Benediction (307)

Benediction (307) Mnemonic [BENEDICT] Base Duration 900 sec Added Duration +20 sec per Cleric Base Span Refreshable Offensive Magic - Enhancement   Subtype AS, DS  Enhancement Base +5 AS/DS  Availability Group and Self-cast

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Benediction 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.

DS Bonus

• This spell provides a base bonus of +5 DS at spell rank 7.
• There is an additional +1 DS bonus for every two cleric spell ranks trained above rank 7 with a maximum bonus of +15 DS at rank 27.
• This spell does NOT provide a DS bonus against bolt attacks.

AS Bonus

• This spell provides a base bonus of + 5 generic AS at spell rank 7.
• There is an additional +1 AS bonus for every two cleric spell ranks trained above rank 7 with a maximum bonus of +15 AS at rank 27.
• Additionally, there is a +1 AS (self-cast only) bolt spell bonus for every two ranks past rank 27. This bonus caps at level and has a maximum bonus of +51 AS at 99 ranks.
• The bolt AS bonus can also be calculated by simply subtracting 2 from the mana cost. E.g., If the mana cost to cast the spell is 34 then the bolt AS bonus is 32.

Mana Cost

• The base cost is 7 mana plus 1 additional mana per two cleric spell ranks known above rank 7 (capped at level). The maximum cost is 53 mana at level 99 with 99 spell ranks.

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.

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:

Pearly light flares up suddenly from within you, lending strength and focus to your attack!

Messaging

Spell Starting:

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.

Spell Ending:

Your sense of faith and conviction wanes. You are less sure of yourself.

Cleric seems hesitant, looking unsure of herself.

External Links

• Cleric Base Spells: Benediction, on Play.net