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#REDIRECT [[:Category:Contested abilities]] |
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==General Information== |
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Contested spells include [[:Category:Versus Will Spells|Will vs Will]], [[:Category:Versus Stamina Spells|Spell vs Stamina]], [[:Category:Versus Agility Spells|Spell vs Agility]], and [[:Category:Versus Spirit Spells|Spell vs Sprit]]. ALL contested spells are modified by range to target (except for [[:Category:Area of Effect Spells|area spells]]), and by how much [[mana]] the caster puts into the spell. Both sides of the formula are otherwise equally balanced, but the ratios are not revealed -- only which [[stats]] are used, not which is most important. [[Primary Magic skill|Primary Magic]] does NOT play a role except in the fact that it allows a mage to put more mana into the spell. |
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This will mean that individual mages, depending on how they have and want to train their stats, will tend to have a particular type of contested spell that they excel at. Likewise, there will be particular targets who may be more or less resistant to specific types of contested spells. All of the above applies equally to both critters and players. |
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==Contest Definitions== |
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===Spell vs Agility spells=== |
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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]]. |
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:Spells listed as [[:Category:Versus Agility Spells|Spell Versus Agility]]. |
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''Note: These are old formulas and are likely no longer accurate.''<br> |
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Caster Uses: [[discipline]], [[charisma]], [[reflex]]*2 and [[agility]]<br> |
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Target Uses: [[reflex]]*3 and [[agility]]*2<br> |
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Modifier: balance of the target |
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===Will(Spell) vs Will spells=== |
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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]]. |
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:Spells listed as [[Spell Versus Will]]. |
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''Note: These are old formulas and are likely no longer accurate.''<br> |
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Caster Uses: [[discipline]]*2, [[charisma]]*2 and [[intelligence]]<br> |
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Target Uses: [[discipline]]*2, [[charisma]] and [[intelligence]]*2<br> |
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Dartenian says, "For will vs will, you are best keeping Int + Disc + Chr all relatively balanced, yes." 1/2009 <br /> |
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Modifier: nerve damage of both sides |
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===Spell vs Stamina spells=== |
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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]]. |
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:Spells listed as [[Spell Versus Stamina]]. |
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''Note: These are old formulas and are likely no longer accurate.''<br> |
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Caster Uses: [[discipline]]*2, [[charisma]], [[stamina]] and [[strength]]<br> |
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Target Uses: [[stamina]]*3 and [[strength]]*2<br> |
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Modifier: health of the target |
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===Spell vs Spirit spells=== |
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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 [[:Category:Holy Magic|Holy magic]]. |
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:Spells listed as [[Spell Versus Spirit]]. |
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Caster Uses: [[wisdom]], [[charisma]], [[discipline]]<br> |
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Target Uses: [[charisma]], [[wisdom]], > [[discipline]]<br> |
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Modifier: [[spirit]] health of target |
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==Contest Stat "Weighting"== |
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Dartenian says, "When we talk about weighted in stat contests, we aren't usually talking about much."<br /> |
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Dartenian says, "Raising your intelligence or discipline higher at the expense of charisma is NOT going to make you better at WvW."<br /> |
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Dartenian says, "If you are talking about cost analysis."<br /> |
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1/2009<br /> |
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==Also See== |
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{{Cat|Magic}} |
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