202 Ranger Spells

[droit]

On the one hand, I'm an idiot for accidentally learning all my ranger spells at once. On the other hand, I'm AWESOME for learning all my ranger spells at once! Below is a (long) series of thorns cast with 202 ranger spells and 101 summoning lore, with one or two fury casts at the bottom (I'll get some more of those later). These are pretty much unedited, meaning I didn't cut out the "bad" thorns to make it look better, just a few that were cast at already prone, near-death targets. This was just the first run, so stay tuned for more posts.

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You gesture at a spectral triton defender.
For some reason, you feel extremely lucky.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a spectral triton defender! Several of the thorns jab into the defender!
... hits for 32 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Strong assault amputates the leg at the knee.
It floats in the air a moment before drifting back into place!
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 24 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Attack whistles right through the lower back encountering little resistance!
... hits for 21 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Hard strike shatters arm into vapor.
The arm reforms before your eyes!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

You gesture at a spectral triton defender.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a spectral triton defender! Several of the thorns jab into the defender!
... hits for 36 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Strong assault amputates the leg at the knee.
It floats in the air a moment before drifting back into place!
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 32 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Strong hit to the chest!
Tendrils of mist explode as the strike passes right through.
... hits for 23 points of damage!
The spectral form of the triton defender tenses in agony as he begins to dissolve from the bottom up!

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton combatant! Several of the thorns jab into the combatant!
... hits for 36 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Great shot penetrates thigh and shatters bone!
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 33 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Strong strike, punctures lung!
... hits for 12 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Great shot penetrates thigh and shatters bone!
... hits for 33 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Great shot penetrates thigh and shatters bone!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.


Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a spectral triton defender! Several of the thorns jab into the defender!
... hits for 17 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Painful attack flays the leg from thigh to calf.
New skin lies, snakelike, beneath the old.
... hits for 39 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Massive blow obliterates the right knee.
The triton defender falters as a sickly light flows freely down its leg.
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 32 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Painful attack flays the leg from thigh to calf.
New skin lies, snakelike, beneath the old.
... hits for 29 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Strong strike splits the belly open, revealing ghostly organs.
Haggis anyone?
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton combatant! Several of the thorns jab into the combatant!
... hits for 37 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Great shot penetrates thigh and shatters bone!
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 26 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Nailed in lower back!
... hits for 19 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Great shot penetrates thigh and shatters bone!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a spectral triton defender! Several of the thorns jab into the defender!
... hits for 15 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Massive blow obliterates the right knee.
The triton defender falters as a sickly light flows freely down its leg.
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 37 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Hard blast to the side of the right eye.
Strike carries right on through the bridge of the nose,
the other eye, and the rest of the head!
... hits for 11 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Body swirls violently from a strong hit to the back.
Neat effect!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton combatant! Several of the thorns jab into the combatant!
... hits for 20 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Well placed shot pierces knee, that hurt!
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 26 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Amazing shot through the triton combatant's nose enters the brain!
The triton combatant gurgles once and goes still, a wrathful look on her face.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton combatant! Several of the thorns jab into the combatant!
... hits for 18 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Well placed shot pierces knee, that hurt!
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 16 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Elbow punctured, oh what pain!
... hits for 20 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Strong strike, punctures lung!
... hits for 28 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Vicious strike punctures intestines!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
You gesture at an ethereal triton sentry.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath an ethereal triton sentry! Several of the thorns jab into the sentry!
... hits for 12 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Painful attack flays the leg from thigh to calf.
New skin lies, snakelike, beneath the old.
... hits for 20 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Painful attack flays the leg from thigh to calf.
New skin lies, snakelike, beneath the old.
... hits for 15 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Massive blow obliterates the right knee.
The triton sentry falters as a sickly light flows freely down its leg.
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 18 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
A massive blow to the left shoulder hoists the triton sentry high into the air.
It hangs there a moment, suspended, before falling forward.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

You gesture at an ethereal triton sentry.
For some reason, you feel extremely lucky.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath an ethereal triton sentry! Several of the thorns jab into the sentry!
... hits for 35 points of damage!
... 45 points of damage!
Huge strike vaporizes the right thigh.
The triton sentry convulses, falling inward upon itself while the leg mends.
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 38 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Painful attack flays the leg from thigh to calf.
New skin lies, snakelike, beneath the old.
The triton sentry emits a hollow scream as ribbons of essence begin to wend away from her and into nothingness!


Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton magus! Several of the thorns jab into the magus!
... hits for 37 points of damage!
... 45 points of damage!
Shot shatters hip and severs right leg!
A triton magus falls to the ground grasping her mangled right leg!
The triton magus is stunned!
... hits for 39 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike to left arm shatters elbow and severs forearm!
The magus's seaweed-wrapped longbow falls to the ground.
... hits for 12 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike punctures thigh and shatters femur!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

You gesture at a greater water elemental.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a greater water elemental! Several of the thorns jab into the elemental!
... hits for 38 points of damage!
... 15 points of damage!
... hits for 27 points of damage!
... 15 points of damage!
... hits for 22 points of damage!
... 15 points of damage!
... hits for 33 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
It is knocked to the ground!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a greater water elemental! Several of the thorns jab into the elemental!
... hits for 19 points of damage!
... 20 points of damage!
... hits for 13 points of damage!
... 15 points of damage!
... hits for 29 points of damage!
... 10 points of damage!
... hits for 10 points of damage!
... 10 points of damage!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a greater water elemental! Several of the thorns jab into the elemental!
... hits for 15 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
... hits for 26 points of damage!
... 20 points of damage!
... hits for 31 points of damage!
The glimmer of an uncut diamond catches your eye as the water elemental gurgles eerily and collapses into the water.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath an ethereal triton sentry! Several of the thorns jab into the sentry!
... hits for 13 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Painful attack flays the leg from thigh to calf.
New skin lies, snakelike, beneath the old.
... hits for 22 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Painful attack flays the leg from thigh to calf.
New skin lies, snakelike, beneath the old.
... hits for 18 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Strong assault amputates the leg at the knee.
It floats in the air a moment before drifting back into place!
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 20 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Attack whistles right through the lower back encountering little resistance!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a spectral triton defender! Several of the thorns jab into the defender!
... hits for 21 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Strong assault amputates the leg at the knee.
It floats in the air a moment before drifting back into place!
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 36 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
A massive blow to the left shoulder hoists the triton defender high into the air.
It hangs there a moment, suspended, before falling forward.
... hits for 22 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Incredible strike to the triton defender's back smashes through the chest!
Too bad it melts back together.
... hits for 16 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Strong smash to the left hand!
The triton defender quails and sinks momentarily as its left hand reforms before your eyes.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton magus! Several of the thorns jab into the magus!
... hits for 32 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Great shot penetrates thigh and shatters bone!
It is knocked to the ground!
The triton magus is stunned!
... hits for 16 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Shot to back shatters bone and vertebrae!
The triton magus gurgles once and goes still, a wrathful look on her face.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath an ethereal triton sentry! Several of the thorns jab into the sentry!
... hits for 26 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Strong assault amputates the leg at the knee.
It floats in the air a moment before drifting back into place!
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 20 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
The triton sentry's hand explodes from the brutal strike!
Trails of ether spurt high into the air in all directions.
... hits for 38 points of damage!
The triton sentry emits a hollow scream as ribbons of essence begin to wend away from her and into nothingness!

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You close your eyes in a moment of intense concentration, channeling the pure natural power of your surroundings. As you continue to gather the energy, a low thrumming resounds through the area. Suddenly, a multitude of sharp pieces of debris splinter off from underfoot, savagely assailing everything around you!
The surroundings advance upon a triton radical with relentless fury!
The dull golden nimbus surrounding a triton radical suddenly begins to glow brightly.
CS: +470 - TD: +293 + CvA: +25 + d100: +5 == +207
Warding failed!
A cluster of mist-covered debris collides with a triton radical!
... 36 points of damage!
... 50 points of damage!
Massive blow to abdomen!
... 35 points of damage!
Massive blow removes the triton radical's right forearm at the elbow!
The radical's bronze scaling fork falls to the ground.
... 30 points of damage!
Hard blow to neck loosens head on shoulders.
Quite fatal!
The triton radical collapses, gurgling once with a wrathful look on her face before expiring.
The dully illuminated mantle protecting a triton radical begins to falter, then completely fades away.
A white glow rushes away from a triton radical.
The dull golden nimbus fades from around a triton radical.
The brilliant aura fades away from a triton radical.
The very powerful look leaves a triton radical.
The white light leaves a triton radical.
The guiding force leaves a triton radical.
The warm glow fades from around a triton radical.
The surroundings advance upon a triton combatant with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +280 + CvA: +20 + d100: +53 == +263
Warding failed!
A cluster of mist-covered debris collides with a triton combatant!
... 47 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Massive blow to neck snaps it!
The triton combatant collapses, gurgling once with a wrathful look on her face before expiring.

You gesture at a greater water elemental.
You close your eyes in a moment of intense concentration, channeling the pure natural power of your surroundings. As you continue to gather the energy, a low thrumming resounds through the area. Suddenly, a multitude of sharp pieces of debris splinter off from underfoot, savagely assailing everything around you!
The surroundings advance upon an ethereal triton sentry with relentless fury!
The dull golden nimbus surrounding an ethereal triton sentry suddenly begins to glow brightly.
CS: +470 - TD: +347 + CvA: +25 + d100: +11 == +159
Warding failed!
A cluster of wet debris collides with an ethereal triton sentry!
... 26 points of damage!
... 15 points of damage!
Top of the head momentarily flattened.
... 20 points of damage!
Hard shot to the triton sentry's back sends it drifting forward!
... 25 points of damage!
Attack whistles right through the chest!
It's like fighting fog!
... 25 points of damage!
Good hit!
Left shoulder is ripped from its socket then wriggles back into place.
The surroundings advance upon a greater water elemental with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +379 + CvA: +25 + d100: +49 == +165
Warding failed!
A cluster of wet debris collides with a greater water elemental!
... 28 points of damage!
... 10 points of damage!
... 10 points of damage!
... 20 points of damage!
... 10 points of damage!
A triton magus is forced out of hiding.
The surroundings advance upon a triton magus with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +339 + CvA: +25 + d100: +14 == +170
Warding failed!
A triton magus is struck by a sharp piece of wet debris!
... 29 points of damage!
... 15 points of damage!
Well aimed shot, punctures upper arm!
The triton magus is stunned!
... 20 points of damage!
Nailed in lower back!
... 20 points of damage!
Strike pierces calf!
It is knocked to the ground!
... 25 points of damage!
Strong blow to left hand!
As swiftly as the chaos came to be, it recedes again into the surroundings.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

[Celephais]

Badass man, keep them coming.

[BriarFox]

Looks pretty cool. Incorporeal undead suck with everything, unless you can Phase them. Love the Fury.

[Fallen]

Some insane results.

[Durgrimst]

Hows your DS?

[Cap'nDrak]

That was beautiful. I'm curious on the DS as well. Especially the Mobility? Does it have the cap on dodging it gives you?

[droit]

Some things I've noticed about spike thorn:

The generic damage (the first number of each damage cycle) can vary widely; the same cast can have one cycle that does 10 damage and another that does 30. Crit damage, however, occurs within a very narrow range. For any given cast of 616, the crit rank of any two cycles will not differ by more than 2. In other words, there's an initial roll to determine the base crit rank for that cast, then for each cycle, the inflicted crit rank = base crit rank +/-1.

Furthermore, spike thorn handles crit damage differently than your standard combat puncture crits. The vast majority of the time, crit damage = crit rank * 5. I've never seen any crit damage below that, but I have seen crit damage above it. What determines whether or not extra crit damage is done I have yet to investigate. This is better damage than standard puncture crits. Interestingly, rank 9 crits to the chest or back, which should be 45 damage for spike thorn according the the formula, in fact do 50 damage--the standard damage for combat puncture crits.

If I think of anything else, I'll add it.

[droit]

That was beautiful. I'm curious on the DS as well. Especially the Mobility? Does it have the cap on dodging it gives you?

This was actually the big bummer of this training path. It turns out the benefits of both 613 and 618 are capped at level, so my DS isn't anywhere near what I had hoped.

[Durgrimst]

What is it though, and do you plan on fixskilling to get some MnS or are you going to stay all ranger base? I am very interested in this idea.

[droit]

I don't know off hand, but I think now is a very poor time to use my DS as a standard. At the same time I made the points available for 202 spell ranks, I also fixskilled to an archery build. A mediocre archery build. I had to drop a lot of things, including some dodge, to get enough points for the spells. I will say that I get something like 63 DS from 613 and 102 dodge ranks from 618.

As for spells, yes, I plan to fixskill back into 30 or 40 minor spirit spells while leaving the rest in the ranger circle. But I'm pretty sure I'll remain 2x spells, at least for a while.

[Durgrimst]

If you want some help testing, I can send you just about unlimited mana and provide spells from cleric and mage if you want to do some longer tests.

[droit]

Thanks. I think I'm good, though. I've been getting a good 50 spike thorn samples from each hunt and could probably do more. Surprisingly, mana hasn't been an issue with 1x HP, 30 SMC, 163 stamina and a few stamina recovery enhancives for sigil of power. I've also found 3 second aimed shots with a longbow to be an effective way to finish off those I don't want to waste another thorn on.

What I'd really like is Nelemar to be empty of PCs so I could just go wild with 635.

[waywardgs]

What I'd really like is Nelemar to be empty of PCs so I could just go wild with 635.

THAT i'd like to see.

[Durgrimst]

Hell, just give a couple warnings on OOC and at the statue to pass the word. There won't be many people that don't know what your doing.

[Drew]

LOL at training it all at once. Your 635 is almost NPC powerful, not bad at all.

[BriarFox]

Better yet, group up. You'll get nice swarms.

[BriarFox]

LOL at training it all at once. Your 635 is almost NPC powerful, not bad at all.

Actually, he's got Ladriel's CS beat by about 40 points, though I think she had double summoning lore.

[TheLastShamurai]

Actually, he's got Ladriel's CS beat by about 40 points, though I think she had double summoning lore.

You mean this Ladrial?

Ladrial gestures while summoning the spirits of nature to her aid...

Ladrial gestures.
Ladrial closes her eyes for a moment as she slowly raises her hands to shoulder-level. You hear and feel a resounding low thrumming sound just as hefty clods of dirt and rock fragment from the earth, savagely assailing the area!
The surroundings advance upon Dighn with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +292 + CvA: +14 + d100: +58 - -5 == +317
Warding failed!
A large, hard chunk of dirt smacks into Dighn!
... 58 points of damage!
... 60 points of damage!
Hard strike removes the right eye and a goodly bit of skull!

* Dighn drops dead at your feet!

The powerful look leaves Dighn.
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves Dighn.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Dighn.
Dighn glances around, looking a bit less confident.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Dighn.
The air calms down around Dighn.
The very powerful look leaves Dighn.
The white light leaves Dighn.
The bright luminescence fades from around Dighn.
Dighn returns to normal color.
A shadow seems to detach itself from Dighn's body, swiftly dissipating into the air.
The light blue glow leaves Dighn.
Dighn becomes solid again.
The surroundings advance upon Toekin with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +54 + CvA: -6 + d100: +24 - +5 == +491
Warding failed!
A large, hard chunk of dirt smacks into Toekin!
... 93 points of damage!
... 50 points of damage!
Right leg collapses as the bones turn to dust!
Toekin screams and falls to the ground grasping his mangled right leg!
He is stunned!
... 50 points of damage!
Left leg collapses as the bones turn to dust!
... 70 points of damage!
Strike to chest causes a large gaping hole!

