Major Elemental Wave (435)

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Major Elemental Wave (435)
Mnemonic [MAJRWAVE]
Duration Instantaneous
Attack Magic - Damage  
Subtype Maneuver 
Target(s) Area of Effect 
Interval Instantaneous 
Damage Type Critical 
Critical Type Elemental Flare 
Minor Elemental Spells
Elemental Defense I (401) Defensive
Presence (402) Utility
Lock Pick Enhancement (403) Utility
Disarm Enhancement (404) Utility
Elemental Detection (405) Utility
Elemental Defense II (406) Defensive
Unlock (407) Utility
Disarm (408) Utility
Elemental Blast (409) Attack
Elemental Wave (410) Attack
Elemental Blade (411) Offensive
Weapon Deflection (412) Attack
Elemental Saturation (413) Attack
Elemental Defense III (414) Defensive
Elemental Strike (415) Attack
Piercing Gaze (416) Utility
Elemental Dispel (417) Attack
Mana Focus (418) Utility
Mass Elemental Defense (419) Defensive
Magic Item Creation (420) Utility
Elemental Targeting (425) Offensive
Elemental Barrier (430) Defensive
Major Elemental Wave (435) Attack


Major Elemental Wave is quite similar to Elemental Wave (410), except it is now capable of releasing elemental energy into the prone targets. This has the potential to harm or kill those effected by it. It carries with it all the effects of Elemental Wave, such as knocking down and inflicting RT upon those under its effects.

The spell normally carries with it the five attunable elements, fire, ice, air, lightning, and earth, but there are many maneuvers and attacks in the game which are very similar to Major Elemental Wave, but carry with them other elements, such as steam, acid, or plasma.

Note: Creatures in flight, non-corporeal undead, and certain others may be immune to the effects of this magic.

Messaging

Although this spell does not tend to inflict a great number of damage, its power lays in its criticals, which will frequently result in stuns, removal of limbs, or outright death. An example is shown below, while attuned to lightning:

You gesture at a krolvin warrior.
A wave of snapping and crackling ethereal ripples moves outward from you.
A krolvin mercenary is buffeted by the snapping and crackling ethereal waves and is knocked to the ground.
   ... 70 points of damage!
   Horrifying bolt of electricity crystalizes abdominal area. Spiffy but unfortunately also quite deadly.
The krolvin mercenary rolls over on the floor and goes still.
A krolvin mercenary is buffeted by the snapping and crackling ethereal waves and is knocked to the ground.
   ... 50 points of damage!
   Powerful blast reduces the krolvin mercenary to a smoldering pile of ash!
The krolvin mercenary rolls over on the floor and goes still.
A krolvin warrior is buffeted by the snapping and crackling ethereal waves and is knocked to the ground.
   ... 50 points of damage!
   Surprisingly large electrical arc destroys neck and moves up around head making a flashy halo. Rather classical death occurs.
The krolvin warrior rolls over on the floor and goes still.
A krolvin warrior is buffeted by the snapping and crackling ethereal waves and is knocked to the ground.
   ... 50 points of damage!
   Hideously bright electrical bolt sends right leg into another universe. Happy traveling.
   The krolvin warrior is stunned!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

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