Arcane spells (Dragon Age II)

For the spells in Dragon Age: Origins, see Arcane spells (Origins).

Arcane
type	Mage
description	Arcane magic taps into the deepest wells of the Fade, protecting the caster and crushing the arcanist's foes.

Arcane spells are spells available to the mage class in Dragon Age II.

Ability tree

Spells

Mind Blast

Activated Size: 5m Activation: 10 Cooldown: 10s

The mage projects a wave of telekinetic force that knocks enemies back and diverts hostile attention. Physical force: 6x Threat reduction: Based on enemy rank

Stunning Blast Upgrade Requires: Level 3

Mind Blast becomes a sweeping torrent of energy that can stun opponents as well. Physical force: +12x (total: 18x) Stun chance: 100% vs. normal enemies Size: +3m (total: 8m)

Arcane Shield

Sustained Upkeep: 20% Cooldown: 5s

The mage conjures a protective aura that deflects incoming attacks for as long as this mode is active. Defense: +20%

Elemental Shield Upgrade Requires: Level 7 Requires: 2 points in Arcane

Arcane Shield now absorbs a portion of elemental attacks as well. Fire resistance: +20% Cold resistance: +20% Electricity resistance: +20% Nature resistance: +20% Spirit resistance: +20%

Arcane Wall Upgrade Requires: Level 9 Requires: 4 points in Arcane

Arcane Shield's protection now envelops all party members. Defense for party: +5% Resistance for party (with Elemental Shield): +5%

Elemental Weapons

Sustained Upkeep: 10% Cooldown: 5s Requires: Level 4

While this spell is active, the caster's staff channels its base elemental power across the entire party, enchanting the weapons of allies to give them additional elemental damage. For example, a mage using a fire staff adds extra fire damage to attacks from all other party members. Weapon damage: +10% for all party members

Barrier

Activated Activation: 30 Duration: 6s Cooldown: 45s Requires: Level 5 Requires: Mind Blast

The mage or an ally is enveloped in a telekinetic field that repels significant damage. Damage resistance: +50%

Arcane Fortress Upgrade Requires: Level 9 Requires: 4 points in Arcane

Barrier now shields the target more effectively. Damage resistance: +50% (total: +100%)

Crushing Prison

Activated Activation: 30 Duration: 10s Cooldown: 30s Requires: Level 6 Requires: 2 points in Arcane

The mage traps a target in a collapsing cage of telekinetic force, inflicting a great deal of damage over a short time. Physical damage: 10.8x Enemy attack speed: -50% (40% chance vs. normal enemies) Enemy movement speed: -50% (40% chance vs. normal enemies)

Paralyzing Prison Upgrade Requires: Level 10

Crushing Prison now inflicts more damage and paralyzes foes who were previously slowed. Physical damage: +3.6x (total: 14.4x) Physical damage: 200% vs. STAGGERED targets Paralyze chance: 40% vs. normal enemies Paralyze chance: 100% vs. STAGGERED targets