Curse

[Varsus]

Anyone mind posting some info on how the curse spell works?

Is it best if cast by a sorc? I know stance changes something, but not sure what.

And is it the same if cast off a scroll?

Thanks

-Varsus

[Praefection]

From the official boards.

715 · Curse [CURSE]
Duration: Variable

Type: Attack

There are six known curses at the disposal of all Sorcerers. Some curses affect the target's combat abilities including Attack Strength (AS), Defense Strength (DS), and warding ability. Other curses torment the target with annoying and sometimes damaging effects. Items may also be targeted, which will store a dormant version of the curse cast upon it, awaiting the touch of a hapless creature or adventurer. The Sorcerer may handle any item that they curse.

Curse Reference:
STANCE TYPE

Offensive Clumsy - target falls down

Advanced AS Penalty & Minor Damage

Forward AS Penalty

Neutral Itching, DS Penalty

Guarded TD Penalty

Defensive Minor Damage


All curses have inherent spell strengths based upon the abilities of those who cast them, which provide resistance against attempts to remove them, such as with the clerical Remove Curse spell. While this may make removal of the curse more difficult, the curse can still be removed or neutralized with enough effort or if the strength of the uncurse spell is greater than that of the curse.

I don't know about curses cast via scrolls though.