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ZHOUY1: Link to Bloodsmith

2025-09-06T20:04:10Z

Link to Bloodsmith

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	The hybrid [[bolt]]/warding attack [[Empathic Assault (1110)]] relies on training in [[Spell Aiming]] and [[Mental Lore, Telepathy]] to be effective.		The hybrid [[bolt]]/warding attack [[Empathic Assault (1110)]] relies on training in [[Spell Aiming]] and [[Mental Lore, Telepathy]] to be effective.

	[[Wither (1115)]] is a high-level attack option that can be ~~very~~ lethal when used by empaths with exceptional [[casting strength]] and deep training in [[Spiritual Lore, Summoning]].		[[Wither (1115)]] is a high-level attack option that can be lethal when used by empaths with exceptional [[casting strength]] and deep training in [[Spiritual Lore, Summoning]].

	Empaths also have access to the spells [[Fire Spirit (111)]] and [[Web (118)]] from the [[Minor Spiritual]] circle, both requiring training in Spell Aiming.		Empaths also have access to the spells [[Fire Spirit (111)]] and [[Web (118)]] from the [[Minor Spiritual]] circle, both requiring training in Spell Aiming.
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	Higher level empaths can make use of [[Empathic Link (1117)]] to potentially attack multiple enemies at once.		Higher level empaths can make use of [[Empathic Link (1117)]] to potentially attack multiple enemies at once.

			=== Profession Service ===

			The empath [[profession service]] is [[Bloodsmith (1135)]], which creates jewelry that enhances the wearer's health, mana, and stamina. At higher tiers it can also temporarily absorb the wearer's wounds and infuse the wearer's attacks with a bleeding effect.

	== Statistics ==		== Statistics ==
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	\| [[Retreat]] \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10		\| [[Retreat]] \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
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			\| [[Side by Side]] \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
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	\| [[Stance Perfection]] \|\| 4 \|\| 8 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| -		\| [[Stance Perfection]] \|\| 4 \|\| 8 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| -
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	== Empath Guild ==		== Empath Guild ==

	The [[Empath Guild]] is available at level 15. Guild members have access to [[alchemy]].		The [[Empath Guild]] is available at level 15. Guild members have access to [[alchemy]] as well as the material components for bloodsmith jewelry.

	{{#section:Empath Guild\|exclusive-alchemy-recipes}} <!-- This list can be edited on the Empath Guild article. -->		{{#section:Empath Guild\|exclusive-alchemy-recipes}} <!-- This list can be edited on the Empath Guild article. -->

ZHOUY1: /* Training Styles */ Link to early skill placement recommendations.

2022-01-24T20:31:43Z

Training Styles: Link to early skill placement recommendations.

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	* Training in core magical skills to increase [[runestaff]] defense		* Training in core magical skills to increase [[runestaff]] defense
	* Training [[Physical Fitness]] 2 or even 3 times per level early on to increase maximum health for healing, after which it may taper off		* Training [[Physical Fitness]] 2 or even 3 times per level early on to increase maximum health for healing, after which it may taper off
	* Training [[Harness Power]] at least once per level for increased [[mana]]. Recommended twice per level up to 40 ranks at level 20.		* Training [[Harness Power]] at least once per level for increased [[mana]]. Recommended twice per level up to 40 ranks at level 20, then either once or twice per level afterwards.
	* Training in [[Spell Aiming]] for [[Empathic Assault (1110)]], [[Fire Spirit (111)]], and [[Web (118)]]		* Training in [[Spell Aiming]] for [[Empathic Assault (1110)]], [[Fire Spirit (111)]], and [[Web (118)]]
			* For offensive casters, recommended lores are [[Spiritual Lore, Summoning]] and [[Mental Lore, Telepathy]] to improve attacking and disabling spells.
	* Training in [[Mental Lore, Transformation]] to reduce the time it takes to heal
			* For dedicated healers, [[Mental Lore, Transference]] (to 50 ranks) for scar transfer and [[Mental Lore, Transformation]] (to 57 ranks) for quicker self-healing are reasonable choices.
	* Research spells to reach [[Transference (225)]] and [[Spirit Guide (130)]] early for rescues		* Research spells to reach [[Transference (225)]] and [[Spirit Guide (130)]] early for rescues

