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'''Mana flares''' are a special type of flare only found on [[runestaff|runestaves]] that return mana to the caster. The mana returned is 20% of the spell level or 1 mana per tier, whichever is greater. For example, if a caster has a T5 mana flare runestaff, when casting Elemental Defense I (401), they have the chance to gain 5 mana. When casting Heroism (215), they have the chance to gain 15 mana. Mana flares range in tier from 1 to 5. Mana flaring staves may be found at [[festival]]s and [[pay event]]s in [[merchant]] shops usually in +2 form. They can be also found in the treasure system usually at +1 and rarely +2.
'''Mana flares''' are a special type of [[flare]] that return mana to casters holding [[runestaff|runestaves]] with the flare applied. Mana flaring staves may be found at [[festival]]s and [[pay event]]s in [[merchant]] shops - usually in +2 form. They can also be found in the treasure system, although usually at +1 and rarely +2.


==Benefits==
⚫
Mana flares are unique in being able to trigger when casting defensive, or even utility spells like [[Purification Song (1004)]], and mass effect attack spells such as [[Song of Depression (1015)]] or [[Song of Sonic Disruption (1030)]]. The bardsongs will only trigger the flare with the{{mono| [[CAST]] }}verb (i.e. initial start of the Song); the{{mono| [[RENEW]] }}verb will '''not''' trigger a flare.
Mana flares range from Tier 1 to Tier 5. The mana returned is the greater of either 20% of the spell cost per tier of [[unlock]] or +1 mana per tier of unlock.


{| {{prettytable}}
|+ Potential Benefits on Flare by Tier
|-
!scope="col"|Tier
!scope="col"|Percentage of Spell
Mana Cost Returned
!scope="col"|Lowest Amount of
Mana Return Possible
|-
!scope="row"|Tier 1
|20%
| +1
|-
!scope="row"|Tier 2
|40%
| +2
|-
!scope="row"|Tier 3
|60%
| +3
|-
!scope="row"|Tier 4
|80%
| +4
|-
!scope="row"|Tier 5
|100%
| +5
|}

For example, a caster with a Tier 5 mana flare runestaff has the possibility of receiving whichever is larger of the full mana spell cost or +5. Therefore, when casting [[Elemental Defense I (401)]], which has a mana cost of 1 per cast, the caster would have the chance to gain 5 mana since the lowest threshold possible for a tier 5 is +5. However, when casting [[Heroism (215)]], that same caster would have the chance to gain 15 mana.

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Mana flares are unique in being able to trigger when casting defensive and utility spells like [[Purification Song (1004)]], as well as mass effect attack spells such as [[Song of Depression (1015)]] or [[Song of Sonic Disruption (1030)]]. The bardsongs will only trigger the flare with the {{boldmono|[[CAST]]}} verb (i.e. initial start of the Song); the {{boldmono|[[RENEW]]}} verb will '''not''' trigger a flare.

==Acquisition==
Like [[acuity flare]]s, mana flares as a merchant service can be categorized as common, uncommon, and special.
Like [[acuity flare]]s, mana flares as a merchant service can be categorized as common, uncommon, and special.
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Special flares are unlikely to be seen outside of pay events such as [[RTCF]]. [[Duskruin Arena]] events have sold both starter (direct to +3) vouchers, as well as increase (add +1 to existing) certificates.
Special flares are unlikely to be seen outside of pay events such as [[RTCF]]. The [[High End Scrip Shop]] at [[Duskruin]] has sold both starter (direct to +3) vouchers, as well as increase (add +1 to existing) certificates.

==Unlocking Certificates==
===Mana Flares Add===
Automated certificates for this service have been sold in [[Duskruin]]'s [[BVShop:The Annex|The Annex]] shop.
<pre{{log2}}>
You analyze the flat mana deed and sense that the creator has provided the following information:

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This Unlock Certificate applies an improvement or service as described below. It may not be changed in any way.
Unless otherwise stated, it may be used at any time and does not expire. Additional usage may apply.

When applicable, items attuned to someone else are ineligible.

Usage: APPRAISE Check eligibility
REDEEM Apply the improvement
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A silvery flat mana deed grants Mana flares (+3) to an eligible runestaff.

DETAILS:
> Runestaves must have no inherent flare or Mana flares below +3.
> Existing Mana flares under +3 will be increased to +3 (no stacking).
> Coraesine and Ironwright-scripted runestaves are ineligible.

