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{{spell
| mnemonic = PHASE
| duration = Special
| type = Utility
| subtype = Encumbrance Reducer
| skill = None
| components = Item or Container
| availability = Caster
| navigation = {{Sorcerer base navigation}}
}}

'''Phase''' is a utility oriented spell with several individual functions.  Each use requires the expenditure of four (4) mana. Items made of [[mithril]], items which are [[enruned]], and items with [[glyph]]s (including the [[Trap#Glyph|glyph trap]]) will resist this spell. Some items with [[rune]]s or silver in their description may resist this spell. Some [[herb]]s, [[wand]]s, and [[scroll]]s have also be known to resist the effects of this magic.

== Phasing For Weightlessness ==
One may [[CAST (verb)|cast]] Phase at most any basic item to turn it into a ‘shifting’ item of the same type (the adjective will literally be replaced with “shifting”).  This shifting item will generally have no weight and therefore not add to one’s [[encumbrance]].  Shifting items may be put in other containers, but may not be worn or otherwise used for their intended purpose until the reversal of the spell's effect. Phasing the item again, [[DROP (verb)|dropping]] the item, or casting [[Spirit Dispel (119)|Spirit Dispel]] or [[Elemental Dispel (417)|Elemental Dispel)]] at it will end the effect.

* The duration for this effect is 600 sec + 6 sec per [[Sorcerer Base]] spell rank.

* Phasing a ''locked'' container (treasure boxes included) will cause the items within to become weightless as well (certain items within locked and phased containers may continue to resist its effects).
* Common containers such as packs, rucksacks, and satchels can have locks installed on them by a [[rogue]] skilled in [[Lock Mastery]]. For information on customization and a full list of nouns which can be locked, visit [http://glimmin.nfshost.com/ Glimmin's site]. 
* Containers will always consider items their original mass when considering its capacity. Thus, the best containers for this purpose are light (5 lbs or less) and have a medium capacity.
* The weight threshold for items phased in this way begins at 10 pounds or under. It will be increased by training in [[Sorcerous Lore, Demonology]] by 2 lbs for every bonus corresponding to Seed 3 of the [[summation chart]] (max 44 lbs at 187 ranks).

{| {{prettytable}}
|-
!width=80; style="background:#DDDDDD"| Lore Ranks
!width=80; style="background:#DDDDDD"| Pounds
|-
|align=center|0
|align=center|10
|-
|align=center|3
|align=center|12
|-
|align=center|7
|align=center|14
|-
|align=center|12
|align=center|16
|-
|align=center|18
|align=center|18
|-
|align=center|25
|align=center|20
|-
|align=center|33
|align=center|22
|-
|align=center|42
|align=center|24
|-
|align=center|52
|align=center|26
|-
|align=center|63
|align=center|28
|-
|align=center|75
|align=center|30
|-
|align=center|88
|align=center|32
|-
|align=center|102
|align=center|34
|-
|align=center|117
|align=center|36
|-
|align=center|133
|align=center|38
|-
|align=center|150
|align=center|40
|-
|align=center|168
|align=center|42
|-
|align=center|187
|align=center|44
|}

== Phasing Non-Corporeal Creatures ==
The combat utility function of Phase. One may [[CAST (verb)|cast]] at [[non-corporeal]] [[undead]] [[creature]]s to temporarily solidify them, making them prone to forms of attack they normally would not be (such as [[Limb Disruption]] and [[Bone Shatter]]) as well as more susceptible to other spells and attacks.  If cast upon a creature with the ability to phase out of existence, it will be prevented from doing so for the duration (creatures with unnatural hiding abilities only, normal hiding abilities will not be prevented).

* This form of casting is subject to a normal [[warding]] check, using the caster's [[Sorcerer Base]] [[casting strength]].
* The duration for this effect is 20 sec + 3 sec per [[warding]] failure.
* Some phasable creatures include: [[Banshee]], [[Ithzir]], [[Woodsman]], [[Wraith]], [[spectral warrior]].

== Phasing Through Items ==
One may also [[CAST (verb)|cast]] the spell at portals (doors, gates, etc.) or [[CHANNEL (verb)|channel]] at containers (boxes, sacks, etc.).  When cast at a portal, it may cause the caster to move through it to the other side. If channeled at a container, the caster attempts to move their hand through the container, grasp an object within, and remove it.

* Using Phase in this way will always incur a nominal amount of [[roundtime]].
* WARNING: Channeling Phase at boxes can trigger [[trap]]s.
* Extreme failures can cause the caster's hand to be severed and remain within the container.
* Locked containers can be more difficult to phase through.

== Defensive Phasing ==
Prior to the overhaul of the [[combat maneuvers]] system, it was rumored that a self-cast version of Phase was in the works. This function of the spell would have afforded the sorcerer some modicum of protection against [[maneuver]] type attacks. Now that the combat maneuver system has received multiple enhancements, however, and no motions have been made to increase sorcerer maneuver defense, it appears increasingly unlikely that defensive Phase will be implemented.

== Other Uses ==
Phase can also be used to find [[Orb gem|orb gems]].  Only pure gems (orbs) phase when the spell is cast upon them.

== External Links ==
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/spelllist.asp?circle=6#704 Sorcerer Base Spell Circle: Phase], on Play.net

[[Category:Sorcerer Base Spells]]