How to Craft the Elusive Deer Knight Spell in Wizard101: A Comprehensive Guide

The Deer Knight spell is a highly sought-after Death spell in Wizard101, renowned for its powerful damage-over-time effect. Acquiring it involves a crafting process, a bit of questing, and a dash of luck. Here’s a straightforward guide on how to make a Deer Knight spell:

First, you need the Deer Knight Recipe. This can only be obtained after defeating the Indigo Giant in the Wyrd area of Avalon. Once the Indigo Giant is defeated, Grady, the spell recipe vendor, will appear in the Wyrd. You can purchase the Deer Knight recipe from him.

The recipe requires the following ingredients:

• 6 Deer Knight Spellements: These are the most challenging to obtain, primarily dropping from specific packs.
• 100 Perfect Onyx: Purchased from Archytas in the Celestia Base Camp for 100 gold each.
• 200 Ghost Fire: Purchased from a vendor in the Atheneum for 100 gold each.
• 100 Blood Moss: Commonly found as a collectable reagent in various worlds.
• 100 Bone: Commonly found as a collectable reagent in various worlds.
• 50 Spring: Commonly found as a collectable reagent in various worlds.
• 50 Sunstone: A transmute reagent crafted from Sandstone and Golden Pearl, or found as a collectable reagent.
• 12 Amber: Farmable from several bosses, but most notably from Gladiator Dimachaerus in Mount Olympus and Cronus in Tartarus.
• Any 100 of the following: This is an “any” option among a list of several other reagents. Examples include: Mist Wood, Cat Tail, Black Coal, Spider Silk, Lava Lily, Deep Mushroom, etc.

Once you gather all the materials, you can craft the Deer Knight spell using a Crafting Table.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Deer Knight and Related Topics

Here are 15 frequently asked questions to provide deeper insights into the Deer Knight spell, its acquisition, and related game elements:

How Do I Obtain Deer Knight Spellements?

Deer Knight Spellements are primarily obtained from Packs. The most reliable pack for these is the Knight’s Spellemental Pack (formerly known as the Knight’s Lore Pack). This pack, however, has an element of randomness, so you’ll need patience or a good bit of luck. This pack also drops other lore spells.

Why Can’t I Use My Deer Knight Spell Right Away?

The Deer Knight spell, along with other powerful spells like the Headless Horseman, requires a “school pip” to be cast. This was implemented as part of the Archmastery system. You must learn about Archmastery from Diego the Duelmaster and consider obtaining a Cracked Archmastery Opal from the Gem Shop to use the spell.

Where Can I Purchase the Deer Knight Spell Recipe?

The recipe for the Deer Knight spell is sold by Grady, a recipe trainer who appears in the Wyrd area of Avalon after the Indigo Giant is defeated.

Where Can I Get a Deer Knight Pet?

The Deer Knight Pet is not a drop. It is obtained through hatching, or from specific packs. Specifically, it can be found in the Harrowing Nightmare Pack and Purreau’s Plentiful Pet Provisions Pack. The former is only available during the Halloween season.

Which Bosses Drop Amber Most Often?

Amber is most reliably farmed from Gladiator Dimachaerus in Mount Olympus and Cronus in Tartarus.

Where Can I Buy Perfect Onyx?

You can buy Perfect Onyx from Archytas, the vendor in the Celestia Base Camp, for 100 gold each.

Where Can I Buy Ghost Fire?

You can purchase Ghost Fire from a vendor in the Atheneum, for 100 gold each.

What Does the Loremaster Drop?

The Loremaster used to drop multiple permanent spells, but now she only drops the Headless Horseman Spell during the Hallowe’en event. Her Second Chance Chest, called the Loremaster’s Chest, can provide additional rewards.

Does Loremaster Drop Reindeer Knight?

Yes, the Reindeer Knight spell and its spellements can drop from the Loremaster during the Christmas in July event and during the month of December, when Yuletide/Christmas packs are available in the Crown Shop.

How Do You Obtain Shadow Spells Like the Darkmoor Spells?

Shadow Spells are available to wizards who have reached Level 100 and completed the quest “Walpurgisnacht” within the Castle Darkmoor dungeon.

What is the Deer Thing in the Game and How Is It Used?

The Deer Thing is a consumable item that summons the Deerclops. It can be used at any time of day, but only inside of a Snow or Ice biome. It is not the same as the Deer Knight spell or Deer Knight pet.

Is Reindeer Knight Better Than Frost Giant?

Yes, Reindeer Knight generally surpasses Frost Giant in damage, especially after upgrades from spellements. Reindeer Knight is considered the best ice AoE spell before the Snowball Barrage spell.

What is the Most Difficult Boss in Wizard101?

Boss difficulty is often subjective, but some of the hardest bosses are Jotun, Ullik, and Grettir due to their high health and difficulty relative to the player level they are designed for.

Can I Breed Two of My Own Pets in Wizard101?

Yes, you can hatch two of your own adult pets by stepping onto the hatching timer solo and selecting your pets. The talents of the offspring will be based on the parents’ talents.

What Packs Have Spells Like Pigsie and Ninja Piglets?

The Wysteria’s Lore Pack is known to have spells like Pigsie, Ninja Piglets, and Angry Snowpig.

How do you obtain the Catalan spell?

First defeat the Indigo Giant. Then, buy the recipe from Grady. After this, beat Catalan the Lightning Lizard to obtain the needed treasure cards and craft the spell.

How do you obtain the Grim Squeaker Pet?

The Grim Squeaker Pet was available as a reward from the Beastmoon Hunt event in February 2021, and is based on the Death Rat Thief Beastmoon Form.

By understanding these nuances, you’ll be well-equipped to obtain the Deer Knight spell and navigate the world of Wizard101 with greater confidence. Happy crafting and good luck in your adventures!