* Toekin drops dead at your feet!

The surroundings advance upon Jenovadeath with relentless fury!
The dull golden nimbus surrounding Jenovadeath suddenly begins to glow brightly and then disappears.
CS: +532 - TD: +398 + CvA: +5 + d100: +15 - -5 == +159
Warding failed!
A stray hard rock flies straight into Jenovadeath!
... 36 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Well aimed strike shatters bone in left arm!
He is stunned!
... 30 points of damage!
Hard blow to temple scrambles brain!

* Jenovadeath drops dead at your feet!

The dim aura fades from around Jenovadeath.
The air about Jenovadeath stops shimmering.
The deep blue glow leaves Jenovadeath.
Jenovadeath returns to normal color.
Jenovadeath seems a bit less imposing.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Jenovadeath suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
A shadow seems to detach itself from Jenovadeath's body, swiftly dissipating into the air.
Jenovadeath glances around, looking a bit less confident.
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves Jenovadeath.
Jenovadeath seems to lose some dexterity.
Jenovadeath becomes solid again.
The very powerful look leaves Jenovadeath.
The white light leaves Jenovadeath.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Jenovadeath.
The bright luminescence fades from around Jenovadeath.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Jenovadeath.
The wall of force disappears from around Jenovadeath.
The powerful look leaves Jenovadeath.
The light blue glow leaves Jenovadeath.
A faint silvery glow fades from around Jenovadeath.
The air calms down around Jenovadeath.
Ubadiah is forced out of hiding.
The surroundings advance upon Ubadiah with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +250 + CvA: +2 + d100: +88 - -5 == +377
Warding failed!
A stray hard rock flies straight into Ubadiah!
... 70 points of damage!
... 50 points of damage!
Perfect strike to abdomen. Ubadiah howls in pain and drops quite dead!

* Ubadiah drops dead at your feet!

Ubadiah becomes solid again.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Ubadiah suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Ubadiah.
The bright luminescence fades from around Ubadiah.
Ubadiah returns to normal color.
The deep blue glow leaves Ubadiah.
The light blue glow leaves Ubadiah.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Ubadiah.
A faint silvery glow fades from around Ubadiah.
The powerful look leaves Ubadiah.
Ubadiah seems a bit less imposing.
The surroundings advance upon Taazyr with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +205 + CvA: -21 + d100: +62 - +5 == +363
Warding failed!
Taazyr is struck by a ruddy piece of hard refuse!
... 67 points of damage!
... 50 points of damage!
Left leg collapses as the bones turn to dust!
Taazyr screams and falls to the ground grasping his mangled left leg!
He is stunned!
... 55 points of damage!
Every bone in the left arm shattered and scattered about!
... 70 points of damage!
Strike to chest causes a large gaping hole!

* Taazyr drops dead at your feet!

Taazyr returns to normal color.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Taazyr suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Taazyr.
The bright luminescence fades from around Taazyr.
Taazyr becomes solid again.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Taazyr.
Taazyr seems a bit less imposing.
The surroundings advance upon Nuadjha with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +218 + CvA: -6 + d100: +11 - -5 == +324
Warding failed!
Nuadjha is struck by a ruddy piece of hard refuse!
... 59 points of damage!
... 50 points of damage!
Hard strike removes the right eye and a goodly bit of skull!

* Nuadjha drops dead at your feet!

Nuadjha seems to lose an aura of confidence.
The powerful look leaves Nuadjha.
Nuadjha appears less powerful.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Nuadjha.
Nuadjha seems to lose some internal strength.
Nuadjha seems a bit less imposing.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Nuadjha.
The deep blue glow leaves Nuadjha.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Nuadjha suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
The wall of force disappears from around Nuadjha.
A white glow rushes away from Nuadjha.
Nuadjha loses a thorny barrier.
A faint silvery glow fades from around Nuadjha.
The air about Nuadjha stops shimmering.
Nuadjha returns to normal color.
The light blue glow leaves Nuadjha.
The brilliant aura fades away from Nuadjha.
Nuadjha seems to lose some dexterity.
Nuadjha appears less confident.
The bright luminescence fades from around Nuadjha.
The surroundings advance upon you with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +281 + CvA: +12 + d100: +61 - -5 == +329
Warding failed!
You are struck by a ruddy piece of hard refuse!
... 60 points of damage!
... 50 points of damage!
Every bone in your left arm is shattered and scattered about!
You are stunned for 10 rounds!
... 50 points of damage!
Every bone in your right arm is shattered and scattered about!
The powerful look leaves you.
You feel less confident than before.
The very powerful look leaves you.
The white light leaves you.
The silvery luminescence fades from around you.
The air calms down around you.
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves you.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around you.
The deep blue glow leaves you.
The light blue glow leaves you.
The bright luminescence fades from around you.

It seems you have died, my friend. Although you cannot do anything, you are keenly aware of what is going on around you...

You mentally give a sigh of relief as you remember that the Goddess Lorminstra owes you a favor.

...departing in 10 mins...
The surroundings advance upon Archales with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +310 + CvA: -8 + d100: +80 - -5 == +299
Warding failed!
Archales is struck by a ruddy piece of hard refuse!
... 54 points of damage!
... 45 points of damage!
Left leg collapses as the bones turn to dust!
Archales screams and falls to the ground grasping his mangled left leg!
He is stunned!
... 70 points of damage!
Blow to back removes the spinal column!

* Archales drops dead at your feet!

The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves Archales.
The dim aura fades from around Archales.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Archales.
The deep blue glow leaves Archales.
Archales returns to normal color.
Archales's sonic pike dissipates.
Archales seems a bit less imposing.
Archales glances around, looking a bit less confident.
The light blue glow leaves Archales.
Archales becomes solid again.
The bright luminescence fades from around Archales.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Archales.
Archales seems to lose some dexterity.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Archales suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
The surroundings advance upon Azeareal with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +202 + CvA: -9 + d100: +27 == +348
Warding failed!
A stray hard rock flies straight into Azeareal!
... 64 points of damage!
... 45 points of damage!
Shot shatters hip and severs right leg!
Azeareal screams and falls to the ground grasping his mangled right leg!
He is stunned!
... 45 points of damage!
Shot shatters shoulder and severs left arm!
... 70 points of damage!
Blow to back removes the spinal column!

* Azeareal drops dead at your feet!

Azeareal seems to lose some focus as his eyes narrow and shift momentarily to one side.
Azeareal's movements no longer appear to be influenced by a divine power as the spiritual force fades from around his arms.
Azeareal seems less resolute.
Azeareal loses the flickering black energy surrounding him.
A crimson mist bleeds out from Azeareal's exposed skin.
Azeareal returns to normal color.
The air about Azeareal stops shimmering.
Azeareal seems to lose some dexterity.
The dully illuminated mantle protecting Azeareal begins to falter, then completely fades away.
Azeareal appears less confident and fearless.
The dim celadon wisps about Azeareal's hands flare up once more and fade completely away.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Azeareal.
The bright luminescence fades from around Azeareal.
A faint silvery glow fades from around Azeareal.
Azeareal seems a bit less imposing.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Azeareal.
Azeareal becomes solid again.
The deep blue glow leaves Azeareal.
Azeareal becomes unbalanced for a second, then recovers.
Azeareal appears to lose some internal strength.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Azeareal suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
The light blue glow leaves Azeareal.
Azeareal appears less battle-ready as a soft glow dissipates from around his form.
The wavering glow around Azeareal fades away.
The powerful look leaves Azeareal.
The surroundings advance upon Galenok with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +222 + CvA: -8 + d100: +68 - +5 == +365
Warding failed!
Galenok is struck by a ruddy piece of hard refuse!
... 68 points of damage!
... 45 points of damage!
Impact removes the left hand in a spray of red mist!
He is stunned!
... 55 points of damage!
Every bone in the left arm shattered and scattered about!
... 70 points of damage!
Strike to chest causes a large gaping hole!

* Galenok drops dead at your feet!

Galenok glances around, looking a bit less confident.
The deep blue glow leaves Galenok.
Galenok's black fog waraxe dissipates.
The light blue glow leaves Galenok.
Galenok appears less battle-ready as a soft glow dissipates from around his form.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Galenok.
Galenok returns to normal color.
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves Galenok.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Galenok.
The bright luminescence fades from around Galenok.
The surroundings advance upon Qistra with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +310 + CvA: -21 + d100: +66 - +5 == +262
Warding failed!
Qistra is struck by a ruddy piece of hard refuse!
... 47 points of damage!
... 50 points of damage!
Impact removes the left hand in a spray of red mist!
She is stunned!
... 60 points of damage!
Strike to abdomen ruptures internal organs!

* Qistra drops dead at your feet!

The silvery luminescence fades from around Qistra.
Qistra loses the flickering violet energy surrounding her.
The bright luminescence fades from around Qistra.
The very powerful look leaves Qistra.
The white light leaves Qistra.
A crimson mist bleeds out from Qistra's exposed skin.
The dim celadon wisps about Qistra's hands flare up once more and fade completely away.
Qistra seems to lose some dexterity.
The deep blue glow leaves Qistra.
The wavering glow around Qistra fades away.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Qistra suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
Qistra seems less resolute.
Qistra seems a bit less imposing.
The light blue glow leaves Qistra.
Qistra's movements no longer appear to be influenced by a divine power as the spiritual force fades from around her arms.
The powerful look leaves Qistra.
The air about Qistra stops shimmering.
Qistra seems to lose some focus as her eyes narrow and shift momentarily to one side.
Qistra appears less battle-ready as a soft glow dissipates from around her form.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Qistra.
The dully illuminated mantle protecting Qistra begins to falter, then completely fades away.
The muted pale blue sphere surrounding Qistra flickers once and shudders before fading completely.
Qistra returns to normal color.
Qistra becomes solid again.
Qistra appears less confident and fearless.
The surroundings advance upon Radeek with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +247 + CvA: +2 + d100: +27 == +314
Warding failed!
A large, hard chunk of dirt smacks into Radeek!
... 57 points of damage!
... 70 points of damage!
Blow to abdomen breaks Radeek almost in two!

* Radeek drops dead at your feet!

The deep blue glow leaves Radeek.
Radeek seems to lose some dexterity.
Radeek seems a bit less imposing.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Radeek.
The light blue glow leaves Radeek.
The dim aura fades from around Radeek.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Radeek suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Radeek.
Radeek returns to normal color.
Radeek becomes unbalanced for a second, then recovers.
Radeek appears less battle-ready as a soft glow dissipates from around his form.
The very powerful look leaves Radeek.
The white light leaves Radeek.
Radeek appears less powerful.
Radeek becomes solid again.
Radeek loses a thorny barrier.
The powerful look leaves Radeek.
Radeek appears to lose some internal strength.
The bright luminescence fades from around Radeek.
Radeek seems to lose an aura of confidence.
A faint silvery glow fades from around Radeek.
The air about Radeek stops shimmering.
Radeek seems to lose some internal strength.
The surroundings advance upon Tayvin with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +367 + CvA: +14 + d100: +32 == +211
Warding failed!
A stray hard rock flies straight into Tayvin!
... 37 points of damage!
... 29 points of damage!
Bladder impaled, what a mess!
He is stunned!
... 33 points of damage!
Strike to left arm shatters elbow and severs forearm!
... 38 points of damage!
Left leg collapses as the bones turn to dust!
Tayvin screams and falls to the ground grasping his mangled left leg!

* Tayvin drops dead at your feet!

The dully illuminated mantle protecting Tayvin begins to falter, then completely fades away.
A shadow seems to detach itself from Tayvin's body, swiftly dissipating into the air.
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves Tayvin.
The deep blue glow leaves Tayvin.
Tayvin glances around, looking a bit less confident.
Tayvin begins to breathe less deeply.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Tayvin.
The very powerful look leaves Tayvin.
The white light leaves Tayvin.
Tayvin appears less confident.
Tayvin becomes solid again.
Tayvin no longer bristles with energy.
Tayvin returns to normal color.
Tayvin seems to lose some dexterity.
The brilliant aura fades away from Tayvin.
A white glow rushes away from Tayvin.
Tayvin seems to lose an aura of confidence.
The powerful look leaves Tayvin.
The layer of stone surrounding Tayvin crumbles away.
The light blue glow leaves Tayvin.
The air about Tayvin stops shimmering.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Tayvin.
The bright luminescence fades from around Tayvin.
Tayvin appears somehow different.
Tayvin seems a bit less imposing.
The air calms down around Tayvin.
Tayvin appears less battle-ready as a soft glow dissipates from around his form.
The shimmering multicolored sphere fades from around Tayvin.
The dim aura fades from around Tayvin.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Tayvin suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
The surroundings advance upon Svardin with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +323 + CvA: -9 + d100: +47 - +5 == +242
Warding failed!
Svardin is struck by a ruddy piece of hard refuse!
... 43 points of damage!
... 70 points of damage!
Blow to abdomen breaks Svardin almost in two!

* Svardin drops dead at your feet!

Svardin becomes solid again.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Svardin.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Svardin.
The white light leaves Svardin.
The very powerful look leaves Svardin.
Svardin returns to normal color.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Svardin suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
The light blue glow leaves Svardin.
Svardin appears less battle-ready as a soft glow dissipates from around his form.
Svardin seems a bit less imposing.
The bright luminescence fades from around Svardin.
The deep blue glow leaves Svardin.
The powerful look leaves Svardin.
The surroundings advance upon Zabarieth with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +414 + CvA: +12 + d100: +95 == +225
Warding failed!
Zabarieth is struck by a ruddy piece of hard refuse!
... 40 points of damage!
... 60 points of damage!
Strike to abdomen ruptures internal organs!

* Zabarieth drops dead at your feet!

The glowing specks of energy surrounding Zabarieth suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
The deep blue glow leaves Zabarieth.
The bright luminescence fades from around Zabarieth.
Zabarieth appears less confident.
Zabarieth seems a bit less imposing.
The light blue glow leaves Zabarieth.
The powerful look leaves Zabarieth.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Zabarieth.
The white light leaves Zabarieth.
The very powerful look leaves Zabarieth.
Zabarieth becomes unbalanced for a second, then recovers.
A subtle light fades from Zabarieth's eyes.
Zabarieth seems hesitant.
A white glow rushes away from Zabarieth.
Zabarieth appears to lose some internal strength.
Zabarieth seems to lose some dexterity.
The opalescent aura fades from around Zabarieth.
The air about Zabarieth stops shimmering.
The wall of force disappears from around Zabarieth.
The air calms down around Zabarieth.
A faint silvery glow fades from around Zabarieth.
The dim aura fades from around Zabarieth.
Zabarieth becomes solid again.
Zabarieth returns to normal color.
Zabarieth seems slightly different.
The brilliant aura fades away from Zabarieth.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Zabarieth.
The surroundings advance upon Trebeeri with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +101 + CvA: +25 + d100: +62 == +518
Warding failed!
A stray hard rock flies straight into Trebeeri!
... 98 points of damage!
... 60 points of damage!
Incredible strike pierces heart and runs Trebeeri clean through!

* Trebeeri drops dead at your feet!

