{{Announcement
|category=Development
|subject=Disabler Review Live!
|author=GS4-ESTILD
|date=2023-12-31
}}
Starting today, we'll be releasing a number of updates for spells that disable or debuff targets.

'''Goals:'''

* Improve spell disablers so that magic has options available to set up and disable creatures.
* Improve support builds for grouping by allowing experience for contributions in a standardized way.
* Standardize effects and effect durations so combat flows more naturally and players aren’t forced to "take a timeout" for several minutes.
* Improve Survival training by adding more utility.

'''General Updates:'''

* Most spells that disable or debuff a single target will have a 2 second cast roundtime and a mana cost in the 1-5 range. AoE versions will remain at 3 seconds of cast roundtime, but most mana cost will be lowered to the 5-10 range.
* Self-cast spells no longer force a TD reduction on the caster. This already applies for newer spells but some older ones still have this mechanic.
* A few spells will not require a skill check and have automatic success unless the target is more than 10 levels above the attacker. Ascension creatures targets can go up to level 20 higher, but there's a 10% chance of failure for each level past 10. Subsequent attempts against the same Ascension target increases the odds of success by 20% for each attempt. e.g. the first attempt might have a 60% chance of failure, but the second attempt only has a 40%, the third a 20%, etc.
* Some abilities will be updated to use the Standard Maneuver Roll (SMR).All abilities which induce roundtime will use Stagger (cannot stack, but can refresh).

'''Durations:'''

* All negative effects will be normalized around a 30 second maximum duration. This mainly pertains to actual spells, but we'll also try to update creature abilities in the future too.
* Base and minimum duration of 10 seconds.
* Maximum duration of 30 seconds against characters and 60 seconds against creatures.
* Warding and SMR spells/abilities will use (10 + ((end result - 100) / 5) * (1 against characters or 2 against creatures)) to determine the duration. e.g. a 140 end result would be (10 + (140 - 100) / 5)) = 18 seconds against a character and 36 seconds against a creature.
* Training in Survival reduces the duration by the following:
* Ranks 1-100: 1% per 5 ranks, up to 20%
* Ranks 101+: 1% per 20 ranks, up to 10%
* Kroderine Soul reduces the duration of magical effects by 25% and stacks (additively) with the Survival bonus.

The following spells updates are live. Additional updates are pending, especially for spells that have single target and AoE versions, as updating their cast roundtime or mana costs involves additional complexity. Those will be announced once released. The entire Development team has worked through design, coding, and QC to make this update possible.

'''Stun Relief (108):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 3.

'''Unbalance (110):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 5.
* Additional updates are pending.

'''Web (118):'''
* Single target and room versions have moved from warding to the SMR.
* Reduced SMR single target castRT to 2.
* Reduced SMR single target mana cost to 5.
* Reduced AoE version mana cost to 10.
* CastRT remains at 3.
* CastRT and mana cost of the bolt version remain unchanged.
* Uses new standard negative duration formula.

'''Spirit Dispel (119):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced base mana cost to 5.
* When dispelling a spell, the mana cost is 1 mana for every 4 levels of the target spell, and +2 mana when the dispel doesn't match the sphere of the target spell.
* Every 75 skill in Mana Control (that matches the dispel type) reduces the mana cost by 1.
* Minimum of 1 mana and maximum of 5 mana.

'''Searing Light (135):'''
* Reduced mana cost to 7.
* Uses new standard negative duration formula.

'''Calm (201):'''
* Reduced CastRT to 2.

'''Interference (212):'''
* Updated to be auto-success.
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 2.

'''Bind (214):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 5.

'''Frenzy (216):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 3.

'''Mass Interference (217):'''
* Updated to be auto-success.
* Reduced mana cost to 5.

'''Spiritual Abolition (230):'''

* For each spell dispelled, the mana cost is 1 mana for every 4 levels of the target spell, and +2 mana when the dispel doesn't match the sphere of the target spell.
* Every 75 skill in Mana Control (that matches the dispel type) reduces the mana cost by 1.
* Minimum of 1 mana and maximum of 5 mana.
* The overall minimum is 10 mana and the overall maximum is 20 mana.

'''Blind (311):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 3.
* Uses new standard negative duration formula.

'''Censure (316):'''
* Reduce mana cost to 10.
* Uses new standard negative duration formula.

'''Weapon Deflection (412):'''
* Updated to new auto-success level check.
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduce mana cost to 2.
* Uses new standard negative duration formula.

'''Elemental Saturation (413):'''
* Updated to be auto-success.
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 2.

'''Elemental Dispel (417):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced base mana cost to 5.
* When dispelling a spell, the mana cost is 1 mana for every 4 levels of the target spell, and +2 mana when the dispel doesn't match the sphere of the target spell.
* Every 75 skill in Mana Control (that matches the dispel type) reduces the mana cost by 1.
* Minimum of 1 mana and maximum of 5 mana.

'''Cold Snap (512):'''
* Reduced mana cost to 10.

'''Immolate (519):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced base mana cost to 5.

'''Elemental Disjunction (530):'''
* For each spell dispelled, the mana cost is 1 mana for every 4 levels of the target spell, and +2 mana when the dispel doesn't match the sphere of the target spell.
* Every 75 skill in Mana Control (that matches the dispel type) reduces the mana cost by 1.
* Minimum of 1 mana and maximum of 5 mana.
* The overall minimum is 10 mana and the overall maximum is 20 mana.

'''Sounds (607):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 5.

'''Tangleweed (610):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 5.

'''Moonbeam (611):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 5.

'''Call Swarm (615):'''
* Reduce castRT to 2.
* Reduce mana cost to 5.

'''Mass Calm (619):'''
* Reduced mana cost to 10.

'''Corrupt Essence (703):'''
* Single Target reduced castRT to 2.

'''Mind Jolt (706):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 4.

'''Lullabye (1005):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.

'''Stunning Shout (1008):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 5.

'''Song of Depression (1015):'''
* Reduced initial mana cost to 10.

'''Song of Rage (1016):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced initial mana cost to 3.

'''Song of Noise (1017):'''
* Reduced initial mana cost to 10.

'''Empathy (1108):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 5.

'''Sympathy (1120):'''
* Reduced mana cost to 10.

'''Powersink (1203):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 1.

'''Force Projection (1207):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 5.

'''Thought Lash (1210):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 5.

'''Confusion (1211):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 3.

'''Mental Dispel (1218):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced base mana cost to 5.
* When dispelling a spell, the mana cost is 1 mana for every 4 levels of the target spell, and +2 mana when the dispel doesn't match the sphere of the target spell.
* Every 75 skill in Mana Control (that matches the dispel type) reduces the mana cost by 1.
* Minimum of 1 mana and maximum of 5 mana.

'''Vertigo (1219):'''
* Reduced mana cost to 10.

'''Aura of the Arkati (1614):'''
* Reduced mana cost to 5.

'''Mystic Impedance (1708):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 3.

'''Quake (1714):'''
* Reduced mana cost to 5.
{{DEFAULTSORT:Spell Disabler Review Live!}}
===tldr===
Starting on 12/31/2023, the Development Team made numerous updates for spells that disable or debug targets.

The initial information was shared on Discord, however, the details can be found both here and on the main page of play.net.

'''Compiled list of issues from the Spell Disabler discord thread:'''

* 611 costs 11 mana and casts in 3s
* Infusing disablers in paladin bonded weapons uses the old mana cost for how many charges can be infused
* SMR converted spells are less effective when cast via paladin weapon bonding compared to open casting
* Spell cost for bard spells is still using old values
* 504 costs 1 mana unless there is an sigil script echo flare, in which case it costs 4 mana
* Finding the spell cost of 912 variable when there is a dispel flare from the sigil staff
* 517 costs 17 mana per orb cast now, when previously it was 1 mana for the additional casts.
* 504 no longer dispels fallen crusader haste buff

Announcement: Spell Disabler Review Live!

2024-01-12T05:17:33Z

CHAPSICKLE2: reworded 504 issue with sigil staff echo spell flares

Announcement: Spell Disabler Review Live!

2024-01-12T05:15:49Z

CHAPSICKLE2: Added a list of issues from players in the discord thread. Looking to consolidate to a single location vs requiring people to re-read an entire discord thread to find them

{{Announcement
|category=Development
|subject=Disabler Review Live!
|author=GS4-ESTILD
|date=2023-12-31
}}
Starting today, we'll be releasing a number of updates for spells that disable or debuff targets.

'''Goals:'''

* Improve spell disablers so that magic has options available to set up and disable creatures.
* Improve support builds for grouping by allowing experience for contributions in a standardized way.
* Standardize effects and effect durations so combat flows more naturally and players aren’t forced to "take a timeout" for several minutes.
* Improve Survival training by adding more utility.

