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Emotion: Hopelessness is a spell which causes victims to lie down where they stand and cease any movement.

Description[]

When this spell is cast, the wizard can disturb the emotional state of those around <PRO_HIMHER>. The effect of this is to inflict a feeling of hopelessness upon the enemies within the visual range of the caster. Upon a failed Saving Throw vs. Spell, the affected creature will lie down where they stand and give over all their will to a higher power. Sometimes they can be heard to exclaim things such as "I lay down and die," or "I'm going home." This will last for the duration of the spell, upon which they will return to normal.
The secondary effect of this spell is to instill upon the caster the feeling of courage. This will remove any effects of panic and restore <PRO_HISHER> morale, as well as prevent the above from creeping forth into <PRO_HISHER> psyche. There is no Saving Throw vs. this and it will last for the duration of the spell. It will, however, be affected by Magic Resistance and other such things.

Gameplay[]

  • This spell applies the Opcode #39 effect (named "sleep" effect in NearInfinity), but elves/half-elves get no special resistance against it, as it's supposed to emulate a more general unconscious effect (similarly to Stinking Cloud). However, sleep effect (Opcode #39) immunities still apply (eg acquired via Chaotic Commands or natural immunities to sleep, like the Faerie Dragons in Resurrection Gorge and some Familiars have).
  • After casting the spell, the caster becomes immune to fear/panic effects and morale break for 10 rounds.
  • Existing fear/panic effects are removed when the spell is cast (though a character will have a hard time doing it while panicking, requiring something like a contingency).

Where to obtain its scroll[]

Baldur's Gate and Tales of the Sword Coast[]

The Black Pits[]

Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn[]

Found in[]

Sold by[]

Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal[]

Bugs[]

Mod content[]

Mods icon This section is about unofficial content that is only available via fan-made mods.

Spell Revisions mod has replaced Emotion: Hopelessness with this arcane spell, revising its effects, saving throw and duration. See below for description:

Emotion: Despair
Level: 4
School: Enchantment
Range: Long
Duration: 2 round/level
Casting Time: 4
Area of Effect: 30’ radius
Saving Throw: Spell negates

When this spell is cast, the wizard can disturb the emotional state of those around him. The effect of this is to inflict a feeling of absolute hopelessness upon enemies within visual range of the caster. Upon a failed saving throw vs. spell at -2, those affected will receive a -4 penalty on attack rolls and weapon damage, and a +4 penalty to armor class. This will last for the duration of the spell or until dispelled.

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