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* [[Sacred 2:Stamina |Stamina]]  Reduces "Regeneration Penalty from Buffs"
 
* [[Sacred 2:Stamina |Stamina]]  Reduces "Regeneration Penalty from Buffs"
 
* [[Sacred 2:Concentration|Concentration]]  Reduces "Regeneration Penalty from Buffs"
 
* [[Sacred 2:Concentration|Concentration]]  Reduces "Regeneration Penalty from Buffs"
* [[Sacred 2:Combat Discipline|Combat Discipline]] Increases damage, most effective if the "Sharp Blades" mod (1b) is chosen
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* [[Sacred 2:Combat Discipline|Combat Discipline]] Increases damage a small amount, most effective if the "Sharp Blades" mod (1b) is chosen
  
 
== Usage Strategies ==
 
== Usage Strategies ==
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* Any enemy AoE or Reflect spell that causes damage to skeletons will also damage you even if invisible (using Shadow Veil)
 
* Any enemy AoE or Reflect spell that causes damage to skeletons will also damage you even if invisible (using Shadow Veil)
 
* They don't run very fast and it can take a few seconds for them to teleport to you and then find the enemy.  No known way to increase their run speed.
 
* They don't run very fast and it can take a few seconds for them to teleport to you and then find the enemy.  No known way to increase their run speed.
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== Notes ==
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Some research has been done [http://forum.sacredeng.ascaron-net.com/showpost.php?p=624258&postcount=11] & [http://forum.sacredeng.ascaron-net.com/showpost.php?p=624319&postcount=14] that shows the damage increase.
  
 
== Stats Chart ==
 
== Stats Chart ==

Revision as of 16:37, 24 October 2009

15.gif buffSWna.gif This Combat Art is a (Buff)

The Shadow Warrior is able to conjure spectral soldiers to accompany him. These apparitions will remain until they are extinguished.


Aspect

SW_Asp_03.png - Astral Lord

Modifications

See also: Sacred 2:Combat Art Modifications
MODicons_12.gif Bronze
  • Accomplice - Summons an additional soldier. (+1)
  • Sharp Blades - The spectral soldiers inflict more damage. (???)

MODicons_10.gif Silver
  • Commander - Summons another additional soldier. (+1)
  • Spectral Shield - Equip summoned soldier with greatly enhanced shields. (???)

MODicons_08.gif Gold
  • Balm - Increase life regeneration of the spectral soldiers. (50% increase)
  • Elite Equipment - Upgrades the spectral soldiers' armor. (7.5% + 5.5% per CA level (?))

Skills And Attributes That Affect This Combat Art

Usage Strategies

  • Use Nether Allegiance along with Reflective Emanation and/or Rousing Command (both have mods to affect the whole party), as well as Augmenting Guidon.
  • Recommended mods: Sharp Blades, Spectral Shield, Elite Equipment. The more skelletons there are, the more they get in eachothers way and in the player's way. It may be better to have 2 skelletons that are spending more time hitting their targets with reinforced equipment and better armor than 4 skelletons that are either getting in eachother's way or dead because they don't have much defense.
  • If the player uses this buff, it is recommended to keep the level fairly high (without going over CA level without penalty) to ensure the skelletons can kill at a decent speed.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Units to do damage
  • Taking damage for you
  • Skeletons will continue to draw aggro even while 'dead'
  • If the skelletons "die" they do get back up again... but it takes awhile for them to resurrect.
  • They teleport to you if you get too far ahead

Cons

  • Roams around freely, usually not attacking the same unit you do
  • Too many skelletons can get in eachothers way, especially if you are using rallied souls at the same time.
  • Requires a high level for decent kill speed from skelletons.
  • Attracts unnecessary attention from other enemy units
  • Any enemy AoE or Reflect spell that causes damage to skeletons will also damage you even if invisible (using Shadow Veil)
  • They don't run very fast and it can take a few seconds for them to teleport to you and then find the enemy. No known way to increase their run speed.

Notes

Some research has been done [1] & [2] that shows the damage increase.

Stats Chart

No modifications, no skills, naked, all stats between 25 and 35 (i.e. a nearly-new character).

Level +Regen %, All CAs Spectral Soldier Level # of Spectral Soldiers
1 56.3 4 2
2 84.5 4 2

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