'''General Updates:'''

* Most spells that disable or debuff a single target will have a 2 second cast roundtime and a mana cost in the 1-5 range. AoE versions will remain at 3 seconds of cast roundtime, but most mana cost will be lowered to the 5-10 range.
* Self-cast spells no longer force a TD reduction on the caster. This already applies for newer spells but some older ones still have this mechanic.
* A few spells will not require a skill check and have automatic success unless the target is more than 10 levels above the attacker. Ascension creatures targets can go up to level 20 higher, but there's a 10% chance of failure for each level past 10. Subsequent attempts against the same Ascension target increases the odds of success by 20% for each attempt. e.g. the first attempt might have a 60% chance of failure, but the second attempt only has a 40%, the third a 20%, etc.
* Some abilities will be updated to use the Standard Maneuver Roll (SMR).All abilities which induce roundtime will use Stagger (cannot stack, but can refresh).

'''Durations:'''

* All negative effects will be normalized around a 30 second maximum duration. This mainly pertains to actual spells, but we'll also try to update creature abilities in the future too.
* Base and minimum duration of 10 seconds.
* Maximum duration of 30 seconds against characters and 60 seconds against creatures.
* Warding and SMR spells/abilities will use (10 + ((end result - 100) / 5) * (1 against characters or 2 against creatures)) to determine the duration. e.g. a 140 end result would be (10 + (140 - 100) / 5)) = 18 seconds against a character and 36 seconds against a creature.
* Training in Survival reduces the duration by the following:
* Ranks 1-100: 1% per 5 ranks, up to 20%
* Ranks 101+: 1% per 20 ranks, up to 10%
* Kroderine Soul reduces the duration of magical effects by 25% and stacks (additively) with the Survival bonus.

The following spells updates are live. Additional updates are pending, especially for spells that have single target and AoE versions, as updating their cast roundtime or mana costs involves additional complexity. Those will be announced once released. The entire Development team has worked through design, coding, and QC to make this update possible.

'''Stun Relief (108):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 3.

'''Unbalance (110):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 5.
* Additional updates are pending.

'''Web (118):'''
* Single target and room versions have moved from warding to the SMR.
* Reduced SMR single target castRT to 2.
* Reduced SMR single target mana cost to 5.
* Reduced AoE version mana cost to 10.
* CastRT remains at 3.
* CastRT and mana cost of the bolt version remain unchanged.
* Uses new standard negative duration formula.

'''Spirit Dispel (119):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced base mana cost to 5.
* When dispelling a spell, the mana cost is 1 mana for every 4 levels of the target spell, and +2 mana when the dispel doesn't match the sphere of the target spell.
* Every 75 skill in Mana Control (that matches the dispel type) reduces the mana cost by 1.
* Minimum of 1 mana and maximum of 5 mana.

'''Searing Light (135):'''
* Reduced mana cost to 7.
* Uses new standard negative duration formula.

'''Calm (201):'''
* Reduced CastRT to 2.

'''Interference (212):'''
* Updated to be auto-success.
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 2.

'''Bind (214):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 5.

'''Frenzy (216):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 3.

'''Mass Interference (217):'''
* Updated to be auto-success.
* Reduced mana cost to 5.

'''Spiritual Abolition (230):'''

* For each spell dispelled, the mana cost is 1 mana for every 4 levels of the target spell, and +2 mana when the dispel doesn't match the sphere of the target spell.
* Every 75 skill in Mana Control (that matches the dispel type) reduces the mana cost by 1.
* Minimum of 1 mana and maximum of 5 mana.
* The overall minimum is 10 mana and the overall maximum is 20 mana.

'''Blind (311):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 3.
* Uses new standard negative duration formula.

'''Censure (316):'''
* Reduce mana cost to 10.
* Uses new standard negative duration formula.

'''Weapon Deflection (412):'''
* Updated to new auto-success level check.
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduce mana cost to 2.
* Uses new standard negative duration formula.

'''Elemental Saturation (413):'''
* Updated to be auto-success.
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 2.

'''Elemental Dispel (417):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced base mana cost to 5.
* When dispelling a spell, the mana cost is 1 mana for every 4 levels of the target spell, and +2 mana when the dispel doesn't match the sphere of the target spell.
* Every 75 skill in Mana Control (that matches the dispel type) reduces the mana cost by 1.
* Minimum of 1 mana and maximum of 5 mana.

'''Cold Snap (512):'''
* Reduced mana cost to 10.

'''Immolate (519):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced base mana cost to 5.

'''Elemental Disjunction (530):'''
* For each spell dispelled, the mana cost is 1 mana for every 4 levels of the target spell, and +2 mana when the dispel doesn't match the sphere of the target spell.
* Every 75 skill in Mana Control (that matches the dispel type) reduces the mana cost by 1.
* Minimum of 1 mana and maximum of 5 mana.
* The overall minimum is 10 mana and the overall maximum is 20 mana.

'''Sounds (607):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 5.

'''Tangleweed (610):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 5.

'''Moonbeam (611):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 5.

'''Call Swarm (615):'''
* Reduce castRT to 2.
* Reduce mana cost to 5.

'''Mass Calm (619):'''
* Reduced mana cost to 10.

'''Corrupt Essence (703):'''
* Single Target reduced castRT to 2.

'''Mind Jolt (706):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 4.

'''Lullabye (1005):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.

'''Stunning Shout (1008):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 5.

'''Song of Depression (1015):'''
* Reduced initial mana cost to 10.

'''Song of Rage (1016):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced initial mana cost to 3.

'''Song of Noise (1017):'''
* Reduced initial mana cost to 10.

'''Empathy (1108):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 5.

'''Sympathy (1120):'''
* Reduced mana cost to 10.

'''Powersink (1203):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 1.

'''Force Projection (1207):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 5.

'''Thought Lash (1210):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 5.

'''Confusion (1211):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 3.

'''Mental Dispel (1218):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced base mana cost to 5.
* When dispelling a spell, the mana cost is 1 mana for every 4 levels of the target spell, and +2 mana when the dispel doesn't match the sphere of the target spell.
* Every 75 skill in Mana Control (that matches the dispel type) reduces the mana cost by 1.
* Minimum of 1 mana and maximum of 5 mana.

'''Vertigo (1219):'''
* Reduced mana cost to 10.

'''Aura of the Arkati (1614):'''
* Reduced mana cost to 5.

'''Mystic Impedance (1708):'''
* Reduced castRT to 2.
* Reduced mana cost to 3.

'''Quake (1714):'''
* Reduced mana cost to 5.
{{DEFAULTSORT:Spell Disabler Review Live!}}
===tldr===
Starting on 12/31/2023, the Development Team made numerous updates for spells that disable or debug targets.

The initial information was shared on Discord, however, the details can be found both here and on the main page of play.net.

'''Compiled list of issues from the Spell Disabler discord thread:'''

* 611 costs 11 mana and casts in 3s
* Infusing disablers in paladin bonded weapons uses the old mana cost for how many charges can be infused
* SMR converted spells are less effective when cast via paladin weapon bonding compared to open casting
* Spell cost for bard spells is still using old values
* 504 still the same as last night: costs 1 mana unless there is an echo flare, in which case it costs 4 mana
* Finding the spell cost of 912 variable when there is a dispel flare from the sigil staff
* 517 costs 17 mana per orb cast now, when previously it was 1 mana for the additional casts.

Kroderine

2023-08-16T14:51:21Z

CHAPSICKLE2: /* Messaging */ Added an example of the dmg with SMR roll to the log/example as well

{{material
| bonus = +22
| str = 8
| dur = 45
| weight = Unknown
| use = Weapons/Armors/Shields
| lvl = 80
| rarity = Extremely Rare
| special = Dispels opponents
| color = Steely
| dye = Yes
}}
Like [[krodera]], '''kroderine''' is anti-magical in nature. Unlike krodera, kroderine absorbs magic rather than reflects it. As such, a weapon that is crafted of kroderine randomly dispels those that it is used on. At its base, kroderine handheld items (weapons/shields) dispel up to 3 spells, and worn items dispel up to 7.

Kroderine appears fairly similar to [[steel]] in its natural state. It has a tendency to blacken over time as a side effect of its special magic-consuming properties, though this can be concealed with dye.

Items made of kroderine cannot be used by anyone that "cannot survive an attack by a [[dhu goleras]]," which is about [[level]] 80. 

Holding a kroderine shield reduces the wearer's maximum mana by 50% and provides a 15% chance to absorb an offensive spell. Wearing kroderine armor reduces maximum mana to 0 and provides a 30% chance to absorb an offensive spell. Wielding both results in them attempting to absorb the offensive spell in sequence beginning with the shield. Combined, they provide a ~40.5% chance to absorb an offensive spell.

==Items==
Kroderine was released during [[Ebon Gate 2006|Ebon Gate]], in the year 5106; one longsword was released (a blackened kroderine longsword with a heavily enruned hilt). The only kroderine known to be in adventurer's hands was used to disable a complex series of magical wards created by the [[Hall of Mages]] to protect the [[Paidreg Venquinor|Venquinor]] household in [[Solhaven]] in 5108.

