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| 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 = Base +5 AS/DS
| enhancement = Base +5 AS/DS
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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''' is a utility spell that adds to both the generic attack strength ([[AS]]) and non-[[bolt]] defensive strength ([[DS]]) of the caster and member's of his/her group. If the caster is not leading the group, it is necessary for him/her to cast this spell at the group leader. Maximum group AS/DS bonuses are +15.
* the duration of the spell is extended by 60 seconds from its base 1200 second duration.
*<i>Only spell ranks up to the character's level count toward these bonuses.</i>
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* 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.
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* 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.


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:A simple way to determine the bolt AS bonus is to subtract 2 from the [[mana]] cost.
==AS Bonus==
:Overtraining in [[Cleric Base]] spell ranks past the caster's [[level]] will provide no additional benefit.
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: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 provides a base bonus of +5 generic AS at spell rank 7.
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*There is also a +1 AS bonus for every two [[Cleric Base|cleric]] spell ranks trained past rank 7 with a maximum bonus of +15 AS at rank 27. This bonus applies to both the caster and group members.
*Additionally, there is a +1 AS ([[Selfcast|self-cast only]]) [[Bolt|bolt]] spell bonus for every two ranks past rank 27. The maximum bolt AS bonus is +51 at level 99 with 99 spell ranks. (See also: [[Benediction (307) updates (saved post)]])
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*A simple way to determine the bolt AS bonus is to subtract 2 from the [[Mana|mana]] cost.


This spell is [[selfcast]] only.
==DS Bonus==


==Group Mechanics==
*This spell provides a base bonus of +5 DS at spell rank 7.
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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.
*There is an additional +1 DS bonus for every two [[Cleric Base|cleric]] spell ranks trained past rank 7 with a maximum bonus of +15 DS at rank 27. This bonus applies to both the caster and group members.
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*This spell does NOT provide a DS bonus against bolt attacks.


==Mana Cost==
==Mana Cost==
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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.
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<center>{{mono|Maximum mana cost <nowiki>=</nowiki> round [(level &divide; 2) + 3]}} </center>
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::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 ==
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*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.
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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.
*Since the bolt AS bonus for this spell is capped by spell ranks up to the character's level, there is also a cap on the mana cost.<br>
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*Maximum mana cost formula: round ( level / 2) + 3 <br>
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:E.g., level 65 character: round [ ( 65 / 2 ) + 3 ] = 35.5 rounds up to 36 maximum mana with 65 or more spell ranks.

== Proximity ==
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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.

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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.

The messaging for this lore benefit is as follows, seen prior to making an attack:
<div {{log}}>
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Pearly light flares up suddenly from within you, lending strength and focus to your attack!
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</div>


:{| {{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
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|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%}}>
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Pearly light flares up suddenly from within you, lending strength and focus to your attack!
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</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 12:51, 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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