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| mnemonic = HANDTONIS
| mnemonic = HANDTONIS
| type = Attack
| type = Attack
| target = Single
| interval = [[Instantaneous]]
| duration = 5s + 1s per 2 warding failed
| duration = 5s + 1s per 2 warding failed
| status = Stun (Warding)
| subtype = [[Warding]] & [[Bolt]]
| subtype = [[Warding]] & [[Bolt]]
| dtype = [[Hitpoint]] (Bolt)
| ctype = [[Unbalance critical table|Unbalance]] (Bolt)
| navigation = {{Major elemental navigation}}
| navigation = {{Major elemental navigation}}
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'''Hand of Tonis''' is named after [[Tonis]], the [[Arkati]] of speed, travel and thieves. There are two versions of this spell: a [[warding]] attack which attempts to stun a target by ''stealing its breath'', and [[bolt spell]], which uses the [[Spell Aiming]] skill and becomes available with 20 ranks [[#Lore Benefits|Elemental Lore, Air]] training. This second version, commonly referred to as Tonis Bolt, hurls a churning bolt of air at the target and is activated using [[EVOKE]].


The stun [[roundtime]] is determined by the [[endroll]] success margin. {{mono|Stun RT (in seconds) <nowiki>=</nowiki> (ER - 100) &divide; 2}}.
'''Hand of Tonis''' is named after [[Tonis]], the [[Arkati]] of Speed, Travel and Thieves. This spell attempts to stun a target by stealing its breath or hurls a churning bolt of air at the target.
== Usage ==
* {{boldmono|[[PREP]] 505 {{!}} [[CAST]] {target} }}or {{boldmono|[[INCANT]] 505 }}to cast this spell normally
* {{boldmono|PREP 505 {{!}} [[EVOKE]] {target} }}to cast Tonis Bolt (requires 20 ranks of [[Elemental Lore, Air]]) <br><br>
* {{boldmono|INCANT 505 EVOKE }}to evoke this spell once using {{mono|INCANT}}
* {{boldmono|INCANT 505 CHANNEL EVOKE }}to channel the evoke version of this spell once using {{mono|INCANT}}<br><br>
* {{boldmono|INCANT SET EVOKE 505 }}to always evoke this spell using {{mono|INCANT 505 }}
* Using {{mono|INCANT SET CHANNEL}} followed by {{mono|INCANT SET EVOKE}} will always channel the evoked version of the spell using {{mono|INCANT 505 }}<br><br>
*This spell can be cast at clouds to disperse them
*Self-casting the CS version will cause a column of air to form around the caster and blow their hair in all directions; a 'hair dryer' of sorts that has no mechanical effect


==Lore Benefits==
== Factors That Affect Hand of Tonis ==
===Tonis Bolt===
The [[CS]] for this spell when used to stun is based on the caster's [[level]], [[aura]] bonus, all spells known. Dedicated taining in [[Elemental Lore, Air]] (greater than 20 ranks) will afford the caster of this spell a second version, commonly referred to as Tonis Bolt. The [[attack strength|Attack Strength]] for the Tonis Bolt is determined by [[dexterity]] bonus and [[Spell Aiming]] bonus. [[Elemental Lore, Air]] increases the spell's [[damage factor]] by .001 per rank for each rank above 20 until rank 50. After the 50th rank, it increases by .0005 per rank until the 100th rank.
20 ranks of [[Elemental Lore, Air]] unlocks a bolt version of the spell and is cast using EVOKE. In addition to [[hitpoint]] damage, this spell uses the [[Unbalance critical table]], producing injuries along with frequent knockdowns and stuns.
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====Damage Factor Bonus====


Training in [[Elemental Lore, Air]] also increases the spell's [[damage factor]] (DF). Total DF bonus with 200 lore ranks is .100.
== Spell Usage ==
=== Hand of Tonis Version ===
* [[CAST (verb)|CAST]] or [[INCANT (verb)|INCANT]] this spell to cause a hand of air to reach out and squeeze the breath from your target.
The degree of stun caused is determined by the [[endroll]]. The Hand version of this spell can be cast by someone with greater than 20 ranks of [[Elemental Lore, Air]] by casting from defensive or guarded [[stance]].


{| {{prettytable}}
* Hand of Tonis can be [[CAST]] at clouds to disperse them.
|- style= "text-align:center; background: #DDD;"
Also, casting this spell at yourself from a guarded or defensive stance will cause a column of air to form around you and blow your hair in all directions: a 'hair dryer' of sorts (no mechanical effect).
|'''Air Lore<br>Ranks'''||'''<center>Damage Factor<br>Increase</center>'''
|-
|<center>1 to 50</center>||.001 per rank
|-
|<center>51 to 100</center>||.001 per two ranks
|-
|<center>101 to 200</center>||.001 per four ranks
|-
|}


*Damage factor truncates at three decimal places.
=== Tonis Bolt Version ===
* [[CAST (verb)|CAST]] or [[INCANT (verb)|INCANT]] this spell from offensive or advancing [[stance]] to hurl a churning bolt of air at a target.
This spell causes [[unbalance]] crits and will often knock down and/or stun a target.


