Flying Swarm

Flying Swarm
Type	Shapeshifter
Effect type	Sustained
Range	Personal
Upkeep	30
Fatigue	5%
Cooldown	60s
Requires	Level 10
Description	The shapeshifter’s body explodes into a swarm of stinging insects that inflict nature damage on nearby foes, with the damage increasing based on the caster’s spellpower and proximity. While in this form, the caster gains Divide the Swarm, and any damage the shapeshifter suffers is drawn from mana instead of health, but the caster regenerates no mana. The swirling cloud of insects is immune to normal missiles and has a very good chance of evading physical attacks but is extremely vulnerable to fire. With Master Shapeshifter, the character gains health whenever the swarm inflicts damage.

See Also Shapeshifter, Spells, Mage, Ability Mechanics.

Information

• Flying Swarm's area of effect is a 4 m sphere.
• In Flying Swarm form, the shapeshifter gains the following passive abilities: 40% displacement/dodge, -75% fire resistance, 100% missile immunity.
• Abilities gained include: Divide the Swarm. See 'Abilities' below for more information.
• Conjuration time: 2 s.

Notes

• While in Shapeshift form no other abilities can be active.
• Upkeep is in Mana.
• Arcane Warrior Spellcasting: The spell can be cast with your weapon(s) drawn.
• Flying Swarm's speed makes it useful as a means of getting around quickly.
• The form ends as soon as the mage's mana is completely drained.
• The Spirit spell Force Field does not prevent the mage from taking damage to mana, while in this form.

Abilities

Divide the Swarm

Activated Range: Medium Activation: 32 Cooldown: 40s Requires: Flying Swarm

The shapeshifter directs part of the swarm to break off and engulf a targeted enemy, temporarily disorienting and stunning the opponent. The spells also weakens the swarm, bringing it closer to the brink of collapse.