How to counter defensive spells

Oogi presents his 4 stage plan to bringing down mages' defences.

Not all defensive spells are included here - only those considered troublesome.

1. Try the counters listed opposite

Spells marked in bold are the best spell(s) for the job.

2. Dispel / Remove Magic

Your next option, if the counters don't work, is to dispel the mage's magic. The success of these spells depends on the level of the caster compared to the level of the magic being dispelled. However they are very useful spells, though Dispel Magic is a little reckless in who it affects.

3. When these fail

Call in a Cleric or Druid who have some pretty mean spells of their own.

Try area effect spells such as:

• Cloudkill

Try summoning higher level monsters such as:

• Fire Elementals
• Nishruu
• Hakeashar
• Pit Fiends
• Planetars
• Elemental Princes

Certain spells act like enchanted weapons such as:

• Enchanted Weapon
• Phantom Blade
• Mordenkainen's Sword
• Black Blade of Disaster

4. If all other options have been exhausted

Run, get more experience and weapons through adventuring, and return when you are stronger.