diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Migrations/Server.Mobiles.Clone.v0.json b/Projects/UOContent/Migrations/Server.Mobiles.Clone.v0.json
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..a523e3d5c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Migrations/Server.Mobiles.Clone.v0.json
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+{
+  "version": 0,
+  "type": "Server.Mobiles.Clone",
+  "properties": [
+    {
+      "name": "Caster",
+      "type": "Server.Mobile",
+      "rule": "SerializableInterfaceMigrationRule"
+    }
+  ]
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Misc/AOS.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Misc/AOS.cs
index 009bc3fee..f9a61da7b 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Misc/AOS.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Misc/AOS.cs
@@ -209,6 +209,11 @@ namespace Server
                 }
             }
 
+            if (totalDamage <= 0)
+            {
+                return 0;
+            }
+
             m.Damage(totalDamage, from);
             return totalDamage;
         }
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Base/MagerySpell.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Base/MagerySpell.cs
index 0648ac6c1..f900de32d 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Base/MagerySpell.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Base/MagerySpell.cs
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells
     {
         private static readonly int[] _manaTable = { 4, 6, 9, 11, 14, 20, 40, 50 };
 
-        /* 
+        /*
          * Starts at Circle -2 to account for scrolls
          * Mana requirements formula: (14 * (circle - 1)) + 2 = 50% probability
          * Add or subtract 20 for max or min limits
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Gargoyle/SpellDefinitions/FlySpell.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Gargoyle/SpellDefinitions/FlySpell.cs
index d6769c25f..6339be747 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Gargoyle/SpellDefinitions/FlySpell.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Gargoyle/SpellDefinitions/FlySpell.cs
@@ -7,8 +7,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells
         private static readonly SpellInfo _info = new("Gargoyle Flight", null, -1, 9002);
         private bool m_Stop;
 
-        public FlySpell(Mobile caster)
-            : base(caster, null, _info)
+        public FlySpell(Mobile caster) : base(caster, null, _info)
         {
         }
 
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/AnimatedWeaponSpell.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/AnimatedWeaponSpell.cs
index 740ee09c8..f5e7cd101 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/AnimatedWeaponSpell.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/AnimatedWeaponSpell.cs
@@ -16,8 +16,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Mysticism
             Reagent.Nightshade
         );
 
-        public AnimatedWeaponSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null)
-            : base(caster, scroll, _info)
+        public AnimatedWeaponSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
         {
         }
 
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/EagleStrikeSpell.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/EagleStrikeSpell.cs
index 30e263db6..542d911b8 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/EagleStrikeSpell.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/EagleStrikeSpell.cs
@@ -16,8 +16,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Mysticism
             Reagent.MandrakeRoot
         );
 
-        public EagleStrikeSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null)
-            : base(caster, scroll, _info)
+        public EagleStrikeSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
         {
         }
 
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/HailStormSpell.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/HailStormSpell.cs
index 586833388..f30fe994e 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/HailStormSpell.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/HailStormSpell.cs
@@ -16,8 +16,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Mysticism
             Reagent.MandrakeRoot
         );
 
-        public HailStormSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null)
-            : base(caster, scroll, _info)
+        public HailStormSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
         {
         }
 
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/NetherCycloneSpell.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/NetherCycloneSpell.cs
index 15a79e752..aaf18cf2d 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/NetherCycloneSpell.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/NetherCycloneSpell.cs
@@ -16,8 +16,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Mysticism
             Reagent.Bloodmoss
         );
 
-        public NetherCycloneSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null)
-            : base(caster, scroll, _info)
+        public NetherCycloneSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
         {
         }
 
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/SpellPlagueSpell.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/SpellPlagueSpell.cs
index eb6f708ea..e2040d65b 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/SpellPlagueSpell.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/SpellPlagueSpell.cs
@@ -19,8 +19,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Mysticism
 
         private static readonly Dictionary<Mobile, SpellPlagueTimer> _table = new();
 
-        public SpellPlagueSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null)
-            : base(caster, scroll, _info)
+        public SpellPlagueSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
         {
         }
 
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/StoneFormSpell.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/StoneFormSpell.cs
index fa2e83169..3106e3c54 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/StoneFormSpell.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Mysticism/StoneFormSpell.cs
@@ -21,8 +21,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Mysticism
 
         private static readonly Dictionary<Mobile, ResistanceMod[]> _table = new();
 
-        public StoneFormSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null)
-            : base(caster, scroll, _info)
+        public StoneFormSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
         {
         }
 
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/EvilOmen.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/EvilOmen.cs
index 21bde9249..bc90da8e6 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/EvilOmen.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/EvilOmen.cs
@@ -18,8 +18,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
 
         private static readonly Dictionary<Mobile, DefaultSkillMod> _table = new();
 
-        public EvilOmenSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null)
-            : base(caster, scroll, _info)
+        public EvilOmenSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
         {
         }
 
@@ -83,14 +82,13 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
 
         public static bool EndEffect(Mobile m)
         {
-            if (!_table.Remove(m, out var mod))
+            if (_table.Remove(m, out var mod))
             {
-                return false;
+                mod.Remove();
+                return true;
             }
 
