View source for Empathic Focus (1109)

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{{Offensive spell enhancement
 |type = [[Attack strength|AS]] (Melee)
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'''Empathic Focus''' allows the caster to recall past injuries and transform his or her memories into a beneficial focus, providing a +15 bonus to a player's spiritual [[target defense]] (TD), a +25 bonus to generic [[defensive strength]] (DS), and a +15 bonus to melee [[attack strength]] (AS).  This spell also adds to general [[Combat maneuver|maneuver]] defense.

The spell will protect the user from a [[standard maneuver roll|standard maneuver]] if the maneuver is able to be [[evade]]d, and the spells [[Elemental Wave (410)]] and [[Major Elemental Wave (435)]].  In addition, it provides an unknown defensive benefit against [[SMRv2]] spells and maneuvers.

Training in the [[Empath Base]] spell circle increases the DS bonus by +1 for every 2 ranks known over 1109, with the benefit capped at level. The [[mana]] cost of the spell increases by 1 mana for every additional +3 DS. 

== Messaging ==

'''Spell Starting
<pre{{log2|margin-right=400px}}>You center yourself and focus your concentration.</pre>

'''Extending the Duration
<pre{{log2|margin-right=400px}}>You center yourself and renew your concentration.</pre>

'''Spell Ending
<pre{{log2|margin-right=400px}}>Your mind's keen focus fades away.</pre>

== Resources ==
*[[Elemental_lore_review_(saved_posts)#Elemental_Wave_(410)_and_Major_Elemental_Wave_(435)|Elemental lore review (saved posts)]]
*[[Standard_maneuver_roll_(saved_posts)#Version_2|SMRv2 saved posts]]