Wall spell, except that the barrier is made up of electricity instead of fire.
Mana Shield
With this spell in effect, any damage your character receives will first be subtracted from your Mana instead of Health. Once your Mana is depleted, however, the spell will cease.
Nova
The Nova spell will unleash a circle of lightning around the caster that will damage any enemies in its path. The closer an enemy is to you when you cast Nova, the higher damage it takes. Unfortunately, this spell can only be cast via scrolls and staves unless you have the Hellfire expansion installed.
Phasing
The Phasing spell can be used to evade enemies by randomly teleporting you to a new location somewhere in the vicinity.
Reflect (Hellfire)
Unique to the Hellfire expansion, this spell will reflect a portion of the damage a creature inflicts upon you back upon itself.
Resurrect
During the assault upon Mephisto's Fortress of Bone, the army led by the Horadrim was nearly overwhelmed by the legions of the damned. As soon as one of the crusaders was slain in combat, his body would rise again as an undead warrior to fight against his former companions. On the eve of what was to be the final attack upon the Fortress, a mysterious figure in white appeared before the Council of the Horadrim. This apparition revealed to them the secret of piercing the barrier between Life and Death. By Resurrecting te slain soldiers, they could be saved from eternal corruption. Those present at the Council swore an oath never to use this ability once the battle was over, but somehow the secret escaped. This spell has the power to bring a dead soul back to the physical world, but it must be performed at the site of the person's death.
Ring of Fire (Hellfire)
Unique to the Hellfire expansion, Ring of Fire is identical to the Fire Wall spell, except it forms a circular barrier around the caster instead of a straight one in front of him or her.
Search (Hellfire)
Unique to the Hellfire expansion, Search highlights all of the items lying on the ground so you'll no longer have to scan the area with the mouse pointer. This spell is identical to the Monk's "Search" skill.
Stone Curse
Stone Curse will temporarily turn a single enemy into stone. The amount of time the incantation will last depends on your level of expertise.
Telekinesis
This versatile spell is derived from a training exercise that was used by the Horadrim. Once they reached a certain point in their training, acolytes were bound and locked in a cell, with the key to the door lying on the floor in front of them. The student had to unlock and open the door without being able to physically move. Through intense concentration and fine control, the acolyte could manipulate the key as if it was hel by an invisible hand. Those that were able to open the cell door were allowed to proceed to the next level of training. There is some speculation as to the fate of those unfortunates that lacked the magical prowess to escape. Today, this spell serves are a reminder that what was once a simple mental exercise for the Horadrim is now a difficult spell known by few sorcerers. Telekinesis could prove very useful in the labyrinth, as there are many trapped doors and chests that could be safely opened from a distance. By exerting greater force, at a cost in fine control, creatures can also be pushed away from the caster.
Teleport
Casting this spell allows you to teleport to any area of your choosing in the vicinity (even through walls). A very handy spell for those occasions when you find yourself significantly overwhelmed.
Town Portal
The Horadrim constructed numerous magical gateways between the mighty fortresses so that they could quickly concentrate their defenses against any incursion by the Demons. With but a thought, the Crusaders of the Light could transport themselves to predetermined destinations many leagues apart. Although the secret of creating these gateways has been long lost, it is still possible to use the pathways that are already in place. A Portal opened by means of this spell will always take the caster to the location of the nearest gate and remain open long enough to bring the caster back to his point of origin. The Church of Tristram is built upon the remains of a Horadrim monastery, and it is quite probable that a gateway lies nearby.
Warp (Hellfire)
Unique to the Hellfire expansion, Warp will automatically teleport your character to the nearest stairway. Just like the Teleport spell, this spell can be quite handy during near-death experiences.
Apocalypse will inflict serious damage to all enemies in the area (including enemies behind a door or in another room). Unfortunately, this spell can only be cast via scrolls and staves unless you have the Hellfire expansion installed.
Unique to the Hellfire expansion, this spell will cause a group of creatures to randomly attack the nearest target, including themselves. It has a short duration, so use it wisely.
This spell projects a ball of energy at the target of your choosing. It really isn't that useful, since it takes both mana and health to cast.
Bone Spirit will reduce the target's health by one third, but will reduce your health as well. As such, it's obviously best used on an opponent with full or nearly full health.
This spell is similar to the regular Lightning spell, except that it creates multiple streaks of lightning that can damage any enemies in their path. The amount of lightning unleashed by the spell depends on the number of enemies in the surrounding area and your spell level.
