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	* [[Recharging crystals]]		* [[Recharging crystals]]
	* [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/spelllist.asp?circle=2#517 Major Elemental Spell Circle: Charge Item], on Play.net		* [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/spelllist.asp?circle=2#517 Major Elemental Spell Circle: Charge Item], on Play.net
	* [~~http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/charge-item.asp~~ Charge Item Guide on ~~Play.Net]~~		* [[Charge Item Guide]] - Official Guide

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	The three skills that directly aid in success are, in order of importance: ranks in the [[Major Elemental]] [[spell circle]], [[Magic Item Use]], and [[Elemental Mana Control]] (EMC). Being in a [[magical workshop]] will also add a bonus to success. Other factors, skills, and societal powers that do not directly influence the success of the spell, but may be useful otherwise, include the value of the gem, [[Harness Power]], [[Spiritual Mana Control]], [[Sign of Wracking]], [[Symbol of Mana]], and [[Sigil of Power]]. Charge Item is recommended to be a group activity as a lot of mana is required.		The three skills that directly aid in success are, in order of importance: ranks in the [[Major Elemental]] [[spell circle]], [[Magic Item Use]], and [[Elemental Mana Control]] (EMC). Being in a [[magical workshop]] will also add a bonus to success. Other factors, skills, and societal powers that do not directly influence the success of the spell, but may be useful otherwise, include the value of the gem, [[Harness Power]], [[Spiritual Mana Control]], [[Sign of Wracking]], [[Symbol of Mana]], and [[Sigil of Power]]. Charge Item is recommended to be a group activity as a lot of mana is required.

	The more an item is charged, the more difficult it is to further add charges, and the more severe the failures will be. The maximum number of charges any item can hold is forty (40). In addition, higher level and non-elemental spells are more difficult to charge. Failures with the spell vary. The most extreme failure results in "greening" the item, preventing it from ever being charged again. Other failures include loss of mana points or injury to the caster. Catastrophic failure, resulting in complete destruction of the item, is no longer possible.		The more an item is charged, the more difficult it is to further add charges, and the more severe the failures will be. The maximum number of charges any non-empowered item can hold is forty (40). Items that are empowered ([[Charge_Item_(517)/saved_posts\|officially]] referred to as mage empowered) can hold more than forty charges, up to the empowered value of the item. Mage empowerables also use a less restrictive spell list than traditional rechargeables. In addition, higher level and non-elemental spells are more difficult to charge. Failures with the spell vary. The most extreme failure results in "greening" the item, preventing it from ever being charged again. Other failures include loss of mana points or injury to the caster. Catastrophic failure, resulting in complete destruction of the item, is no longer possible.

	'''Channeling''' this spell at a rechargeable item will instantly green the item, but give the mage a chance to instantly add up to 5 charges to that item. This is intended to allow a little extra utility from this spell while in the field without the full commitment of a charging session. This ability may require more mana than traditional charging.		'''Channeling''' this spell at a rechargeable item will instantly green the item, but give the mage a chance to instantly add up to 5 charges to that item. This is intended to allow a little extra utility from this spell while in the field without the full commitment of a charging session. This ability may require more mana than traditional charging.

JEFFEE83: /* Mana Cost (Mana Control Benefit) */ updated EMC info since 3x and Ascension now exist.

2021-03-13T13:36:18Z

Mana Cost (Mana Control Benefit): updated EMC info since 3x and Ascension now exist.

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	e.g. With 100 ranks in Elemental Mana Control, the cost to increase the charge on the blue crystal will be {{mono\|(17 × 3) - (100 ÷ 5) <nowiki>=</nowiki> 31}}. To reduce the cost to charge the crystal to the base cost of 17, 170 ranks of Elemental Mana Control are needed.		e.g. With 100 ranks in Elemental Mana Control, the cost to increase the charge on the blue crystal will be {{mono\|(17 × 3) - (100 ÷ 5) <nowiki>=</nowiki> 31}}. To reduce the cost to charge the crystal to the base cost of 17, 170 ranks of Elemental Mana Control are needed.