The silvery luminescence fades from around Trebeeri.
The surroundings advance upon Rocksand with relentless fury!
The dull golden nimbus surrounding Rocksand suddenly begins to glow brightly and then disappears.
CS: +532 - TD: +263 + CvA: +12 + d100: +31 - -5 == +317
Warding failed!
A stray hard rock flies straight into Rocksand!
... 68 points of damage!
... 50 points of damage!
Incredible shot impales a kidney. Too painful to even scream.

* Rocksand drops dead at your feet!

Rocksand glances around, looking a bit less confident.
The deep blue glow leaves Rocksand.
The powerful look leaves Rocksand.
The air calms down around Rocksand.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Rocksand.
The very powerful look leaves Rocksand.
The white light leaves Rocksand.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Rocksand.
Rocksand becomes solid again.
The bright luminescence fades from around Rocksand.
A shadow seems to detach itself from Rocksand's body, swiftly dissipating into the air.
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves Rocksand.
The light blue glow leaves Rocksand.
The surroundings advance upon Querthose with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +376 + CvA: +12 + d100: +68 - -5 == +241
Warding failed!
A stray hard rock flies straight into Querthose!
... 43 points of damage!
... 45 points of damage!
Shot shatters shoulder and severs left arm!
He is stunned!
... 45 points of damage!
Strike to the eye penetrates skull, ocular fluid sprays widely!

* Querthose drops dead at your feet!

The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves Querthose.
Querthose appears somehow different.
A floating golden eye breaks free of a robed figure and begins floating around.
A disembodied eye zips past you and heads straight for Querthose's corpse, where it works its way back into his eye socket.
Querthose becomes solid again.
The light blue glow leaves Querthose.
The very powerful look leaves Querthose.
The white light leaves Querthose.
The misty halo fades from Querthose.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Querthose.
The air about Querthose stops shimmering.
Querthose seems a bit less imposing.
A shadow seems to detach itself from Querthose's body, swiftly dissipating into the air.
The deep blue glow leaves Querthose.
The air calms down around Querthose.
Querthose seems to lose some internal strength.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Querthose.
Querthose glances around, looking a bit less confident.
Querthose seems to lose some dexterity.
The powerful look leaves Querthose.
The bright luminescence fades from around Querthose.
The opalescent aura fades from around Querthose.
The surroundings advance upon Mekthros with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +490 + CvA: +12 + d100: +80 - -5 == +139
Warding failed!
A stray hard rock flies straight into Mekthros!
... 22 points of damage!
... 5 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the chest.
... 1 point of damage!
Minor strike under the left eye, that was close!
... 10 points of damage!
Light blow to left arm.
The surroundings advance upon Akari with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +252 + CvA: +12 + d100: +24 - -5 == +321
Warding failed!
Akari is struck by a ruddy piece of hard refuse!
... 59 points of damage!
... 60 points of damage!
Every bone in the left arm shattered and scattered about!

* Akari drops dead at your feet!

A shadow seems to detach itself from Akari's body, swiftly dissipating into the air.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Akari.
The powerful look leaves Akari.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Akari suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
Akari seems a bit less imposing.
Akari glances around, looking a bit less confident.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Akari.
The deep blue glow leaves Akari.
Akari loses some awareness.
The bright luminescence fades from around Akari.
The light blue glow leaves Akari.
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves Akari.
The air calms down around Akari.
The very powerful look leaves Akari.
The white light leaves Akari.
Akari becomes solid again.
The wall of force disappears from around Akari.
The surroundings advance upon Missoni with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +369 + CvA: +12 + d100: +97 - -5 == +277
Warding failed!
Missoni is struck by a ruddy piece of hard refuse!
... 50 points of damage!
... 70 points of damage!
Strike to chest causes a large gaping hole!

* Missoni drops dead at your feet!

Missoni returns to normal color.
The shimmering multicolored sphere fades from around Missoni.
The powerful look leaves Missoni.
The dim aura fades from around Missoni.
Missoni glances around, looking a bit less confident.
A shadow seems to detach itself from Missoni's body, swiftly dissipating into the air.
The deep blue glow leaves Missoni.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Missoni.
Missoni begins to breathe less deeply.
The wall of force disappears from around Missoni.
Missoni seems a bit less imposing.
The very powerful look leaves Missoni.
The white light leaves Missoni.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Missoni suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Missoni.
The air calms down around Missoni.
Missoni seems to lose some dexterity.
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves Missoni.
The air about Missoni stops shimmering.
The bright luminescence fades from around Missoni.
The light blue glow leaves Missoni.
The surroundings advance upon Zosopage with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +340 + CvA: -21 + d100: +30 == +201
Warding failed!
A stray hard rock flies straight into Zosopage!
... 35 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Strong strike, punctures lung!
He is stunned!
... 30 points of damage!
Deft strike to abdomen penetrates several useful organs!
... 45 points of damage!
Poke to the left eye continues into the brain!
The surroundings advance upon Theogrim with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +169 + CvA: -21 + d100: +73 == +415
Warding failed!
Theogrim is struck by a ruddy piece of hard refuse!
... 78 points of damage!
... 70 points of damage!
Strike to chest causes a large gaping hole!

* Theogrim drops dead at your feet!

Theogrim becomes solid again.
The dim aura fades from around Theogrim.
Theogrim seems a bit less imposing.
The bright luminescence fades from around Theogrim.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Theogrim.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Theogrim.
Theogrim becomes unbalanced for a second, then recovers.
The deep blue glow leaves Theogrim.
Theogrim returns to normal color.
Theogrim appears to lose some internal strength.
Theogrim seems to lose some dexterity.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Theogrim suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
The powerful look leaves Theogrim.
The surroundings advance upon Glatt with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +135 + CvA: -19 + d100: +99 - +5 == +472
Warding failed!
A large, hard chunk of dirt smacks into Glatt!
... 89 points of damage!
... 70 points of damage!
Blow to back removes the spinal column!

* Glatt drops dead at your feet!

The silvery luminescence fades from around Glatt.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Glatt suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
The bright luminescence fades from around Glatt.
Glatt seems a bit less imposing.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Glatt.
Glatt becomes solid again.
The surroundings advance upon Perigourd with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +369 + CvA: -18 + d100: +41 == +186
Warding failed!
Perigourd is struck by a ruddy piece of hard refuse!
... 32 points of damage!
... 5 points of damage!
Blow to back connects lightly.
... 10 points of damage!
Light blow to right arm.
... 15 points of damage!
Nice blow to abdomen!
He is stunned!
The surroundings advance upon Cryheart with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +275 + CvA: -21 + d100: +60 == +296
Warding failed!
A stray hard rock flies straight into Cryheart!
... 54 points of damage!
... 50 points of damage!
Incredible shot impales a kidney. Too painful to even scream.

* Cryheart drops dead at your feet!

The silvery luminescence fades from around Cryheart.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Cryheart.
Cryheart becomes solid again.
The bright luminescence fades from around Cryheart.
Cryheart seems a bit less imposing.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Cryheart suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
The surroundings advance upon Drakam with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +312 + CvA: +2 + d100: +25 - -5 == +252
Warding failed!
A large, hard chunk of dirt smacks into Drakam!
... 45 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Massive blow removes Drakam's right foot!
Drakam screams and falls to the ground grasping his mangled right leg!
He is stunned!
... 60 points of damage!
Blow to back crushes spinal column.
Talk about no backbone!

* Drakam drops dead at your feet!

Drakam is no longer moving so silently.
The deep blue glow leaves Drakam.
Drakam returns to normal color.
The light blue glow leaves Drakam.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Drakam.
The air about Drakam stops shimmering.
The very powerful look leaves Drakam.
The white light leaves Drakam.
Drakam seems to lose an aura of confidence.
The powerful look leaves Drakam.
Drakam seems to lose some internal strength.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Drakam suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
Drakam seems to lose some dexterity.
The bright luminescence fades from around Drakam.
Drakam seems a bit less imposing.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Drakam.
Drakam becomes solid again.
As swiftly as the chaos came to be, it recedes again into the surroundings.

[droit]

That's possibly the best thing I've ever seen.

Err...anyone have a quartz orb?

[waywardgs]

That log is awesome. Who is Ladriel, anyway?

[BriarFox]

Heh. Misremembered the pain, but watching myself die there, again, reminded me.

Ladrial was a Sister of the Blight, and wanted to turn the lands into a wasteland to grow her flowers. She was the one that caused those huge invasions of diseased and slimy shit a few back. It was an off-shoot of the Nature's Fury release.

[Fallen]

The surroundings advance upon Mekthros with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +490 + CvA: +12 + d100: +80 - -5 == +139
Warding failed!
A stray hard rock flies straight into Mekthros!
... 22 points of damage!
... 5 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the chest.
... 1 point of damage!
Minor strike under the left eye, that was close!
... 10 points of damage!
Light blow to left arm

Heh. Nice.

[droit]

Also, I notice there is a minor elemental focusing potion that adds +10 to your elemental CS for one cast. Where's our greater spiritual focusing potion?! Get on that, spiritualists!

[Fallen]

Also, I notice there is a minor elemental focusing potion that adds +10 to your elemental CS for one cast. Where's our greater spiritual focusing potion?! Get on that, spiritualists!

Enhancives and an Aster Opal.

[droit]

Enhancives and an Aster Opal.

Word. I can also use aspect of owl to boost my CS a bit, but we all know how mana efficient 650 is. :club:

What's the messaging for the aster opal CS booster and how long does it last?

[Fallen]

I dunno and I dunno, but I know it boosts CS is all.

[Drew]

I remember dying from Ladrial's 635 more than a few times. That version was sick.

[Drew]

The surroundings advance upon Mekthros with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +490 + CvA: +12 + d100: +80 - -5 == +139
Warding failed!
A stray hard rock flies straight into Mekthros!
... 22 points of damage!
... 5 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the chest.
... 1 point of damage!
Minor strike under the left eye, that was close!
... 10 points of damage!
Light blow to left arm

Heh. Nice.


That's an incredible TD to have against ranger CS. Although not surprising Mekthros had it, that guy scroll tanked like nobodies business. He probably put you to shame Evarin.

[BriarFox]

That's an incredible TD to have against ranger CS. Although not surprising Mekthros had it, that guy scroll tanked like nobodies business. He probably put you to shame Evarin.

Seriously. He would literally have every spell possible on.

[droit]

While we're on the topic, could someone explain why ranger TD is so much lower than say, minor spirit TD? Is there just some kind of huge pushdown or something?

[BriarFox]

While we're on the topic, could someone explain why ranger TD is so much lower than say, minor spirit TD? Is there just some kind of huge pushdown or something?

Yeah, exactly that. The planners figured that if they made ranger CS spells go against your average spirit TD, it'd be totally pointless to give us a CS spell in the first place. There's a 10 level pushdown or something.

[Swami71]

With all that summoning lore you could make some awesome rods. Though thats kind of pointless now that its hard to fill base rods anyways. Was thinking you could make 120 rods with 4 charges.

Also wouldn't your 635 nature's fury CS be better if you had some MnS ranks. I know when the test server was up I tried out 303 sorcerer ranks and my CS sucked because of the diminishing returns after 160 ranks.

[droit]

With all that summoning lore you could make some awesome rods. Though thats kind of pointless now that its hard to fill base rods anyways. Was thinking you could make 120 rods with 4 charges.

Darn tootin'. The wizards I've had imbed for me haven't had any problems with ranger rods. I hear 120 is very difficult, though. If you or another really experienced sorcerer is on Teras, I'd love to do an imbed session with you. I'll provide the rods and mana.


Also wouldn't your 635 nature's fury CS be better if you had some MnS ranks. I know when the test server was up I tried out 303 sorcerer ranks and my CS sucked because of the diminishing returns after 160 ranks.

Actually, I ran the numbers for this yesterday and realized that even if I optimized my spells for ranger CS, it would only rise by 4.


Primary spell circle bonus: (round normally)
Ranks up to level: 1CS/rank
Ranks 1-20 above level: .75CS/rank
Ranks 21-60 above level: .5CS/rank
Ranks 61-100 above level: .25CS/rank
Ranks 101 -? above level: .125CS/rank

-----------------------------
Secondary circle bonuses:
Ranks up to 2/3 level: .33333CS/rank (round up)
Ranks above 2/3 level: .1CS/rank

Obviously, you'd want to do the main circle up to 160. However, for those last 42 ranks we're looking at 42*0.25=10.5 vs. 42*0.33=13.86. The difference is quite trivial.

That being said, I do plan to fixskill into 30 or 40 minor spirit ranks.

[Swami71]

If you or another really experienced sorcerer is on Teras, I'd love to do an imbed session with you. I'll provide the rods and mana.



I'm taking a little bit of a break from the game :sigh: :(. Living vicariously through the PC boards thanks for the logs ;)

[droit]

Sorry to hear that, hope you come back soon.

More logs will be forthcoming!

[Swami71]

Just 2 or 3 months I hope.

What was the reason to not use a runestaff? Use the extra TP for harness power and summoning lore and maybe have a better DS? Whats your magical ranks/level at now?

[droit]

I had a few reasons for trying ranged along with the pure build. For one, I wanted to see what all the hullabaloo was about, since I've been complaining about archery for a while now. Two, I can fire an aimed longbow shot in 3 seconds, self-spelled. Three, I didn't want to be entirely reliant on spells and mana supply to hunt, particularly as someone who does a lot of warcamps. Four, ranged is actually incredibly TP efficient, especially when compared to magical skill training costs for rangers. But most importantly, I did it because I could.

I'm currently at 4.89 magical ranks per level.

[Swami71]

I had a few reasons for trying ranged along with the pure build. For one, I wanted to see what all the hullabaloo was about, since I've been complaining about archery for a while now. Two, I can fire an aimed longbow shot in 3 seconds, self-spelled. Three, I didn't want to be entirely reliant on spells and mana supply to hunt, particularly as someone who does a lot of warcamps. Four, ranged is actually incredibly TP efficient, especially when compared to magical skill training costs for rangers. But most importantly, I did it because I could.

I'm currently at 4.89 magical ranks per level.

ah, makes sense. And 4.89 ouch. I was going to ask you to try a runestaff but thats not even worth trying.

[droit]

For the record:

Droit (at level 100), your current skill bonuses and ranks (including all modifiers) are:
Skill Name | Current Current
| Bonus Ranks
Armor Use..........................| 128 34
Combat Maneuvers...................| 190 90
Ranged Weapons.....................| 302 202
Physical Fitness...................| 302 202
Dodging............................| 175 75
Arcane Symbols.....................| 120 30
Magic Item Use.....................| 108 26
Harness Power......................| 201 101
Spirit Mana Control................| 120 30
Spiritual Lore - Summoning.........| 201 101
Perception.........................| 242 142
Climbing...........................| 90 20
Swimming...........................| 160 60
First Aid..........................| 40 8

Spell Lists
Ranger.............................| 202
Training Points: 0 Phy 0 Mnt (3392 Phy converted to Mnt)

Right now, my priority is getting back into augmented chain. No likee brig.

[droit]

I was going to ask you to try a runestaff but thats not even worth trying.

You should talk to Tumbadoo/Glanvis. He also went pure and is in fact pursuing the runestaff druid build. Hopefully, he'll comment here.

[Danical]

That's an incredible TD to have against ranger CS. Although not surprising Mekthros had it, that guy scroll tanked like nobodies business. He probably put you to shame Evarin.

