Aura of the Arkati (1614)

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Aura of the Arkati (1614) Mnemonic [AURAARKATI] Duration 60 sec Attack Magic - Disabling   Subtype Warding  Target(s) Single/Ungrouped  State(s) Inflicted DS loss, other

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 (for 7 mana) or open cast (for 14 mana) vs. all creatures and player characters not in the paladin's group. The single target version is used when infused via Sanctify (1625).

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)