	In the case of a ruby amulet ([[Wall of Force (140)]]), {{mono\|40 × 3 <nowiki>=</nowiki> 120}} mana is required to increase its charge by one. However, using the equation {{mono\|(40 × 3) - (X ÷ 5) <nowiki>=</nowiki> 40}}, where X is the amount of EMC ranks needed to reduce the mana cost, X is 400. However, since the maximum amount of EMC ranks is ~~202~~, the ~~minimum~~ cost is 80 mana. The absolute minimum cost for Wall of Force would be 70 mana if the wizard is ~~fully~~ ~~enhanced~~ to ~~252~~ ranks of EMC.		In the case of a ruby amulet ([[Wall of Force (140)]]), {{mono\|40 × 3 <nowiki>=</nowiki> 120}} mana is required to increase its charge by one. However, using the equation {{mono\|(40 × 3) - (X ÷ 5) <nowiki>=</nowiki> 40}}, where X is the amount of EMC ranks needed to reduce the mana cost, X is 400. However, since the maximum amount of EMC ranks is 303, the fully-trained cost is 60 mana. The absolute minimum cost for Wall of Force would be 50 mana if the wizard is wearing enough [[enhancives]] to reach 350 ranks of EMC, and 40 mana if the wizard has enough enhancives and [[Ascension]] ranks to reach 400 total ranks.

	== Components and Valid Items ==		== Components and Valid Items ==

JEFFEE83: /* Components and Valid Items */ added moonstone cubes to list of valid items

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	== Components and Valid Items ==		== Components and Valid Items ==

	An [[orb gem]] worth at least 1000 silver, a [[grot t'kel potion]], and a magical item that can be charged are all required to use this spell. Chargeable items include some common items such as [[small statue]]s (older statues may have to be used once first), [[heavy quartz orb]]s, [[dull gold coin]]s, [[blue crystal]]s, [[ruby amulet]]s, and nearly every [[wand]]. Note that [[white crystal]]s and [[black crystal]]s are not chargeable in their natural state. (The difference being that some of these items are generated at their capacity while others are not.)		An [[orb gem]] worth at least 1000 silver, a [[grot t'kel potion]], and a magical item that can be charged are all required to use this spell. Chargeable items include some common items such as [[small statue]]s (older statues may have to be used once first), [[heavy quartz orb]]s, [[heavy moonstone cube]]s, [[dull gold coin]]s, [[blue crystal]]s, [[ruby amulet]]s, and nearly every [[wand]]. Note that [[white crystal]]s and [[black crystal]]s are not chargeable in their natural state. (The difference being that some of these items are generated at their capacity while others are not.)

	Casting [[Elemental Detection]] at an item will indicate the current number of charges, validity of the item for charging, the maximum amount of charges, and the item's durability.		Casting [[Elemental Detection]] at an item will indicate the current number of charges, validity of the item for charging, the maximum amount of charges, and the item's durability.

MACILLUS: Updated into paragraph to explain catastrophic failure is no longer possible.

2020-09-04T19:21:08Z

Updated into paragraph to explain catastrophic failure is no longer possible.

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	The three skills that directly aid in success are, in order of importance: ranks in the [[Major Elemental]] [[spell circle]], [[Magic Item Use]], and [[Elemental Mana Control]] (EMC). Being in a [[magical workshop]] will also add a bonus to success. Other factors, skills, and societal powers that do not directly influence the success of the spell, but may be useful otherwise, include the value of the gem, [[Harness Power]], [[Spiritual Mana Control]], [[Sign of Wracking]], [[Symbol of Mana]], and [[Sigil of Power]]. Charge Item is recommended to be a group activity as a lot of mana is required.		The three skills that directly aid in success are, in order of importance: ranks in the [[Major Elemental]] [[spell circle]], [[Magic Item Use]], and [[Elemental Mana Control]] (EMC). Being in a [[magical workshop]] will also add a bonus to success. Other factors, skills, and societal powers that do not directly influence the success of the spell, but may be useful otherwise, include the value of the gem, [[Harness Power]], [[Spiritual Mana Control]], [[Sign of Wracking]], [[Symbol of Mana]], and [[Sigil of Power]]. Charge Item is recommended to be a group activity as a lot of mana is required.

