Soul Ward (319)

Soul Ward (319) Mnemonic [] Base Duration 1200 seconds Added Duration +60 sec per Cleric Base rank Span Stackable Defensive Magic   Subtype   Availability Self-cast

Cleric Base Spells Prayer of Holding (301) Attack Smite/Bane (302) Attack Prayer of Protection (303) Defensive Bless (304) Offensive Preservation (305) Utility Holy Bolt (306) Attack Benediction (307) Defensive Well of Life (308) Utility Condemn (309) Attack Warding Sphere (310) Defensive Blind (311) Attack Fervent Reproach (312) Attack Prayer (313) Defensive Relieve Burden (314) Utility Remove Curse (315) Utility Censure (316) Attack Divine Fury (317) Attack Raise Dead (318) Utility Soul Ward (319) Defensive Ethereal Censer (320) Attack Holy Receptacle (325) Utility Sanctify (330) Utility Divine Wrath (335) Attack Symbol of the Proselyte (340) Offensive Miracle (350) Utility

Soul Ward is a powerful defensive spell that enshrouds the cleric in an evanescent shield which can potentially absorb or buffer an opponent's (creature or PC's) initial physical, spell or maneuver attack, thereby completely negating the attack's effect. However, there is no guarantee of success. Flare activation is determined by a hidden warding check with the attacker receiving a -25 TD penalty. Therefore, a favorable result is very likely against same-level or lower opponents.

Note: Unlike physical and spell attacks which are outright negated, maneuver attack resolution will be displayed but a successful outcome is guaranteed.

An opponent's second attack may also be thwarted. The chance of this occurring is based on ranks in Spiritual Lore, Blessings. Additionally, the spell's effect can be reset for all opponent's present in the room by infusing spirit.

Spiritual Lore, Blessings Bonus

Training in Spiritual Lore, Blessings provides for a chance to absorb a second attack from the same opponent. This second flare opportunity will be evident when the spell's messaging, from the initial attack, includes the sentence, Before fading, the evanescent shield flickers with a pale incandescence.

Spirit Infusion

Through the use of the INFUSE SPIRIT command all creatures present in the room will be reset so that their next attacks can be absorbed. Under normal conditions this infusion costs 1 spirit point. If the infuser is under the influence of most status effects, eg., stunned or while in RT, the cost increases to 2 spirit points. Note that spirit death is possible from overextended use.

Messaging

Initial Cast

Drawing deep from the well of your soul, you summon forth a thread of your essence and weave it into an evanescent shield to shroud your form.

Physical Attack

A spectral miner positions himself to attack you.
The evanescent shield shrouding you flares to life and absorbs the oncoming blow.

Spell Attack

A spectral miner gestures sharply at you!
The evanescent shield shrouding you flares to life and absorbs the essence of the spell, dissipating it harmlessly.

Maneuver Attack

The evanescent shield shrouding you flares to life and thickens to create a substantial buffer around you.
Predicting the path of the crawler, you dodge nimbly out of the way of its vicious strike!

Secondary Flare

A shadow steed stomps his hoof in front of you!

The evanescent shield shrouding you flares to life and absorbs the essence of the spell, dissipating it harmlessly.

Before fading, the evanescent shield flickers with with a pale incandescence.

Spirit Infusion

Turning inward, you focus on suffusing a fragment of your essence into the ground at your feet. A shimmering wave ripples outward from where you stand, expanding the evanescent shield about you.

Wearing Off

The air about you shimmers momentarily before the evanescent shield surrounding you collapses.

External Links

• Cleric Spell Circle: Soul Ward, on play.net