At the Ebon Gate auction in the year 5109, a blackened kroderine full plate and a pitch-black kroderine aegis were available on the auction block. A few kroderine items have been made available via raffle or prizes in subsequent Ebon Gate festivals, as well as [[Droughtman's Challenge]]. Base kroderine items were available at the high end scrip shop at [[Duskruin Arena]] in [[High End Scrip Shop/shop list April 2017|April 2017]].

==Enhancements==
Kroderine items cannot be enchanted or otherwise magically enhanced through most means, as the material absorbs the magic instantly.

* Kroderine cannot be enchanted by [[Enchant (925)]], the [[premium point]]s system, merchant services, or [[Duskruin]] enchant certs.
* Kroderine items cannot be [[Loresong|loresung]] by [[bard]]s. If a bard does attempt to sing to it, the item [[Stunned|stun]]s them and drains all of their [[mana]]. The bard will not be able to regain mana for approximately ten minutes.
* Kroderine can have [[bane]]s added to it.

==Messaging==

Absorbing [[spell]]s cast on kroderine (such as [[Weapon Fire]]):
<pre{{log2}}>
Wizard gestures at you.
CS: +XXX - TD: +XXX + CvA: +25 + d100: +7 - -5 == +104
Warding failed!
Your kroderine longsword is struck with Wizard's cast. The magic of the spell is instantly devoured by the longsword!
</pre>

Dispel flares:
<pre{{log2}}>
You leap from hiding to attack!
You take aim and swing a blasted kroderine sica at a twisted being!

** Your kroderine sica glows brightly for a moment, consuming the magical energies around the twisted being! **
The light blue glow leaves a twisted being.
The elemental aura around a twisted being wavers.

AS: +414 vs DS: +185 with AvD: +24 + d100 roll: +55 = +308
... and hit for 67 points of damage!
Slash strikes the twisted being's left eye.
Seems there was a brain there after all.
A twisted being lets out a final, shrill shriek and dies.
A twisted being appears to recover some strength.
The deep blue glow leaves a twisted being.
The white light leaves a twisted being.
The very powerful look leaves a twisted being.
Roundtime: 4 sec.

You leap from hiding to attack!
You take aim and swing a blasted kroderine sica at a gnarled being!

Your kroderine sica glows brightly for a moment, consuming the magical energies around the gnarled being!
[SMR result: 216 (Open d100: 50, Bonus: 84)]
... 30 points of damage!
Vertebrae ripped from body! The gnarled being's head falls into shoulders.
A gnarled being coughs up some blood and dies.
A gnarled being appears to recover some strength.

Roundtime: 4 sec.
</pre>

Absorbing loresinging:
<pre{{log2}}>
The magic of your song begins to penetrate the kroderine full plate when something goes horribly wrong! The normally faint resonating vibration is instead a cacophonous roar that not only readily consumes the magic of your song, but also begins to work its way into your very being. Your [[mana]] is ripped away from you in an instant as you collapse to the ground, drained and feeling a horrible emptiness inside you!

Roundtime: 30 sec.
</pre>

==See Also==
*[[/saved posts|Saved posts]]
*[[Material/saved posts|Material saved posts]]

== External Links ==
* [http://www.nilandia.com/merchants/ebongate06auction.htm Ebon Gate 2006: Auction Information], on www.nilandia.com

[[Category:Materials]]
[[Category:Metals]]

Kroderine

2023-08-16T14:42:53Z

CHAPSICKLE2: Examples in the log were outdated and showed as after swing resolution. Replaced with a more recent example of pre-resolution.

{{material
| bonus = +22
| str = 8
| dur = 45
| weight = Unknown
| use = Weapons/Armors/Shields
| lvl = 80
| rarity = Extremely Rare
| special = Dispels opponents
| color = Steely
| dye = Yes
}}
Like [[krodera]], '''kroderine''' is anti-magical in nature. Unlike krodera, kroderine absorbs magic rather than reflects it. As such, a weapon that is crafted of kroderine randomly dispels those that it is used on. At its base, kroderine handheld items (weapons/shields) dispel up to 3 spells, and worn items dispel up to 7.

Kroderine appears fairly similar to [[steel]] in its natural state. It has a tendency to blacken over time as a side effect of its special magic-consuming properties, though this can be concealed with dye.

Items made of kroderine cannot be used by anyone that "cannot survive an attack by a [[dhu goleras]]," which is about [[level]] 80. 

Holding a kroderine shield reduces the wearer's maximum mana by 50% and provides a 15% chance to absorb an offensive spell. Wearing kroderine armor reduces maximum mana to 0 and provides a 30% chance to absorb an offensive spell. Wielding both results in them attempting to absorb the offensive spell in sequence beginning with the shield. Combined, they provide a ~40.5% chance to absorb an offensive spell.

==Items==
Kroderine was released during [[Ebon Gate 2006|Ebon Gate]], in the year 5106; one longsword was released (a blackened kroderine longsword with a heavily enruned hilt). The only kroderine known to be in adventurer's hands was used to disable a complex series of magical wards created by the [[Hall of Mages]] to protect the [[Paidreg Venquinor|Venquinor]] household in [[Solhaven]] in 5108.

At the Ebon Gate auction in the year 5109, a blackened kroderine full plate and a pitch-black kroderine aegis were available on the auction block. A few kroderine items have been made available via raffle or prizes in subsequent Ebon Gate festivals, as well as [[Droughtman's Challenge]]. Base kroderine items were available at the high end scrip shop at [[Duskruin Arena]] in [[High End Scrip Shop/shop list April 2017|April 2017]].

==Enhancements==
Kroderine items cannot be enchanted or otherwise magically enhanced through most means, as the material absorbs the magic instantly.

* Kroderine cannot be enchanted by [[Enchant (925)]], the [[premium point]]s system, merchant services, or [[Duskruin]] enchant certs.
* Kroderine items cannot be [[Loresong|loresung]] by [[bard]]s. If a bard does attempt to sing to it, the item [[Stunned|stun]]s them and drains all of their [[mana]]. The bard will not be able to regain mana for approximately ten minutes.
* Kroderine can have [[bane]]s added to it.

==Messaging==

Absorbing [[spell]]s cast on kroderine (such as [[Weapon Fire]]):
<pre{{log2}}>
Wizard gestures at you.
CS: +XXX - TD: +XXX + CvA: +25 + d100: +7 - -5 == +104
Warding failed!
Your kroderine longsword is struck with Wizard's cast. The magic of the spell is instantly devoured by the longsword!
</pre>

Dispel flares:
<pre{{log2}}>
You leap from hiding to attack!
You take aim and swing a blasted kroderine sica at a twisted being!

Your kroderine sica glows brightly for a moment, consuming the magical energies around the twisted being!
The light blue glow leaves a twisted being.
The elemental aura around a twisted being wavers.

AS: +414 vs DS: +185 with AvD: +24 + d100 roll: +55 = +308
... and hit for 67 points of damage!
Slash strikes the twisted being's left eye.
Seems there was a brain there after all.
A twisted being lets out a final, shrill shriek and dies.
A twisted being appears to recover some strength.
The deep blue glow leaves a twisted being.
The white light leaves a twisted being.
The very powerful look leaves a twisted being.
Roundtime: 4 sec.
</pre>

Absorbing loresinging:
<pre{{log2}}>
The magic of your song begins to penetrate the kroderine full plate when something goes horribly wrong! The normally faint resonating vibration is instead a cacophonous roar that not only readily consumes the magic of your song, but also begins to work its way into your very being. Your [[mana]] is ripped away from you in an instant as you collapse to the ground, drained and feeling a horrible emptiness inside you!

Roundtime: 30 sec.
</pre>

==See Also==
*[[/saved posts|Saved posts]]
*[[Material/saved posts|Material saved posts]]

== External Links ==
* [http://www.nilandia.com/merchants/ebongate06auction.htm Ebon Gate 2006: Auction Information], on www.nilandia.com

[[Category:Materials]]
[[Category:Metals]]

Chronomage dagger

2023-05-31T02:29:51Z

CHAPSICKLE2: /* Analyze */

<table><tr valign="top"><td>
'''Chronomage daggers''' were sold at the [[Ebon Gate 2009]] [[Ebon Gate 2009 auction list|auction]].
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==Analyze==
<pre{{log2}}>
You analyze your golvern dagger and sense that the item cannot be altered in any way.

