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{{spell
{{spell
| mnemonic = BENEDICT
| mnemonic = BENEDICT
| base_dur = 900 sec
| base_dur = 1200 sec
| add_dur = +20 sec per [[Cleric Base]]
| add_dur = +60 sec per [[Cleric Base]]
| span = [[Refreshable]]
| span = [[Stackable]]
| type = Offensive
| type = Offensive
| subtype = [[AS]], [[DS]]
| subtype = [[Attack strength|AS]], [[DS]]
| weapon = None
| weapon = None
| enhancement = +5 AS & +5 DS
| enhancement = Base +5 AS/DS
| availability = Group and [[Self-cast]]
| availability = Group and [[Self-cast]]
| navigation = {{Cleric base navigation}}
| navigation = {{Cleric base navigation}}
}}
}}
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<section begin=description /><noinclude>'''Benediction'''</noinclude><includeonly>Benediction</includeonly> provides a base bonus of +5 to physical [[attack strength]], [[bolt]] [[attack strength]] and [[defensive strength]]. [[group|Group]] members also gain the AS/DS benefits.<section end=description />


For each rank of [[Cleric]] base spells known:
'''Benediction''' adds both [[AS]] and [[DS]] (non-[[bolt]]) to the caster and his or her group. If the caster is not leading the group, it is necessary for the caster to cast this spell at the group leader.
* the duration of the spell is extended by 60 seconds from its base 1200 second duration.
* the base [[attack strength]] and [[defensive strength]] bonus is increased by +1 for every 2 Cleric Base ranks above 7 to a maximum bonus of +15 at rank 27. This bonus applies to both the caster and group members.
* the base [[bolt]] [[attack strength]] bonus is increased by +1 for every 2 Cleric Base ranks (up to level) above 27 to a maximum bonus of +51 at rank 99 at level 99.


:A simple way to determine the bolt AS bonus is to subtract 2 from the [[mana]] cost.
The base bonus is +5 AS/DS, +1 AS/DS per 2 [[Cleric Base]] ranks trained beyond 7. The spell's maximum bonus is +15 AS/DS.
:Overtraining in [[Cleric Base]] spell ranks past the caster's [[level]] will provide no additional benefit.
:Benediction does NOT provide a DS bonus against bolt attacks.


'''Bless Maintenance''': While under the effect of 307 (either direct or through being part of a group), weapons will not consume charges of [[Bless (304)]]. This includes arrows used by ranged weapons. This does not grant a blessing effect, it only prevents losing charges.
== Proximity ==
⚫
While the spell initially benefits all members of the cleric's group, proximity to the cleric is necessary to maintain the benefit, as it is the strength of the [[Cleric]]'s conviction that bolsters their inherent abilities. Mechanically, the game intermittently checks to ensure that a character is in the room with the cleric that initially cast Benediction - if not, the spell expires.


This spell is [[selfcast]] only.
⚫
Training in [[Spiritual Lore, Blessings]], provides for a chance for the group to receive a +15 AS bonus on a given attack. The chance of success is 1% at 6 lore ranks, and has a maximum of 15% at 195 lore ranks.


==Group Mechanics==
The messaging for this lore benefit is as follows, seen prior to making an attack:
⚫
If the caster is not leading the group, it is necessary to cast Benediction at the group leader. Maximum group AS/DS bonuses are +15. While the spell initially benefits all members of the cleric's group, proximity to the cleric is necessary to maintain the benefit, as it is the strength of the cleric's conviction that bolsters their inherent abilities. The game intermittently checks to ensure that a character is in the room with the cleric that initially cast Benediction and will end the spell if they are not.
<div {{log}}>
⚫
Pearly light flares up suddenly from within you, lending strength and focus to your attack!
⚫
</div>


==Mana Cost==
The base cost is 7 mana plus 1 additional mana per bonus point past rank 7. The maximum cost is 53 mana at level 99 with 99 spell ranks.
<center>{{mono|Maximum mana cost <nowiki>=</nowiki> round [(level &divide; 2) + 3]}} </center>
::E.g., level 65 character: {{mono|round [(65 &divide; 2) + 3] <nowiki>=</nowiki> 35.5}} rounds up to 36 maximum mana with 65 spell ranks.

== Lore Benefit ==
⚫
Training in [[Spiritual Lore, Blessings]] provides for a chance for the group to receive a +15 AS bonus on a given attack at a chance of 1% per seed 6 [[summation]] of ranks.

