Contested spells (2.0)

Spell vs Agility spells

This contest is used for spells with effects that rely on quick physical reactions to strike with or avoid. It is typically referred to as SvA. The caster uses Discipline, Charisma, Agility, and Reflex. The target uses Reflex and Agility. Examples of SvA include Branch Break, Harawep's Bonds, Tremor and Ice Patch.

Spells listed as Spell Versus Agility.

Note: These are old formulas and are likely no longer accurate.
Caster Uses: discipline, charisma, reflex*2 and agility
Target Uses: reflex*3 and agility*2
Modifier: balance of the target

Will(Spell) vs Will spells

This contest is used for spells with effects that rely on strength of will and mental focus. It is typically referred to as WvW (Will vs. Will) or less commonly as SvW. The caster uses Discipline, Charisma, and Intelligence. The target uses Discipline, Charisma and Intelligence. Examples of WvW spells include Mental Blast, Hypnotize, Huldah's Pall, Phelim's Sanction and Tingle.

Spells listed as Spell Versus Will.

Note: These are old formulas and are likely no longer accurate.
Caster Uses: discipline*2, charisma*2 and intelligence
Target Uses: discipline*2, charisma and intelligence*2
Dartenian says, "For will vs will, you are best keeping Int + Disc + Chr all relatively balanced, yes." 1/2009

Modifier: nerve damage of both sides

Spell vs Stamina spells

This contest is used for spells with effects that rely on pure physical endurance on the part of the caster or the target to resist. It is typically referred to as SvS. The caster uses Discipline, Charisma, Strength and Stamina. The target uses Strength and Stamina. Examples of SvS spells include Nissa's Binding, Lethargy, Curse of the Wilds, Vertigo and Frostbite.

Spells listed as Spell Versus Stamina.

Note: These are old formulas and are likely no longer accurate.
Caster Uses: discipline*2, charisma, stamina and strength
Target Uses: stamina*3 and strength*2
Modifier: health of the target

Spell vs Spirit spells

This contest is used for spells with effects that rely on targeting the target's soul or directing divine/spiritual forces against the target (theurgy). It is typically referred to as SvSp. The caster uses Wisdom, Charisma and a touch of Discipline. The target uses Charisma, Wisdom and to a lesser extent Discipline. Examples of SvSp spells include Soul Sickness, Malediction, and Curse of Zachriedek. SvSp is primarily the domain of Holy magic.

Spells listed as Spell Versus Spirit.

Caster Uses: wisdom, charisma, discipline
Target Uses: charisma, wisdom, > discipline
Modifier: spirit health of target

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