	''Further information: [[Empath training suggestions (guide)]]''		''Further information: [[Empath Guide#Training Style: Balanced Spellcaster]], [[Empath training suggestions (guide)]]''

	=== Pure warding caster ===		=== Pure warding caster ===

	These empaths specialize in offensive warding spells like [[Bone Shatter (1106)]], and usually wield a [[runestaff]]. They will need to be selective in what they hunt, as not all creatures are vulnerable to empathic warding spells. Against the right targets, their spells can be extremely deadly.		These empaths specialize in offensive warding spells like [[Bone Shatter (1106)]] and [[Wither (1115)]], and usually wield a [[runestaff]]. They will need to be selective in what they hunt, as not all creatures are vulnerable to empathic warding spells. Against the right targets, their spells can be extremely deadly.

	Important skills for the warding caster training style:		Important skills for the warding caster training style:

	* Training in core magical skills to increase [[runestaff]] defense		* Training in core magical skills to increase [[runestaff]] defense
			* Training [[Physical Fitness]] at least once per level, recommended twice per level for [[SMR\|maneuver]] defense
	* Training [[Harness Power]] at least once per level for increased [[mana]]. Recommended twice per level up to 40 ranks at level 20.		* Training [[Harness Power]] at least once per level for increased [[mana]]. Recommended twice per level up to 40 ranks at level 20.
	* Training very heavily in [[Empath Base]] to increase [[casting strength]] (CS), with a target of raising the number of spell ranks to at least 21 above character level		* Training very heavily in [[Empath Base]] to increase [[casting strength]] (CS), with a target of raising the number of spell ranks to at least 21 above character level
			* Skip early lore training in favor of learning more spells.
			* Eventual lore goals include [[Spiritual Lore, Summoning]] for Wither and Spirit Slayer, [[Mental Lore, Telepathy]] for disabling spells, and [[Mental Lore, Manipulation]] for attack spells.

	The reason for training spell ranks to (level + 21) is that the first 21 ranks give +16 CS, while every rank thereafter gives only gives +0.5 CS due to diminishing returns.		The reason for training spell ranks to (level + 21) is that the first 21 ranks give +16 CS, while every rank thereafter gives only gives +0.5 CS due to diminishing returns.

			''Further information: [[Empath Guide#Training Style: Pure Warding Caster]]''

	=== Weapon swinging ===		=== Weapon swinging ===
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	* Training in [[Combat Maneuvers]] as often as possible		* Training in [[Combat Maneuvers]] as often as possible

	''Further information: [[Tsalim's two-handed empath guide (saved post)\|Tsalim's two-handed empath guide]]''		''Further information: [[Empath Guide#Training Style: Two-Handed Weapons]], [[Tsalim's two-handed empath guide (saved post)\|Tsalim's two-handed empath guide]]''

	== Combat Maneuvers ==		== Combat Maneuvers ==

ZHOUY1: /* Combat Maneuvers */ Fix costs for PSM abilities.

2022-01-08T08:35:17Z

Combat Maneuvers: Fix costs for PSM abilities.