:{| {{prettytable}} align="center"
!align="right"|Spiritual Lore, Blessings ranks||6||13||21||30||40||51||63||76||90||105||121||138||156||175||195||216||238
|-
|align="right"|Chance for +15 AS bonus||1%||2%||3%||4%||5%||6%||7%||8%||9%||10%||11%||12%||13%||14%||15%||16%||17%
|}
{{top}}
==Messaging==
==Messaging==
;Start
Spell Starting:
<pre{{log2|margin-right=35%}}>
<div {{log}}>
Cleric gestures.<br>
Cleric gestures.
A pearlescent emanation extends outward to encompass Cleric and those nearby.
A pearlescent emanation extends outward to encompass Cleric and those nearby.


Your spirit is bolstered by a great sense of faith and conviction.
Your spirit is bolstered by a great sense of faith and conviction.
</div>
</pre>


;End
Spell Ending:
<pre{{log2|margin-right=35%}}>
<div {{log}}>
Your sense of faith and conviction wanes. You are less sure of yourself.
Your sense of faith and conviction wanes. You are less sure of yourself.
</div>
</pre>
<pre{{log2|margin-right=35%}}>
<div {{log}}>
Cleric seems hesitant, looking unsure of herself.
Cleric seems hesitant, looking unsure of herself.
</div>
</pre>

;Lore benefit
<pre{{log2|margin-right=35%}}>
⚫
Pearly light flares up suddenly from within you, lending strength and focus to your attack!
⚫
</pre>


==Resources==
== External Links ==
*[[Cleric Base (saved posts)#Benediction (307)|Saved posts]]
* [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/spelllist.asp?circle=7#307 Cleric Base Spells: Benediction], on Play.net
* [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/spelllist.asp?circle=7#307 Cleric Base Spells: Benediction], on Play.net


[[Category:Cleric Base Spells]]
[[Category:Group Spells]]
[[Category:Defensive spells]]
[[Category: Defensive Spells]]

Latest revision as of 11:51, 30 August 2023

Benediction (307)
Mnemonic [BENEDICT]
Base Duration 1200 sec
Added Duration +60 sec per Cleric Base
Span Stackable
Offensive Magic - Enhancement  
Subtype AS, DS 
Enhancement Base +5 AS/DS 
Availability Group and 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

Benediction provides a base bonus of +5 to physical attack strength, bolt attack strength and defensive strength. Group members also gain the AS/DS benefits.

For each rank of Cleric base spells known:

  • the duration of the spell is extended by 60 seconds from its base 1200 second duration.
  • the base attack strength and defensive strength bonus is increased by +1 for every 2 Cleric Base ranks above 7 to a maximum bonus of +15 at rank 27. This bonus applies to both the caster and group members.
  • the base bolt attack strength bonus is increased by +1 for every 2 Cleric Base ranks (up to level) above 27 to a maximum bonus of +51 at rank 99 at level 99.
A simple way to determine the bolt AS bonus is to subtract 2 from the mana cost.
Overtraining in Cleric Base spell ranks past the caster's level will provide no additional benefit.
Benediction does NOT provide a DS bonus against bolt attacks.

Bless Maintenance: While under the effect of 307 (either direct or through being part of a group), weapons will not consume charges of Bless (304). This includes arrows used by ranged weapons. This does not grant a blessing effect, it only prevents losing charges.

This spell is selfcast only.

Group Mechanics

If the caster is not leading the group, it is necessary to cast Benediction at the group leader. Maximum group AS/DS bonuses are +15. While the spell initially benefits all members of the cleric's group, proximity to the cleric is necessary to maintain the benefit, as it is the strength of the cleric's conviction that bolsters their inherent abilities. The game intermittently checks to ensure that a character is in the room with the cleric that initially cast Benediction and will end the spell if they are not.

Mana Cost

The base cost is 7 mana plus 1 additional mana per bonus point past rank 7. The maximum cost is 53 mana at level 99 with 99 spell ranks.

Maximum mana cost = round [(level ÷ 2) + 3]
E.g., level 65 character: round [(65 ÷ 2) + 3] = 35.5 rounds up to 36 maximum mana with 65 spell ranks.

Lore Benefit

Training in Spiritual Lore, Blessings provides for a chance for the group to receive a +15 AS bonus on a given attack at a chance of 1% per seed 6 summation of ranks.

Spiritual Lore, Blessings ranks 6 13 21 30 40 51 63 76 90 105 121 138 156 175 195 216 238
Chance for +15 AS bonus 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% 10% 11% 12% 13% 14% 15% 16% 17%
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Messaging

Start
Cleric gestures.
A pearlescent emanation extends outward to encompass Cleric and those nearby.

Your spirit is bolstered by a great sense of faith and conviction.
End
Your sense of faith and conviction wanes.  You are less sure of yourself.

Cleric seems hesitant, looking unsure of herself.
Lore benefit
Pearly light flares up suddenly from within you, lending strength and focus to your attack!

Resources

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