The true essence of Electromagnetism exists on the threshold of the Ethereal and the Physical Realms. While it is very efficient to transform Mana into electrical energy, it is extremely difficult to control. This spell calls into being multiple pockets of lightning which seem to have a will of their own. The caster is able to shield himself from the effects of these charges, but any creature - friend or foe - may be struck. Greater understanding of this spell allows more of these Charged Bolts to be formed, and their existence will be maintained for a longer period of time. The physical toll on the caster, however, increases as well, requiring more Mana to be spent.
This spell will unleash a fire elemental that will chase the intended target and cause fairly decent damage when it comes into contact with it.
Fireball is the most powerful fire-based spell in Diablo, causing serious damage to not only the intended target, but to any enemies in the immediate vicinity as well.
The true essence of Fire lies at the edge of Energy and Matter. It is therefore a fairly simple matter to shape Mana into a magical flame. Controlling a bolt of this fire as it flies towards its target is another matter entirely. As experience and knowledge with this spell grows, both the intensity of the flame and the speed of the bolt can be increased with the caster feeling less exertion.
Magical fire feeds upon no earthly source, being fueled instead by the mystic energies known as Mana. While the heat of conjured flames may cause normal matter to combust and burn on its own, the flames themselves will burn as long they have Mana to draw upon. By carefully controlling the flow of Mana to a magical fire, its life-span can be extended well beyond that of a Firebolt or an Inferno. The Horadrim were skilled enough to create torches that burn with an eternal flame, but those abilities have been long lost. With this spell, the caster creates a wall of eldritch flame that will burn until the Mana in that area has been exhausted. As the knowledge of this spell increases, the rate at which Mana must be consumed can be better controlled and the Wall of Fire can be made to burn longer.
Similar to the Fire Wall spell, Flame Wave conjures a wall of fire that will move away from the caster and damage any enemies in its path.
The Flash spell was created to fight the servants of Baal, whose minions prefer to surround their enemies and attack from all sides silmutaneously. To properly form most incantations, the caster must be able to concentrate long enough to complete the necessary invocations and gestures. With this spell, the caster draws in as much Mana as possible as quickly as possible from the surrounding area and concentrates it into single point within his own body. This Mana is then released in a single burst of raw energy that dissipates very rapidly - and very violently. While this spell is usable only in close combat, it is extremely potent and will strike creatures on all sides of the caster.
This spell will conjure a Golem from the floor that will mindlessly travel throughout the dungeon level and attack any enemies it encounters. The Golem can be destroyed if it takes too much damage or if you cast another while the previous one is still alive.
The Guardian spell will conjure a three-headed hydra from the floor that shoots balls of fire at any enemies within the immediate vicinity.
The art of self healing is an invaluable ability, and it is for this reason that this spell has been preserved throughout the ages. When cast, Mana courses through the body, instantly knitting broken bone, replacing torn tissue and reducing the effects of shock and fatigue. With time, this spell can be developed to the point that it can instantly restore even those on the brink of death. The ability to heal others is much rarer, and those that can do so are greatly respected.
Similar to the Healing spell, except this version is usable on your companions during a multiplayer game. Of course, there are times when watching them die is a lot of fun, too.
While the Horadrim were the greatest mortal spell casters ever known, not all of the followers of the Light were as proficient in magic as they were. During the quest to bind Mephisto, common soldiers were hard pressed to combat the seemingly endless tides of the undead that guarded the First Brother. During this time, Cathan, a devout priest who was also a fierce warrior, found that by invoking the powers of the High Heavens and then infusing them with the essence of Fire, a bolt of great speed and intensity could be created and used by those otherwise untrained in the use of magic. This Holy Bolt harms only the undead, making it far safer to use while on a chaotic battlefield.
Any object imbued with magic exhibits an aura that is easily noticed. To determine the exact nature of this enchantment, however, requires intense study and an extensive knowledge of arcane materials and symbols. While none have mastered the ability to memorize a spell of this magnitude, the Vizjerei have developed a means for the untrained to discover the secrets of an ensorcelled object by using a rare crystal that is extremely sensitive to magical auras. This sensitivity makes it very fragile, however and the crystal will shatter if it is brought too close to an enchanted item. The very act of identifying such an object also destroys the crystal. Scroll and staves have been crafted that can be used to identify magical auras. By using special inks and dyes that contain tiny grains of these crystals, the stability of the crystal is maintained until it is used to examine the enchanted object. Unfortunately, this spell can only be cast via scrolls and staves unless you have the Hellfire expansion installed.