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	! CMAN \|\| width=50px \| Rank 1 \|\| width=50px \| Rank 2 \|\| width=50px \| Rank 3 \|\| width=50px \| Rank 4 \|\| width=50px \| Rank 5		! CMAN \|\| width=50px \| Rank 1 \|\| width=50px \| Rank 2 \|\| width=50px \| Rank 3 \|\| width=50px \| Rank 4 \|\| width=50px \| Rank 5
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	\| [[Combat Movement]] \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10 \|\| 12		\| [[Combat Movement]] \|\| 2 \|\| 3 \|\| 4 \|\| 5 \|\| 6
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	\| [[~~Combat~~ ~~Mastery~~]] \|\| 4 \|\| 8 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| -		\| [[Cunning Defense]] \|\| 2 \|\| 3 \|\| 4 \|\| 5 \|\| 6
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	\| [[~~Cunning Defense~~]] \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10 ~~\|\| 12~~		\| [[Dirtkick]] \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
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	\| [[~~Dirtkick~~]] \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10 \|\| 12		\| [[Disarm Weapon]] \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
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	\| [[~~Disarm Weapon~~]] \|\| 4 \|\| 8 \|\| 12 \|\| 16 \|\| 20		\| [[Feint]] \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
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	\| [[~~Feint~~]] \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 10 \|\| 14 \|\| 20		\| [[Groin Kick]] \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
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	\| [[~~Multi-Fire~~]] \|\| 4 \|\| 8 \|\| 12 \|\| 16 \|\| 20		\| [[Precision]] \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| -
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	\| [[~~Precision~~]] \|\| 8 \|\| 12 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| -		\| [[Retreat]] \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
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	\| [[~~Side~~ ~~by Side~~]] \|\| 4 \|\| 8 \|\| 12 \|\| 16 \|\| 20		\| [[Stance Perfection]] \|\| 4 \|\| 8 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| -
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	\| [[~~Subdual Strike~~]] \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10 ~~\|\| 12~~		\| [[Trip]] \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
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	\| [[~~Trip~~]] \|\| 4 \|\| 8 \|\| 12 \|\| 16 \|\| 20		\| [[Unarmed Specialist]] \|\| 6 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| - \|\| -
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	\| [[Unarmed Specialist]] \|\| 12 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| - \|\| -
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ZHOUY1: /* Training Styles */ Recommend early 2x Harness Power for pure paths.

2021-01-29T10:36:44Z

Training Styles: Recommend early 2x Harness Power for pure paths.

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	* Training in core magical skills to increase [[runestaff]] defense		* Training in core magical skills to increase [[runestaff]] defense
	* Training [[Physical Fitness]] 2 or even 3 times per level early on to increase maximum health for healing, after which it may taper off		* Training [[Physical Fitness]] 2 or even 3 times per level early on to increase maximum health for healing, after which it may taper off
	* Training [[Harness Power]] at least once per level for increased [[mana]]		* Training [[Harness Power]] at least once per level for increased [[mana]]. Recommended twice per level up to 40 ranks at level 20.
	* Training in [[Spell Aiming]] for [[Empathic Assault (1110)]], [[Fire Spirit (111)]], and [[Web (118)]]		* Training in [[Spell Aiming]] for [[Empathic Assault (1110)]], [[Fire Spirit (111)]], and [[Web (118)]]
	* Training in [[Mental Lore, Transformation]] to reduce the time it takes to heal		* Training in [[Mental Lore, Transformation]] to reduce the time it takes to heal
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	* Training in core magical skills to increase [[runestaff]] defense		* Training in core magical skills to increase [[runestaff]] defense
	* Training [[Harness Power]] at least once per level for increased [[mana]]		* Training [[Harness Power]] at least once per level for increased [[mana]]. Recommended twice per level up to 40 ranks at level 20.
	* Training very heavily in [[Empath Base]] to increase [[casting strength]] (CS), with a target of raising the number of spell ranks to at least 21 above character level		* Training very heavily in [[Empath Base]] to increase [[casting strength]] (CS), with a target of raising the number of spell ranks to at least 21 above character level

ZHOUY1: /* Officials Folders */ Updated forum links.

2020-11-24T20:59:10Z

Officials Folders: Updated forum links.

