Qadim the Peerless

This article is about the NPC in The Key of Ahdashim. For the NPC in Mythwright Gambit, see Qadim.

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I emerged from the Forge with greater vision. The future will be what I deem it to be.

— Qadim the Peerless

Qadim the Peerless is the evolved form of Qadim after he was infused with the chaotic magic of the Mythwright Cauldron. Believing himself to have become a greater being, he intends to consume and twist the magic of the Well of Ahdashim to rule over all djinn and build a new world in his image.

Biography[edit]

Primary article: Qadim#The Key of Ahdashim

Locations[edit]

Crystal Desert

The Key of Ahdashim
- Sovereign's Stadium

Combat abilities[edit]

For walkthrough, see: The Key of Ahdashim#Qadim the Peerless
Abilities

Chaos Djinn
Mystic Forged

Effects

Backlashing Beam - The flux disruptor affects Qadim's energy. Applies Sapping Surge to linked targets.
Chaos Corrosion - Incoming Caustic Chaos damage is massively increased.
Erratic Energy - Increases incoming damage by 5% per stack.
Fixated - Qadim's attacks are focused on you.
Power Share - Increases the number of targets the power beam can connect to.
Sapping Surge - Applies vulnerability and reduces outdoing[sic] damage by 25%.
Unbridled Chaos - Shower of Chaos deals residual damage over time.

Skills

Battering Blitz - Qadim rushes at and destroys a pylon.
Caustic Chaos - Qadim steadily fires projectiles, hitting all foes near the target. Applies Chaos Corrosion.
Chaos Called - Qadim raises damaging energy along specific surfaces.
Chaotic Overflow - Unwieldy energy flows beyond the target and latches on to nearby foes.
Chaotic Surcharge - Energy orbs overload Qadim, causing a power discharge that deals damage to all foes.
Energized Affliction - Energy inflicts damage upon the wielder and their allies.
Ether Strikes - Qadim launches out a flurry of energy in a cone shape.
Exponential Repercussion - Energies from Qadim and the pylon combine, causing a violent reaction.
Force of Havoc - Qadim hurls a wave of energy that leaves behind a persistent damage field. If a pylon is hit, he takes its power.
Force of Retaliation - A concussive wave of energy deals damage as it punches outward.
Pylon Debris Field - Debris left over from an exploded pylon. Deals damage in an area.
Rain of Chaos - Qadim unleashes a barrage of energy upon the target's position.
Residual Impact - Residual energy left over after impact. Particularly deadly.
Ruinous Nova - Using the power of the pylons, Qadim unleashes a cataclysmic force upon his foes.
Shatter - Qadim summons a powerful burst of flame.
Shower of Chaos - Energy orbs erupt from Qadim and detonate upon landing, damaging and applying Unbridled Chaos to all foes.
Unbearable Power - Linking to an energy source causes damage.
Unbridled Chaos - Shower of Chaos deals residual damage over time.

Arena Skills

Brandstorm Lightning - A bolt of power pierces through the barrier above Ahdashim and deals great damage to those it strikes.

Entropic Distortion Skills

Eclipsed Backlash - The anomaly overloads with energy and deals massive damage to all foes.
Energy Eclipse - The anomaly unleashes its new power.