That's his spiritual TD. When rangers cast 635 on players it will use spiritual TD.

Similarly, when bards cast 1030 on players, it uses elemental TD.

Only creatures have their TD modified.

It is what it is.

[Rimalon]

The surroundings advance upon Perigourd with relentless fury!
CS: +532 - TD: +369 + CvA: -18 + d100: +41 == +186
Warding failed!
Perigourd is struck by a ruddy piece of hard refuse!
... 32 points of damage!
... 5 points of damage!
Blow to back connects lightly.
... 10 points of damage!
Light blow to right arm.
... 15 points of damage!
Nice blow to abdomen!
He is stunned!

Fuck.

[Tumbadoo]

Droit and I spent about what, 20-30 minutes, testing last night. I got tired shortly there after and went to bed. I'm heading off to work right now but when I get home I'll throw up some shots of my casts as well with some ds shots using my runestaff.

[Fallen]

You should drop that CM, Droit. What are you getting that is worthwhile with that many spells and archery? Those TPs could be better used elsewhere. Like Dodge.

I do CARRY every spell but I don't wear always them. Mekthros had the nasty habit of having everyone trying to kill him, though. I still don't believe I can wear every spell I own in a spellburst environment. You still pop yourself.

[droit]

The CM ranks are for generic defense, disarm and sweep.

[Fallen]

What's the min for disarm? That might be the way to go. If you want to prone something, spike it. The generic CMAN defense for just training in CM is terrible. Unless you're training in a maneuver it takes like +10 ranks to add 1 point to your defense. Makes a difference when you're fully 2xed, but like .4x? Not much.

Helps a bit for maneuvers, I suppose, but you have Mobility.

[BigWorm]

You point about CM defense is the whole point in why he is training in those skills. The only way to be protected against disarm is to have 4 or 5 disarm ranks. Also executioners in the Temple sweep and likewise you would need 4 or 5 ranks to defend that most of the time.

[droit]

It's 45 points to master most CMs for rangers, hence the 90 ranks. I don't think I'll be getting rid of em, either, because I honestly need all the defense I can get. DS can be gained from other methods, but CM defense boosters are very limited. Mobility may help a bunch with critter maneuvers, but it only adds +5 CM defense.

[droit]

HOLY SHIT! So those logs I posted yesterday were NOT representative of the full power of 202 ranger ranks. This is a log from my most recent hunt. Again, I did not pick and choose shots to paste here, I literally went one by one through my log. The only ones I omitted were various siren and dissembler shots because no one's really impressed by one-shots on them (and I was doing a siren task).

Behold:

You close your eyes in a moment of intense concentration, channeling the pure natural power of your surroundings. As you continue to gather the energy, a low thrumming resounds through the area. Suddenly, a multitude of sharp pieces of debris splinter off from underfoot, savagely assailing everything around you!
The surroundings advance upon a triton radical with relentless fury!
The dull golden nimbus surrounding a triton radical suddenly begins to glow brightly.
CS: +470 - TD: +308 + CvA: +25 + d100: +8 == +195
Warding failed!
A triton radical is struck by a sharp piece of hard debris!
... 34 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Beautiful shot pierces skull! Amazing the triton radical wasn't killed outright!
... 20 points of damage!
Strike pierces calf!
It is knocked to the ground!
... 20 points of damage!
Strike pierces forearm!
... 35 points of damage!
Hard blow to the triton radical's back causes her to cry out in pain!
The surroundings advance upon a water elemental with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +376 + CvA: +25 + d100: +88 == +207
Warding failed!
One of the large, pointed slivers of hard debris hits a water elemental!
... 36 points of damage!
... 20 points of damage!
... 15 points of damage!
... 20 points of damage!
It is knocked to the ground!
... 50 points of damage!
The surroundings advance upon a siren with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +316 + CvA: +20 + d100: +90 == +264
Warding failed!
One of the large, pointed slivers of hard debris hits a siren!
... 47 points of damage!
... 50 points of damage!
Shot shatters shoulder and severs right arm!
The siren is stunned!
... 50 points of damage!
It is knocked to the ground!
... 45 points of damage!
Incredible shot clean through the throat severs the spine!
The siren gives a plaintive wail before she slumps to her side and dies.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around a siren.
The bright luminescence fades from around a siren.
The silvery luminescence fades from around a siren.
As swiftly as the chaos came to be, it recedes again into the surroundings.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton radical! Several of the thorns jab into the radical!
... hits for 13 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Awesome shot shatters ribs and punctures lung!
... hits for 31 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Great shot penetrates thigh and shatters bone!
... hits for 24 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Beautiful shot pierces both lungs, the triton radical makes a wheezing noise, and drops dead!
The triton radical gurgles once and goes still, a wrathful look on her face.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a siren! Several of the thorns jab into the siren!
... hits for 32 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
It is knocked to the ground!
The siren is stunned!
... hits for 28 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Beautiful shot pierces both lungs, the siren makes a wheezing noise, and drops dead!
The siren gives a plaintive wail before she slumps to her side and dies.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton combatant! Several of the thorns jab into the combatant!
... hits for 12 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Blow shatters knee and severs lower leg!
A triton combatant falls to the ground grasping his mangled right leg!
... hits for 20 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike to right arm shatters elbow and severs forearm!
The combatant's silvery blue trident falls to the ground.
... hits for 25 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Well aimed strike shatters bone in left arm!
... hits for 22 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Awesome shot shatters ribs and punctures lung!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

You close your eyes in a moment of intense concentration, channeling the pure natural power of your surroundings. As you continue to gather the energy, a low thrumming resounds through the area. Suddenly, a multitude of sharp pieces of debris splinter off from underfoot, savagely assailing everything around you!
The surroundings advance upon a triton combatant with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +262 + CvA: +20 + d100: +30 == +258
Warding failed!
A triton combatant is struck by a sharp piece of mist-covered debris!
... 46 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Strike to left arm cleanly severs it at the shoulder!
The combatant's brine-stained parma falls to the ground.
It is knocked to the ground!
... 30 points of damage!
Great shot penetrates thigh and shatters bone!
... 35 points of damage!
Strike through both ears, foe is quite dead!
The triton combatant gurgles once and goes still, a wrathful look on his face.
The warm glow fades from around a triton combatant.
The guiding force leaves a triton combatant.
The surroundings advance upon a triton dissembler with relentless fury!
The dull golden nimbus surrounding a triton dissembler suddenly begins to glow brightly.
CS: +470 - TD: +288 + CvA: +25 + d100: +8 == +215
Warding failed!
A triton dissembler is struck by a sharp piece of mist-covered debris!
... 38 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Deft strike to the back cracks vertebrae!
It is knocked to the ground!
The triton dissembler is stunned!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike through eye, the triton dissembler is lobotomized!
The triton dissembler gurgles once and goes still, a wrathful look on her face.
The deep blue glow leaves a triton dissembler.
A triton dissembler loses its focused look.
A shadow seems to detach itself from a triton dissembler, swiftly dissipating into the air.
The dull golden nimbus fades from around a triton dissembler.
The powerful look leaves a triton dissembler.
The surroundings advance upon a triton radical with relentless fury!
The dull golden nimbus surrounding a triton radical suddenly begins to glow brightly.
CS: +470 - TD: +313 + CvA: +25 + d100: +11 == +193
Warding failed!
One of the large, pointed slivers of mist-covered debris hits a triton radical!
... 33 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Deft strike to the back cracks vertebrae!
It is knocked to the ground!
... 20 points of damage!
Well placed strike shatters a rib!
... 25 points of damage!
Elbow punctured, oh what pain!
... 25 points of damage!
Boiling vapor strike to left hand causes loss of feeling in fingers!
As swiftly as the chaos came to be, it recedes again into the surroundings.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a siren! Several of the thorns jab into the siren!
... hits for 35 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
It is knocked to the ground!
The siren is stunned!
... hits for 27 points of damage!
... 45 points of damage!
... hits for 33 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Shot destroys eye and the brain behind it!
The siren gives a plaintive wail before she slumps to her side and dies.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton radical! Several of the thorns jab into the radical!
... hits for 31 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Great shot penetrates thigh and shatters bone!
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 26 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Strong strike, punctures lung!
... hits for 22 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Amazing shot through the triton radical's nose enters the brain!
The triton radical gurgles once and goes still, a wrathful look on his face.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton combatant! Several of the thorns jab into the combatant!
... hits for 33 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Great shot penetrates thigh and shatters bone!
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 26 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike pierces temple and kills foe instantly!
The triton combatant gurgles once and goes still, a wrathful look on her face.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a siren! Several of the thorns jab into the siren!
... hits for 30 points of damage!
... 45 points of damage!
It is knocked to the ground!
The siren is stunned!
... hits for 26 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Strike to left arm cleanly severs it at the shoulder!
... hits for 13 points of damage!
... 50 points of damage!
Perfect strike to abdomen. The siren howls in pain and drops quite dead!

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a siren! Several of the thorns jab into the siren!
... hits for 36 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
It is knocked to the ground!
The siren is stunned!
... hits for 29 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Shot to back shatters bone and vertebrae!
The siren gives a plaintive wail before she slumps to her side and dies.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a siren! Several of the thorns jab into the siren!
... hits for 19 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
It is knocked to the ground!
The siren is stunned!
... hits for 39 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
... hits for 30 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
... hits for 34 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Awesome shot shatters ribs and punctures lung!
The siren gives a plaintive wail before she slumps to her side and dies.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a siren! Several of the thorns jab into the siren!
... hits for 22 points of damage!
... 45 points of damage!
It is knocked to the ground!
The siren is stunned!
... hits for 25 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike to abdomen skewers the siren quite nicely!
The siren gives a plaintive wail before she slumps to her side and dies.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a spectral triton defender! Several of the thorns jab into the defender!
... hits for 39 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Quick strike to the left leg!
The triton defender makes no bones about it.
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 18 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Hard strike shatters arm into vapor.
The arm reforms before your eyes!
... hits for 40 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Good hit!
Right shoulder is ripped from its socket, then wriggles back into place.
... hits for 22 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Left arm ripped in half at the elbow!
The fallen arm evaporates as a new one materializes.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton executioner! Several of the thorns jab into the executioner!
... hits for 33 points of damage!
... 45 points of damage!
Shot shatters hip and severs right leg!
A triton executioner falls to the ground grasping his mangled right leg!
The triton executioner is stunned!
... hits for 36 points of damage!
... 50 points of damage!
Perfect strike to abdomen. The triton executioner howls in pain and drops quite dead!
The triton executioner gurgles once and goes still, a wrathful look on his face.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton combatant! Several of the thorns jab into the combatant!
... hits for 18 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Great shot penetrates thigh and shatters bone!
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 35 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Strike to right arm cleanly severs it at the shoulder!
The combatant's silvery blue trident falls to the ground.
... hits for 28 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Incredible shot to the eye penetrates deep into skull!
The triton combatant gurgles once and goes still, a wrathful look on her face.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton executioner! Several of the thorns jab into the executioner!
... hits for 26 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Blow shatters knee and severs lower leg!
A triton executioner falls to the ground grasping her mangled left leg!
The triton executioner is stunned!
... hits for 33 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike to right arm shatters elbow and severs forearm!
The executioner's curved black handaxe falls to the ground.
... hits for 13 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike to abdomen skewers the triton executioner quite nicely!
The triton executioner gurgles once and goes still, a wrathful look on her face.

You close your eyes in a moment of intense concentration, channeling the pure natural power of your surroundings. As you continue to gather the energy, a low thrumming resounds through the area. Suddenly, a multitude of sharp pieces of debris splinter off from underfoot, savagely assailing everything around you!
The surroundings advance upon a siren with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +309 + CvA: +20 + d100: +72 == +253
Warding failed!
A siren is struck by a sharp piece of mist-covered debris!
... 45 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Beautiful shot pierces both lungs, the siren makes a wheezing noise, and drops dead!
The siren gives a plaintive wail before she slumps to her side and dies.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around a siren.
The surroundings advance upon a triton combatant with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +253 + CvA: +20 + d100: +13 == +250
Warding failed!
A cluster of mist-covered debris collides with a triton combatant!
... 45 points of damage!
... 50 points of damage!
Blow to head removes skull!
The triton combatant collapses, gurgling once with a wrathful look on her face before expiring.
The surroundings advance upon a siren with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +294 + CvA: +20 + d100: +59 == +255
Warding failed!
One of the large, pointed slivers of mist-covered debris hits a siren!
... 46 points of damage!
... 50 points of damage!
Shot shatters shoulder and severs right arm!
The siren is stunned!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike to abdomen skewers the siren quite nicely!
The siren gives a plaintive wail before she slumps to her side and dies.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around a siren.
As swiftly as the chaos came to be, it recedes again into the surroundings.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton radical! Several of the thorns jab into the radical!
... hits for 37 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Great shot penetrates thigh and shatters bone!
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 19 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Awesome shot shatters ribs and punctures lung!
... hits for 38 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Impressive shot shatters wrist!
... hits for 19 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Strike through both ears, foe is quite dead!
The triton radical gurgles once and goes still, a wrathful look on his face.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton radical! Several of the thorns jab into the radical!
... hits for 13 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike punctures thigh and shatters femur!
stance defensive A triton radical falls to the ground grasping her mangled left leg!
... hits for 19 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Deft strike to the back cracks vertebrae!
... hits for 33 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Bladder impaled, what a mess!
... hits for 40 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike to left arm shatters elbow and severs forearm!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton executioner! Several of the thorns jab into the executioner!
... hits for 35 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike punctures thigh and shatters femur!
A triton executioner falls to the ground grasping his mangled right leg!
The triton executioner is stunned!
... hits for 13 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Great shot penetrates thigh and shatters bone!
... hits for 27 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Strike to wrist severs left hand!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton radical! Several of the thorns jab into the radical!
... hits for 33 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Great shot penetrates thigh and shatters bone!
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 27 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Great shot penetrates thigh and shatters bone!
loot ... hits for 23 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Strike through both ears, foe is quite dead!
The triton radical gurgles once and goes still, a wrathful look on his face.

[Fallen]

Pretty nuts. Looks like a quick shot with a bow would easily finish off most of the non-undead creatures remaining.

[droit]

Pretty nuts. Looks like a quick shot with a bow would easily finish off most of the non-undead creatures remaining.

Precisely.

[Izzy]

This gives me great hope for my long standing post-cap plans for my ranger. Now I just need to, like, get there :/

t-minus 59 levels and not really counting.

[TheLastShamurai]

Kinda sucks that even with 202 spells you couldn't break 500 CS. Not that it matters with the way Ranger spells vs. TD is, but still.

[Danical]

Kinda sucks that even with 202 spells you couldn't break 500 CS. Not that it matters with the way Ranger spells vs. TD is, but still.

with his 470 CS, he actually has more of a warding margin vs. creatures than I do with a maxed Bardic CS of 522.

It's not by much, about 10 points or so depending on the creature, but I'm optimized for CS and have +50 from 425 and +30 Aura bonus whereas he doesn't have a WIS modifier being a giantman and only has +25.

[BriarFox]

with his 470 CS, he actually has more of a warding margin vs. creatures than I do with a maxed Bardic CS of 522.