</pre>
===Mana Flares Boost===
Automated certificates for this service have been sold in [[Duskruin]]'s [[BVShop:The Annex|The Annex]] shop.
<pre{{log2}}>
You analyze the mana flare bill and sense that the creator has provided the following information:

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This Unlock Certificate applies an improvement or service as described below. It may not be changed in any way.
Unless otherwise stated, it may be used at any time and does not expire. Additional usage may apply.

When applicable, items attuned to someone else are ineligible.

Usage: APPRAISE Check eligibility
REDEEM Apply the improvement
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A heavy mana flare bill grants an additional +1 mana (beyond +3) to existing Mana flares (max +5).

</pre>

==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[/saved_posts|Saved posts]]
*[[Runestaff/saved posts#Acuity and Mana Flares|Runestaff saved posts]]
*[[Runestaff/saved posts#Acuity and Mana Flares|Runestaff saved posts]]


[[Category:Weapon Enhancements]]
[[Category:Weapon Enhancements]]
[[Category: Merchant Services]]
[[Category: Merchant Services]]
[[Category:Flares]]

Latest revision as of 08:13, 26 February 2026

Mana flares are a special type of flare that return mana to casters holding runestaves with the flare applied. Mana flaring staves may be found at festivals and pay events in merchant shops - usually in +2 form. They can also be found in the treasure system, although usually at +1 and rarely +2.

Benefits

Mana flares range from Tier 1 to Tier 5. The mana returned is the greater of either 20% of the spell cost per tier of unlock or +1 mana per tier of unlock.

Potential Benefits on Flare by Tier
Tier Percentage of Spell

Mana Cost Returned

Lowest Amount of

Mana Return Possible

Tier 1 20% +1
Tier 2 40% +2
Tier 3 60% +3
Tier 4 80% +4
Tier 5 100% +5

For example, a caster with a Tier 5 mana flare runestaff has the possibility of receiving whichever is larger of the full mana spell cost or +5. Therefore, when casting Elemental Defense I (401), which has a mana cost of 1 per cast, the caster would have the chance to gain 5 mana since the lowest threshold possible for a tier 5 is +5. However, when casting Heroism (215), that same caster would have the chance to gain 15 mana.

Mana flares are unique in being able to trigger when casting defensive and utility spells like Purification Song (1004), as well as mass effect attack spells such as Song of Depression (1015) or Song of Sonic Disruption (1030). The bardsongs will only trigger the flare with the CAST verb (i.e. initial start of the Song); the RENEW verb will not trigger a flare.

Acquisition

Like acuity flares, mana flares as a merchant service can be categorized as common, uncommon, and special.

Common Uncommon Special
+1-2 +3-4 +5

Special flares are unlikely to be seen outside of pay events such as RTCF. The High End Scrip Shop at Duskruin has sold both starter (direct to +3) vouchers, as well as increase (add +1 to existing) certificates.

Unlocking Certificates

Mana Flares Add

Automated certificates for this service have been sold in Duskruin's The Annex shop. 

You analyze the flat mana deed and sense that the creator has provided the following information:



 This Unlock Certificate applies an improvement or service as described below.  It may not be changed in any way.
 Unless otherwise stated, it may be used at any time and does not expire.  Additional usage may apply.

 When applicable, items attuned to someone else are ineligible.

 Usage:  APPRAISE       Check eligibility
         REDEEM         Apply the improvement



 A silvery flat mana deed grants Mana flares (+3) to an eligible runestaff.

 DETAILS:
   > Runestaves must have no inherent flare or Mana flares below +3.
   > Existing Mana flares under +3 will be increased to +3 (no stacking).
   > Coraesine and Ironwright-scripted runestaves are ineligible.

Mana Flares Boost

Automated certificates for this service have been sold in Duskruin's The Annex shop. 

You analyze the mana flare bill and sense that the creator has provided the following information:



 This Unlock Certificate applies an improvement or service as described below.  It may not be changed in any way.
 Unless otherwise stated, it may be used at any time and does not expire.  Additional usage may apply.

 When applicable, items attuned to someone else are ineligible.

 Usage:  APPRAISE       Check eligibility
         REDEEM         Apply the improvement



 A heavy mana flare bill grants an additional +1 mana (beyond +3) to existing Mana flares (max +5).

See Also

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