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<onlyinclude>{{SkillSpellTalentTransformer |
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|name = [[Flying Swarm]] |
|name = [[Flying Swarm]] |
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|type = [[Shapeshifter]] |
|type = [[Shapeshifter]] |
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| + | |image = Flying swarm1.jpg |
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|icon = Spell-FlyingSwarm icon.png |
|icon = Spell-FlyingSwarm icon.png |
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|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. |
|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. |
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| + | '''Flying Swarm''' is a [[Mage (Origins)|mage]] [[Spells (Origins)|spell]] from the [[Shapeshifter]] [[Specializations (Origins)|specialization]] in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]''. |
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| − | {{See| Also [[Shapeshifter]], [[Spells (Origins)|Spells]], [[Mage]], [[Ability Mechanics]]}} |
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== Information == |
== Information == |
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| + | * Flying Swarm's area of effect is a 4m sphere. |
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+ | * Attack speed is rate of AoE tick: once per 1.5 seconds. |
| + | * Movement speed: -2. |
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* In Flying Swarm form, the shapeshifter gains the following passive abilities: 40% displacement/dodge, -75% fire resistance, 100% missile deflection. |
* In Flying Swarm form, the shapeshifter gains the following passive abilities: 40% displacement/dodge, -75% fire resistance, 100% missile deflection. |
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+ | * Gains [[Divide the Swarm]] and passive vampiric health regeneration (~20% of damage dealt on Nightmare, ~40% of damage dealt on Easy) with [[Master Shapeshifter]]. See 'Abilities' below for more information on [[Divide the Swarm]]. |
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+ | * Conjuration time: 2s. |
| + | == Damage formula: initial testing == |
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| + | Damage is attenuated to 50% at a distance of 3.8 metres, to 25% at 4.5 metres. The damage per tick is effectively (5 + SP/6) * (1 + R). |
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| + | This equates with SP being spellpower and R a random floating point number in the range [0, 1). |
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| + | Factor into this the swarm does nature damage and you can reach a max of 50% nature damage in Awakening and take advantage of hexes in combat. Final formula with that factored in: |
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| + | (5 + SP/6) * (1 + R)*(1.05-2). |
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* While in [[Shapeshifter|Shapeshift]] form no other abilities can be active. |
* While in [[Shapeshifter|Shapeshift]] form no other abilities can be active. |
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* Upkeep is in {{ColorMana/Spell|Mana}}. |
* Upkeep is in {{ColorMana/Spell|Mana}}. |
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* [[Scattershot]] will still hit the mage in this form. |
* [[Scattershot]] will still hit the mage in this form. |
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* Passive bonuses from gear apply to this form, so +x% fire resist, +x% spell resist, +x% nature damage and +x% dodge are all great additions. Despite what the description would lead one to believe, gear with +x mana/stamina regeneration, such as [[Cailan's Arms]], does regenerate the mana pool. On hit bonuses do not apply, however. |
* Passive bonuses from gear apply to this form, so +x% fire resist, +x% spell resist, +x% nature damage and +x% dodge are all great additions. Despite what the description would lead one to believe, gear with +x mana/stamina regeneration, such as [[Cailan's Arms]], does regenerate the mana pool. On hit bonuses do not apply, however. |
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| − | * With the [[Arcane Warrior]] specialization and the proper gear(some from DLC), 100% dodge, high spell resist, and high positive fire resist(when a [[Greater Warmth Balm]] is imbibed before entering this mode) is possible and creates a superb off-tank of foes lacking nature resist. |
+ | * With the [[Arcane Warrior]] specialization and the proper gear (some from DLC), 100% dodge, high spell resist, and high positive fire resist(when a [[Greater Warmth Balm]] is imbibed before entering this mode) is possible and creates a superb off-tank of foes lacking nature resist. |
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== Abilities == |
== Abilities == |
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{{:Divide the Swarm|style=skillspelltalentrow}} |
{{:Divide the Swarm|style=skillspelltalentrow}} |
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| + | == Bugs == |
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| + | * An "immortality" bug would occur if the caster tries to activate Flying Swarm under the effect of [[Anti-Magic Ward]]. Despite multiple tips showing "spell immunity", most bonuses (excluding immunity to [[Overwhelm (monster)|Overwhelm]]) will still apply while the caster remains in humanoid form (i.e. he/she is able to caster other spells and activate sustainables). Although incoming damage drains mana instead of health as intended, the caster never runs out of mana thus takes almost no damage during combat unless being dispelled. An example of exploit can be seen here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpVLPIV6b2g]. |
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| + | == See also == |
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| + | * [[Ability mechanics]] |
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[[Category:Dragon Age: Origins spells]] |
[[Category:Dragon Age: Origins spells]] |
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Revision as of 20:44, 20 January 2018
Flying Swarm is a mage spell from the Shapeshifter specialization in Dragon Age: Origins.
Information
- Flying Swarm's area of effect is a 4m sphere.
- Attack speed is rate of AoE tick: once per 1.5 seconds.
- Movement speed: -2.
- In Flying Swarm form, the shapeshifter gains the following passive abilities: 40% displacement/dodge, -75% fire resistance, 100% missile deflection.
- Gains Divide the Swarm and passive vampiric health regeneration (~20% of damage dealt on Nightmare, ~40% of damage dealt on Easy) with Master Shapeshifter. See 'Abilities' below for more information on Divide the Swarm.
- Conjuration time: 2s.
Damage formula: initial testing
Damage is attenuated to 50% at a distance of 3.8 metres, to 25% at 4.5 metres. The damage per tick is effectively (5 + SP/6) * (1 + R).
This equates with SP being spellpower and R a random floating point number in the range [0, 1).
Factor into this the swarm does nature damage and you can reach a max of 50% nature damage in Awakening and take advantage of hexes in combat. Final formula with that factored in: (5 + SP/6) * (1 + R)*(1.05-2).
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.
- Scattershot will still hit the mage in this form.
- Passive bonuses from gear apply to this form, so +x% fire resist, +x% spell resist, +x% nature damage and +x% dodge are all great additions. Despite what the description would lead one to believe, gear with +x mana/stamina regeneration, such as Cailan's Arms, does regenerate the mana pool. On hit bonuses do not apply, however.
- With the Arcane Warrior specialization and the proper gear (some from DLC), 100% dodge, high spell resist, and high positive fire resist(when a Greater Warmth Balm is imbibed before entering this mode) is possible and creates a superb off-tank of foes lacking nature resist.
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. |
Bugs
- There seems to be a bug where the mage when left in this mode unattended with tactics enabled will try to cast spells from their repertoire regardless of whether it was listed in the tactics or not. On such an attempt, the cast is not successful and it almost completely drains the mana pool.
- An "immortality" bug would occur if the caster tries to activate Flying Swarm under the effect of Anti-Magic Ward. Despite multiple tips showing "spell immunity", most bonuses (excluding immunity to Overwhelm) will still apply while the caster remains in humanoid form (i.e. he/she is able to caster other spells and activate sustainables). Although incoming damage drains mana instead of health as intended, the caster never runs out of mana thus takes almost no damage during combat unless being dispelled. An example of exploit can be seen here: [1].