====Channel Damage====
{{bolt-channel}}
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==Bolt Spell Table==
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{{Boltspell table entry|spell = Hand of Tonis|DFcloth = .530
{{Boltspell table entry|spell = Hand of Tonis|DFcloth = .520|DFleather = .420|DFscale = .330|DFchain = .300|DFplate = .210
|AvD1=52
|AvD1=52
|AvD5=44|AvD6=43|AvD7=42|AvD8=41
|AvD5=44|AvD6=43|AvD7=42|AvD8=41
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==Messaging==
== External Links ==
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*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/spelllist.asp?circle=2#505 Major Elemental Spell Circle: Hand of Tonis], on Play.net


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== Resources ==
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*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/spelllist.asp?circle=2#505 Major Elemental Spell Circle: Hand of Tonis], on Play.net
[[Category:Major Elemental Spells]]
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Revision as of 00:25, 21 February 2016

Hand of Tonis (505)
Mnemonic [HANDTONIS]
Duration 5s + 1s per 2 warding failed
Attack Magic - Damage - Disabling  
Subtype Warding & Bolt 
Target(s) Single 
Interval Instantaneous 
Damage Type Hitpoint (Bolt) 
State(s) Inflicted Stun (Warding) 
Critical Type Unbalance (Bolt) 
Major Elemental Spells
Sleep (501) Attack
Chromatic Circle (502) Attack
Thurfel's Ward (503) Defensive
Slow (504) Attack
Hand of Tonis (505) Attack
Celerity (506) Utility
Elemental Deflection (507) Defensive
Elemental Bias (508) Defensive
Strength (509) Offensive
Hurl Boulder (510) Attack
Floating Disk (511) Utility
Cold Snap (512) Attack
Elemental Focus (513) Offensive
Stone Fist (514) Attack
Rapid Fire (515) Utility
Mana Leech (516) Utility
Charge Item (517) Utility
Cone of Elements (518) Attack
Immolation (519) Attack
Mage Armor (520) Defensive
Meteor Swarm (525) Attack
Elemental Disjunction (530) Attack
Haste (535) Utility
Temporal Reversion (540) Defensive
Time Stop (550) Utility

Hand of Tonis is named after Tonis, the Arkati of speed, travel and thieves. There are two versions of this spell: a warding attack which attempts to stun a target by stealing its breath, and bolt spell, which uses the Spell Aiming skill and becomes available with 20 ranks Elemental Lore, Air training. This second version, commonly referred to as Tonis Bolt, hurls a churning bolt of air at the target and is activated using EVOKE.

The stun roundtime is determined by the endroll success margin. Stun RT (in seconds) = (ER - 100) ÷ 2.

Usage

  • PREP 505 | CAST {target} or INCANT 505 to cast this spell normally
  • PREP 505 | EVOKE {target} to cast Tonis Bolt (requires 20 ranks of Elemental Lore, Air)

  • INCANT 505 EVOKE to evoke this spell once using INCANT
  • INCANT 505 CHANNEL EVOKE to channel the evoke version of this spell once using INCANT

  • INCANT SET EVOKE 505 to always evoke this spell using INCANT 505
  • Using INCANT SET CHANNEL followed by INCANT SET EVOKE will always channel the evoked version of the spell using INCANT 505

  • This spell can be cast at clouds to disperse them
  • Self-casting the CS version will cause a column of air to form around the caster and blow their hair in all directions; a 'hair dryer' of sorts that has no mechanical effect

Lore Benefits

Tonis Bolt

20 ranks of Elemental Lore, Air unlocks a bolt version of the spell and is cast using EVOKE. In addition to hitpoint damage, this spell uses the Unbalance critical table, producing injuries along with frequent knockdowns and stuns.

Damage Factor Bonus

Training in Elemental Lore, Air also increases the spell's damage factor (DF). Total DF bonus with 200 lore ranks is .100.

Air Lore
Ranks
Damage Factor
Increase
1 to 50
.001 per rank
51 to 100
.001 per two ranks
101 to 200
.001 per four ranks
  • Damage factor truncates at three decimal places.

Channel Damage

CHANNELing a bolt spell imposes a 3 second hard roundtime in exchange for a higher chance of hitting a vital area and subjects the attack to less critical randomization. The critical randomization floor is raised by 1-2 ranks (depending on the actual critical) and the chance to hit every location is the same at 7.7%.

When a bolt is CAST/EVOKEd without CHANNELing, it has a little over 16% chance to hit the eyes, head, or neck. A CHANNELed bolt has over a 30% chance. Most of those locations will also result in a critical kill for ranks as low as 5 or 6, while it will take 7+ against the chest, abdomen, or back. If it is determined to be a rank 9 critical wound, critical randomization can lower that all the way down to a rank 5 (typically non-lethal against vital spots). If the same bolt is CHANNELed for the same rank 9 critical wound, crit randomization will not lower it less than a rank 7 (typically lethal against vital spots).

The roundtime imposed by channeling cannot be reduced by haste effects.

Bolt Spell Table

Spell AG Cloth Leather Scale Chain Plate
AsG 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Hand of Tonis DF .520 .420 .330 .300 .210
AvD 52 44 43 42 41 39 37 35 33 44 40 36 32 52 46 40 34

Messaging

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Alchemy Recipe

A spiraled sapphire wand
  1. add crystalline solution
  2. add 2 doses of ayana leaf
  3. Simmer
  4. add powdered blue sapphire
  5. Boil
  6. add s'ayanad crystal
  7. Chant Hand of Tonis (505)

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