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{{Spell
 | mnemonic = EMPLINK
 | custdur = {{Spellbox block | duration = 60 sec.}}
 | type = Attack
 | subtype = [[Warding]]
 | target = [[Multi-target]]
 | interval = None
 | dtype = None
 | ctype = None
 | status = None
 | navigation = {{Empath base navigation}}
}}
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'''Empathic Link''' is an [[open cast]] spell that creates a link between any targets that fail a [[warding]] roll, lasting for 60 seconds.  While in effect, this link causes all affected targets to have a chance to take the same damage/[[critical]] whenever one of the targets is hit by the original caster of the Empathic Link. (Damage from other sources, or from non-critical instant death effects, are not propagated.)

The number of targets that can be affected per cast depends on training in [[#Mana Control Benefit|Mental Mana Control]], with a minimum of three possible targets. If the spell is recast before the effect expires, it will prioritize targets that are not yet linked.

The base chance of propagating damage to the linked creatures is 50%, increased with training in [[#Lore Benefits|Mental Lore Telepathy]]. Propagation is independently rolled for each linked target. In addition, training in Telepathy Lore will provide a chance to cause [[electrical critical table|electrical damage]] to the targets.
 
The [[mana]] cost for Empathic Link is 17, plus an additional 5 mana for each target beyond the second.

Propagated criticals will have the same damage type and location of the first hit. The critical rank will be identical if the target does not have [[critical padding]], otherwise it may have diminished effect.

{{Usage-aoe-open|s=1117}}
==Mana Control Benefit==
{{#section:Multi-target spell|target}}

As the Empath Base circle uses both Spiritual Mana Control (SMC) and Mental Mana Control (MMC), the multi-target Mana Control skill bonus is calculated as:
*Mana Control skill bonus = (higher of SMC and MMC) + (lower of SMC and MMC)/2

==Lore Benefits==
Training in [[Mental Lore, Telepathy]] provides two benefits:

===Damage Propagation===
Telepathy Lore increases the chance to propagate damage. 
<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=35%}}><center>{{boldmono|Chance for damage propagation <nowiki>=</nowiki> 50% + (2% per seed 1 [[summation]] of ranks)}}</center></div>

:{| {{prettytable}} align="center"
!align="right"|Mental Lore, Telepathy ranks||0||1||3||6||10||15||21||28||36||45||55
|-
|align="right"|Chance to propagate damage||50%||52%||54%||56%||58%||60%||62%||64%||66%||68%||70%
|- 
|colspan="12"|
|- 
!align="right"|Mental Lore, Telepathy ranks||66||78||91||105||120||136||153||171||190||210||231
|-
|align="right"|Chance to propagate damage||72%||74%||76%||78%||80%||82%||84%||86%||88%||90%||92%
|}

===Link Overload===
Telepathy Lore provides a chance of{{mono| (skill bonus &divide; 5)% }}to overload a link after casting the spell. This will cause electrical damage to one of the targets that was successfully warded, which will then travel through the link to the others.

:{| {{prettytable}} align="center"
!align="right"|Mental Lore, Telepathy ranks||1||5||10||17||24||33||50||75||100||125||150||175||200||225||250
|-
|align="right"|Chance for link overload||1%||5%||10%||15%||20%||25%||30%||35%||40%||45%||50%||55%||60%||65%||70%
|}
::''Not all thresholds shown''

==Messaging==
;Successful Link (with overload)
<pre{{log2}}>
>prep 1117
You murmur soft words into the air, the liquid syllables summoning the spirits to aid you in preparing Empathic Link.
Your spell is ready.
>cast
You gesture.
You concentrate on establishing a link between yourself and a glistening cerebralite.
CS: +481 - TD: +425 + CvA: +25 + d100: +92 == +173
Warding failed!
A faint thread of energy forms between you and a glistening cerebralite.
You concentrate on establishing a link between yourself and a murky soul siphon.
CS: +494 - TD: +435 + CvA: +25 + d100: +31 == +115
Warding failed!
A faint thread of energy forms between you and a murky soul siphon.
An overload of mental energies pulse through your link to a glistening cerebralite!
A translucent shell appears around the cerebralite, absorbing most of the blow.
... 10 points of damage!
Ripples of wavering energy coalesce around a murky soul siphon's right leg.
... 5 points of damage!
Light shock to right leg. That stings!
</pre>

;Damage Propagation
<pre{{log2}}>
You gesture at a murky soul siphon.
You hurl a roaring ball of fire at a murky soul siphon!
AS: +458 vs DS: +259 with AvD: +44 + d100 roll: +71 = +314
... and hit for 100 points of damage!
Flames cook a murky soul siphon's chest. Looks about medium well.

You hear a sound like a weeping child as a white glow separates itself from the soul siphon's body as it rises, disappearing into the heavens.
The soul siphon twitches and writhes spasmodically before collapsing to the ground.
The bright luminescence fades from around a murky soul siphon.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around a murky soul siphon.
A murky soul siphon glances around, looking a bit less confident.
You twinge slightly as your Empathic Link to a murky soul siphon fades away.
Ripples of wavering energy coalesce around a murky soul siphon's chest.
... and cause 70 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Flames cook a murky soul siphon's chest. Looks about medium well.

You hear a sound like a weeping child as a white glow separates itself from the soul siphon's body as it rises, disappearing into the heavens.
The soul siphon twitches and writhes spasmodically before collapsing to the ground.
The bright luminescence fades from around a murky soul siphon.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around a murky soul siphon.
A murky soul siphon glances around, looking a bit less confident.
You twinge slightly as your Empathic Link to a murky soul siphon fades away.
</pre>

== Resources ==
*[[/saved posts|Saved posts]]