Ability Arcane Bolt
Type:	Arcane spells (Arcane Bolt tree)
Effect type:	Activated
Range:	Long
Activation:	15
Cooldown:	6s
Requires:	Level 1
Description:	The caster fires a sphere of magical energy at an enemy, dealing moderate spirit damage.

Arcane Bolt is a mage spell from the Arcane tree in Dragon Age: Origins.

Information Edit

• Deals (30 + 0.3 * spellpower) spirit damage.
• Range: 35m.
• Conjuration time: 1s.

Notes Edit

• Activation base is in mana and values vary with fatigue%.
• Arcane Warrior spellcasting: the spell can be cast with your weapon(s) drawn.
• All mages (except Morrigan) automatically start with this spell.
• Although it is weak, its quick cooldown time, combined with the fact that it will often be stronger than a basic attack, make it a useful if not overly potent spell.
• The long range, in some cases, allows the character to stay outside of the enemies perception range and fire at them without their attacking back.
• The projectile from an Arcane Bolt cast as a spell will go through obstacles like a pile of crates or a mound of rocks (projectiles that are stopped by such obstacles trigger a "Blocked" floating text notification). Being within range and having line of sight to the target are still required.

See also Edit

• Ability mechanics