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| type = Defensive
| type = Defensive
| subtype = [[DS]] (all), [[TD]] (elemental)
| subtype = [[DS]] (all), [[TD]] (elemental)
| ds = +20 (all)
| ds = +15 (all)
| td = +15 ([[elemental]])
| td = +15 ([[elemental]])
| enhancement = None
| enhancement = None
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'''Mass Elemental Defense''' creates a brilliant luminescence around the caster and each member of their [[group]], providing them with a +15 bonus to all types of [[defensive strength]], as well as a +15 bonus to [[elemental]] [[target defense]]. The duration of this spell is not dependent on the members of the group remaining joined to the caster.
'''Mass Elemental Defense''' creates a brilliant luminescence around the caster and each member of their [[group]], providing them with a +15 bonus to all types of [[defensive strength]], as well as a +15 bonus to [[elemental]] [[target defense]]. The duration of this spell is not dependent on the members of the group remaining joined to the caster.

This is one of three spells, collectively and colloquially known as "massies", which provide a defensive bonus, affect all members of the caster's group, and remain persistent after the group is disbanded. As such, it is quite common for groups to form in public places specifically for the purpose of casting these spells. The other two such spells are [[Mass Blur (911)]] and [[Mass Colors (611)]].

When cast, the spell automatically converts its effect into that of [[Elemental Defense III (414)]] upon every member of the caster's group. Therefore, in terms of [[stackable]] spell duration, [[Elemental Detection (405)]], and all other purposes, it should be considered to simply be a multi-target version of [[Elemental Defense III (414)]].


* [[CAST (verb)|Cast]] or [[INCANT (verb)|incant]] this spell to initiate.
* [[CAST (verb)|Cast]] or [[INCANT (verb)|incant]] this spell to initiate.
* It is [[stackable]], and will add to the duration of [[Elemental Defense III (414)]], not add another defensive bonus in addition to it.


== Messaging ==
== Messaging ==

Revision as of 10:55, 22 January 2009

Mass Elemental Defense (419)
Mnemonic [MASSEDEF]
Base Duration 1200 sec
Added Duration 60 sec per MnE rank
Span Stackable
Defensive Magic  
Subtype DS (all), TD (elemental) 
Defensive Strength +15 (all) 
Target Defense +15 (elemental
Availability Group 
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


Mass Elemental Defense creates a brilliant luminescence around the caster and each member of their group, providing them with a +15 bonus to all types of defensive strength, as well as a +15 bonus to elemental target defense. The duration of this spell is not dependent on the members of the group remaining joined to the caster.

This is one of three spells, collectively and colloquially known as "massies", which provide a defensive bonus, affect all members of the caster's group, and remain persistent after the group is disbanded. As such, it is quite common for groups to form in public places specifically for the purpose of casting these spells. The other two such spells are Mass Blur (911) and Mass Colors (611).

When cast, the spell automatically converts its effect into that of Elemental Defense III (414) upon every member of the caster's group. Therefore, in terms of stackable spell duration, Elemental Detection (405), and all other purposes, it should be considered to simply be a multi-target version of Elemental Defense III (414).

Messaging

Initial cast:

A brilliant luminescence surrounds you.

Wearing off:

The brilliant luminescence fades from around you.

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