Vanquishing



Vanquishing an evil being is to utterly destroy it. The word usually refers to the slaying of a Demon or a Warlock by a Witch. Demons do not, as a rule, refer to killing other demons as vanquishing them. Evil beings typically burst into flame when vanquished, although some have been shown exploding instead.

The weakest demons and warlocks can be vanquished by one of the Charmed Ones alone with a simple spell, generic potion, or active power. Most upper-level demons require a Power of Three spell. The strongest upper-level demons require a special vanquishing potion tailored specifically for the demon in question, Part of the demon's flesh or blood is a key ingredient in such potions. However, powerful witches, in particular like Piper Halliwell, have been seen vanquishing powerful upper-level demons through their active power alone. A Power of Three spell may be needed in conjunction with the potion. Extraordinarily powerful demons, such as the Source of All Evil, the Triad or Zankou, can only be vanquished with extraordinarily powerful magic, like a Power of Three spell, Advanced fire throwing, or The Hollow.

When a demon or warlock is vanquished and killed, its essence is cast into the "Demonic Wasteland," where it is consumed by a strange worm like creature Which obtain's their powers and gets rids of any remaining's of the demon. In Season 4, Cole comes back from the Demonic Wasteland, and has obtained and absorbed a myriad of demonic powers because he killed the worm-like creature.