View source for Spirit Barrier (102)

{{Spell
 | mnemonic = SBARRIER
 | base_dur = 1200 sec
 | add_dur = 60 sec per [[MnS]] rank
 | span = [[Stackable]]
 | type = Defensive
 | subtype = Defensive
 | ds = +20 (Generic)
 | td = None
 | enhancement = -20 [[Attack strength|AS]] (non-bolt)
 | availability = All
 | navigation = {{minor spiritual navigation}}
}}
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==Description==
'''Spirit Barrier''' <section begin=description /><includeonly>Spirit Barrier</includeonly><noinclude>It</noinclude> provides a base bonus of +20 to [[physical]], [[ranged]] and [[bolt]] [[defensive strength]] and [[unarmed defense factor]] at the cost of -20 to [[physical]] [[attack strength]].  Physical attacks moving through the air wall (in or out) suffer -20 to [[Attack Strength]] and -20 to [[Unarmed attack factor|Unarmed Attack Factor]].<section end=description />

For each rank of [[Minor Spiritual|Minor Spiritual Base]] spells known:
* the duration of the spell is extended by 60 seconds from its base 1200 second duration
* the DS bonus is increased by +1 DS/UDF (reducing AS/UAF by -1) for every 2 ranks known over 102.
The mana cost also increases by +1 for every 6 Minor Circle ranks known over 102.

This spell is '''NOT''' [[selfcast]] only, but must pass a warding check when cast upon others, for a duration determined by the warding margin.

The DS bonus is capped at the caster's [[level]].

== Tactical Considerations ==

[[Bolt spell]]s do not receive any attack penalty while Spirit Barrier is active, so this is a very useful defensive spell for casters of bolt spells or users of wands containing bolt spells.

Spirit Barrier can be cast on others subject to a warding roll to force the AS penalty on the target (or provide the DS bonus for an [[Adventurer's Guild]] escort task), with duration determined by the warding margin. If casting on a friendly target, make sure to check {{mono|[[TARGET]]}} afterwards and {{mono|TARGET CLEAR}} if necessary.

== Messaging ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Cast
| The air thickens and begins to swirl around you.
|-
! Expiration
| The air calms down around you.
|}

{{AR}}
{{:swirling grey potion}}