	The more an item is charged, the more difficult it is to further add charges, and the more severe the failures will be. The maximum number of charges any item can hold is forty (40). In addition, higher level and non-elemental spells are more difficult to charge. Failures with the spell vary. The most extreme ~~failure is complete destruction of the item, though a more common~~ failure results in "greening" the item, preventing it from ever being charged again~~, rendering it into useless junk~~. Other failures include loss of mana points or injury to the caster.		The more an item is charged, the more difficult it is to further add charges, and the more severe the failures will be. The maximum number of charges any item can hold is forty (40). In addition, higher level and non-elemental spells are more difficult to charge. Failures with the spell vary. The most extreme failure results in "greening" the item, preventing it from ever being charged again. Other failures include loss of mana points or injury to the caster. Catastrophic failure, resulting in complete destruction of the item, is no longer possible.

	'''Channeling''' this spell at a rechargeable item will instantly green the item, but give the mage a chance to instantly add up to 5 charges to that item. This is intended to allow a little extra utility from this spell while in the field without the full commitment of a charging session. This ability may require more mana than traditional charging.		'''Channeling''' this spell at a rechargeable item will instantly green the item, but give the mage a chance to instantly add up to 5 charges to that item. This is intended to allow a little extra utility from this spell while in the field without the full commitment of a charging session. This ability may require more mana than traditional charging.

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	=== Orb Preparation ===		=== Orb Preparation ===
	In order to prepare the pulsating orb for charging, the charger must {{mono\|CAST 517}} at the orb repeatedly until it begins "'''flickering in color and humming tones of enchantment.'''" If the orb continues to grow in size, it is approaching preparedness. The successive casts of Charge Item only cost 1 mana point each, as opposed to the full 17 of the initial cast. ~~'''Only the original caster may maintain or use the orb for recharging, another wizard may interact with the orb.'''~~		In order to prepare the pulsating orb for charging, the charger must {{mono\|CAST 517}} at the orb repeatedly until it begins "'''flickering in color and humming tones of enchantment.'''" If the orb continues to grow in size, it is approaching preparedness. The successive casts of Charge Item only cost 1 mana point each, as opposed to the full 17 of the initial cast.

			'''Only the original caster may maintain or use the orb for recharging, another wizard may NOT interact with the orb.'''

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	=== Orb Preparation ===		=== Orb Preparation ===
	In order to prepare the pulsating orb for charging, the charger must {{mono\|CAST 517}} at the orb repeatedly until it begins "'''flickering in color and humming tones of enchantment.'''" If the orb continues to grow in size, it is approaching preparedness. The successive casts of Charge Item only cost 1 mana point each, as opposed to the full 17 of the initial cast.		In order to prepare the pulsating orb for charging, the charger must {{mono\|CAST 517}} at the orb repeatedly until it begins "'''flickering in color and humming tones of enchantment.'''" If the orb continues to grow in size, it is approaching preparedness. The successive casts of Charge Item only cost 1 mana point each, as opposed to the full 17 of the initial cast. '''Only the original caster may maintain or use the orb for recharging, another wizard may interact with the orb.'''

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	The more an item is charged, the more difficult it is to further add charges, and the more severe the failures will be. The maximum number of charges any item can hold is forty (40). In addition, higher level and non-elemental spells are more difficult to charge. Failures with the spell vary. The most extreme failure is complete destruction of the item, though a more common failure results in "greening" the item, preventing it from ever being charged again, rendering it into useless junk. Other failures include loss of mana points or injury to the caster.		The more an item is charged, the more difficult it is to further add charges, and the more severe the failures will be. The maximum number of charges any item can hold is forty (40). In addition, higher level and non-elemental spells are more difficult to charge. Failures with the spell vary. The most extreme failure is complete destruction of the item, though a more common failure results in "greening" the item, preventing it from ever being charged again, rendering it into useless junk. Other failures include loss of mana points or injury to the caster.