The creator has also provided the following information:
This golvern dagger is a "Chronomage Dagger" and has a chance for a 3x mstrike flare when HURLED. It was first released at Ebon Gate in 2009.
Current verbs: GET, DROP, RUB, and TOSS.
</pre>

==Usage==
{| {{verbtable}} 
|- {{verbtableheader}}
! scope="col" style="width:5em;"|Verb
! scope="col"|First
! scope="col"|Third
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|GET
|You reach inside a sheath to retrieve the dagger, but stop yourself as you realize it's already there in your hand.
|Person reaches inside a sheath and then blinks confusedly for a moment.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|PUT
|You move to put your dagger in your sheath but stop yourself when your hand is empty. Looking inside your sheath, you discover your vultite dagger.
|Person moves to put his dagger into a sheath and then blinks confusedly for a moment.
|-
! scope="rowgroup" role="rowheader" rowspan="4"|RUB
|You notice a smudge on the blade of your pristine dagger. It disappears after a quick rub.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
|Person looks down at the vultite dagger in his hand. He stares at it intently.
|-
|You glance down and notice a smudge on the blade of your vultite dagger. Using your sleeve you give it a quick polish, and it is soon shining brightly again.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
|Person continues to stare blankly at the vultite dagger in his hand.
|-
|You notice an annoying smudge across the blade of your vultite dagger. You move to obliterate it, then stop and blink. This all seems too familiar.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
|An annoying fly buzzes around Person's head, eventually landing on his nose. He ignores it, and instead simply peers obsessively at his vultite dagger.
|-
|Blinking, you peer down at the vultite dagger again. It is clear and free of smudges, dust or marks or any kind. Odd.
Roundtime: 5 sec.
|A look of consternation flashes over Person's face. He blinks, then looks up, looking slightly confused for a moment.
|-
! scope="row" role="rowheader"| TOSS
|You send your vultite dagger spinning high into the air, but instead of falling after it reaches its apex, it merely hangs there spinning. After a moment it suddenly disappears. You glance down to see the dagger resting quietly and still in your hand.
|Person tosses his vultite dagger high into the air. Instead of falling however, it hangs in the air, spinning. After a moment you blink, and the dagger is gone.
|}
==Additional Information==
===Items===
Three daggers were sold at the Ebon Gate 2009 Auction (only two were sold in the platinum instance). They were all sold with the following description:
*a crystal-edged vultite dagger
Cut from a single, slender sliver of vultite, the polished, crystal-edged blade of this delicate weapon glimmers faintly in the light. Silver thread is tightly wound around the lower half of the dagger, forming a comfortable, if makeshift grip. Attached beneath this is a solid silver butt stamped with the highly detailed sigil of the Chronomages Guild of Elanthia. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph.

===Properties===
*6x, blessable
*Returns to hurler when {{boldmono|[[HURL]]ed}}
*Triple Strike Flare: There is a 15% chance to slow time and strike twice more when hurled, for 1s additional roundtime. This can trigger regardless of whether or not you hit.
*Unlike standard "returners" these CAN be used to snipe from hiding and remain in hiding.

===Combat===
Normal throw:
<pre{{log2}}>
>hurl zuz
As you loose your vultite dagger into the air, everything around you suddenly slows down to a noticeable crawl.
With a quick flick of your wrist, you deftly send a crystal-edged vultite dagger into flight.
You throw a crystal-edged vultite dagger at Zuzana!
AS: +65 vs DS: +68 with AvD: +20 + d100 roll: +6 = +23
A clean miss.

As a crystal-edged vultite dagger sails past its Zuzana, its trajectory through the air slows suddenly, so much so that the dagger appears to be hanging there in stasis. You move over to it and snatch the dagger from its flight-path, then jog back to where you were previously. Suddenly everything returns to normal speed as time catches up with itself.
Roundtime: 3 sec.
</pre>
Third person:
<pre{{log2}}>
A quick flick of Hurler's wrist sends a crystal-edged vultite dagger into flight!
Hurler throws a crystal-edged vultite dagger at a giant rat!
AS: +195 vs DS: +2 with AvD: +25 + d100 roll: +58 = +276
... and hits for 69 points of damage!
Incredible shot to the eye penetrates deep into skull!
The giant rat collapses to the ground, emits a final squeal, and dies.
As the vultite dagger impacts the rat, it suddenly disappears from the air. You glance over to Hurler who is now holding the wayward dagger in his hand.
</pre>
Triple strike:
<pre{{log2}}>
>hurl zuz
As you loose your vultite dagger into the air, everything around you suddenly slows down to a noticeable crawl.
With a quick flick of your wrist, you deftly send a crystal-edged vultite dagger into flight.
You throw a crystal-edged vultite dagger at Zuzana!
AS: +65 vs DS: +68 with AvD: +20 + d100 roll: +99 = +116
... and hit for 3 points of damage!
Poked in the tummy.
Hehehe.

Zuzana doesn't seem to react as your dagger slashes her body. Instead Zuzana just stands there, like a statue, moving so slowly you could barely notice it. Falling from Zuzana's body, the vultite dagger drops so slowly that you can casually saunter over and snatch it from the air before it even hits the ground. You jog back to where you were previously and suddenly everything returns to normal speed as time catches up with itself.

Taking a chance you hurl the dagger at Zuzana again and suddenly everything returns to normal speed as time catches up with itself!
With a quick flick of your wrist, you deftly send a crystal-edged vultite dagger into flight.
You throw a crystal-edged vultite dagger at Zuzana!
AS: +65 vs DS: +68 with AvD: +20 + d100 roll: +52 = +69
A clean miss.

As a crystal-edged vultite dagger sails past its Zuzana, its trajectory through the air slows suddenly, so much so that the dagger appears to be hanging there in stasis. You move over to it and snatch the dagger from its flight-path, then jog back to where you were previously. Suddenly everything returns to normal speed as time catches up with itself.

Taking a chance you hurl the dagger at Zuzana again and suddenly everything returns to normal speed as time catches up with itself!
With a quick flick of your wrist, you deftly send a crystal-edged vultite dagger into flight.
You throw a crystal-edged vultite dagger at Zuzana!
AS: +65 vs DS: +68 with AvD: +20 + d100 roll: +89 = +106
... and hit for 1 point of damage!
Strikes a fingernail.
Bet she'll lose it now.

Zuzana doesn't seem to react as your dagger slashes her body. Instead Zuzana just stands there, like a statue, moving so slowly you could barely notice it. Falling from Zuzana's body, the vultite dagger drops so slowly that you can casually saunter over and snatch it from the air before it even hits the ground. You jog back to where you were previously and suddenly everything returns to normal speed as time catches up with itself.
Roundtime: 4 sec.
</pre>
Third person triple strike:
<pre{{log2}}>
A quick flick of Hurler's wrist sends a crystal-edged vultite dagger into flight!
Hurler throws a crystal-edged vultite dagger at a giant rat!
AS: +32 vs DS: +12 with AvD: +25 + d100 roll: +9 = +54
A clean miss.

As Hurler's vultite dagger flies past the giant rat it suddenly disappears from the air. You glance over to Hurler who is now holding the wayward dagger in his hand.

Before you can even open your mouth Hurler hurls the dagger at the giant rat again!
A quick flick of Hurler's wrist sends a crystal-edged vultite dagger into flight!
Hurler throws a crystal-edged vultite dagger at a giant rat!
AS: +32 vs DS: +12 with AvD: +25 + d100 roll: +70 = +115
... and hits for 4 points of damage!
Thrust glances off the giant rat's knee.

As the vultite dagger impacts the rat, it suddenly disappears from the air. You glance over to Hurler who is now holding the wayward dagger in his hand.

Before you can even open your mouth Hurler hurls the dagger at the giant rat again!
A quick flick of Hurler's wrist sends a crystal-edged vultite dagger into flight!
Hurler throws a crystal-edged vultite dagger at a giant rat!
AS: +32 vs DS: +12 with AvD: +25 + d100 roll: +61 = +106
... and hits for 2 points of damage!
Tap to the arm pricks some interest but not much else.

As the vultite dagger impacts the rat, it suddenly disappears from the air. You glance over to Hurler who is now holding the wayward dagger in his hand.
</pre>
[[Category:Ebon Gate Auction 2009]]
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Quivering sanguine ooze

2022-07-11T14:24:46Z

CHAPSICKLE2:

Squamous reptilian mutant

2022-07-11T14:22:41Z

CHAPSICKLE2:

