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The spell '''Call Swarm (615)''' allows the caster to call forth a swarm of insects to swarm against a foe.


The swarm will move onto a new target once the first target has been killed. The swarm will go so far as to move rooms to chase its target.
'''Call Swarm''' calls forth a swarm of insects to attack a target. The swarm will move onto a new target once the first target has been killed, and will move rooms to chase its target. Success of the spell is based on the [[ranger]]'s relative [[level]], [[Discipline]] and [[Influence]] stat bonuses, and dedication to the [[Ranger Base]] spell circle.


The swarm has several attack forms. The caster can control the initial attack based on the [[stance]] they take when casting the spell. Each additional attack is of a random type.
The swarm has several attack forms and the initial attack can be controlled with the caster's [[stance]] when casting the spell. Each additional attack is random.


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|Forward
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|Neutral
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|[[Attack strength|AS]] penalty
|[[Attack strength]] (AS) penalty
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|Guarded
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|Random Poison or Disease
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|Defensive
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|Induce [[roundtime]]
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== Lore Benefits==
== Lore Benefit==


[[Spiritual Lore, Summoning]] affects this spell. The bonus is +1 on a seed 5 scale (+1 at 5 ranks, up to +16 at 200 ranks). The benefit varies depending on which type of attack that the swarm is performing (increased damage, increased penalties, increased roundtime, etc.).
Training in [[Spiritual Lore, Summoning]] increases any effect by +1 per seed 5 [[summation]] of ranks. The benefit varies depending on which type of attack that the swarm is performing (increased damage, increased penalties, increased roundtime, etc.).


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==Interactions with other spells==
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==Interaction with Web (118)==
When Call Swarm is used on a creature that has been [[webbed]] via the [[Web (118)]] spell, the strength of the web is enhanced.
When Call Swarm is used on a creature that has been [[webbed]] via the [[Web (118)]] spell, the strength of the web is enhanced.
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Surging like a single-minded entity, a swarm of insects converge on its webbed prey, surrounding a mountain lion in a frenzied grey haze. Inevitably, the sticky strands capture the insects, and their struggles bring forth a bevy of tiny black spiders, which encase the insects in silk, strengthening the original structure of the webbing.<br>
Surging like a single-minded entity, a swarm of insects converge on its webbed prey, surrounding a mountain lion in a frenzied grey haze. Inevitably, the sticky strands capture the insects, and their struggles bring forth a bevy of tiny black spiders, which encase the insects in silk, strengthening the original structure of the webbing.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
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== External Links ==
== Resources ==
* [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/spelllist.asp?circle=9#615 Ranger Base Spell Circle: Call Swarm], on Play.net
* [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/spelllist.asp?circle=9#615 Ranger Base Spell Circle: Call Swarm], on Play.net

[[category:Ranger Base Spells]]

Revision as of 17:24, 1 March 2016

Call Swarm (615)
Mnemonic [CALLSWARM]
Duration Variable
Not Stackable
Not Refreshable
Attack Magic - Damage - Disabling  
Subtype Maneuver 
Target(s) Creatures 
Interval  
Damage Type Hitpoint 
State(s) Inflicted Knockdown & RT 
Critical Type Poisoned, Diseased 
Ranger Base Spells
Natural Colors (601) Defensive
Resist Elements (602) Defensive
Wild Entropy (603) Attack
Nature's Bounty (604) Utility
Barkskin (605) Defensive
Phoen's Strength (606) Offensive
Sounds (607) Attack
Camouflage (608) Offensive
Sun Burst (609) Attack
Tangle Weed (610) Attack
Moonbeam (611) Attack
Breeze (612) Utility
Self Control (613) Defensive
Imbue (614) Utility
Call Swarm (615) Attack
Spike Thorn (616) Attack
Sneaking (617) Utility
Mobility (618) Defensive
Mass Calm (619) Attack
Resist Nature (620) Utility
Nature's Touch (625) Defensive
Animal Companion (630) Utility
Nature's Fury (635) Attack
Wall of Thorns (640) Defensive
Assume Aspect (650) Utility


Call Swarm calls forth a swarm of insects to attack a target. The swarm will move onto a new target once the first target has been killed, and will move rooms to chase its target. Success of the spell is based on the ranger's relative level, Discipline and Influence stat bonuses, and dedication to the Ranger Base spell circle.

The swarm has several attack forms and the initial attack can be controlled with the caster's stance when casting the spell. Each additional attack is random.

Stance Initial Attack Effect
Offensive Knockdown
Advanced Damage
Forward Defensive strength (DS) penalty
Neutral Attack strength (AS) penalty
Guarded Random poison or disease
Defensive Induce roundtime (RT)

Lore Benefit

Training in Spiritual Lore, Summoning increases any effect by +1 per seed 5 summation of ranks. The benefit varies depending on which type of attack that the swarm is performing (increased damage, increased penalties, increased roundtime, etc.).

Spiritual Lore, Summoning ranks 5 11 18 26 35 45 56 68 81 95 110 126 143
Increased potency of any effect 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Interaction with Web (118)

When Call Swarm is used on a creature that has been webbed via the Web (118) spell, the strength of the web is enhanced.

Surging like a single-minded entity, a swarm of insects converge on its webbed prey, surrounding a mountain lion in a frenzied grey haze. Inevitably, the sticky strands capture the insects, and their struggles bring forth a bevy of tiny black spiders, which encase the insects in silk, strengthening the original structure of the webbing.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Resources