Category:Spell Components

Spell components are required to cast spells in AC. Each spell has a unique component formula with a different scarab for each level of the spell. Originally spell formulae could be researched, now the only way to learn a spell is via a scroll. A new component system was introduced during the Castling event. Now players can use Foci, scarabs and prismatic tapers to cast all spells. Whichever system you use, you can quickly purchase your components by going to your Spellbook and selecting the Components tab. There you can specify the quantity you want to maintain, then with a trade window open to a mage shopkeeper, use the @fillcomps command then click buy. Note that to set a quantity, you must have at least one of that component currently in your inventory or it won't appear in the list.

Level VIII Components Edit

During the Ancient Powers event, special one use components were introduced as part of the new loot tier. These components combine to make level VIII spell scrolls, see Spell Research for details.

Scarabs Edit

Lead through Silver Scarabs can be purchased from any mage shopkeeper, Gold through Platinum Scarabs can be purchased from Mastermages.

Component	Spell Word	Effect	Notes
Lead Scarab	N/A	Level 1 Spell
Iron Scarab	N/A	Level 2 Spell
Copper Scarab	N/A	Level 3 Spell
Silver Scarab	N/A	Level 4 Spell
Gold Scarab	N/A	Level 5 Spell
Pyreal Scarab	N/A	Level 6 Spell
Platinum Scarab	N/A	Level 7 Spell
Diamond Scarab	N/A	Additional scarab for some spells
Dark Scarab	Eb-hos	Unique Spell	Obtainable via quest only, only used for Arcane Pyramid. Spell word is not vocalized.
Mana Scarab	N/A	Level 8 Spell

Herbs Edit

Herbs can be purchased from any mage shopkeeper.

Component	Spell Word	Notes
Amaranth	Kedrak
Bistort	Yanoi
Comfrey	Shurov
Damiana	Feazh
Dragonsblood	Quavosh
Eyebright	Volae
Frankincense	Ozhur
Ginseng	Cruath
Hawthorn	Zojak
Henbane	Uthoi
Hyssop	Malar
Mandrake	Equin
Mugwort	Boquar
Myrrh	Jevak
Nightshade	Slavu	Not obtainable, Void spell component
Saffron	Puish
Shadowroot	Drosta	Not obtainable, Void spell component
Soulweed	Traku	Not obtainable, Void spell component
Vervain	Tugak
Wormwood	Helkas
Yarrow	Roiga

Powdered Gems Edit

Powedered Gems can be purchased from any mage shopkeeper and can also be created by Alchemists grinding loot gems with a Mortar and Pestle.

Component	Spell Word	Effect	Notes
Powdered Agate	Ea
Powdered Amber	Zha
Powdered Azurite	Dy
Powdered Bloodstone	Gua
Powdered Carnelian	Ha
Powdered Hematite	O
Powdered Lapis Lazuli	Be
Powdered Malachite	Thi
Powdered Moonstone	Ca
Powdered Onyx	Qua
Powdered Quartz	Lu
Powdered Turquoise	Ae

Alchemical Substances Edit

Component	Spell Word	Notes
Bottled Rage	bor	Not obtainable, Void spell component
Brimstone	feth
Cadmia	ja
Chorizite	chor	Obtainable via quests only
Cinnabar	vik
Cobalt	sith
Colcothar	paj
Essence of Kemeroi	ves	Not obtainable, Void spell component
Gypsum	loi
File:Moo Juice Icon.png Moo Juice	moo	Not obtainable, admin spell component
Quicksilver	nil
Realgar	zeal
Stibnite	tak
Turpeth	guz
Verdigris	ti
Vitriol	reth

Talismans Edit

Component	Spell Word	Effect	Notes
Alder Talisman
Ashwood Talisman
Banyan Talisman			Not obtainable, admin spell component
Birch Talisman
Blackthorn Talisman
Cedar Talisman
Ebony Talisman
Elder Talisman
Hazel Talisman
Hemlock Talisman
Oak Talisman
Poplar Talisman
Rowan Talisman
Willow Talisman
Yew Talisman

Tapers Edit

Component	Spell Word	Effect	Notes
Blue Taper
Brown Taper
Green Taper
Grey Taper
Indigo Taper
Orange Taper
Pink Taper
Red Taper
Turquoise Taper
Violet Taper
White Taper
Yellow Taper
Prismatic Taper

Peas Edit

Peas are concentrated forms of spell components that can be purchased from a small number of mage shopkeepers, including Mastermages. Scarab peas can also be found as loot on creatures. To convert a pea to its usable form, use a Splitting Tool on the pea which creates 20-50 spell components. Most people sell the scarab peas they find for pyreals rather than split them to use the components.

Foci Edit

There are two spell component systems, one uses all the various herbs, talismans, potions, powders and tapers. The other uses prismatic tapers, scarabs and foci. A foci occupies an entire pack slot and cannot hold anything else. On creation, foci will automatically be given for any trained schools. Foci cannot be dropped or sold, give to a Town Crier if you need to free the pack slot. Foci can be purchased from any Scrivener, located in most Towns. By carrying a foci for a particular school, all spells in that school can be cast using the prismatic formula, which uses only scarabs and prismatic tapers. While some people still prefer the old component system (and can save space if you only cast a couple of spells), the majority of players now use the foci system for its simplicity.