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{{Creature end}}<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>Clad in thick, pooling garb that conceals the worst of her tortured form, the mutant was once a being of great stature. Now her body is hunched and bent beneath the weight of her transformation. Her skin sloughs in places, revealing scaling reminiscent of a lizard's, the lamina pale but faintly tinged with cold color. The monstrous alterations to the mutant's form have not spared her features. They are an uneven mass of tumorous growths and molting, squamous skin into which two slit-pupiled eyes of monstrous golden hue are deeply set. Pronounced venom sacs, far from symmetrical, bulge from the sides of the mutant's neck as if to match the uneven distension of her cranium.</pre>
==Hunting Strategies==
;General Advice
* As primarily casting creatures, mutants are fairly vulnerable to [[Standard_maneuver_roll|SMR]]-based spells and attacks like [[Condemn (309)]], [[Earthen Fury (917)]], [[Hamstring]], [[Spike Thorn (616)]], [[Twin Hammerfists]], and so on. This is offset somewhat by their high level, though.
* Mutants have exceptionally high CS--over 520--that leaves their [[Thought Lash (1210)]], [[Bind (214)]], and [[Vertigo (1219)]] spells nearly guaranteed to hit against every profession and leave characters stunned or disabled. Keep them from casting by any means including [[Sweep]], [[Feint]], [[Corrupt Essence (703)]], [[Moonbeam (611)]], Condemn, Earthen Fury, or other options that keep them stalled out, unable to cast, or repeatedly stunned.
* Mutants have [[Brace (1214)]], which can disarm against many forms of physical attacks. However, many combat maneuvers and SMR-based weapon techniques bypass this, as do ranged attacks and [[Brawling|unarmed combat]]. Brace can also be removed via dispelling magic such as [[Spirit Dispel (119)]], [[Spiritual Abolition (230)]], [[Elemental Dispel (417)]], [[Mental Dispel (1218)]], and [[Song of Unravelling (1013)]] or other similar effects like [[Spell Cleave]].
;Voln
* [[Symbol of Transcendence]] can sometimes salvage a bad situation, either preemptively or used with its emergency cooldown. High CS aside, mutants are still mostly casting disablers or attacking with one of the weaker weapon bases, the [[cudgel]], so it's possible to survive even ten rounds of stun with enough luck.
* [[Symbol of Restoration]] can be used while [[Immobilized]] by Bind.
;Bards
* [[Vibration Chant (1002)]] can destroy their weapons and has at least a chance to kill outright.
* Be ready to shout [[Troubadour's Rally (1040)]] at a moment's notice to get away safely after being hit by any of a mutant's dangerous spells.
;Clerics
* The INFUSE SPIRIT option of [[Soul Ward (319)]] can sometimes delay mutants long enough to keep a cleric alive through lengthy stun.
;Empaths
* The REGENERATE option of [[Regeneration (1150)]] can sometimes keep an empath healed and padded to survive lengthy stun a limited number of times per day, depending on [[Mental Lore, Transformation|Transformation]] lore.
;Paladins
* [[Divine Incarnation (1650)]] Smite with enough [[Spiritual Lore, Religion|Religion]] lore to reliably hit twice will usually do substantial damage to mutants, if not outright kill them, while divine energy lasts.
* Be ready to beseech [[Divine Intervention (1635)]] at a moment's notice to get away safely after being hit by any of a mutant's dangerous spells.
;Rangers
* With enough [[Ranger Base]] ranks, Moonbeam is a nearly universal solution in the Hinterwilds and mutants are no exception.

==Other Information==
{{addmetext}} 


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|levelm1 = 108
|level = 109
|levelp1 = 110
|levelp2 = 111
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Flayed gigas disciple

2022-07-11T14:22:07Z

CHAPSICKLE2:

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| CleTD = ?
| EmpTD = ?
| PalTD = ?
| RanTD = ?
| SorTD = ?
| WizTD = ?
| MjETD = ?
| MnETD = ?
| MjSTD = ?
| MnSTD = ?
| MnMTD = ?
| DSP1 = 
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{{Creature special other|?}} 
{{Creature treasure
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| magic items = ?
| gems = ?
| boxes = ?
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{{Creature end}}<pre{{log2|margin-right=26em}}>A flayed gigas disciple is a hugely imposing figure. His monumental physique is all the more evident because his skin has been torn away, revealing wet and weeping tendons and raw muscle beneath. With no lips to conceal his teeth, the disciple appears to be ever grinning, but above his ruined nose are scarlet eyes ablaze with hateful zeal. A flayed gigas disciple wears a hooded shroud, ragged and threadbare, that is stained through with his own blood.</pre>
==Hunting Strategies==
;General Advice
* Disciples have high [[DS]] and [[TD]], but, as primarily magical enemies, they have relatively low [[Standard_maneuver_roll|SMR]] defense for their (high) level. [[Hamstring]], especially with [[Two Weapon Combat]], can open them up. [[Brawling|Unarmed combat]] can (literally) punch through their defenses as well, but might require setup.
* Disciples are fast and are capable of using a single combat round to shake off stun and cast the exceptionally deadly [[Mana Burst (1414)]]. Inflicting [[Staggered]] via options like [[Feint]], [[Sweep]], or [[Twin Hammerfists]] can slow them down.
* [[Immobilized (status)|Immobilizing]] stops disciples outright, but putting that into practice isn't necessarily easy. [[Subdue]] will require further setup since they're too tall while standing. Spells like [[Censure (316)]] or [[Bind (214)]] almost definitely won't have the [[CS]] to hit, barring exceptional gear or enhancives. However, [[Moonbeam (611)]] is a reliable option for immobilizing given enough training in [[Ranger Base]].
* [[Silenced|Silencing]] also stops disciples' most dangerous attacks. However, [[Cutthroat]] and [[Sucker Punch]] need additional setup due to height and [[Silence (210)]] almost definitely won't have the CS to hit. [[Corrupt Essence (703)]], although not using the Silenced mechanic strictly speaking, basically accomplishes the same thing and does work with sufficient CS.
;Bards
* [[Song of Tonis (1035)]] to speed up [[combat maneuvers]] like Feint, Sweep, or Hamstring is a viable option to keep up with and even outpace disciples' speed.
* Be ready to shout [[Troubadour's Rally (1040)]] at a moment's notice in case you come out of a Mana Burst only ''nearly'' dead.
;Clerics
* Disciples are one of the [[Hinterwilds]]' best candidates to burn through empowered charges of [[Condemn (309)]] against (and, conversely, to save empowered charges for). It's more than possible for them to survive two empowered casts back-to-back since the spell only has a single roll to determine its power, so be ready to keep going with a third Condemn or [[Ethereal Censer (320)]] in the mix. [[Quivering sanguine ooze]]s roam the same areas as disciples and can be used to recharge Condemn by starting [[Divine Wrath (335)]], which is likely to make the oozes split several times, then casting Condemn on each oozeling.
;Monks
* Twin Hammerfists into a focused [[mstrike]] can be enough for a swift victory and is more reliable for monks than other brawling professions due to their [[Martial Arts Mastery]], though still not guaranteed. [[Dragonclaw (1209)]] triggering at any point in the mstrike will help. [[Fury]] is an option instead of mstrike, but dividing attacks up over several rounds leaves it more open that a disciple will shake off stun and interrupt the assault in any number of ways before it reaches a hit that could have been fatal, inflicted RT, or inflicted Silenced.
;Paladins
* [[Divine Incarnation (1650)]] Smite backed by high enough [[Spiritual Lore, Religion|Religion]] lore to reliably hit twice frequently takes out disciples.
* Be ready to beseech [[Divine Intervention (1635)]] at a moment's notice in case you come out of a Mana Burst only ''nearly'' dead.
;Rangers
* Given sufficient ranks of Ranger Base, Moonbeam followed by [[Spike Thorn (616)]] usually takes out disciples in one or two casts. Moonbeam is the opener partially because of the sheer power of immobilization as mentioned above, but also because Spike Thorn needs a high endroll to accomplish its objective of killing while Moonbeam only needs a moderate endroll to accomplish its objective of keeping the disciple unable to attack.
;Wizards
* Given sufficient ranks of [[Wizard Base]], [[Earthen Fury (917)]] is reasonably reliable at taking out disciples in one or two casts. (This is accounting for all rounds of damage and factoring in that subsequent rounds while the disciple is stunned will have a huge bonus.) Backing Earthen Fury up with a fully trained Feint (meaning all five ranks and 101 [[Combat Maneuvers]] ranks) can keep them locked down as the damage rounds go off, and that's only more true if Feint is used at 1 second of RT by having [[Celerity (506)]] active with enough [[Elemental Lore, Air|Air]] lore.

==Other Information==
{{addmetext}} 


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2021-08-25T15:54:54Z

CHAPSICKLE2:

To '''parry''' (in the context of the [[Evade]]/[[Block]]/Parry system) is to outright prevent a physical [[attack]] by intercepting it or knocking it aside with one's [[weapon]], stopping the attack before the attack equation has even come into play. The check to determine whether an attack is parried occurs after the checks to determine whether the attack is [[evade]]d or [[block]]ed.

With the exception of [[Runestaff|runestaves]], it is not possible to parry ranged ([[bolt]] spells, [[Ranged Weapons|arrows]], [[Thrown Weapons|thrown weapons]]) attacks. This includes the chance to outright parry an attack as well as the loss of all parry [[DS]].
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==Parry Defensive Strength ([[DS]])==

Parry Defensive Strength is calculated by adding the value of the appropriate Stance Bonus and a weapon bonus formula referred to as the Base Value. The Base Value formula requires 1 rank in the weapon held to be applicable or non-zero. The only exception to the Base Value weapon skill rank activation is the case of a runestaff, which is considered natively to provide 10 ranks in the appropriate skill, even with 0 training.

===Parry 'Stance' Bonus===

While there are several variations, depending on weapon category (one hand, two-handed, polearm etc.) for calculating parry DS, they each receive the same stance bonuses shown in the table below.

{|{{prettytable}}
|-style = "background:#DDD; color: blue"
!Stance
!DS Bonus
|-align=center
|'''Offensive'''
|0
|-align=center
|'''Advance'''
|10
|-align=center
|'''Forward'''
|20
|-align=center
|'''Neutral'''
|30
|-align=center
|'''Guarded'''
|40
|-align=center
|'''Defensive'''
|50
|}

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===Calculating One Hand Parry ([[Edged Weapons|OHE]]/[[OHB]]/[[Brawling]]/[[Thrown Weapons]]) DS===

Skill in one hand weapons (specifically: edged weapons, blunt weapons, brawling and thrown weapons) provides a bonus to one's overall [[defensive strength]]. There are two steps to calculate this value.

