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'''Mana flares''' are a special type of flare only found on [[runestaff|runestaves]] that return mana to the caster. Unlike other flares, mana flares can trigger when casting defensive spells. The mana returned ranges from +1 to +5, depending on the level of the staff (e.g., +5 mana flaring staves will always return 5 mana to the caster on a flare activation). Mana flaring staves may be found at [[festival]]s and [[pay event]]s in [[merchant]] shops usually in +2 form. They can be also found in the treasure system usually at +1 and rarely +2.
'''Mana flares''' are a special type of flare only found on [[runestaff|runestaves]] that return mana to the caster. The mana returned ranges from +1 to +5, depending on the level of the staff (e.g., +5 mana flaring staves will always return 5 mana to the caster on a flare activation). Mana flaring staves may be found at [[festival]]s and [[pay event]]s in [[merchant]] shops usually in +2 form. They can be also found in the treasure system usually at +1 and rarely +2.

* Mana flares are unique in being able to trigger when casting defensive, or even [[Purification Song (1004)|utility]], spells.
* Unlike ''all'' other flares, these can also be triggered by mass-effect spells such as [[Song of Depression (1015)|Depression]] or [[Song of Sonic Disruption (1030)|Disruption]], but only with the 'cast' verb (i.e. initial start of the Song); the 'renew' verb will '''not''' trigger a runestaff flare at this time.


Like [[acuity flare]]s, mana flares as a merchant service can be categorized as common, uncommon, and special.
Like [[acuity flare]]s, mana flares as a merchant service can be categorized as common, uncommon, and special.
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Special flares are unlikely to be seen outside of pay events such as [[RTCF]].
Special flares are unlikely to be seen outside of pay events such as [[RTCF]]. [[Duskruin Arena]] events have sold both starter (direct to +3) vouchers, as well as increase (add +1 to existing) certificates.
==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Runestaff_(saved_posts)#Runestaff_Update_I|Runestaff (saved posts)]]
*[[Runestaff_(saved_posts)#Runestaff_Update_I|Runestaff (saved posts)]]

Revision as of 09:51, 10 August 2017

Mana flares are a special type of flare only found on runestaves that return mana to the caster. The mana returned ranges from +1 to +5, depending on the level of the staff (e.g., +5 mana flaring staves will always return 5 mana to the caster on a flare activation). Mana flaring staves may be found at festivals and pay events in merchant shops usually in +2 form. They can be also found in the treasure system usually at +1 and rarely +2.

  • Mana flares are unique in being able to trigger when casting defensive, or even utility, spells.
  • Unlike all other flares, these can also be triggered by mass-effect spells such as Depression or Disruption, but only with the 'cast' verb (i.e. initial start of the Song); the 'renew' verb will not trigger a runestaff flare at this time.

Like acuity flares, mana flares as a merchant service can be categorized as common, uncommon, and special.

Common Uncommon Special
+1-2 +3-4 +5

Special flares are unlikely to be seen outside of pay events such as RTCF. Duskruin Arena events have sold both starter (direct to +3) vouchers, as well as increase (add +1 to existing) certificates.

See Also