Gamer Corner Guides

The HARM Spells all do decent significant to all Undead Monsters, and no damage to anyone else. They make up for this limitation by causing a lot of damage—HARM does as much damage as ICE, a level 2 Black Magic Spell, but dealt to multiple targets. HARM's damage is actually non-elemental, which means no Undead is weak to it, but no Undead resists it, either.

HRM2 is a nice Spell against Undead, but it is outclassed by FIR2. HRM2 is most effective against Undead with lower HP totals, including most of those that inflict Paralysis. The problem with HRM2, as with all HARM Spells, is that it shares a Spell level with the CURE Spells, so you may not want to cast it too much. HRM2 is usually worth it, though, especially considering the relatively minor healing of CUR2 and HEAL. As with all the HARM Spells, only a Wh.MAGE can cast it, though late in the game you will find not one but two Light Axes that let anyone cast HRM2 for free.

HRM3 is a powerful Undead killer that can serve you well in the Ice Cave and Castle of Ordeal. It is a very powerful Spell, but unfortunately shares its level with the LIFE Spell. Don't waste all your level 5 Spell slots killing Undead, but just the same don't be afraid to use HRM3 in a pinch. If it comes to that, FIR3 is still the better attack Spell against Undead.