Step 1: Calculate the Base Value

<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=25%}}>'''Base Value = Weapon Ranks + [[trunc]]([[Strength|STR bonus]] ÷ 4) + trunc([[Dexterity|DEX bonus]] ÷ 4) + (Weapon enchant bonus ÷ 2)'''</div>

Step 2: Calculate Parry DS

<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=55%}}>'''Parry DS = (Base Value * Stance modifier) + Stance Bonus'''</div>

====One Hand Parry Stance Modifiers====

{|{{prettytable}}
|-style = "background:#DDD; color: blue"
!Stance
!Modifier
|-align=center
|'''Offensive'''
|0.20
|-align=center
|'''Advance'''
|0.30
|-align=center
|'''Forward'''
|0.40
|-align=center
|'''Neutral'''
|0.50
|-align=center
|'''Guarded'''
|0.60
|-align=center
|'''Defensive'''
|0.70
|}

====One Hand Parry DS Example====

*Weapon ranks: 60
*STR bonus: 25
*DEX bonus: 25
*Weapon enchant bonus: 20
*Neutral Stance Modifier: 0.50
*Neutral Stance bonus: 30

Base Value:

<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=57%}}>60 weapon ranks + 6 STR + 6 DEX + 10 Enchant Bonus = 82</div>

Parry DS:

<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=52%}}>(82 base * 0.50 stance mod) + 30 stance bonus = 71 Neutral Stance DS</div>
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===Calculating Two-Handed Weapons ([[THW]]) Parry DS===

Training in two-handed weapons provides a bonus to one's overall [[defensive strength]]. There are two steps to calculate this value.

Step 1: Calculate the Base Value

<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=30%}}>'''Base Value = Weapon Ranks + trunc([[Strength|STR bonus]] ÷ 4) + trunc([[Dexterity|DEX bonus]] ÷ 4) + Weapon enchant bonus</div>

Step 2: Calculate Parry DS

<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=55%}}>'''Parry DS = (Base Value * Stance modifier) + Stance Bonus</div>

====Two-Handed Parry Stance Modifiers====

{|{{prettytable}}
|-style = "background:#DDD; color: blue"
!Stance
!Modifier
|-align=center
|'''Offensive'''
|0.30
|-align=center
|'''Advance'''
|0.45
|-align=center
|'''Forward'''
|0.60
|-align=center
|'''Neutral'''
|0.75
|-align=center
|'''Guarded'''
|0.90
|-align=center
|'''Defensive'''
|1.05
|}

====Two-Handed Parry DS Example====

*Weapon ranks: 60
*STR bonus: 25
*DEX bonus: 25
*Weapon enchant bonus: 20
*Neutral Stance Modifier: 0.75
*Neutral Stance bonus: 30

Base Value:

<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=55%}}>'''60 weapon ranks + 6 STR + 6 DEX + 20 Enchant Bonus = 92'''</div>

Parry DS:

<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=47%}}>'''(92 base * 0.75 stance mod) + 30 stance bonus = 99 Neutral Stance DS</div>
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==Polearm Parry DS==

For polearm parry DS formula and calculations see the [[Polearms]] article.

==Two Weapon Combat (TWC) Parry DS==

For Two Weapon Combat parry DS formula and calculations see the [[Two Weapon Combat]] article.

==Ranged Weapons (Bow/Crossbow) Parry DS==

For Ranged Weapons parry DS formula and calculations see [[The Art of the Bow (guide)]] article.

==Runestaff Parry DS==

For Runestaff parry DS formula and calculations see the [[Runestaff]] article.

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==Chance to Parry==
The odds for an outright parry are determined by comparing the defender's weapon skill to the attacker's [[level]]. Against a like-level foe, 2x training in the appropriate weapon skill will yield approximately a 5% chance to parry an incoming attack in [[stance]] offensive. Other factors that affect the chance to parry include:
* The passive [[combat maneuver]] [[Parry Mastery]] will increase the chance to parry by 5% per rank known (15% max).
* certain [[stat]]s (most likely [[strength]] and [[dexterity]])
* [[stance]]
* certain [[spell]]s
* positioning: [[kneeling]] reduces the chance to parry by 25%, being [[prone]] by 50%
A [[Ranged Weapons|ranged attack]] can only be parried by bare-handed brawlers who have girded their arms with [[Brace (1214)]].

A [[bolt|bolt attack]] can only be parried with the proper weapon and knowledge of [[Spell Parry]], with Brace, or if you are using a [[runestaff]].

==Parry Formula==

====Parry Base Value====

The first step when calculating a character's Parry Chance is to determine the 'Base Value' portion of the formula.

{{Equation box|{{boldmono|Parry Base Value = (SKILL + (Str Bonus / 4) + (Dex Bonus / 4)) + weapon bonus effect}}}}

Where SKILL = weapon ranks for right [main] hand weapons, or TWC ranks for left [off] hand weapons.

Weapon bonus:
*One-handed weapons get enchant / 2 as a bonus
*Two handed weapons get enchant as a bonus
*Two handed polearms get a 35% bonus to that (Base Value * 135 / 100)
*THW get a 50% bonus (Base Value * 3 / 2) as long as the left hand is empty, otherwise it's (Base Value / 2)
*25% reduction if left-hand full and it's a hybrid (katana, bastard sword, etc)
*Reductions based on wounds/perception (applies to all EBP)
*10% reduction per 25% spirit lost (applies to all EBP)
*5% reduction per 25% hp lost (applies to all EBP)

Example 1: using a OHE with 202 skill = 202 + 30 /4 + 25 /4 = 217 base + 4x enchant provides a bonus of 20/2 = 227 total.

Example 2: Using 2 handed polearm with 202 skill = 202 + 30 /4 + 25 /4 = 217 base. Two handed pole arm, so 217 * 1.35 = 292 base + 4x enchant provides a bonus of 20/2 = 302

====Parry Base Chance====
Next, you can find the base chance to parry.

{{Equation box|{{boldmono|Base Parry Chance = (Parry Base Value * (100 - ((4 * (100 - Stance Modifier)) / 5)) / 100)}}}}

{| class="wikitable"
|-style = "background:#DDD; color: blue"
!Stance
!Stance Parry Modifier
|-align=center
|'''Offensive'''
|0
|-align=center
|'''Advance'''
|20
|-align=center
|'''Forward'''
|40
|-align=center
|'''Neutral'''
|60
|-align=center
|'''Guarded'''
|80
|-align=center
|'''Defensive'''
|100
|}

Example 1: continued from above, OHE with 202 skill, forward stance. Parry % = (Parry Base Value * (100 - ((4 * (100 - Stance Modifier)) / 5)) / 100) = (227 * (100- ((4*(100-40))/5))/100 = 118

Example 2: continued from above, 2hand pole with 202 skill, offensive stance. Parry % = (302 * (100 - ((4 * (100 - 0)) / 5)) / 100) = 60

====Parry Chance Modifier====

Next, you take the Parry % and modify it based on the attacking and defending weapon base RTs

{{Equation box|{{boldmono|Base Parry Reduction = ((Parry % * (100 - (10 * (Attacker Speeder - Defender Speed))) / 100) }}}}

This results in a 10% modifier per 1 base RT difference between attacking and defending weapons.

*Main Gauche and Sai both get a +3 bonus to their speed (meaning bigger/heavier).

Example 1: continued from above, Attacking maul(7) vs defending handaxe(5). ((Parry % * (100 - (10 * (Attacker Speeder - Defender Speed))) / 100) = ((118 * (100 - (10 * (7 - 5))) / 100) = 94

Example 2: continued from above, attacking maul(7) vs defending lance (9) = ((60 * (100 - (10 * (7 - 9))) / 100) = 72

====Parry Level Modification====

Finally, there is a level modification using the attacker's level. This modification is (Parry * 20) / Attacker Level)

{{Equation box|{{boldmono|Parry Level Modiciation = (Parry * 20) / Attacker Level) }}}}

Example 1: continued from above, OHE vs level 100 = 94 *20 /100 = 18.8 % chance to parry

Example 2: continued from above, 2h pole vs level 90 = 72 *20 /90 = 16 % chance to parry

==See Also==
* [[Evade]]
* [[Block]]
* [[Parry Mastery]]
* [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/combat_guide/factors.asp Combat Guide: Factors], on Play.net

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[[Category: Combat Mechanics]]

Aim

2021-05-29T17:23:40Z

CHAPSICKLE2:

==Success and Failure==

The factors that influence the chance of successfully attacking the body part aimed for include:
* difficulty of the particular body part targeted (smaller and more critical parts of the body are harder to aim for)
* the difficulty modifier for the weapon used (larger weapons are harder to aim)
* difference in attacker and target [[level]] (ranged only)
* the attacker's [[Ambush]] skill
* the attacker's [[Combat Maneuvers]] skill (when aiming from the open, as opposed to from hiding)
* any eye or bleeding head [[wound]]s the attacker may have

Failure to hit the desired body part will result in attacking a different part of the target's body, or, at low skill levels, may result in the attacker being unable to find an opening for an attack yet still incurring roundtime.