Unique to the Hellfire expansion, Immolation is much like the Nova spell, except that it unleashes fireballs in all directions instead of lightning.
Inferno sacrifices the mobility of a Firebolt for pure damaging power. Rather than attempting to control the path and cohesiveness of a single bolt, the caster conjures forth an individual, focused stream of flame. Although it dissipates beyond more than a few paces, with a greater understanding of the forces at work the stream of fire can not only be extended a significant amount, but also can be maintained for a few moments more. The heat of an Inferno is more intense than that of a Firebolt as more Mana is being converted into essential energy.
This spell allows you to see any enemies in the surrounding area, even those behind a wall or door. Unfortunately, this spell can only be cast via scrolls and staves unless you have the Hellfire expansion installed.
The caster of this spell seeks to control the discharge of electrical energy by focusing it in single stream of lightning. The effects of channeling this powerful force of nature onto an unprotected creature are awesome indeed. With experience, these bolts of lightning may be maintained for a longer period ot time while requiring less Mana to be used.
Unique to the Hellfire expansion, Lightning Wall operates much like that of the Fire Wall spell, except that the barrier is made up of electricity instead of fire.
With this spell in effect, any damage your character receives will first be subtracted from your Mana instead of Health. Once your Mana is depleted, however, the spell will cease.
The Nova spell will unleash a circle of lightning around the caster that will damage any enemies in its path. The closer an enemy is to you when you cast Nova, the higher damage it takes. Unfortunately, this spell can only be cast via scrolls and staves unless you have the Hellfire expansion installed.
The Phasing spell can be used to evade enemies by randomly teleporting you to a new location somewhere in the vicinity.
Unique to the Hellfire expansion, this spell will reflect a portion of the damage a creature inflicts upon you back upon itself.
During the assault upon Mephisto's Fortress of Bone, the army led by the Horadrim was nearly overwhelmed by the legions of the damned. As soon as one of the crusaders was slain in combat, his body would rise again as an undead warrior to fight against his former companions. On the eve of what was to be the final attack upon the Fortress, a mysterious figure in white appeared before the Council of the Horadrim. This apparition revealed to them the secret of piercing the barrier between Life and Death. By Resurrecting te slain soldiers, they could be saved from eternal corruption. Those present at the Council swore an oath never to use this ability once the battle was over, but somehow the secret escaped. This spell has the power to bring a dead soul back to the physical world, but it must be performed at the site of the person's death.
Unique to the Hellfire expansion, Ring of Fire is identical to the Fire Wall spell, except it forms a circular barrier around the caster instead of a straight one in front of him or her.
Unique to the Hellfire expansion, Search highlights all of the items lying on the ground so you'll no longer have to scan the area with the mouse pointer. This spell is identical to the Monk's "Search" skill.
Stone Curse will temporarily turn a single enemy into stone. The amount of time the incantation will last depends on your level of expertise.
This versatile spell is derived from a training exercise that was used by the Horadrim. Once they reached a certain point in their training, acolytes were bound and locked in a cell, with the key to the door lying on the floor in front of them. The student had to unlock and open the door without being able to physically move. Through intense concentration and fine control, the acolyte could manipulate the key as if it was hel by an invisible hand. Those that were able to open the cell door were allowed to proceed to the next level of training. There is some speculation as to the fate of those unfortunates that lacked the magical prowess to escape. Today, this spell serves are a reminder that what was once a simple mental exercise for the Horadrim is now a difficult spell known by few sorcerers. Telekinesis could prove very useful in the labyrinth, as there are many trapped doors and chests that could be safely opened from a distance. By exerting greater force, at a cost in fine control, creatures can also be pushed away from the caster.
Casting this spell allows you to teleport to any area of your choosing in the vicinity (even through walls). A very handy spell for those occasions when you find yourself significantly overwhelmed.
The Horadrim constructed numerous magical gateways between the mighty fortresses so that they could quickly concentrate their defenses against any incursion by the Demons. With but a thought, the Crusaders of the Light could transport themselves to predetermined destinations many leagues apart. Although the secret of creating these gateways has been long lost, it is still possible to use the pathways that are already in place. A Portal opened by means of this spell will always take the caster to the location of the nearest gate and remain open long enough to bring the caster back to his point of origin. The Church of Tristram is built upon the remains of a Horadrim monastery, and it is quite probable that a gateway lies nearby.
Unique to the Hellfire expansion, Warp will automatically teleport your character to the nearest stairway. Just like the Teleport spell, this spell can be quite handy during near-death experiences.
