Kill

This is one of the stongest attack spells available! In earlier times it was fittingly called "Kill".

Casting this spell, a bolt of lethal energy is fired at the foe. In almost all cases this one bolt is deadly, resulting in an instant kill. This is the reason why most mages strive to learn this attack spell as fast as possible. No armour, and no protection helps against the Death Bolt, although some monsters have a natural protection. Still, a devastating weapon.

However, it also means that foes strong in magic want to learn it, too...

Trivia

 * Death Bolt was known as Kill in Ultima IV.
 * Dragons are immune to Death Bolt.
 * Liches (post-Ultima IV) love to use Death Bolt for an instant kill against the Avatar, this is why they are so dangerous.