Shadow Bolt

Shadow Bolt is a direct magical attack against one visible target. It gives Dark Magic a basic offensive tool without a more complex additional restriction. Its appearance in the story can be ominous, but the resulting damage still follows the standard resolution of an attack against the target's magical defense rather than the school's name alone.

Casting does not automatically add Fear, a Curse, or restoration of Hit Points to the caster. Those options have their own specific spells and conditions. The bolt suits a clearly aimed attack against an opponent the hero can see. The party should consider its defense and have a follow-up plan rather than expecting the attack's dark appearance alone to decide the entire encounter.

Exact effect: A direct shadow attack against the target's MDEF. Bonus: +2 to MATK. Target: 1 target within sight. Duration: instantaneous. Restrictions: —. Using it requires at least Intelligence 7, the appropriate casting ability, and knowledge of this spell. Meeting the numerical requirements alone does not grant knowledge of the spell.