It's not by much, about 10 points or so depending on the creature, but I'm optimized for CS and have +50 from 425 and +30 Aura bonus whereas he doesn't have a WIS modifier being a giantman and only has +25.

That's an interesting point ... Droit, round up +30 in WIS enhancives, or +10 with a quartz orb and Owl, and you can hit +500. You could even theoretically hit +520, with maxed Wis.

[Danical]

How rad would it be if Summoning Lore increased the stats and blessing increased the skills.

Man, throw up owl and you've got yourself some massive WI/AU bonuses.

[droit]

I'm thinking about what to get on my AG badge. I'm considering some combination of the following: +5 WIS bonus, +10 ranged bonus, +10 mana recovery, +10 dodge bonus, +10 stamina recovery. Are there some obvious ones I'm missing?

[Fallen]

I would definitely get the +5 wisdom bonus, but I do think the stamina/mana recoveries go higher than +10. If they don't, then I DO know you can get more to the overall stat in general.

[Danical]

He's already got 50 stam recovery.

[droit]

Naw, the recoveries are maxed at +10. The max mana/stamina bonuses cap at +20. What do you mean by getting more to the overall stat in general?

The +50 stamina recovery I had included my badge.

[Fallen]

The +20 to your mana/stamina is what I meant. I don't think +20 to mana is worth it, but +20 to stamina as a GoS'r is probably a damn good deal.

I would get +5 Wis Bonus, +20 Stamina, +10 Stamina recovery.

But then again I am a wracking junkie, so it only makes sense I would try to max out the benefits to Wracking Lite.

[droit]

Just a few more shots of 635 for the archives. At the bottom are a couple shots of fury in a warcamp. Both 635 and 616 are far less lethal when dealing with Grimswarm; they do a lot of damage, but Grim crit padding is ridiculous.

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A triton combatant thrusts with an oak-shafted silvery blue trident at you!
By amazing chance, you evade the attack!
>You gesture while summoning the spirits of nature to aid you with the Nature's Fury spell...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture at a triton combatant.
You close your eyes in a moment of intense concentration, channeling the pure natural power of your surroundings. As you continue to gather the energy, a low thrumming resounds through the area. Suddenly, a multitude of sharp pieces of debris splinter off from underfoot, savagely assailing everything around you!
The surroundings advance upon a triton combatant with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +285 + CvA: +20 + d100: +66 == +271
Warding failed!
A triton combatant is struck by a sharp piece of mist-covered debris!
... 49 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike to right arm shatters elbow and severs forearm!
The combatant's silvery blue trident falls to the ground.
... 40 points of damage!
Strike punctures throat and ruins vocal cords!
The triton combatant collapses, gurgling once with a wrathful look on his face before expiring.
A triton combatant seems slightly different.
The surroundings advance upon a triton radical with relentless fury!
The dull golden nimbus surrounding a triton radical suddenly begins to glow brightly.
CS: +470 - TD: +313 + CvA: +25 + d100: +68 == +250
Warding failed!
One of the large, pointed slivers of mist-covered debris hits a triton radical!
... 45 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike to wrist severs right hand!
The radical's bronze scaling fork falls to the ground.
... 40 points of damage!
Strike pierces temple and kills foe instantly!

[You have 8 kills remaining.]
The triton radical collapses, gurgling once with a wrathful look on her face before expiring.
The dully illuminated mantle protecting a triton radical begins to falter, then completely fades away.
A white glow rushes away from a triton radical.
The dull golden nimbus fades from around a triton radical.
The brilliant aura fades away from a triton radical.
The very powerful look leaves a triton radical.
The white light leaves a triton radical.
The warm glow fades from around a triton radical.
A triton radical seems slightly different.
The surroundings advance upon a siren with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +314 + CvA: +20 + d100: +16 == +192
Warding failed!
A siren is struck by a sharp piece of mist-covered debris!
... 33 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Impressive shot shatters wrist!
The siren is stunned!
... 35 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Shot to back shatters bone and vertebrae!
The siren gives a plaintive wail before she slumps to her side and dies.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around a siren.
A siren seems slightly different.
As swiftly as the chaos came to be, it recedes again into the surroundings.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.


You close your eyes in a moment of intense concentration, channeling the pure natural power of your surroundings. As you continue to gather the energy, a low thrumming resounds through the area. Suddenly, a multitude of sharp pieces of debris splinter off from underfoot, savagely assailing everything around you!
The surroundings advance upon a triton radical with relentless fury!
The dull golden nimbus surrounding a triton radical suddenly begins to glow brightly.
CS: +470 - TD: +313 + CvA: +25 + d100: +30 == +212
Warding failed!
A triton radical is struck by a sharp piece of mist-covered debris!
... 37 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Bladder impaled, what a mess!
... 35 points of damage!
Strike through both ears, foe is quite dead!
The triton radical collapses, gurgling once with a wrathful look on her face before expiring.
The dully illuminated mantle protecting a triton radical begins to falter, then completely fades away.
A white glow rushes away from a triton radical.
The dull golden nimbus fades from around a triton radical.
The brilliant aura fades away from a triton radical.
The very powerful look leaves a triton radical.
The white light leaves a triton radical.
The warm glow fades from around a triton radical.
A triton radical seems slightly different.
The guiding force leaves a triton radical.
The surroundings advance upon a triton radical with relentless fury!
The dull golden nimbus surrounding a triton radical suddenly begins to glow brightly.
CS: +470 - TD: +293 + CvA: +25 + d100: +31 == +233
Warding failed!
A triton radical is struck by a sharp piece of mist-covered debris!
... 41 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Blow shatters knee and severs lower leg!
A triton radical falls to the ground grasping her mangled left leg!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike punctures throat and ruins vocal cords!
The triton radical gurgles once and goes still, a wrathful look on her face.
The dully illuminated mantle protecting a triton radical begins to falter, then completely fades away.
A white glow rushes away from a triton radical.
The dull golden nimbus fades from around a triton radical.
The brilliant aura fades away from a triton radical.
The very powerful look leaves a triton radical.
The white light leaves a triton radical.
The guiding force leaves a triton radical.
The surroundings advance upon a siren with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +294 + CvA: +20 + d100: +76 == +272
Warding failed!
A cluster of mist-covered debris collides with a siren!
... 49 points of damage!
... 70 points of damage!
Blow to abdomen breaks the siren almost in two!
The siren gives a plaintive wail before she slumps to her side and dies.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around a siren.
As swiftly as the chaos came to be, it recedes again into the surroundings.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.


You close your eyes in a moment of intense concentration, channeling the pure natural power of your surroundings. As you continue to gather the energy, a low thrumming resounds through the area. Suddenly, a multitude of sharp pieces of debris splinter off from underfoot, savagely assailing everything around you!
The surroundings advance upon a spectral triton defender with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +275 + CvA: +25 + d100: +40 == +260
Warding failed!
A spectral triton defender is struck by a sharp piece of mist-covered debris!
... 47 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
The triton defender's hand explodes from the brutal strike!
Trails of ether spurt high into the air in all directions.
... 30 points of damage!
Strong assault amputates the leg at the knee.
It floats in the air a moment before drifting back into place!
It is knocked to the ground!
... 30 points of damage!
Strong assault amputates the leg at the knee.
It floats in the air a moment before drifting back into place!
... 35 points of damage!
Left arm ripped in half at the elbow!
The fallen arm evaporates as a new one materializes.
The surroundings advance upon a spectral triton defender with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +275 + CvA: +25 + d100: +31 == +251
Warding failed!
A spectral triton defender is struck by a sharp piece of mist-covered debris!
... 45 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
A strong blow cleaves the left wrist!
The hand dangles, spinning slowly, and then snaps back in place!
... 35 points of damage!
Hard strike to the abdomen.
Ethereal entrails seem to spill from the triton defender's mangled substance,
vanishing into misty tendrils as they strike the ground.
... 35 points of damage!
Painful attack flays the leg from thigh to calf.
New skin lies, snakelike, beneath the old.
... 35 points of damage!
Painful attack flays the leg from thigh to calf.
New skin lies, snakelike, beneath the old.
It is knocked to the ground!
The surroundings advance upon a triton combatant with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +276 + CvA: +20 + d100: +15 == +229
Warding failed!
A cluster of mist-covered debris collides with a triton combatant!
... 40 points of damage!
... 60 points of damage!
Blow to chest frees a rib to spear a lung and heart!
... 60 points of damage!
Strike to abdomen ruptures internal organs!
The triton combatant collapses, gurgling once with a wrathful look on her face before expiring.
A triton combatant seems slightly different.
As swiftly as the chaos came to be, it recedes again into the surroundings.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.


You close your eyes in a moment of intense concentration, channeling the pure natural power of your surroundings. As you continue to gather the energy, a low thrumming resounds through the area. Suddenly, a multitude of sharp pieces of debris splinter off from underfoot, savagely assailing everything around you!
The surroundings advance upon a triton combatant with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +262 + CvA: +20 + d100: +30 == +258
Warding failed!
A triton combatant is struck by a sharp piece of mist-covered debris!
... 46 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Strike to left arm cleanly severs it at the shoulder!
The combatant's brine-stained parma falls to the ground.
It is knocked to the ground!
... 30 points of damage!
Great shot penetrates thigh and shatters bone!
... 35 points of damage!
Strike through both ears, foe is quite dead!
The triton combatant gurgles once and goes still, a wrathful look on his face.
The warm glow fades from around a triton combatant.
The guiding force leaves a triton combatant.
The surroundings advance upon a triton dissembler with relentless fury!
The dull golden nimbus surrounding a triton dissembler suddenly begins to glow brightly.
CS: +470 - TD: +288 + CvA: +25 + d100: +8 == +215
Warding failed!
A triton dissembler is struck by a sharp piece of mist-covered debris!
... 38 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Deft strike to the back cracks vertebrae!
It is knocked to the ground!
The triton dissembler is stunned!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike through eye, the triton dissembler is lobotomized!
The triton dissembler gurgles once and goes still, a wrathful look on her face.
The deep blue glow leaves a triton dissembler.
A triton dissembler loses its focused look.
A shadow seems to detach itself from a triton dissembler, swiftly dissipating into the air.
The dull golden nimbus fades from around a triton dissembler.
The powerful look leaves a triton dissembler.
The surroundings advance upon a triton radical with relentless fury!
The dull golden nimbus surrounding a triton radical suddenly begins to glow brightly.
CS: +470 - TD: +313 + CvA: +25 + d100: +11 == +193
Warding failed!
One of the large, pointed slivers of mist-covered debris hits a triton radical!
... 33 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Deft strike to the back cracks vertebrae!
It is knocked to the ground!
... 20 points of damage!
Well placed strike shatters a rib!
... 25 points of damage!
Elbow punctured, oh what pain!
... 25 points of damage!
Boiling vapor strike to left hand causes loss of feeling in fingers!
As swiftly as the chaos came to be, it recedes again into the surroundings.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.


You close your eyes in a moment of intense concentration, channeling the pure natural power of your surroundings. As you continue to gather the energy, a low thrumming resounds through the area. Suddenly, a multitude of sharp pieces of debris splinter off from underfoot, savagely assailing everything around you!
The surroundings advance upon a siren with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +309 + CvA: +20 + d100: +72 == +253
Warding failed!
A siren is struck by a sharp piece of mist-covered debris!
... 45 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Beautiful shot pierces both lungs, the siren makes a wheezing noise, and drops dead!
The siren gives a plaintive wail before she slumps to her side and dies.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around a siren.
The surroundings advance upon a triton combatant with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +253 + CvA: +20 + d100: +13 == +250
Warding failed!
A cluster of mist-covered debris collides with a triton combatant!
... 45 points of damage!
... 50 points of damage!
Blow to head removes skull!
The triton combatant collapses, gurgling once with a wrathful look on her face before expiring.
The surroundings advance upon a siren with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +294 + CvA: +20 + d100: +59 == +255
Warding failed!
One of the large, pointed slivers of mist-covered debris hits a siren!
... 46 points of damage!
... 50 points of damage!
Shot shatters shoulder and severs right arm!
The siren is stunned!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike to abdomen skewers the siren quite nicely!
The siren gives a plaintive wail before she slumps to her side and dies.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around a siren.
As swiftly as the chaos came to be, it recedes again into the surroundings.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

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You close your eyes in a moment of intense concentration, channeling the pure natural power of your surroundings. As you continue to gather the energy, a low thrumming resounds through the area. Suddenly, hefty clods of dirt and rock fragment from the earth, savagely assailing everything around you!
The surroundings advance upon a Grimswarm giant ranger with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +287 + CvA: +8 + d100: +53 == +244
Warding failed!
A large, mist-covered chunk of dirt smacks into a Grimswarm giant ranger!
... 43 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Nice blow to right arm!
The giant ranger is stunned!
... 40 points of damage!
Good blow to left hand!
... 40 points of damage!
Good blow to right hand!
... 40 points of damage!
Scouring steam strips skin from left leg!
The surroundings advance upon a Grimswarm giant ranger with relentless fury!
The dull golden nimbus surrounding a Grimswarm giant ranger suddenly begins to glow brightly.
CS: +470 - TD: +284 + CvA: +10 + d100: +15 == +211
Warding failed!
A Grimswarm giant ranger is struck by a ruddy piece of mist-covered refuse!
... 37 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Nice blow to left arm!
The giant ranger is stunned!
... 25 points of damage!
Blow to back connects lightly.
... 25 points of damage!
Blow to back connects lightly.
... 30 points of damage!
Hot vapors cause reddening of skin on right leg.
The surroundings advance upon a Grimswarm giant mage with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +339 + CvA: +11 + d100: +91 == +233
Warding failed!
A large, mist-covered chunk of dirt smacks into a Grimswarm giant mage!
... 41 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Good blow to left leg!
... 40 points of damage!
Good blow to right arm!
... 25 points of damage!
Strike glances off the chest.
... 40 points of damage!
Left eye boiled in skull to a soft consistency!
The surroundings advance upon a Grimswarm giant ranger with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +324 + CvA: +8 + d100: +55 == +209
Warding failed!
A Grimswarm giant ranger is struck by a ruddy piece of mist-covered refuse!
... 36 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Light strike to chest.
... 20 points of damage!
Blow grazes left leg.
... 20 points of damage!
Stubs left hand finger.
... 25 points of damage!
Hot steam spray to the leg makes the giant ranger jump back.
The surroundings advance upon a Grimswarm giant hunter with relentless fury!
The dull golden nimbus surrounding a Grimswarm giant hunter suddenly begins to glow brightly.
CS: +470 - TD: +287 + CvA: +8 + d100: +27 == +218
Warding failed!
A Grimswarm giant hunter is struck by a ruddy piece of mist-covered refuse!
... 38 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Nice blow to left arm!
The giant hunter is stunned!
... 40 points of damage!
Good blow to right hand!
... 30 points of damage!
Light strike to chest.
... 35 points of damage!
The giant hunter jerks her right arm away from the hot steam.
As swiftly as the chaos came to be, it recedes again into the surroundings.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.


You close your eyes in a moment of intense concentration, channeling the pure natural power of your surroundings. As you continue to gather the energy, a low thrumming resounds through the area. Suddenly, hefty clods of dirt and rock fragment from the earth, savagely assailing everything around you!
The surroundings advance upon a Grimswarm giant mage with relentless fury!
CS: +480 - TD: +327 + CvA: +11 + d100: +95 == +259
Warding failed!
A Grimswarm giant mage is struck by a ruddy piece of mist-covered refuse!
... 46 points of damage!
... 45 points of damage!
Strong blow breaks neck!

