Archery and group buffs

[Outdrsyguy1]

Do archers get the bonus from the paldin Zealot spell if the paladin is leading the group? I have a wizard that's thinking of going bows since he hunts with a bard and a paladin most of the time. I assume you get the bonus for kai's triumphs but i'm not sure about zealot.

[CrystalTears]

I thought Zealot was melee AS. Isn't ranged expensive for a wizard to train in?

[mgoddess]

Do archers get the bonus from the paladin Zealot spell if the paladin is leading the group? I have a wizard that's thinking of going bows since he hunts with a bard and a paladin most of the time. I assume you get the bonus for kai's triumphs but i'm not sure about zealot.


1617 · Zealot [ZEALOT]
Duration: 120 seconds +10 for every spell rank known above 17; refreshable; not stackable

Type: Offense

Focusing entirely on the offensive, Zealot enables the Paladin to bolster her resolve and that of her party. The Paladin and everyone in her group gain a +30 bonus to melee Attack Strength (AS). To make up for this offensive ability, the paladin and everyone in her group experiences a -30 Defense Strength (DS) reduction. When Zealot is active, Divine Shield may not be cast. Additionally, if anyone leaves the Paladin's current area, they will lose the effect of the spell.

Training in Spiritual Lore, Religion increases the +AS/-DS effect by +1 at one lore rank, with the maximum additional bonus of +19 at 190 ranks. At 190 ranks of Spiritual Lore, Religion, the Paladin would have +49 AS and -11 DS.

Spiritual Lore, Religion bonus thresholds: 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, 28, 36, 45, 55, 66, 78, 91, 105, 120, 136, 153, 171, and 190 ranks

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[Outdrsyguy1]

Alright thanks.

[Xaerve]

Kai's does work.

[Paradii]

I thought Zealot was melee AS. Isn't ranged expensive for a wizard to train in?

Until mid-game, you lose a lot of magical secondary skills but its an interesting path choice.