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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

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

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
Iron Scarab
Copper Scarab
Silver Scarab
Gold Scarab
Pyreal Scarab
Platinum Scarab
Diamond Scarab
Dark Scarab
Mana Scarab

Herbs

Herbs can be purchased from any mage shopkeeper.

Component	Spell Word	Effect	Notes
Amaranth
Bistort
Comfrey
Damiana
Dragonsblood
Eyebright
Frankincense
Ginseng
Hawthorn
Henbane
Hyssop
Mandrake
Mugwort
Myrrh
Nightshade			Not obtainable, Void spell component
Saffron
Shadowroot			Not obtainable, Void spell component
Soulweed			Not obtainable, Void spell component
Vervain
Wormwood
Yarrow

Powdered Gems

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
Powdered Amber
Powdered Azurite
Powdered Bloodstone
Powdered Carnelian
Powdered Hematite
Powdered Lapis Lazuli
Powdered Malachite
Powdered Moonstone
Powdered Onyx
Powdered Quartz
Powdered Turquoise

Alchemical Substances

Component	Spell Word	Effect	Notes
Bottled Rage			Not obtainable, Void spell component
Brimstone
Cadmia
Chorizite			Obtainable via quests only
Cinnabar
Cobalt
Colcothar
Essence of Kemeroi			Not obtainable, Void spell component
Gypsum
File:Moo Juice Icon.png Moo Juice			Not obtainable, admin spell component
Quicksilver
Realgar
Stibnite
Turpeth
Verdigris
Vitriol

Talismans

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

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

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

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.