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Righteous Magic enhances the priest's physical powers.

Description[]

This is a powerful combat spell that enhances the priest's physical prowess, transforming him into a juggernaut of destruction. The effect adds 1 temporary Hit Point per level of the caster, adds 1 point of Strength every 3 levels of the caster (to a maximum of 25), and causes every successful hit to inflict maximum damage. The effects last for the duration of the spell or until dispelled.

Gameplay[]

  • The game engine applies max damage to this by setting the caster's DAMAGELUCK modifier (which accounts for the seemingly random variation in damage that a character can do from one hit to the next) to its maximum value, 20, for the spell's duration. This is effectively a longer duration version of Offensive Spin or Kai with a required cast time.
    • Just as for the mentioned abilities and similar spells and effects, "maximum" relates to a weapon's base damage only; additional, often elemental damage is not affected and may still vary.
    • Righteous Magic used by a cleric/thief can apply full damage backstabs in the duration of the spell.

Mod content[]

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

Spell Revisions mod has replaced "Righteous Magic" with "Righteous Fury". See below for description:

Righteous Fury
Level: 5
School: Alteration
Sphere: Combat
Range: Personal
Duration: 1 round/level
Casting Time: 5
Area of Effect: Caster
Saving Throw: None

This is a powerful combat spell that enhances the priest’s physical prowess, charging him with positive energy and transforming him into a juggernaut of destruction. The caster’s strength is augmented by 4 points, his armor class is improved by 2 points, and he gains 1 temporary hit point for every level he has attained (up to a maximum of 20). Furthermore, the caster deals an additional 1d6 points of magic damage whenever he strikes an opponent with a melee weapon. The effects last for the duration of the spell or until dispelled. Multiple castings of this spell are not cumulative.

Note: This spell is only usabale by Cleric/Paladin classes.

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