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Sheer fear is the phenomenon that may occur when a character encounters a higher level [[undead]] creature. The severity of the induced fear is primarily dependent on the [[level]] difference between the character and the undead creature in question.
'''Sheer fear''' is a mechanical event that may occur when a character encounters a higher level [[undead]] creature. This effect can range from a decrease in [[defensive strength]] (DS), being [[stun]]ned, and dropping to [[kneel]]ing. The severity of the induced fear is primarily dependent on the [[level]] difference between the character and the undead creature in question. Regardless of severity, feared characters will not be able to move on their own until the effects of the sheer fear wear off, even if [[Stun Relief (108)]] is applied.


==Types==
Characters between ten and fifteen levels lower than a particular creature will experience a lesser sheer fear, causing a decrease in [[defensive strength]] and inducing stun for a short period of time. Characters more than fifteen levels below a creature will experience greater sheer fear, which causes one to drop to one's knees with a much longer stun. Note that, in either case, feared characters will not be able to move on their own until the effects of sheer fear wear off, even if [[Stun Relief (108)]] is applied.


* ''Lesser sheer fear'': Characters between ten and fifteen levels lower than a particular creature will experience a lesser sheer fear, causing a decrease in defensive strength and inducing stun for a short period of time.


* ''Greater sheer fear'': Characters more than fifteen levels below a creature will experience greater sheer fear, which causes one to drop to one's knees with a much longer stun.
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Fear Strength (FS) of Attacker: attacker level*3


==Formulae==
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Fear Defense (FD) of Defender: defender level*3


<pre{{log2}}>>You struggle against your fear!
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FVP: Various things adding to defense can add to this. Such as stats.
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 72 = 205
Warding failed!
You are racked by convulsive shivers!</pre>

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* Fear Strength (FS) of Attacker: {{mono|attacker level * 3}}
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* Fear Defense (FD) of Defender: {{mono|defender level * 3}}
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* FvP: Various things, such as [[stat]]s, adding to defense can add to this.


==Protective Effects==
==Protective Effects==


The following effects help prevent sheer fear from taking hold:
The following spells and items help prevent sheer fear from taking hold. Please note that every +5 resist on an item is equal to 1 phantom level and every +3 resist on a script is equal to 1 phantom level.


{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
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*[[Bravery (211)]]: Gives 3 phantom levels against fear-based attacks.
|+ Protective Effects
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*[[Heroism (215)]]: Gives 3 phantom levels against fear-based attacks.
|-
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*[[Self Control (613)]]:
!scope="col"|Spell/Item
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*[[Song of Valor (1010)]]:
!scope="col"|Type
*[[Dauntless (1606)]]: Gives 3 phantom levels against fear-based attacks.
!scope="col" class="unsortable"|Specifics
*[[Symbol of Courage]]: Gives 3 phantom levels against fear-based attacks.
|-
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*[[Minor lichbane talisman]]: Provides 50 Sheer Fear Resist. Each charge is 10 minutes. '''Every +5 Resist (on items) is equal to 1 phantom levels.'''
!scope="row"|[[Bravery (211)]]
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*[[Lesser lichbane talisman]] Provides 100 Sheer Fear Resist. Each charge is 10 minutes. ''''''Every +5 Resist (on items) is equal to 1 phantom levels.'''
*[[Greater lichbane talisman]]: Provides '''immunity''' to fear-based attacks. Each charge lasts for 10 minutes.
|Phantom Levels||Gives 3 phantom levels against fear-based attacks.
|-
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*[[Voln armor]] (Unlocked): +10 resist at Tier 2; another +10 at Tier 4. '''Every +3 Resist (on scripts) is equal to 1 phantom levels.'''
!scope="row"|[[Heroism (215)]]
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*[[Discipline]]: Provides [(Stat-40)/5] to your defense against fear-based attacks. Presumably this effect is seen in your FVP.
*[[Yertie's Yowlp]]: Provides an unknown amount of defense against fear-based attacks. Presumably this effect is seen in your FVP.
|Phantom Levels||Gives 3 phantom levels against fear-based attacks.
|-
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!scope="row"|[[Self Control (613)]]
|<!--Type-->||<!--Specifics-->
|-
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!scope="row"|[[Song of Valor (1010)]]
|<!--Type-->||<!--Specifics-->
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!scope="row"|[[Dauntless (1606)]]
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|Phantom Levels||Gives 3 phantom levels against fear-based attacks.
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!scope="row"|[[Symbol of Courage]]
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|Phantom Levels||Gives 3 phantom levels against fear-based attacks.
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!scope="row"|[[Minor lichbane talisman|Lichbane talisman, minor]]
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|Resistance||Provides 50 Sheer Fear Resist. Each charge is 10 minutes. ''Every +5 Resist (on items) is equal to 1 phantom levels.''
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!scope="row"|[[Lesser lichbane talisman|Lichbane talisman, lesser]]
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|Resistance||Provides 100 Sheer Fear Resist. Each charge is 10 minutes. ''Every +5 Resist (on items) is equal to 1 phantom levels.''
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!scope="row"|[[Greater lichbane talisman|Lichbane talisman, greater]]
|Immunity||Provides ''immunity'' to fear-based attacks. Each charge lasts for 10 minutes.
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!scope="row"|[[Voln armor]] (Unlocked)
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|Resistance||+10 resist at Tier 2; another +10 at Tier 4. ''Every +3 Resist (on scripts) is equal to 1 phantom levels.''
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!scope="row"|[[Discipline]]
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|Defense||Provides {{mono|[(Stat-40)/5]}} to your defense against fear-based attacks. Presumably this effect is seen in your FVP.
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!scope="row"|[[Yertie's Yowlp]]
|Defense||Provides an unknown amount of defense against fear-based attacks. Presumably this effect is seen in your FVP.
|}


==Examples==
==Messaging==


*Lesser sheer fear (first person):
;Lesser sheer fear (first person)


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notes: Level 34 character versus [[necrotic snake]]. Effect of fear lasted six seconds.
''Note:'' Level 34 character versus [[necrotic snake]]. Effect of fear lasted six seconds.