[You have 22 kills remaining for your current society task.]
[You have earned 60 prestige points.]
The giant mage falls to the ground and dies.
A Grimswarm giant mage appears somehow different.
A Grimswarm giant mage glances around, looking a bit less confident.
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves a Grimswarm giant mage.
The surroundings advance upon a Grimswarm giant cleric with relentless fury!
The dull golden nimbus surrounding a Grimswarm giant cleric suddenly begins to glow brightly.
CS: +480 - TD: +318 + CvA: +17 + d100: +31 == +210
Warding failed!
A large, mist-covered chunk of dirt smacks into a Grimswarm giant cleric!
... 37 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Blow grazes left leg.
... 30 points of damage!
Light blow to back.
... 30 points of damage!
Light strike to chest.
... 25 points of damage!
Hot steam causes the giant cleric to squirm uncomfortably!
The surroundings advance upon a Grimswarm giant warrior with relentless fury!
CS: +480 - TD: +277 + CvA: -13 + d100: +8 == +198
Warding failed!
A Grimswarm giant warrior is struck by a ruddy piece of mist-covered refuse!
... 34 points of damage!
... 15 points of damage!
Blow grazes right leg.
... 25 points of damage!
Blow grazes left arm lightly.
... 15 points of damage!
Strike glances off the chest.
... 15 points of damage!
Hot gush of steam to the chest startles the giant warrior.
The surroundings advance upon a Grimswarm giant mage with relentless fury!
CS: +480 - TD: +333 + CvA: +11 + d100: +89 == +247
Warding failed!
A stray mist-covered rock flies straight into a Grimswarm giant mage!
... 44 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Pierced through neck, a fine shot!
The giant mage is stunned!
... 30 points of damage!
Nice shot to the head gouges the giant mage's cheek!
... 30 points of damage!
Nice puncture to the abdomen, just missed vital organs!
... 35 points of damage!
The giant mage jerks her right arm away from the hot steam.
The surroundings advance upon a Grimswarm giant ranger with relentless fury!
CS: +480 - TD: +289 + CvA: +8 + d100: +69 == +268
Warding failed!
A Grimswarm giant ranger is struck by a ruddy piece of mist-covered refuse!
... 48 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Nice blow to abdomen!
The giant ranger is stunned!
... 45 points of damage!
Strong blow to left leg breaks it!
... 40 points of damage!
Good blow to left hand!
... 45 points of damage!
Strike to back leaves it simmering!
The surroundings advance upon a Grimswarm giant fighter with relentless fury!
CS: +480 - TD: +288 + CvA: -13 + d100: +77 == +256
Warding failed!
A stray mist-covered rock flies straight into a Grimswarm giant fighter!
... 46 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Strike connects with shoulder blade!

[You have 21 kills remaining for your current society task.]
[You have earned 65 prestige points.]
The giant fighter rolls over and dies.
A Grimswarm giant fighter appears to recover some strength.
The surroundings advance upon a weathered Grimswarm giant huntmistress with relentless fury!
The dull golden nimbus surrounding a weathered Grimswarm giant huntmistress suddenly begins to glow brightly.
CS: +480 - TD: +345 + CvA: +8 + d100: +11 == +154
Warding failed!
A weathered Grimswarm giant huntmistress is struck by a ruddy piece of mist-covered refuse!
... 25 points of damage!
... 15 points of damage!
Blow grazes left arm lightly.
... 10 points of damage!
Stubs left hand finger.
... 15 points of damage!
Blow connects with abdomen.
... 5 points of damage!
Hot steam raises the hair on the back of the giant huntmistress's neck.
As swiftly as the chaos came to be, it recedes again into the surroundings.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

[droit]

BTW, I love that this:


A dull, periodic thrumming passes briefly through your ears, coming from the northeast.

...is now an invitation for me to do this:


You close your eyes in a moment of intense concentration, channeling the pure natural power of your surroundings. As you continue to gather the energy, a low thrumming resounds through the area. Suddenly, a multitude of sharp pieces of debris splinter off from underfoot, savagely assailing everything around you!

[graysun]

Nice work on the weed-sorc/archer build. Those thorns and furies are amazing.

It will be interesting to see the difference in spikethorns between 202 ranger ranks and 172 or 162.

[Fallen]

Nice work on the weed-sorc/archer build. Those thorns and furies are amazing.

It will be interesting to see the difference between 202 ranger ranks and 172 or 162.

Min/Maxing is fun, but I really think for this build to be all around viable it is best to go with 130/672. The CS lost can be regained via Enhancives to the ranger's prime stats.

[graysun]

....I really think for this build to be all around viable it is best to go with 130/672.

Agreed - or to 140, but I'm not there yet so don't know if it's worthwhile.

[Fallen]

Agreed - or to 140, but I'm not there yet so don't know if it's worthwhile.

140 is pointless. Ruby amulets can be duped AND charged. All you're getting is a bit more DS and duration from 102/120. Not worth it to lose out on all that rangerly goodness. 130 and 125 are nice spells though.

[droit]

Min/Maxing is fun, but I really think for this build to be all around viable it is best to go with 130/672. The CS lost can be regained via Enhancives to the ranger's prime stats.

I agree. I really wanted to test the full potential of spike thorn, but I don't think I'm nearly as viable as I could be right now. Sometime in the near future, I plan to use a fixskill to rearrange a few spells and skills. I think what I'll do is to drop ranger spells to 160 and pick up 30 minor spirit. The TPs from the remaining 12 spells will be used to put me back into augmented chain, learn 25 ranks of dodge, and bump my perception by a few ranks. Doing this will boost my DS and overall survivability by a ton.

But just as a note, my CS should stay the same even though I'm losing 12 total spell ranks, thanks to the way secondary circles affect primary circle CS.

[Trouble]

If you're aiming to be a caster ranger you should consider staying in leather or brig. I had Barachado very spell heavy and even the hindrance of Brig annoyed me when I spell-hunted.

[droit]

I'm in brig and I hate it. It feels like I'm walking around Nelemar in a paper-mache Halloween costume. I can handle the extra 3% hindrance because I have a perfectly viable backup weapon style.

[Sean]

Are you really viable as a spike-sorc with 1x HP?

[droit]

Yep. Surprisingly, mana hasn't been an issue at all. Sigil of power is proving to be an excellent way to maintain a steady stream of mana throughout an entire hunt. Wearing only 1 stamina recovery enhancive, I regen 52 stamina per minute. That's equivalent to increasing my mana regeneration by +50. I also put up sigil of concentration before I go out, so it's effectively +55 mana regen. I can maintain that with only +5 stamina recovery. If I'm really running low, I can wear up to +40 or +50 stamina recovery, in which case I will be recovering about 130 stamina per minute, which converts to 130 mana per pulse. It helps that my thorns are about 75% fatal on anything but elementals and defenders, too.

:heart: Sunfist

[Fallen]

Yep. Surprisingly, mana hasn't been an issue at all. Sigil of power is proving to be an excellent way to maintain a steady stream of mana throughout an entire hunt. Wearing only 1 stamina recovery enhancive, I regen 52 stamina per minute. That's equivalent to increasing my mana regeneration by +50. I also put up sigil of concentration before I go out, so it's effectively +55 mana regen. I can maintain that with only +5 stamina recovery. If I'm really running low, I can wear up to +40 or +50 stamina recovery, in which case I will be recovering about 130 stamina per minute, which converts to 130 mana per pulse. It helps that my thorns are about 75% fatal on anything but elementals and defenders, too.

:heart: Sunfist

This makes me want to QQQQQQQQQ. Stupid only being able to 1x PF.

/bitching

[Asha]

Spikethorn and DC seem quite alike in damage regions critter for critter.
Nice CS aswell btw.

[droit]

Now that I've had my fun, it's time to start thinking about my final build. Pasted below are my current skills, with my planned skills in bold. Basically, I'm going to drop ranger to 160, pump minor spirit to 30 and use the TPs from the last 12 spells to get back into augmented chain, bring dodging to 1x, get a few ranks of MIU, and learn as much perception as I can with the remainder. Any thoughts?

Droit (at level 100), your current skill bonuses and ranks (including all modifiers) are:
Skill Name | Current Current
| Bonus Ranks
Armor Use..........................| 142 42 (70)
Combat Maneuvers...................| 190 90
Ranged Weapons.....................| 310 210
Physical Fitness...................| 302 202
Dodging............................| 175 75 (101)
Arcane Symbols.....................| 120 30
Magic Item Use.....................| 105 25 (30)
Harness Power......................| 201 101
Spirit Mana Control................| 120 30
Spiritual Lore - Summoning.........| 201 101
Perception.........................| 243 143 (169)
Climbing...........................| 90 20
Swimming...........................| 160 60
First Aid..........................| 40 8

Spell Lists
Minor Spirit.......................| 0 (30)
Ranger.............................| 202 (160)

Also, if there's anything you want me to test with 202 ranger spells, now's the time to ask.

[Drew]

Why do you need anymore perception?

[droit]

For ranged AS.

[Tumbadoo]

lets see what the grooming looks like!

[droit]

Heh. I couldn't stay IG long enough for her to get to me, so we'll be grooming my tiger sometime later this week. I'll post when it happens.

[BriarFox]

And for aiming. Grats on the win.

[danielsh]

What cmans are you getting for 90 ranks of CM?

[droit]

What cmans are you getting for 90 ranks of CM?

5 ranks of disarm and sweep.

[AKOE!]

This is a little off topic but was anyone ever able to kill that Landrial person? She just about killed every high level character I know of with one spell. If so, what did you get for killing her?

[BriarFox]

This is a little off topic but was anyone ever able to kill that Landrial person? She just about killed every high level character I know of with one spell. If so, what did you get for killing her?

People killed her every so often (Calean did it at least 5 times), but she just came back to life. The storyline eventually ended when people found her "roots" and destroyed them. I don't think there was any prize for it, other than fun RP. I didn't make the end of it, though, so I couldn't tell you.

[AKOE!]

oh I see, thanks

[TheLastShamurai]

I never saw anyone kill her personally. Bitch was a hard target. Most the time you would cast at her and your spell would just fizzle against a green barrier or something.

Edit: Like this...

Dighn gestures at Ladrial.
A gnarled mass of twisted vines flare up around Ladrial with a sickly green light, nullifying Dighn's spell!

Edit: And she was ugly to boot...

You see Ladrial the Sister of Blight, Mother of Nuadjha.
She appears to be a Forest Crone.
She appears to be wizened with age and is of towering height. She has hostile amber eyes and dark green skin. She has long, grimy green hair mixed with snake-like vines that writhe about her face. She has a weathered face, a gnarled nose and long gnarled fingers. Several thick vines wrap around her torso and limbs, pulsating with a constant rythm. Thick, thorny black roots writhe wildly about her feet, tearing through her boots and tapping directly into the ground.
She is in good shape.
She is holding a carved kakore staff capped with a burnished glaes rose in her right hand.
She is wearing a thorny vine circlet, a charred skull suspended from a thick strand of twisted vines, a hooded leaf-covered cloak, an ivy-entwined tunic, a tattered seed pouch, and some tattered moss-covered boots.

[TheLastShamurai]

Perigourd swings an elegant hand-and-a-half warsword at Ladrial!
AS: +579 vs DS: +1243 with AvD: +35 + d100 roll: +24 = -605
A clean miss.

FAIL.

[BriarFox]

You see Ladrial the Sister of Blight, Mother of Nuadjha.
She appears to be a Forest Crone.
She appears to be wizened with age and is of towering height. She has hostile amber eyes and dark green skin. She has long, grimy green hair mixed with snake-like vines that writhe about her face. She has a weathered face, a gnarled nose and long gnarled fingers. Several thick vines wrap around her torso and limbs, pulsating with a constant rythm. Thick, thorny black roots writhe wildly about her feet, tearing through her boots and tapping directly into the ground.
She is in good shape.
She is holding a carved kakore staff capped with a burnished glaes rose in her right hand.
She is wearing a thorny vine circlet, a charred skull suspended from a thick strand of twisted vines, a hooded leaf-covered cloak, an ivy-entwined tunic, a tattered seed pouch, and some tattered moss-covered boots.

:sniff: Oh, mom ... HEY, WAIT! Are you saying I'M UGLY??

[Izzy]

So I was thinking of popping my ranger over to a pure build with my current fixskills before the new one. Looking for opinions:

Armor? Currently have 70 ranks for my 7x hcp augmented chain. I do have some 7x brig that will hopefully get improved at CCF, is the drop down in asg worthwhile?

Weapon? I think my best options are to keep 2x ranged, or to go 1x shield/brawl. Shield/brawl would presumably offer more DS, at the expense of not being able to reliably use a weapon. Voln fu would still be viable though (not that there are any dead at my level range anyway).

Dodge? Phantom ranks from 618, 911, and otherwise being spelltanked up the wazoo leads me to think I could afford to drop this all together. I'll be hunting in defensive anyway, and be using a shield(?).

Some things to keep in mind:
I MA like a motherfucker (wizard/bard/cleric/ranger team) so mana won't be an issue. Also, I don't really need a weapon to finish things off. level 63.

Possible build:
35 armor - brig
1x shield
1x brawl
24 pt
30 AS
30 MIU
63 HP
24 smc
1x summoning lore
20 MnS
88 ranger
15 climbing
10 swimming
30 perception

This leaves me with 5 ptp with my current TP allocation.

Key points being 1x summoning lore and +25 ranger ranks.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

/hijack

[droit]

My first thought is that you'll be gimping yourself defensively. Losing 1x dodge and 1x worth of parrying adds up to a lot of DS. Keep in mind that DS bonus from 613 and dodge ranks from 618 are capped at level. A wizard spellup + dims isn't going to compensate for that. I'd try to stay .5-.75x in dodge at the very least. I don't know how ranged DS is calculated well enough to tell you how 1x shield/brawl DS will compare to 2x ranged DS.

Also, I don't recommend dropping your armor to brig. The hits you take will hurt a lot more than you're used to, especially with a lower DS. I tried it and switched back to aug chain as soon as I could. Of course, TPs are a lot tighter for you, so you might have to.

All that being said, it's worth a shot. MAing will definitely make things a ton easier, though I don't think he'd be viable on his own. My gut feeling is that you're still a bit too low-level to go pure ranger, but I'd love to see you prove me wrong.

[Swami71]

MAing with a bard and cleric your AS/DS should be awesome. Don't forget about 307 310 Droit. You should have a weapon IMO if you hunt with a bard and cleric. Take advantage of 307 1007 AS boosts.

[droit]

307 caps at what, +15 DS? Dropping 63 ranks of dodge loses you ~70 DS in guarded stance (assuming average stats and a medium shield). Being 1x weapon skill at that level vs. being 2x loses you another ~40 DS in guarded. That's a lot of DS.

[Swami71]

307+310= 35 DS

All the other stuff added I think his DS should be okay. I do agree with you though he should have a weapon.

[Izzy]

Good stuff, thanks for the input. What's a good target level for spell ranks that I should aim for? Would I be ok with 1x ranger ranks? +10? Dropping spell ranks obviously frees up tons of points. If I do go with a weapon I'd probably go to edged since it's cheaper than brawling. I've got a sexy 7x bastard axe I could finally put to use. I do love my chain, too. How about summoning lore? Do I really need to 1x? 60 ranks would net me a 50% chance at a second strike, that would seem like a decent goal (at 20ptp a rank, that saves me 80ptp, or another spell rank). 60% chance at a 2nd extra cycle for 635, too.