-            mod?.Remove();
-
-            return true;
+            return false;
         }
     }
 }
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/Wither.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/Wither.cs
index 2acc4cb94..bba496417 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/Wither.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Necromancy/Wither.cs
@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 using System;
-using System.Collections.Generic;
 using Server.Collections;
 using Server.Items;
 using Server.Mobiles;
@@ -18,8 +17,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Necromancy
             Reagent.PigIron
         );
 
-        public WitherSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null)
-            : base(caster, scroll, _info)
+        public WitherSpell(Mobile caster, Item scroll = null) : base(caster, scroll, _info)
         {
         }
 
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/DeathStrike.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/DeathStrike.cs
index 94c71ab19..12b9f5523 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/DeathStrike.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/DeathStrike.cs
@@ -133,6 +133,8 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Ninjitsu
                     {
                         damage /= 2;
                     }
+
+                    _target.Damage(damage, _attacker); // Damage is direct.
                 }
                 else
                 {
@@ -141,14 +143,7 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Ninjitsu
 
                     var maxDamage = Steps >= 5 ? 62 : 22;
                     damage = Math.Clamp((int)(baseDamage + stalkingBonus), 0, maxDamage) + _damageBonus;
-                }
 
-                if (Core.ML)
-                {
-                    _target.Damage(damage, _attacker); // Damage is direct.
-                }
-                else
-                {
                     // Damage is physical.
                     AOS.Damage(
                         _target,
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/KiAttack.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/KiAttack.cs
index 7d76386cf..9bfc24587 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/KiAttack.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/KiAttack.cs
@@ -53,7 +53,6 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Ninjitsu
             /*
              * Pub40 changed pvp damage max to 55%
              */
-
             return 1.0 + GetBonus(attacker) / (Core.ML && attacker.Player && defender.Player ? 40 : 10);
         }
 
diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/MirrorImage.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/MirrorImage.cs
index ebfe0d702..3096708c0 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/MirrorImage.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Spells/Ninjitsu/MirrorImage.cs
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 using System;
 using System.Collections.Generic;
+using ModernUO.Serialization;
 using Server.Items;
 using Server.Mobiles;
 using Server.Spells;
@@ -34,29 +35,21 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Ninjitsu
 
         public static void AddClone(Mobile m)
         {
-            if (m == null)
+            if (m != null)
             {
-                return;
+                _cloneCount[m] = 1 + (_cloneCount.TryGetValue(m, out var count) ? count : 0);
             }
-
-            _cloneCount[m] = 1 + (_cloneCount.TryGetValue(m, out var count) ? count : 0);
         }
 
         public static void RemoveClone(Mobile m)
         {
-            if (m == null || !_cloneCount.TryGetValue(m, out var count))
+            _cloneCount.Remove(m, out var count);
+            if (m == null || count <= 0)
             {
                 return;
             }
 
-            if (count <= 1)
-            {
-                _cloneCount.Remove(m);
-            }
-            else
-            {
-                _cloneCount[m]--;
-            }
+            _cloneCount[m] = count - 1;
         }
 
         public override bool CheckCast()
@@ -122,13 +115,15 @@ namespace Server.Spells.Ninjitsu
 
 namespace Server.Mobiles
 {
-    public class Clone : BaseCreature
+    [SerializationGenerator(0)]
+    public partial class Clone : BaseCreature
     {
-        private Mobile m_Caster;
+        [SerializableField(0)]
+        private Mobile _caster;
 
         public Clone(Mobile caster) : base(AIType.AI_Melee, FightMode.None)
         {
-            m_Caster = caster;
+            _caster = caster;
 
             Body = caster.Body;
 
@@ -171,11 +166,7 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
             new UnsummonTimer(this, duration).Start();
             SummonEnd = Core.Now + duration;
 
-            MirrorImage.AddClone(m_Caster);
-        }
-
-        public Clone(Serial serial) : base(serial)
-        {
+            MirrorImage.AddClone(_caster);
         }
 
         protected override BaseAI ForcedAI => new CloneAI(this);
@@ -216,28 +207,14 @@ namespace Server.Mobiles
 
         public override void OnAfterDelete()
         {
-            MirrorImage.RemoveClone(m_Caster);
+            MirrorImage.RemoveClone(_caster);
             base.OnAfterDelete();
         }
 
-        public override void Serialize(IGenericWriter writer)
+        [AfterDeserialization]
+        private void AfterDeserialization()
         {
-            base.Serialize(writer);
-
-            writer.WriteEncodedInt(0); // version
-
-            writer.Write(m_Caster);
-        }
-
-        public override void Deserialize(IGenericReader reader)
-        {
-            base.Deserialize(reader);
-
-            var version = reader.ReadEncodedInt();
-
-            m_Caster = reader.ReadEntity<Mobile>();
-
-            MirrorImage.AddClone(m_Caster);
+            MirrorImage.AddClone(_caster);
         }
     }
 }