== Aiming Formula: Melee and Hurling ==

An initial d100 is made. If you roll <= 5, you auto fumble. If you do not auto fumble, the D100 roll is used in the skill check:

MIN(95, ('''Skill''' + '''Stats''' + '''Weapon Modifier''')/2) + '''Area modifier''' + '''Target Status''' + d100 = '''Result'''

Note: Level is not taken into account for aiming success chance. A comparison between Target size and attacker size is included in the area modifier.

==== Result ====
> 100: Success
<100 and >66: you miss the location but still find an opening to attack
<=66: You fail to find an opening

==== Skill ====
Melee
: Aiming from hidden = Ambush Bonus
: Open aiming = TRUNC((CM Bonus + Ambush Bonus + 1) / 2)
Hurling
:TRUNC(TRUNC((cman + ambush + 1) / 2) * (3 / 2))
:Effectively the same as Melee * 3/2

==== Stats ====
Melee
: Dex Bonus + TRUNC(Int Bonus + 1) / 2))

Hurling
: Int bonus + TRUNC(Dex Bonus + 1) /2)

==== Weapon Modifier ====
Varies based on weapon. Large/slow weapons have more penalty. Small and maneuverable weapons have a bonus.

Table added at the bottom of the page

==== Area Modifier ====
Head: -10
Neck: -15
Arms: +10
Legs: +15
Hands: +5
Eyes: -25
Other: 0

*[[Predator's Eye]] adds into the calculation as part of the location modifier.
*The area modifier is also modified by attacker/target size. Attacking a target bigger than attacker is easier, a target smaller than attacker is more difficult.

==== Target Status ====
Sitting/Prone: +10 if head/neck/eyes, +25 otherwise.

==== Example ====
202 CM + Lance (-50 aim) aiming at the head,

d100 = 84
Skill = ((302 + 0 + 1) / 2) = 151
Stats = (20 + (22 + 1) / 2) = 31
Attacker modifier = 0
Weapon Modifier = -50

Result = MIN(95, (Skill + Stats + Weapon Modifier)/2) + Area + Target Status + d100 = MIN(95, (151 + 31 - 50)/2) - 10 + 0 + 84 = 140
140 > 100 = Success

== Aiming Formula: Ranged ==

Below is copied from Discord, formatting to come:

<nowiki>
d100, <= 25 automatic failure
rolling a 1 is a major fumble and shot flies wide of the target, otherwise you just miss your locaton

Base Skill:
Hidden = TRUNC((Perception Ranks + Ambush Ranks) / 2) + TRUNC(Ranged Weapons / 4)
Open = TRUNC(Perception Ranks / 2) + TRUNC(Ranged Weapons / 4)

Location Penalty:
Head: 10
Neck: 12
Limbs: 2
Hands: 5
Torso: 2
Eyes: 20

Penalty = ((3 * Target Level * Location Modifier) / Base Skill)

Target Status:
Prone/Sitting: -10

Size Mod (target):
Tiny: -10
Small: -5
Medium: +5
Large: +15

Spells (on attacker):
607: -20
613: 15 + (Ranger ranks over 13)
404: +5
412: -10
1001: -10

Crossbow:
Standing: +5
Kneeling: +20

+sighting
> 100 = Success
>= 50 minor failure, missed location but shot succeeds
< 50 major failure, shot flies wide of the target

Example: 2x perception + 2x ranged firing from open at left eye. Target is level 100 and normal size (0 modifier)
d100 = 50
Base aim skill = TRUNC(202 / 2) + TRUNC(202 / 4) = 151
Left Eye penalty = ((3 * 100 * 20) / 151) = 39
Area adjusted skill = 151 - 39 = 112
Sighting = 0
Final skill = Adjusted Skill + d100 = 112 + 50 = 162 > 0 = success
</nowiki>

== Weapon Modifier Table: Melee ==

{| class="wikitable" style="vertical-align:bottom;"
|-
! style="text-align:left;" | Weapon
! style="text-align:right;" | Aim Modifier
! Reach (ft)
|-
| dagger
| style="text-align:right;" | 25
| 0ft
|-
| falchion
| style="text-align:right;" | -5
| 1ft
|-
| handaxe
| style="text-align:right;" | 0
| 1ft
|-
| main gauche
| style="text-align:right;" | 5
| 0ft
|-
| Scimitar
| style="text-align:right;" | 5
| 1ft
|-
| rapier
| style="text-align:right;" | 15
| 1ft
|-
| broadsword
| style="text-align:right;" | 0
| 1ft
|-
| short sword
| style="text-align:right;" | 10
| 0ft
|-
| longsword
| style="text-align:right;" | 0
| 1ft
|-
| fist
| style="text-align:right;" | 10
| 0ft
|-
| tiger claw
| style="text-align:right;" | 25
| 0ft
|-
| club
| style="text-align:right;" | 10
| 1ft
|-
| war hammer
| style="text-align:right;" | 10
| 1ft
|-
| mace
| style="text-align:right;" | 5
| 1ft
|-
| morning star
| style="text-align:right;" | -5
| 1ft
|-
| whip
| style="text-align:right;" | -25
| 2ft
|-
| battle axe
| style="text-align:right;" | -25
| 2ft
|-
| flail
| style="text-align:right;" | -40
| 2ft
|-
| war mattock
| style="text-align:right;" | -20
| 2ft
|-
| quarterstaff
| style="text-align:right;" | -5
| 2ft
|-
| Runestaff
| style="text-align:right;" | -10
| 2ft
|-
| two-handed sword
| style="text-align:right;" | -30
| 2ft
|-
| javelin
| style="text-align:right;" | -50
| 2ft
|-
| lance
| style="text-align:right;" | -50
| 3ft
|-
| spear
| style="text-align:right;" | -10
| 2ft
|-
| spear (2h)
| style="text-align:right;" | -20
| 3ft
|-
| military pick
| style="text-align:right;" | -25
| 2ft
|-
| awl pike
| style="text-align:right;" | -55
| 3ft
|-
| claidhmore
| style="text-align:right;" | -30
| 2ft
|-
| backsword
| style="text-align:right;" | 0
| 1ft
|-
| estoc
| style="text-align:right;" | 0
| 1ft
|-
| bastard sword (1h)
| style="text-align:right;" | -15
| 2ft
|-
| bastard sword (2h)
| style="text-align:right;" | -5
| 2ft
|-
| crowbill
| style="text-align:right;" | 5
| 1ft
|-
| flamberge
| style="text-align:right;" | -10
| 2ft
|-
| hammer of kai
| style="text-align:right;" | -35
| 3ft
|-
| jeddart-axe
| style="text-align:right;" | -35
| 3ft
|-
| ball & chain
| style="text-align:right;" | -35
| 2ft
|-
| pilum
| style="text-align:right;" | 0
| 2ft
|-
| naginata
| style="text-align:right;" | -25
| 3ft
|-
| cestus
| style="text-align:right;" | 10
| 0ft
|-
| paingrip
| style="text-align:right;" | 10
| 0ft
|-
| razorpaw
| style="text-align:right;" | 10
| 0ft
|-
| knuckle-duster
| style="text-align:right;" | 10
| 0ft
|-
| hook-knife
| style="text-align:right;" | 25
| 0ft
|-
| blackjack
| style="text-align:right;" | 15
| 0ft
|-
| knuckle-blade
| style="text-align:right;" | 10
| 0ft
|-
| yierka-spur
| style="text-align:right;" | 20
| 0ft
|-
| troll-claw
| style="text-align:right;" | 5
| 0ft
|-
| fist-scythe
| style="text-align:right;" | 10
| 0ft
|-
| jack-blade
| style="text-align:right;" | 10
| 0ft
|-
| katar
| style="text-align:right;" | 10
| 0ft
|-
| katana (1h)
| style="text-align:right;" | -10
| 2ft
|-
| katana (2h)
| style="text-align:right;" | -5
| 2ft
|-
| maul
| style="text-align:right;" | -20
| 2ft
|-
| sai
| style="text-align:right;" | 10
| 0ft
|-
| trident
| style="text-align:right;" | -10
| 2ft
|-
| trident (2h)
| style="text-align:right;" | -20
| 3ft
|-
| whip-blade
| style="text-align:right;" | 10
| 1ft
|-
| jab (UCS)
| style="text-align:right;" | 10
| 0ft
|-
| grapple (UCS)
| style="text-align:right;" | -5
| 0ft
|-
| kick (UCS)
| style="text-align:right;" | -10
| 0ft
|}

2021-05-27T19:20:26Z

CHAPSICKLE2: /* Shield Size Modifier */

'''Block''' is part of the [[Evade]]-Block-[[Parry]] mechanics that contribute to a character's defense against an [[attack roll]]. Even before the attack roll is made, there is a chance to avoid the attack outright through one of these three means. If a character fails to evade, block, or parry an attack, the various factors involved still contribute to the character's [[Defensive Strength]] (DS) when the attack is resolved.