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	=====Officials Folders=====		=====Officials Folders=====
	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/~~Empaths~~/view Main folder]		*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Professions/Empath/view Main folder]

⚫	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/~~Empaths~~/~~Announcements~~/view ~~Announcements~~]
			Archived topics:
	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Empaths/Developer's%20Corner%20-%20Empaths/view Developer's Corner]
	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/~~Empaths~~/Empath%~~20Banter~~/view ~~Banter~~]		*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Old%20Forum%20Topics%20%5BRead%20Only%5D/Empath%20Announcements/view Empath Announcements]
	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/~~Empaths~~/~~Empath~~%~~20Spells~~/view ~~Spells~~]		*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Old%20Forum%20Topics%20%5BRead%20Only%5D/Developer's%20Corner%20-%20Empaths/view Developer's Corner - Empaths]
	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/~~Empaths/Empath~~%~~20Guild~~%~~20Discussions~~/view ~~Guild~~ ~~Discussions~~]		*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Old%20Forum%20Topics%20%5BRead%20Only%5D/General%20Discussion/view General Discussion]
	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/~~Empaths~~/So%20You%20Want%20to%20be%20an%20Empath%3F/view So You Want to be an Empath?]		*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Old%20Forum%20Topics%20%5BRead%20Only%5D/So%20You%20Want%20to%20be%20an%20Empath%3F/view So You Want to be an Empath?]
	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/~~Empaths~~/Roleplaying%20an%20Empath/view Roleplaying an Empath]		*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Old%20Forum%20Topics%20%5BRead%20Only%5D/Roleplaying%20an%20Empath/view Roleplaying an Empath]
	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/~~Empaths~~/~~General~~%~~20Discussion~~/view ~~General~~ ~~Discussion~~]		*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Old%20Forum%20Topics%20%5BRead%20Only%5D/Empath%20Spells/view Empath Spells]
	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/~~Empaths~~/Hunting%20Strategies/view Hunting Strategies]		*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Old%20Forum%20Topics%20%5BRead%20Only%5D/Hunting%20Strategies/view Hunting Strategies]
			*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Old%20Forum%20Topics%20%5BRead%20Only%5D/Empath%20Guild%20Discussions/view Guild Discussions]
		⚫	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Old%20Forum%20Topics%20%5BRead%20Only%5D/Empath%20Banter/view Empath Banter]

	=====Guides=====		=====Guides=====
	* [[A beginner's guide to playing an empath]]		* [[A beginner's guide to playing an empath]]

ZHOUY1: /* Professional Highlights */ more spell references

2018-06-06T22:25:39Z

Professional Highlights: more spell references

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	At level 50, empaths can learn the spell [[Regeneration (1150)]], a once-per-day ability that fully heals all injuries instantly, then repeatedly over the next 30 seconds.		At level 50, empaths can learn the spell [[Regeneration (1150)]], a once-per-day ability that fully heals all injuries instantly, then repeatedly over the next 30 seconds.

	=== ~~Attack~~ Spells ===		=== Combat Spells ===

	Empaths do not receive the same variety of direct attack and disabling spells as other pure spellcasting professions, but their attack magic is very potent against specific types of enemies.		Empaths do not receive the same variety of direct attack and disabling spells as other pure spellcasting professions, but their attack magic is very potent against specific types of enemies.
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	Empaths also have access to the spells [[Fire Spirit (111)]] and [[Web (118)]] from the [[Minor Spiritual]] circle, both requiring training in Spell Aiming.		Empaths also have access to the spells [[Fire Spirit (111)]] and [[Web (118)]] from the [[Minor Spiritual]] circle, both requiring training in Spell Aiming.

			Control spells include [[Empathy (1108)]] and [[Sympathy (1120)]], as well as options from spiritual circles such as [[Unbalance (110)]] and [[Bind (214)]].

			Higher level empaths can make use of [[Empathic Link (1117)]] to potentially attack multiple enemies at once.

