Aura of the Arkati (1614)

Aura of the Arkati (1614) Mnemonic [AURAARKATI] Duration 60 sec Mana Cost 5 Attack Magic - Disabling   Subtype Warding  Target(s) Single/Multi-target  State(s) Inflicted Lowered DS and E/B/P

Paladin Base Spells Mantle of Faith (1601) Defensive Pious Trial (1602) Attack Templar's Verdict (1603) Attack Consecrate (1604) Utility Arm of the Arkati (1605) Offensive Dauntless (1606) Offensive Rejuvenation (1607) Utility Defense of the Faithful (1608) Utility Divine Shield (1609) Defensive Higher Vision (1610) Defensive Patron's Blessing (1611) Defensive Faith's Clarity (1612) Utility Aid the Fallen (1613) Utility Aura of the Arkati (1614) Attack Repentance (1615) Attack Vigor (1616) Utility Zealot (1617) Offensive Fervor (1618) Offensive Faith Shield (1619) Defensive Battle Standard (1620) Utility Holy Weapon (1625) Offensive Judgment (1630) Attack Divine Intervention (1635) Utility Divine Word (1640) Utility Divine Incarnation (1650) Utility

Upon casting Aura of the Arkati, the Paladin is bathed in a radiant aura of divine influence, causing nearby creatures to cringe in fear. Those not involved in a cooperative effort with the Paladin must attempt to ward the presence or rebuke in awe.

This spell causes 10% generic Defensive Strength (DS) decrease calculated from the target's current stance. In addition, affected targets will suffer a 5% penalty to their Evade, Block, and Parry chances (E/B/P).

Aura of the Arkati may be cast at a single target or open cast against a group for a flat 5 mana.

Usage

Single target (closed cast):

• PREPARE 1614, CAST {target}
• INCANT 1614 CLOSED

Open cast version that affects multiple targets:

• PREPARE 1614, CAST
• INCANT 1614 OPEN

INCANT 1614 by itself will select the closed/open version based on INCANT SET.

Multi-Target Spell

Multi-target spells and abilities choose targets based on the following criteria, unless specified otherwise:

• Multi-target spells activated by players via CAST and CHANNEL will not target other players. This includes both grouped and ungrouped players.
• All multi-target spells offer an option to EVOKE the spell, which will possibly hit other players. This version still prioritizes creatures unless directly targeting another player.
• All multi-target spells have a starting maximum targets of 3. This is increased by 1 additional target for every 50 Mana Control Skill Bonus associated with the spell circle.

Lore Benefits

Spiritual Lore, Religion increases the DS reduction by 1% per seed 4 summation, capped at 5%. (Total DS reduction is 11% at 4 ranks to a maximum of 15% at 30 ranks).

Spiritual Lore, Religion also increases the penalty to Evade, Block, and Parry by 1% per seed 4 summation. This benefit is not capped.

Tactical Considerations

The E/B/P penalty is constant. The DS penalty is calculated at the time the spell is cast and locks in for the full duration of the spell, so against creatures who can change stances, this spell will have the greatest effect if cast while the target is in a defensive stance.

Messaging

You gesture at a gnomish marauder. Calling upon your patron to aid your cause, a brilliant aura begins to radiate from you! CS: +443 - TD: +335 + CvA: +9 + d100: +82 == +199 Warding failed! The Ithzir scout stoops before you in awe of your radiant aura! CS: +443 - TD: +300 + CvA: -10 + d100: +49 == +182 Warding failed! The gnomish marauder is rebuked before you, visibly struggling against your radiant aura! CS: +443 - TD: +294 + CvA: -2 + d100: +77 == +224 Warding failed! The half-krolvin highwayman is rebuked before you, visibly struggling against your radiant aura! CS: +443 - TD: +288 + CvA: -1 + d100: +7 == +161 Warding failed! The elven thug is rebuked before you, visibly struggling against your radiant aura! Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Resources

• Paladin spell updates (saved posts)