			'''Channeling''' this spell at a rechargeable item will instantly green the item, but give the mage a chance to instantly add up to 5 charges to that item. This is intended to allow a little extra utility from this spell while in the field without the full commitment of a charging session. This ability may require more mana than traditional charging.


	== Mana Cost (Mana Control Benefit) ==		== Mana Cost (Mana Control Benefit) ==
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	The stages of charges are outlined below.		The stages of charges are outlined below.

			=== Shards ===
			“a pure grot t'kel shard“ is available in the wizard guild shops. This item acts like a low-quality prepared gem and will work for charging items in a charge session. This item does not carry the pure gem bonus for reducing mana costs in charging and carries an additional penalty to the charging process. An additional penalty of 1% chance to green per orb per item will be applied when using this item to add charges. These items are intended to allow adding charges to low value items, but not intended to completely replace pure gems in the charging process. They are not recommended for use with highly prized rechargeable items.

	=== Gem Preparation ===		=== Gem Preparation ===
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	'''The pulsating orb shrinks somewhat.'''		'''The pulsating orb shrinks somewhat.'''
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	=== Item Charging ===		=== Item Charging ===

JANDERBURN: /* Orb Preparation */ messaging was changed? Seems to be the case.

2019-05-31T17:41:51Z

Orb Preparation: messaging was changed? Seems to be the case.

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	You recite a series of mystical phrases while raising your hands, invoking Charge Item...		You recite a series of mystical phrases while raising your hands, invoking Charge Item...
	Your spell is ready.		Your spell is ready.
	>cast orb		>cast pulsating orb
	You gesture at a pulsating orb.		You gesture at a pulsating orb.
	You gesture over the pulsating orb while muttering a few arcane phrases.		You gesture over the pulsating orb while muttering a few arcane phrases.
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	You recite a series of mystical phrases while raising your hands, invoking Charge Item...		You recite a series of mystical phrases while raising your hands, invoking Charge Item...
	Your spell is ready.		Your spell is ready.
	>cast orb		>cast pulsating orb
	You gesture at a pulsating orb.		You gesture at a pulsating orb.
	You gesture over the pulsating orb while muttering a few arcane phrases.		You gesture over the pulsating orb while muttering a few arcane phrases.
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	You recite a series of mystical phrases while raising your hands, invoking Charge Item...		You recite a series of mystical phrases while raising your hands, invoking Charge Item...
	Your spell is ready.		Your spell is ready.
	>cast orb		>cast pulsating orb
	You gesture at a pulsating orb.		You gesture at a pulsating orb.
	'''The orb is already prepared for ~~enchanting~~.'''		'''The orb is already prepared for charging.'''
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SMALLMARGIN: /* Major Failure ("Greening") */

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Major Failure ("Greening")

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	==== Major Failure ("Greening") ====		==== Major Failure ("Greening") ====
	~~Major~~ ~~failures~~ ~~can~~ also ~~occur.~~ A major failure will cause the wizard to lose all of their mana and the item ~~will~~ to become unrechargable. Due to the failure message, this is commonly referred to as "'''greening'''" an item:		Attempting to recharge an item may also result in a major failure. This type of failure will cause the wizard to lose all of their mana and the item to become unrechargable. Due to the failure message, this is commonly referred to as "'''greening'''" an item:

	:<!-- Change info --><small>Some old materials may refer to a major failure causing the item to lose all of its charge and become unsellable. As of 9/12/2018, ~~the~~ penalties were ~~reduced; in the event of a major failure, this no longer happens~~.</small>		:<!-- Change info --><small>Some old materials may refer to a major failure causing the item to lose all of its charge and become unsellable. As of 9/12/2018, these extra penalties were removed.</small>

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