Spiritual Hammer (spell) - Revision history

Tao alexis at 17:13, 13 February 2025

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Maxwell: /* Bonuses */

2023-11-01T20:33:41Z

Bonuses

Maxwell at 20:29, 1 November 2023

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Maxwell at 20:29, 1 November 2023

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Maxwell: /* Attacking */

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Attacking

Tao alexis at 20:16, 1 November 2023

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Tao alexis at 20:15, 1 November 2023

2023-11-01T20:15:32Z

Tao alexis: /* Bonuses */

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Bonuses

Tao alexis at 20:09, 1 November 2023

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Tao alexis at 20:01, 1 November 2023

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	'''Spiritual hammer''' is a spell that conjures one or more mystical [[Warhammer (weapon\|warhammer]] that can be employed by the caster for both [[Melee\|close-quarters]] [[Combat\|combat]] and ranged strikes. However, all attacks must remain within the designated spell's area of influence. The hammer is an extension of the caster's will and can be directed at any target.		'''Spiritual hammer''' is a spell that conjures one or more mystical [[Warhammer (weapon\|warhammer]] that can be employed by the caster for both [[Melee\|close-quarters]] [[Combat\|combat]] and ranged strikes. However, all attacks must remain within the designated spell's area of influence. The hammer is an extension of the caster's will and can be directed at any target.

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 == Bonuses ==
-When attacking, the hammer receives no benefit from attacks against an opponent's [[Flank & Rear Attacks|flank or rear]] unless held in the caster's hand.  When wielded as a hand-to-hand weapon, '''it retains the caster's strength normal bonuses''' to hit and [[Damage (hit points)|damage]].  [[Dexterity (ability stat)|Dexterity]] bonuses don't apply when the hammer is thrown.
+When attacking, the hammer receives no benefit from attacks against an opponent's [[Flank & Rear Attacks|flank or rear]] unless held in the caster's hand.  When wielded as a hand-to-hand weapon, '''it retains the caster's normal strength bonuses''' to hit and [[Damage (hit points)|damage]].  [[Dexterity (ability stat)|Dexterity]] bonuses don't apply when the hammer is thrown.
 For every two levels gained beyond the 3rd level, such as at the 5th, 7th, and 9th levels, the hammer acquires a +1 bonus to its accuracy when used. At its peak, a 13th level hammer would attain the maximum bonus from this enhancement: a +5 bonus to hit. However, this bonus does not continue to increase beyond the 13th level.
-: For example, if a 5th level fighter with a 17 strength were using the spiritual hammer, the total bonus to hit would be +3 (+1 from strength and +2 from the dweomer), while damage caused would be +1 from strength.
+: For example, if a 5th level fighter with a 17 [[Strength (ability stat)|strength]] were using the spiritual hammer, the total bonus to hit would be +3 (+1 from strength and +2 from the dweomer), while damage caused would be +1 from strength.

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-The actual substance is a [[Warhammer (weapon)|warhammer]] possessing an ethereal essence that pulsates with power and a strong blue glow, visible to the friend and foe alike.  It's head may be shaped as the caster desires, gleaming with an otherworldly, almost hypnotic gleam; the presence of magical "chains" attaching the flying hammer to the caster's body is typical but may be discarded.
+The actual substance is a [[Warhammer (weapon)|warhammer]] possessing an ethereal essence that pulsates with power and a strong blue glow, visible to the friend and foe alike.  Its head may be shaped as the caster desires, gleaming with an otherworldly, almost hypnotic gleam; the presence of magical "chains" attaching the flying hammer to the caster's body is typical but may be discarded.
 == Attacking ==

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-'''Spiritual hammer''' is a spell that conjures one or more mystical warhammer that can be employed by the caster for both [[Melee|close-quarters]] [[Combat|combat]] and ranged strikes. However, all attacks must remain within the designated spell's area of influence.  The hammer is an extension of the caster's will and can be directed at any target.
+'''Spiritual hammer''' is a spell that conjures one or more mystical [[Warhammer (weapon|warhammer]] that can be employed by the caster for both [[Melee|close-quarters]] [[Combat|combat]] and ranged strikes. However, all attacks must remain within the designated spell's area of influence.  The hammer is an extension of the caster's will and can be directed at any target.
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 When manipulating the dweomer, the caster exercise mental control over the weapon — which necessitates full concentration.  Directing the dweomer [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] requires the expenditure of 2 [[Action Points|action points]] (AP), like any standard attack.  If the caster is able to perform [[Multiple Attacks|multiple attacks in a round]], the hammer can be used twice, but each attack still requires 2 AP.
-The caster retains the ability to suspend the use of the hammer at their discretion. In such cases, the warhammer becomes imperceptible, either floating unseen within the caster's grasp or remaining securely held in their hand.  The spell's duration specifies the number of rounds during which the hammer can be actively used to strike opponents, not the total number of rounds that have passed since it's creation.  Nevertheless, if the hammer remains unused as a weapon for a period greater than 10 rounds, the dweomer dissipates thereafter.  At any point the caster can seize control of it again to resume [[Attacks with Two Weapons|attacks]].
+The caster retains the ability to suspend the use of the hammer at their discretion. In such cases, the warhammer becomes imperceptible, either floating unseen within the caster's grasp or remaining securely held in their hand.  The spell's duration specifies the number of rounds during which the hammer can be actively used to strike opponents, not the total number of rounds that have passed since its creation.  Nevertheless, if the hammer remains unused as a weapon for a period greater than 10 rounds, the dweomer dissipates thereafter.  At any point the caster can seize control of it again to resume [[Attacks with Two Weapons|attacks]].
 == Bonuses ==

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		+	When attacking, the hammer receives no benefit from attacks against an opponent's flank or rear unless held in the caster's hand. When wielded as a hand-to-hand weapon, '''it retains the caster's strength normal bonuses''' to hit and [[Damage (hit points)\|damage]].
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-The actual substance is a warhammer possessing an ethereal essence that pulsates with power and a strong blue glow, visible to the friend and foe alike.  It's head is shaped as the caster desires, gleaming with an otherworldly, almost hypnotic gleam.
+The actual substance is a [[Warhammer (weapon)|warhammer]] possessing an ethereal essence that pulsates with power and a strong blue glow, visible to the friend and foe alike.  It's head is shaped as the caster desires, gleaming with an otherworldly, almost hypnotic gleam.
 == Attacking ==
-When manipulating the dweomer, the caster exercise mental control over the weapon — which necessitates full concentration.  Directing the hammer [[Roll to Hit|to hit]]
+When manipulating the dweomer, the caster exercise mental control over the weapon — which necessitates full concentration.  Directing the dweomer [[Roll to Hit|to hit]] requires the expenditure of 2 [[Action Points|action points]] (AP), like any standard attack.  If the caster is able to perform [[Multiple Attacks|multiple attacks in a round]], the hammer can be used twice, but each attack still requires 2 AP.
 When thrown, the warhammer doesn't receive benefits from attacks to the [[Flank & Rear Attacks|flank or rear]].  It does when used hand-to-hand.  For every '''two levels above 3rd''', i.e. at 5th, 7th and 9th, the hammer acquires a +1 bonus [[Roll to Hit|to hit]].  A 13th level hammer would gain the maximum bonus from this benefit: +5 to hit.  The bonus ceases to increase after 13th level.