[[Shield Use]] is the primary skill involved in block defense. In order to block at all, a character must be holding a [[shield]] in the ''left hand''.

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==Avoidance==

The check to determine whether an attack is blocked occurs after the check to determine whether the attack is evaded, but before the check to determine whether it is parried.

The odds for an outright block are determined by comparing the defender's [[Shield Use]] skill to the attacker's [[level]]. Against a like-level foe, 1x training will yield about a 5% chance to block in [[stance]] offensive; 3x training, about 15%. Other factors that affect the chance to block include:
*[[Stance]]
*Shield size (Compared to a medium-sized shield, small shields give a -15% chance to block an attack, while large shields give a +15% bonus. Tower shields give a +30% bonus.)
*[[strength]] and [[dexterity]]
*Positioning: [[KNEEL|Kneeling]] reduces one's chance to block by 25%; being [[prone]] reduces it by 50%; Stun reduces it by 50% unless you have training in [[Steady Shield]]
*[[Block Mastery]], a warrior combat maneuver
*[[Divine Shield (1609)]], a paladin group spell
*[[Spell Block]], combat maneuver that allows outright blocking of [[bolt spell]]s

==Defensive Strength==

If the attack is not avoided outright, it proceeds to an attack roll where the Shield Use skill contributes to the defender's Defensive Strength. Block DS is only part of the defender's total DS, which is the sum of Evade, Block, Parry, and Generic DS.

=== Melee Defense ===

The first step when calculating a character's Block DS bonus is to determine the 'Base Value' portion of the formula. It is necessary to truncate (round down) each factor and to truncate the result after each operation.

{{Equation box|{{boldmono|Base Value = Shield Ranks + [[trunc]]([[Strength|STR]] Bonus / 4) + trunc([[Dexterity|DEX]] Bonus / 4)}}}}

Example: A character with 55 shield ranks, 23 strength bonus and 29 dexterity bonus would have a base value of {{mono|55 + 5 + 7 = 67}}.

The second step is to enter the base value and the values for the other factors in the appropriate order.

{{Equation box|{{boldmono|Block DS (Melee) = [(Base Value × Size Modifier × Stance Modifier) / 1.5] + 20 (Shield Bonus) + Enchant Bonus}}}}

''Note: Perform the operations one at a time, working from left to right, and truncate after each step.''

Example: With a 67 base value and a large shield with an enchant bonus of +20, the melee shield DS for this character would be:

Stance OFF
:[(67 × 1.15 × 0.50) / 1.5] + 20 + 20 = 65 DS

Stance DEF
:[(67 × 1.15 × 1.00) / 1.5] + 20 + 20 = 91 DS

=== Shield Size Modifiers (Melee) ===

Replace 'Shield Size Modifier' in the melee formula above with the appropriate value from this table.

{| class="wikitable"
|-style = "background:#DDD; color: blue"
!Shield Size
!Modifier vs Melee
|-align=center
|'''Small'''
|0.85
|-align=center
|'''Medium'''
|1.00
|-align=center
|'''Large'''
|1.15
|-align=center
|'''Tower'''
|1.30
|}

=== Ranged Defense ===

Ranged attacks include [[Ranged Weapons|arrows]], [[Thrown Weapons|hurled weapons]] and bolts, both from [[Ranged Weapons|crossbow]]s and magical [[bolt]] spells such as [[Minor Shock (901)]].

{{Equation box|{{boldmono|Ranged Shield DS = [(Base Value × Size Modifier + Size Bonus/Penalty) × Stance Modifier] / 1.5 + 20 (Shield Bonus) + Enchant Bonus}}}}

''Note: Perform the operations one at a time, working from left to right, and truncate after each step.''

Example: With a 67 base value and a large shield with an enchant bonus of +20, the ranged shield DS for this character would be:

Stance OFF:
:67 × 1.80 + 8 × 0.50 / 1.5 + 20 + 20 = 82 DS
Stance DEF
:67 × 1.80 × 1.00 / 1.5 + 20 + 20 = 125 DS

===Shield Size Modifiers (Ranged)===
Replace 'Shield Size Modifier' in the ranged formula above with the appropriate value from this table.

{| class="wikitable"
|-style = "background:#DDD; color: blue"
!Shield Size
!Modifier (vs Ranged)
|-align=center
|'''Small'''
|1.20
|-align=center
|'''Medium'''
|1.50
|-align=center
|'''Large'''
|1.80
|-align=center
|'''Tower'''
|2.10
|}

===Shield Size Bonus/Penalty (Ranged Only)===

Replace 'Shield Size Penalty/Bonus' in the ranged formula above with the appropriate value from this table.

{| class="wikitable"
|-style = "background:#DDD; color: blue"
!Shield Size
!Size Bonus/Penalty
|-align=center
|'''Small'''
| -8
|-align=center
|'''Medium'''
| 0
|-align=center
|'''Large'''
| +8
|-align=center
|'''Tower'''
| +16
|}

===Stance Modifiers===
Replace 'Stance Modifier' in the formulas above with the appropriate value from this table. The same values are used for both the melee and ranged formulas.

{| class="wikitable"
|-style = "background:#DDD; color: blue"
!Stance
!Modifier
|-align=center
|'''Offensive'''
|0.50
|-align=center
|'''Advance'''
|0.60
|-align=center
|'''Forward'''
|0.70
|-align=center
|'''Neutral'''
|0.80
|-align=center
|'''Guarded'''
|0.90
|-align=center
|'''Defensive'''
|1.00
|}

==Block Chance Formula==

====Base Block Value====

The first step when calculating a character's Block Chacne is to determine the 'Base Value' portion of the formula.

{{Equation box|{{boldmono|Shield Base Value = Shield Ranks + [[trunc]]([[Strength|STR]] Bonus / 4) + trunc([[Dexterity|DEX]] Bonus / 4)}}}}

Example: A character with 55 shield ranks, 23 strength bonus and 29 dexterity bonus would have a base value of {{mono|55 + 5 + 7 = 67}}.

The second step is to enter the base value and the values for the other factors in the appropriate order.

{{Equation box|{{boldmono|Base Block Value = [(Shield Base Value * (100 - ((3 * (100 - Stance Block Modifier))/4))/100) }}}}

{| class="wikitable"
|-style = "background:#DDD; color: blue"
!Stance
!Modifier
|-align=center
|'''Offensive'''
|0
|-align=center
|'''Advance'''
|20
|-align=center
|'''Forward'''
|40
|-align=center
|'''Neutral'''
|60
|-align=center
|'''Guarded'''
|80
|-align=center
|'''Defensive'''
|100
|}

====Shield Size Modifier====
Next, your shield size modifies the Base Block Value. This will vary between melee and ranged attacks, and uses the same Shield Size Modifier tables above.

((Shield Base Value * Shield Size Modifier)

Example:

316 Shield Base value holding a tower shield vs melee attacks= 316 * 1.3 = 410

====Defender Status Modification====

Then you apply defender status modifications to the Base Block Value:

*Prone reduces block chance by 50%
*Kneeling reduces block chance by 25%
*Being stunned reduces it by 50% unless you have training in [[Steady Shield]]
*You lose 10% of base block for every 25% of spirit missing
*You lose 5% of base block for every 25% HP missing
*Crippled (the UCS effect and PSM Phase 3 effect) are percentage reductions as well but they vary based on the application source
*Sitting is a 25% reduction
*Immobile, sleeping, webbed removes block chance entirely
*Being ambushed is a 50% reduction

====Level Modification====
Lastly, there is a level modification using the attacker's level. This modification is ((Block * 20) / Attacker Level))

====Example====
A level 100 Human with str bonus 30 and dex 30 defending a melee attack with a tower shield while kneeling. The attacking creature is level 100

Shield Base Value: (303 + (30/4) + (25/4)) = (303 + 7 + 6) = 316

Melee Shield Type modifies to: Shield Base Value * Shield Size Modifier = 316 * 1.3 = 410

Base Block Value: (Shield Base Value * (100 - ((3 * (100 - Stance Modification))/4))/100) = (410 * (100 - ((3 * (100 - 0))/4))/100) = 102

Then you apply status modifications, which is kneeling in example: Current Block Value = ((102 * Status Modifier) = ((102 * .75) = 76.

Then you apply the level modification of the attacker which is ((Current Block Value * 20) / Attacker Level)) for a final base block of ((76 * 20)/100) = 15%

====Shield Specs, CMAN and Spells====
Any of the below skills/spells/stances are additive/applied to the calculated block chance.

*[[Block Mastery]]
*[[Tortoise Stance]]
*[[Divine Shield]]

==See Also==
* [[Shield]]
* [[Evade]]
* [[Parry]]
* [[Block Mastery]]
* [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/combat_guide/factors.asp Combat Guide: Factors], on Play.net

[[Category: Combat Mechanics]]