*Greater sheer fear (first person):
;Greater sheer fear (first person)


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notes: Level 25 character versus [[Putrefied Citadel herald]]. Effect of sheer fear lasted approximately two minutes.
''Note:'' Level 25 character versus [[Putrefied Citadel herald]]. Effect of sheer fear lasted approximately two minutes.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[/saved posts|Saved posts]]
*[[/saved posts|Saved posts]]


[[Category: Combat Mechanics]]
[[Category: Combat Mechanics]][[Category:Effects and Conditions]]

Revision as of 12:12, 10 October 2021

Sheer fear is a mechanical event that may occur when a character encounters a higher level undead creature. This effect can range from a decrease in defensive strength (DS), being stunned, and dropping to kneeling. The severity of the induced fear is primarily dependent on the level difference between the character and the undead creature in question. Regardless of severity, feared characters will not be able to move on their own until the effects of the sheer fear wear off, even if Stun Relief (108) is applied.

Types

  • Lesser sheer fear: Characters between ten and fifteen levels lower than a particular creature will experience a lesser sheer fear, causing a decrease in defensive strength and inducing stun for a short period of time.
  • Greater sheer fear: Characters more than fifteen levels below a creature will experience greater sheer fear, which causes one to drop to one's knees with a much longer stun.

Formulae

>You struggle against your fear! 
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 72 = 205 
Warding failed! 
You are racked by convulsive shivers!
  • Fear Strength (FS) of Attacker: attacker level * 3
  • Fear Defense (FD) of Defender: defender level * 3
  • FvP: Various things, such as stats, adding to defense can add to this.

Protective Effects

The following spells and items help prevent sheer fear from taking hold. Please note that every +5 resist on an item is equal to 1 phantom level and every +3 resist on a script is equal to 1 phantom level.

Protective Effects
Spell/Item Type Specifics
Bravery (211) Phantom Levels Gives 3 phantom levels against fear-based attacks.
Heroism (215) Phantom Levels Gives 3 phantom levels against fear-based attacks.
Self Control (613)
Song of Valor (1010)
Dauntless (1606) Phantom Levels Gives 3 phantom levels against fear-based attacks.
Symbol of Courage Phantom Levels Gives 3 phantom levels against fear-based attacks.
Lichbane talisman, minor Resistance Provides 50 Sheer Fear Resist. Each charge is 10 minutes. Every +5 Resist (on items) is equal to 1 phantom levels.
Lichbane talisman, lesser Resistance Provides 100 Sheer Fear Resist. Each charge is 10 minutes. Every +5 Resist (on items) is equal to 1 phantom levels.
Lichbane talisman, greater Immunity Provides immunity to fear-based attacks. Each charge lasts for 10 minutes.
Voln armor (Unlocked) Resistance +10 resist at Tier 2; another +10 at Tier 4. Every +3 Resist (on scripts) is equal to 1 phantom levels.
Discipline Defense Provides [(Stat-40)/5] to your defense against fear-based attacks. Presumably this effect is seen in your FVP.
Yertie's Yowlp Defense Provides an unknown amount of defense against fear-based attacks. Presumably this effect is seen in your FVP.

Messaging

Lesser sheer fear (first person)
>Overcome by the waves of evil emanating from the necrotic snake, your arms fall slack at your side and you find yourself unable to move.

>You regain control of your senses!

Note: Level 34 character versus necrotic snake. Effect of fear lasted six seconds.

Greater sheer fear (first person)
>You drop to your knees in utter despair!  Overcome by the foul stench of pure evil emanating from the Citadel herald, your arms fall slack at your sides and feel your limbs slipping away as an utter and complete fear seizes a suffocating control of your mind and body!

>You moan pitifully as you hold your head in your hands, unable to do anything but whimper with fear!

>Selema gestures at you. 
You are no longer stunned.

>You struggle against your fear! 
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 70 = 203 
Warding failed! 
You gibber in fear! 

>Selema gestures at you. 
You are no longer stunned.

>frown 
You don't seem to be able to move to do that.

>You struggle against your fear! 
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 72 = 205 
Warding failed! 
You are racked by convulsive shivers!

>You struggle against your fear! 
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 36 = 169 
Warding failed! 
You gibber in fear!

>You struggle against your fear! 
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 33 = 166 
Warding failed! 
Your eyes grow wider as the crushing terror increases, every bad dream and fear materializing vividly in your mind's eye!

>You struggle against your fear! 
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): -13 = 120 
Warding failed! 
The crushing fear continues, and you remain huddled in a spastic, jittering heap!

>You struggle against your fear! 
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 84 = 217 
Warding failed! 
You moan pitifully as you hold your head in your hands, unable to do anything but whimper with fear!

>You struggle against your fear! 
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): 18 = 151 
Warding failed! 
You moan pitifully as you hold your head in your hands, unable to do anything but whimper with fear!

>You struggle against your fear! 
FS: 180 - FD: 75 + FvP: 28 + d100(L): -64 = 69 
Warded off! 
You slowly regain control of your senses, wiping the tears from your eyes and the drool from your mouth.

Note: Level 25 character versus Putrefied Citadel herald. Effect of sheer fear lasted approximately two minutes.

See also

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