	== Statistics ==		== Statistics ==

VANKRASN39: Undo revision 106623 by CLTIDBALL (talk) The wording makes it seem like Unbalance requires Spell Aiming. Frankly, not many have the 100s ranks to use Unbalance effectively

2018-06-06T21:17:01Z

Undo revision 106623 by CLTIDBALL (talk) The wording makes it seem like Unbalance requires Spell Aiming. Frankly, not many have the 100s ranks to use Unbalance effectively

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	[[Wither (1115)]] is a high-level attack option that can be very lethal when used by empaths with exceptional [[casting strength]] and deep training in [[Spiritual Lore, Summoning]].		[[Wither (1115)]] is a high-level attack option that can be very lethal when used by empaths with exceptional [[casting strength]] and deep training in [[Spiritual Lore, Summoning]].

	Empaths also have access to ~~[[Unbalance (110)]], as well~~ as [[Fire Spirit (111)]] and [[Web (118)]] ~~which require training in Spell Aiming, in~~ the [[Minor Spiritual]] circle.		Empaths also have access to the spells [[Fire Spirit (111)]] and [[Web (118)]] from the [[Minor Spiritual]] circle, both requiring training in Spell Aiming.

	== Statistics ==		== Statistics ==

CLTIDBALL: /* Attack Spells */ - addition of 110

2018-06-06T21:02:11Z

Attack Spells: - addition of 110

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	[[Wither (1115)]] is a high-level attack option that can be very lethal when used by empaths with exceptional [[casting strength]] and deep training in [[Spiritual Lore, Summoning]].		[[Wither (1115)]] is a high-level attack option that can be very lethal when used by empaths with exceptional [[casting strength]] and deep training in [[Spiritual Lore, Summoning]].

	Empaths also have access to ~~the~~ ~~spells~~ [[Fire Spirit (111)]] and [[Web (118)]] ~~from~~ the [[Minor Spiritual]] circle~~, both requiring training in Spell Aiming~~.		Empaths also have access to [[Unbalance (110)]], as well as [[Fire Spirit (111)]] and [[Web (118)]] which require training in Spell Aiming, in the [[Minor Spiritual]] circle.

	== Statistics ==		== Statistics ==

ZHOUY1: /* Empath Guild */ Transclude exclusive recipes section from Empath Guild.

2018-06-06T19:58:17Z

Empath Guild: Transclude exclusive recipes section from Empath Guild.

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	The [[Empath Guild]] is available at level 15. Guild members have access to [[alchemy]].		The [[Empath Guild]] is available at level 15. Guild members have access to [[alchemy]].

			{{#section:Empath Guild\|exclusive-alchemy-recipes}} <!-- This list can be edited on the Empath Guild article. -->
	Alchemy recipes exclusive to empaths include:
	*greater and full [[health potion]]s
	*[[stamina potion]]s
	*enhancive [[stamina regeneration crystal]]s
	*enhancive [[constitution crystal]]s
	*enhancive [[strength crystal]]s
	*[[turbid aquamarine potion]] containing [[Adrenal Surge]]
	*[[deep green volatile elixir]] counteracting motion sickness from [[Spirit Guide]]
	*[[slender ivory wand]] embedded with [[Bone Shatter]]
	*[[faceted amethyst wand]] embedded with [[Empathic Assault]]

	== Resources ==		== Resources ==

ZHOUY1: /* Guides */ Archived old Lorekeepers guide

2018-05-12T07:14:05Z

Guides: Archived old Lorekeepers guide

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	* [[Empath training suggestions (guide)]]		* [[Empath training suggestions (guide)]]
	* [[Tsalim's two-handed empath guide]]		* [[Tsalim's two-handed empath guide]]
	* [~~http://www.dm.net/~aldamus/Mentors/GemStone/Guides/~~Empath~~.htm~~ ~~Ellie~~'s (very old) Empath Guide]		* [[Eillie's Empath Healing 101\|Eillie's (very old) Empath Guide]]

⚫	~~[[Category: Professions]]~~[[Category:Empath]]

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