With that, we have:
70 armor
1x shield
2x edged
24 ptp
.5x dodge
30 AS/MIU
1x hp
24 SMC
20 MnS
70 Ranger
60 Summoning lore
15 climbing
10 swimming
.5x survival

My only concern here is that I have no room for CM, and it's a small concern at that. Between 606/509/307/1007 I should be fine. Not to mention the 7x weapon, and 211/215 when I need it.

DS isn't really a concern, as it stands like level can't even touch me 99% of the time. And I'll be gaining 120, which I didn't have before, and using a shield. It's either .5x dodging, or 8 more spell ranks, though, and I figure the benefit from dodge will outweigh those spell ranks.

Thoughts on v2?

[droit]

That looks much better, defensively. I think that'd work well. Your AS will be mediocre for just open attacking with a one handed weapon, but you should only be using it to finish off things that are near death anyway.

[Odysia]

Droit, here's my info for comparison. I may be the closest to you in spell ranks.

Odysia (at level 100), your current skill bonuses and ranks (including all modifiers) are:
Skill Name | Current Current
| Bonus Ranks
Armor Use..........................| 120 30
Combat Maneuvers...................| 208 108
Ranged Weapons.....................| 302 202
Ambush.............................| 250 150
Multi Opponent Combat..............| 70 15
Physical Fitness...................| 201 101
Dodging............................| 201 101
Arcane Symbols.....................| 102 24
Magic Item Use.....................| 93 21
Harness Power......................| 302 202
Spirit Mana Control................| 191 91
Spiritual Lore - Summoning.........| 201 101
Perception.........................| 302 202
Climbing...........................| 105 25
Swimming...........................| 159 59
Trading............................| 201 101

Spell Lists
Minor Spirit.......................| 40

Spell Lists
Ranger.............................| 136



Regular Spike Thorn:

You gesture at a triton combatant.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton combatant! Several of the thorns jab into the combatant!
... hits for 18 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Well placed shot pierces knee, that hurt!
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 14 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Damaging strike to chest, several ribs shattered!
... hits for 29 points of damage!
... 20 points of damage!
Well placed strike shatters a rib!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
(Forcing stance down to guarded)
> loot


> incant 616

You gesture at a triton combatant.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton combatant! Several of the thorns jab into the combatant!
... hits for 15 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Great shot penetrates thigh and shatters bone!
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 24 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Well placed strike to back shatters vertebrae!
... hits for 34 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Strike to right arm cleanly severs it at the shoulder!
The combatant's silvery blue trident falls to the ground.
... hits for 24 points of damage!
The triton combatant gurgles once and goes still, a wrathful look on his face.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.


Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton radical! Several of the thorns jab into the radical!
... hits for 16 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Blow shatters knee and severs lower leg!
A triton radical falls to the ground grasping his mangled right leg!
... hits for 29 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Elbow punctured, oh what pain!
... hits for 34 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Great shot penetrates thigh and shatters bone!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.


You gesture at a triton radical.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton radical! Several of the thorns jab into the radical!
... hits for 19 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Strong strike, punctures lung!
... hits for 30 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Awesome shot shatters ribs and punctures lung!
The triton radical gurgles once and goes still, a wrathful look on his face.
The dully illuminated mantle protecting a triton radical begins to falter, then completely fades away.
A white glow rushes away from a triton radical.
The dull golden nimbus fades from around a triton radical.
The brilliant aura fades away from a triton radical.
The very powerful look leaves a triton radical.
The white light leaves a triton radical.
The warm glow fades from around a triton radical.
A triton radical seems slightly different.

You gesture at a triton executioner.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton executioner! Several of the thorns jab into the executioner!
... hits for 20 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Well placed shot pierces knee, that hurt!
It is knocked to the ground!
The triton executioner is stunned!
... hits for 32 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Well placed strike to back shatters vertebrae!
... hits for 36 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Pierced through neck, a fine shot!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton executioner! Several of the thorns jab into the executioner!
... hits for 29 points of damage!
... 45 points of damage!
Strike to right arm cleanly severs it at the shoulder!
The executioner's sharply tapered longsword falls to the ground.
... hits for 12 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Damaging strike to chest, several ribs shattered!
The triton executioner gurgles once and goes still, a wrathful look on her face.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a triton radical! Several of the thorns jab into the radical!
... hits for 38 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Blow shatters knee and severs lower leg!
A triton radical falls to the ground grasping his mangled left leg!
... hits for 15 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Well aimed strike shatters bone in right arm!
... hits for 25 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Amazing shot through the triton radical's nose enters the brain!
The triton radical gurgles once and goes still, a wrathful look on his face.
The dully illuminated mantle protecting a triton radical begins to falter, then completely fades away.
A white glow rushes away from a triton radical.
The dull golden nimbus fades from around a triton radical.
The brilliant aura fades away from a triton radical.
The very powerful look leaves a triton radical.
The white light leaves a triton radical.
The warm glow fades from around a triton radical.
A triton radical seems slightly different.
The guiding force leaves a triton radical.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a spectral triton defender! Several of the thorns jab into the defender!
... hits for 17 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Quick strike to the right leg!
The triton defender makes no bones about it.
It is knocked to the ground!
... hits for 15 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Good hit!
Left shoulder is ripped from its socket then wriggles back into place.
... hits for 11 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Good hit!
Left shoulder is ripped from its socket then wriggles back into place.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.


You gesture at a spectral triton defender.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a spectral triton defender! Several of the thorns jab into the defender!
... hits for 23 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Attack whistles right through the lower back encountering little resistance!
... hits for 33 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Painful attack flays the leg from thigh to calf.
New skin lies, snakelike, beneath the old.
... hits for 39 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Hard strike to the abdomen.
Ethereal entrails seem to spill from the triton defender's mangled substance,
vanishing into misty tendrils as they strike the ground.
The spectral form of the triton defender tenses in agony as he begins to dissolve from the bottom up!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

635 no enhancements

R!P> incant 635

The surroundings advance upon a spectral triton defender with relentless fury!
CS: +460 - TD: +275 + CvA: +25 + d100: +51 == +261
Warding failed!
A spectral triton defender is struck by a sharp piece of mist-covered debris!
... 47 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Strong hit to the chest!
Tendrils of mist explode as the strike passes right through.
... 30 points of damage!
Smash to the cheek deforms left eye socket.
Vapor swirls as the ethereal bones reform.
... 30 points of damage!
Strong assault amputates the leg at the knee.
It floats in the air a moment before drifting back into place!
It is knocked to the ground!
... 35 points of damage!
Blow to the left eye slides through head.
The triton defender twitches violently, then shudders slightly as the wound seals.
The surroundings advance upon a siren with relentless fury!
CS: +460 - TD: +294 + CvA: +20 + d100: +89 == +275
Warding failed!
A cluster of mist-covered debris collides with a siren!
... 50 points of damage!
... 50 points of damage!
Hard strike removes the right eye and a goodly bit of skull!
The siren gives a plaintive wail before she slumps to her side and dies.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around a siren.
As swiftly as the chaos came to be, it recedes again into the surroundings.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Using Orb

The surroundings advance upon a triton combatant with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +265 + CvA: +20 + d100: +81 == +306
Warding failed!
One of the large, pointed slivers of mist-covered debris hits a triton combatant!
... 56 points of damage!
... 45 points of damage!
Awesome shot skewers skull! The triton combatant blinks once and falls quite dead!
The triton combatant collapses, gurgling once with a wrathful look on his face before expiring.
The surroundings advance upon a spectral triton defender with relentless fury!
CS: +470 - TD: +275 + CvA: +25 + d100: +17 == +237
Warding failed!
One of the large, pointed slivers of mist-covered debris hits a spectral triton defender!
... 42 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Quick strike to the left leg!
The triton defender makes no bones about it.
It is knocked to the ground!
... 35 points of damage!
Brutal assault cuts a swath through the torso!
Fortunately for the triton defender, it doesn't need lungs.
... 25 points of damage!
Attack whistles right through the chest!
It's like fighting fog!
... 45 points of damage!
Hard strike to the abdomen.
Ethereal entrails seem to spill from the triton defender's mangled substance,
vanishing into misty tendrils as they strike the ground.
As swiftly as the chaos came to be, it recedes again into the surroundings.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

The dull golden nimbus surrounding a triton radical suddenly begins to glow brightly.
CS: +470 - TD: +293 + CvA: +25 + d100: +45 == +247
Warding failed!
A cluster of mist-covered debris collides with a triton radical!
... 44 points of damage!
... 60 points of damage!
Blow to back crushes spinal column.
Talk about no backbone!
The triton radical collapses, gurgling once with a wrathful look on his face before expiring.
The dully illuminated mantle protecting a triton radical begins to falter, then completely fades away.
A white glow rushes away from a triton radical.
The dull golden nimbus fades from around a triton radical.
The brilliant aura fades away from a triton radical.
The very powerful look leaves a triton radical.
The white light leaves a triton radical.
The warm glow fades from around a triton radical.
The surroundings advance upon a triton radical with relentless fury!
The dull golden nimbus surrounding a triton radical suddenly begins to glow brightly.
CS: +470 - TD: +293 + CvA: +25 + d100: +10 == +212
Warding failed!
One of the large, pointed slivers of mist-covered debris hits a triton radical!
... 37 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Awesome shot shatters ribs and punctures lung!
... 30 points of damage!
Deft strike to the back cracks vertebrae!
It is knocked to the ground!
... 30 points of damage!
Incredible shot to the eye penetrates deep into skull!
The triton radical gurgles once and goes still, a wrathful look on his face.
The dully illuminated mantle protecting a triton radical begins to falter, then completely fades away.
A white glow rushes away from a triton radical.
The dull golden nimbus fades from around a triton radical.
The brilliant aura fades away from a triton radical.
The very powerful look leaves a triton radical.
The white light leaves a triton radical.
The warm glow fades from around a triton radical.
As swiftly as the chaos came to be, it recedes again into the surroundings.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.


Using orb and owl

The dull golden nimbus surrounding a triton radical suddenly begins to glow brightly.
CS: +480 - TD: +293 + CvA: +25 + d100: +58 == +270
Warding failed!
A cluster of mist-covered debris collides with a triton radical!
... 49 points of damage!
... 70 points of damage!
Blow to back removes the spinal column!
The triton radical collapses, gurgling once with a wrathful look on his face before expiring.
The dully illuminated mantle protecting a triton radical begins to falter, then completely fades away.
A white glow rushes away from a triton radical.
The dull golden nimbus fades from around a triton radical.
The brilliant aura fades away from a triton radical.
The very powerful look leaves a triton radical.
The white light leaves a triton radical.
The surroundings advance upon a spectral triton defender with relentless fury!
CS: +480 - TD: +275 + CvA: +25 + d100: +30 == +260
Warding failed!
A cluster of mist-covered debris collides with a spectral triton defender!
... 47 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
A massive blow to the left shoulder hoists the triton defender high into the air.
It hangs there a moment, suspended, before falling forward.
... 35 points of damage!
Strong smash to the left hand!
The triton defender quails and sinks momentarily as its left hand reforms before your eyes.
... 40 points of damage!
Massive blow obliterates the right knee.
The triton defender falters as a sickly light flows freely down its leg.
It is knocked to the ground!
... 30 points of damage!
The triton defender's hand explodes from the brutal strike!
Trails of ether spurt high into the air in all directions.
The surroundings advance upon a spectral triton defender with relentless fury!
CS: +480 - TD: +275 + CvA: +25 + d100: +96 == +326
Warding failed!
A cluster of mist-covered debris collides with a spectral triton defender!
... 60 points of damage!
... 70 points of damage!
Amazing shot cleaves the torso in half at the waist!
You watch agape as the misty form knits itself back together!
It is knocked to the ground!
... 70 points of damage!
Massive strike to the chest crashes through the triton defender's back in a cloud of vapor.
Slowly, the triton defender reforms its torso.
... 70 points of damage!
Massive strike to the chest crashes through the triton defender's back in a cloud of vapor.
Slowly, the triton defender reforms its torso.
... 50 points of damage!
Tremendous strike!
Vapor rushes from the neck following the blow!
The spectral form of the triton defender tenses in agony as she begins to dissolve from the bottom up!
As swiftly as the chaos came to be, it recedes again into the surroundings.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

The surroundings advance upon a spectral triton defender with relentless fury!
CS: +480 - TD: +287 + CvA: +25 + d100: +68 == +286
Warding failed!
A cluster of mist-covered debris collides with a spectral triton defender!
... 52 points of damage!
... 50 points of damage!
Brutal assault cuts a swath through the torso!
Fortunately for the triton defender, it doesn't need lungs.
... 40 points of damage!
Hard strike shatters arm into vapor.
The arm reforms before your eyes!
... 45 points of damage!
Vicious blow to neck might have been fatal a few centuries ago.
... 45 points of damage!
Brutal assault cuts a swath through the torso!
Fortunately for the triton defender, it doesn't need lungs.
The surroundings advance upon a triton combatant with relentless fury!
CS: +480 - TD: +265 + CvA: +20 + d100: +75 == +310
Warding failed!
A cluster of mist-covered debris collides with a triton combatant!
... 57 points of damage!
... 60 points of damage!
Strike to abdomen ruptures internal organs!
The triton combatant collapses, gurgling once with a wrathful look on his face before expiring.
As swiftly as the chaos came to be, it recedes again into the surroundings.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

[droit]

Here's where I'm at currently:

Droit (at level 100), your current skill bonuses and ranks (including all modifiers) are:
Skill Name | Current Current
| Bonus Ranks
Armor Use..........................| 170 70
Combat Maneuvers...................| 190 90
Ranged Weapons.....................| 310 210
Ambush.............................| 153 53
Multi Opponent Combat..............| 50 10
Physical Fitness...................| 302 202
Dodging............................| 201 101
Arcane Symbols.....................| 120 30
Magic Item Use.....................| 120 30
Harness Power......................| 201 101
Spirit Mana Control................| 120 30
Spiritual Lore - Summoning.........| 201 101
Perception.........................| 302 202
Climbing...........................| 90 20
Swimming...........................| 160 60
First Aid..........................| 40 8

Spell Lists
Minor Spirit.......................| 30

Spell Lists
Ranger.............................| 160


I could go pull some shots of thorn and fury (my natural CS is 470, by the way), but I already have some posted. Just to describe my experience with thorn, I'd say I kill dissemblers, sirens, executioners, radicals, and combatants with 1 cast of 616 the majority of the time (75%+). Defenders invariably take 2 casts. Sentries usually take 2 casts, though maybe 10-20% of the time I one-shot them. For elementals, I usually use my bow with a couple casts of 616.

[Odysia]

Yeah, I was amazed at how much easier sentries died when I added 35 ranks of ranger spells. They don't die as quickly as your casts, but pretty darn close. With an extra 64 spell ranks, we only get an extra 10 CS? Ew.

I really wish we could double lores.

I would love to know how the NPC had such a high ranger CS tho! Is that even possible for us?

[droit]

A dark elf or forest gnome ranger with 160 Ranger spells and 42 MnS (optimized) would have a ranger CS of 478 or 479. Owl could add another 16, assuming 90 blessing lore ranks, plus 10 from a quartz orb = 504 or 505. Counting enhancives, you could get another 4 CS from +8 WIS (owl's +32 counts against the enhancive limit), bringing the grand total to 508 or 509 maximum ranger CS achievable by a player character. The greater spirit focus crystal does add 25 on top of that, but the bonus only counts for the first target of 635, not for the entire cast.

[droit]

>g hut
[Warcamp, Shaman's Hut]
A blood-covered slab of stone sits in the center of the hut directly between the entryway and a bone and hide altar. Crudely fashioned cages hang from hooks in the ceiling and birds of varying species fearfully gaze out from behind the thin bars. The air is thick with the scent and smoke of burning herbs in randomly placed braziers, creating a scented haze that fills the room. The floor crunches underfoot, carpeted with cast off carcasses and the remains of numerous sacrifices. You also see a Grimswarm giant shaman.
Obvious exits: out
>target sham
incant 616
You are now targeting a Grimswarm giant shaman.
>You gesture while summoning the spirits of nature to aid you with the Spike Thorn spell...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture at a Grimswarm giant shaman.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a Grimswarm giant shaman! Several of the thorns jab into the shaman!
... hits for 19 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the right leg.
... hits for 8 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the left leg.
The shaman is knocked to the ground!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>stam
Stamina points: 163 remaining: 128
>
From some where within the warcamp, you hear a loud roar of alarm that will no doubt rouse the entire warcamp!

A Grimswarm giant hunter strides in, glowering upon the scene.
A Grimswarm giant ranger rushes in!
>incant 616
You gesture while summoning the spirits of nature to aid you with the Spike Thorn spell...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture at a Grimswarm giant shaman.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a Grimswarm giant shaman! Several of the thorns jab into the shaman!
... hits for 40 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike pierces thigh!
... hits for 13 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the left leg.
... hits for 30 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike pierces thigh!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>
A Grimswarm giant shaman struggles to rise but fails in the attempt.
>
A Grimswarm giant ranger cocks her heavy crossbow and loads it with a wooden heavy crossbow bolt.
A Grimswarm giant ranger fires a wooden heavy crossbow bolt at you!
AS: +400 vs DS: +515 with AvD: +38 + d100 roll: +42 = -35
A clean miss.
The heavy crossbow bolt breaks apart and crumbles away.
>incant 616
A Grimswarm giant hunter gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
>
You gesture while summoning the spirits of nature to aid you with the Spike Thorn spell...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture at a Grimswarm giant shaman.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a Grimswarm giant shaman! Several of the thorns jab into the shaman!
... hits for 19 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the abdomen.
... hits for 32 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike to the chest breaks a rib!
... hits for 19 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the left leg.
... hits for 15 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike to the chest breaks a rib!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>
incant 616
You gesture while summoning the spirits of nature to aid you with the Spike Thorn spell...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture at a Grimswarm giant shaman.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a Grimswarm giant shaman! Several of the thorns jab into the shaman!
... hits for 28 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the back.
... hits for 29 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Nice puncture to the abdomen, just missed vital organs!
... hits for 37 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the left leg.
... hits for 11 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the chest.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>l sha

You see a fairly typical giant shaman that is lying down.
She has a fractured and bleeding right leg, a fractured and bleeding left leg, deep lacerations across her chest, deep lacerations across her abdomen and some minor cuts and bruises on her back.
She has a wooden shield, a leather breastplate (worn) and a short sword.
>incant 616
...wait 1 seconds.
>incant 616
* Arav just bit the dust!
>
You feel fully energetic again.
>
A Grimswarm giant hunter gestures at you!

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath your feet! You manage to jump out of the way!
>
A Grimswarm giant shaman struggles to rise but fails in the attempt.
>
You gesture while summoning the spirits of nature to aid you with the Spike Thorn spell...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture at a Grimswarm giant shaman.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a Grimswarm giant shaman! Several of the thorns jab into the shaman!
... hits for 15 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the back.
... hits for 24 points of damage!
... 45 points of damage!
Beautiful head shot!
That ear will be missed!
... hits for 21 points of damage!
... 45 points of damage!
Well aimed shot, punctures upper arm!

[You have completed your current society task.]
[You have earned 100 prestige points.]
The giant shaman rolls over and dies.
The air calms down around a Grimswarm giant shaman.
The deep blue glow leaves a Grimswarm giant shaman.
A Grimswarm giant shaman appears less confident.
The brilliant aura fades away from a Grimswarm giant shaman.
The light blue glow leaves a Grimswarm giant shaman.
The opalescent aura fades from around a Grimswarm giant shaman.
The wall of force disappears from around a Grimswarm giant shaman.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Took 5 casts to take out a 110th level grimswarm giant, indoors. I believe I've done it in 3. Warchiefs (squares) usually take about 5 or 6, too.

[Jaimaltz]

In fairness, that was also a giant. That would probably have been 3 casts or less against an orc shaman.

[droit]

>g hut
target warchief
[Warcamp, Warchief's Hut]
Captured banners and the heads of the men they once belonged to ring the walls of the warchief's hut. A throne is situated in the center of the room in the forefront of a rack displaying trophies of war, some rotting, some not. The remains of meals and broken tankards litter the ground, staining luxuriant captured rugs strewn across the floor of the hut. Several grotesque piles of body parts are scattered across the tent. You also see a Grimswarm giant warchief and a Grimswarm giant guard.
Obvious exits: out
>incant 616
You are now targeting a Grimswarm giant warchief.
>
You gesture while summoning the spirits of nature to aid you with the Spike Thorn spell...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture at a Grimswarm giant warchief.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a Grimswarm giant warchief! Several of the thorns jab into the warchief!
... hits for 12 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the right leg.
... hits for 10 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the right leg.
... hits for 37 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the right leg.
The warchief is knocked to the ground!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
(Forcing stance down to guarded)
>
>incant 616
You gesture while summoning the spirits of nature to aid you with the Spike Thorn spell...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture at a Grimswarm giant warchief.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a Grimswarm giant warchief! Several of the thorns jab into the warchief!
... hits for 13 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike to the chest breaks a rib!
... hits for 39 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Minor strike under the left eye, that was close!
... hits for 14 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Well placed shot to the neck!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>
incant 616
You are now targeting a Grimswarm giant guard.
>You gesture while summoning the spirits of nature to aid you with the Spike Thorn spell...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture at a Grimswarm giant guard.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a Grimswarm giant guard! Several of the thorns jab into the guard!
... hits for 38 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Well aimed shot, punctures calf!
The giant guard is stunned!
... hits for 15 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Well aimed shot, punctures calf!
... hits for 17 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage!
Strike pierces calf!
It is knocked to the ground!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
>
incant 616
You gesture while summoning the spirits of nature to aid you with the Spike Thorn spell...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture at a Grimswarm giant warchief.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a Grimswarm giant warchief! Several of the thorns jab into the warchief!
... hits for 23 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the right leg.
... hits for 23 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the right leg.
... hits for 24 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the right leg.
... hits for 17 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the right leg.
The warchief is knocked to the ground!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

>incant 616
You gesture while summoning the spirits of nature to aid you with the Spike Thorn spell...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture at a Grimswarm giant warchief.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a Grimswarm giant warchief! Several of the thorns jab into the warchief!
... hits for 35 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the left leg.
... hits for 23 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the left leg.
... hits for 30 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the left leg.
The warchief is knocked to the ground!
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.
(Forcing stance down to guarded)

>incant 616
You gesture while summoning the spirits of nature to aid you with the Spike Thorn spell...
Your spell is ready.
You gesture at a Grimswarm giant warchief.

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a Grimswarm giant warchief! Several of the thorns jab into the warchief!
... hits for 25 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Minor strike under the left eye, that was close!
... hits for 31 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the chest.
... hits for 13 points of damage!
... 30 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the back.
... hits for 35 points of damage!

[You have completed your current society task.]
[You have earned 90 prestige points.]
The giant warchief rolls over and dies.
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

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To give you an idea of just how crit padded these fuckers are, the normal crit rank for each damage cycle is equal to the 2nd number of the cycle divided by 5. So for this cast:

Dozens of long thorns suddenly grow out from the ground underneath a Grimswarm giant warchief! Several of the thorns jab into the warchief!
... hits for 13 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage! [Expected crit rank: 40/5 = 8]
Strike to the chest breaks a rib! [Actual crit rank: 2]
... hits for 39 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage! [Expected: 35/5 = 7]
Minor strike under the left eye, that was close! [Actual: 1]
... hits for 14 points of damage!
... 40 points of damage! [Expected: 40/5 = 8]
Well placed shot to the neck! [Actual: 2]
Cast Roundtime 3 Seconds.

Any single one of those would have been fatal to an unpadded target. With each crit being reduced by 6 ranks, it is literally impossible for me to crit kill them with thorn.

[Hulkein]

For the record:

Droit (at level 100), your current skill bonuses and ranks (including all modifiers) are:
Skill Name | Current Current
| Bonus Ranks
Armor Use..........................| 128 34
Combat Maneuvers...................| 190 90
Ranged Weapons.....................| 302 202
Physical Fitness...................| 302 202
Dodging............................| 175 75
Arcane Symbols.....................| 120 30
Magic Item Use.....................| 108 26
Harness Power......................| 201 101
Spirit Mana Control................| 120 30
Spiritual Lore - Summoning.........| 201 101
Perception.........................| 242 142
Climbing...........................| 90 20
Swimming...........................| 160 60
First Aid..........................| 40 8

Spell Lists
Ranger.............................| 202
Training Points: 0 Phy 0 Mnt (3392 Phy converted to Mnt)

Right now, my priority is getting back into augmented chain. No likee brig.

Did you go that hard in PT simply for Sunfist or is there another reason I'm missing?

[droit]

Did you go that hard in PT simply for Sunfist or is there another reason I'm missing?

Originally, yes. I knew PT factored into a lot of other rolls, too, but it wasn't until recently that we found out that PT is the primary critter maneuver defense skill. I'm pretty untouchable by standard maneuvers these days.

[Odysia]

Really? That's good to know. Looks like I'll be upping mine a bit:)

[droit]

Also, that build is very outdated. Here's what it looks like now.

Droit (at level 100), your current skill bonuses and ranks (including all modifiers) are:
Skill Name | Current Current
| Bonus Ranks
Armor Use..........................| 200 100
Combat Maneuvers...................| 202 102
Ranged Weapons.....................| 327 227
Ambush.............................| 250 150
Multi Opponent Combat..............| 105 25
Physical Fitness...................| 302 202
Dodging............................| 225 125
Arcane Symbols.....................| 120 30
Magic Item Use.....................| 120 30
Harness Power......................| 201 101
Spirit Mana Control................| 120 30
Spiritual Lore - Summoning.........| 201 101
Survival...........................| 141 41
Perception.........................| 302 202
Climbing...........................| 175 75
Swimming...........................| 175 75
First Aid..........................| 40 8

Spell Lists
Minor Spirit.......................| 30

Spell Lists
Ranger.............................| 171

[Nuc]

Droit are you in hauberk?

[Danical]

I'd say Aug Chain.

[Nuc]

Why the 100 ranks in armor? Overtrain benefit would require you to go to 110 I thought.

[Odysia]

I wonder at all the armor training, too :)

I'm in exceptionally crit padded brig, myself.

[Danical]

Look again:

http://www.krakiipedia.org/wiki/Armor_Use#Overtraining_Benefits

[droit]

The AP reductions are based on the RT threshold of the armor, not the maneuver or spell hindrance ones. The RT threshold for aug chain is 50 ranks, so you get the first AP reduction at 100.

[Odysia]

Is the reduction in action penalty really worth sinking all those extra points into armor training, though?

[Danical]

Is the reduction in action penalty really worth sinking all those extra points into armor training, though?

Given what Coase has said about the SMR (Standard Maneuver Roll) I would say yes. Maybe not for going to 200 ranks (third reduction) but certainly at 100 ranks for the first reduction.

[droit]

I'd say the first AP reduction is definitely worth it because you're only paying 1x costs for armor use. It was recently revealed that armor penalty is in fact a huge factor in maneuver defense. Each point of armor penalty is equivalent to 3 ranks of physical fitness, which is the primary maneuver defense skill. Once I get some more pressing training needs out of the way, I'll definitely be going to at least 150 ranks of armor.

EDIT: If you're not yet 2x PF, put your points into that first. Armor use is really only efficient once you've maxed out your PF.

[Odysia]

Or one can overtrain in PT as that does the same thing, yes?

I noticed, Droit, tell me if you did, too, that when I crossed some threshold of spell ranks, I'm getting maneuvered a lot more now. I'm about 15 spell ranks back than you.

[Danical]

I noticed, Droit, tell me if you did, too, that when I crossed some threshold of spell ranks, I'm getting maneuvered a lot more now. I'm about 15 spell ranks back than you.

Purely circumstance.

[droit]

What Dan said. You actually have better maneuver defense than ever. Mestys also recently revealed that 618 has an uncapped bonus to maneuver defense, meaning that folks like me and you who are very overtrained in the ranger circle are getting some serious benefits from 618.

[Odysia]

Good to know, Droit. I've got up to 140 so I'll always be 10 spells back in the ranger circle than you, but I don't think 10 spell ranks matter much :)

Wonder why they've started to knock me prone more often this week, then. Maybe just lucky rolls. But if so, they've been damn lucky!

[Danical]

Good to know, Droit. I've got up to 140 so I'll always be 10 spells back in the ranger circle than you, but I don't think 10 spell ranks matter much :)

Wonder why they've started to knock me prone more often this week, then. Maybe just lucky rolls. But if so, they've been damn lucky!

Knock you prone with what?

[Odysia]

Knock you prone with what?

Some have been maneuvers (gotta love that stun that gives you 18 seconds of rt!) and there's been a lot of that cry they do in the temple that sends you running into another room.

[droit]

There's a difference between the standard maneuver roll (SMR) and CMANs. Charge and tackle and bullrush are all CMANs, whereas things like the roa'ter burrow is an SMR. PF and 618 and armor penalty really only apply to the SMR, so they don't help much with CMAN defense, if that's what's getting you. I don't think the horn fear attacks in the temple are SMRs, though; they're probably more related to warcries than anything else.

[Odysia]

What does help with CMAN defense? Other than training in the specific ones the critters throw at you?

[Danical]

Cubes? Honestly, I don't know besides more CM and CMan-Specific training.

[droit]

Good question. I'll ask on the officials.

[Fallen]

Cubes? Honestly, I don't know besides more CM and CMan-Specific training.

You have to figure that stats and level factor into things too. Perhaps the defender's armor comes into play as well.

[Danical]

You'd think.

[Fallen]

http://forum.gsplayers.com/images/reputation/reputation_neg.gif202 Ranger Spells (http://forum.gsplayers.com/showthread.php?p=1048609#post1048609)01-17-2010 09:08 AMYou have no idea what you are talking about. That doesn't make ANY sense.. why do you even bother trying to give advice about shit you don't know?

I almost feel bad responding to this, as clearly this person is as dumb as a chipped brick. One's level and Stats are both factors into the CMAN equation, both on the attacker and defender's end. Armor also plays a roll in the equation, likely on both ends. Exactly how these factors play a part, and to what extent is what is unknown. For further reading, I suggest you start by repeating the fourth grade.