Amethyst Wizard skill planner
The Empire28 skills, line by line as the game lays them out. Click or tap a skill to put a point in it; right-click or long-press takes one back. Skills that need others first stay grey until they have them; the rank counter shows the rank a character needs for the build (one point per rank, up to 50).
Rank 1 / 500 skill points spent
- Barded WarhorseUnlocks at rank 7
Mount: Barded WarhorseA general's horse can be their most trusted and daring companion. Just don't name him 'Daisy'. - Imperial PegasusUnlocks at rank 16Mount: PegasusAn Imperial pegasus is a noble, winged steed, intelligent and loyal.
- Mark of HyshUnlocks at rank 8
Spell resistance: 10%Those who bear the Mark of Hysh are practitioners of the magical Lore of Light, and the bane of Chaos, for they are able to control and manipulate the White Wind of Magic. - Sigmar’s WardUnlocks at rank 8
Missile resistance: 10%The relentless drive and fury of the Hammer, harnessed for the protection of this ward’s bearer. - ImmortalityUnlocks at rank 20
When normally killed in action, this Hero will be wounded insteadWho wants to live forever? As it turns out, most beings wouldn't say no… - MentorUnlocks at rank 30 · 3 levelsLevel 1
Character will share +15% of experience earned between all other active Heroes of the same typeLevel 2 · rank 40Character will share +30% of experience earned between all other active Heroes of the same typeLevel 3 · rank 50Character will share +50% of experience earned between all other active Heroes of the same typeHaving learned much in their long years of service, this character now turns their attention to training others.
- Star StudentUnlocks at rank 12
Cooldown: -10% to Lore of Death spells
Miscast base chance: -25%After myriad hours of study, poring over arcane manuals and ancient, dusty tomes, mastery of spells now comes naturally. - Lord's Councillor
Boost Income action: Income is modified by an additional 5%Income from all buildings: -5% (local province)Income from all buildings: +5% (local province)
Hero action cost: -25%
Hero action success chance: +15%Requires: Star StudentKnowledge of ancient wisdoms often places Wizards into positions of great importance, enabling them to make connections across the Empire and foreign lands too. - Amethyst ScholarWinds of Magic cost: -10% for Lore of Death spells
Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +5Requires: Star StudentThis Wizard has undoubtedly studied for many years to hone their craft, but there's always more to learn. - Battle Hardened
Armour: +20
Speed: +10%Requires: Star StudentFar from the frail and willowy image of decrepit old men secreted away in crumbling towers, Battle Wizards must be exemplars of well-honed athleticism and strength. - Unsettling Radiance
Battle healing cap: -10% (enemy armies in local region)
Attribute: Causes FearRequires 2 of: Lord's Councillor, Amethyst Scholar, Battle Hardened"Tell me dying one… are you afraid? I can assure you, you should be."
- Spirit Leech2 levelsLevel 1Overcast spell: "Spirit Leech Upgraded"
Cooldown: -30% to "Spirit Leech"Level 2
Miscast base chance: -15% for "Spirit Leech Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Spirit Leech Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Spirit Leech"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Spirit Leech Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Spirit Leech" - Life-Leeching
Passive ability: "Life Leeching"Requires: Spirit Leech - Aspect of the Dread Knight3 levelsLevel 1Spell: "Aspect of the Dread Knight"Level 2Overcast spell: "Aspect of the Dread Knight Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Aspect of the Dread Knight"Level 3Miscast base chance: -15% for "Aspect of the Dread Knight Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Aspect of the Dread Knight Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Aspect of the Dread Knight"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Aspect of the Dread Knight Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Aspect of the Dread Knight"Requires: Spirit Leech
- Soulblight3 levelsLevel 1Spell: "Soulblight"Level 2Overcast spell: "Soulblight Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Soulblight"Level 3Miscast base chance: -15% for "Soulblight Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Soulblight Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Soulblight"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Soulblight Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Soulblight"Requires: Spirit Leech
- Doom & Darkness3 levelsLevel 1Spell: "Doom & Darkness"Level 2Overcast spell: "Doom & Darkness Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Doom & Darkness"Level 3Miscast base chance: -15% for "Doom & Darkness Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Doom & Darkness Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Doom & Darkness"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Doom & Darkness Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Doom & Darkness"Requires: Spirit Leech
- EvasionPassive ability: "Evasion"Requires all: Life-Leeching, Aspect of the Dread Knight, Soulblight, Doom & Darkness
- The Fate of Bjuna2 levelsLevel 1Spell: "The Fate of Bjuna"Level 2Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "The Fate of Bjuna"Cooldown: -50% to "The Fate of Bjuna"Spell: "The Fate of Bjuna"Requires: Evasion
- The Purple Sun of Xereus3 levelsLevel 1Spell: "The Purple Sun of Xereus"Level 2Overcast spell: "The Purple Sun of Xereus Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "The Purple Sun of Xereus"Level 3Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Purple Sun of Xereus Upgraded"Overcast spell: "The Purple Sun of Xereus Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Purple Sun of Xereus"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "The Purple Sun of Xereus Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "The Purple Sun of Xereus"Requires: Evasion
- EarthingMiscast base chance: -15%Requires: EvasionBy stabbing a staff or some arcane conduit into the ground, an accomplished magic-user can earth or tether the Winds and hopefully reduce a chance of miscasting.
- Magical ReservesWinds of Magic power reserve capacity: +5Requires: EvasionA few magic-users have the ability to store the Winds of Magic for later use, increasing their spellcasting power when it really counts.
- Arcane ConduitPassive ability: "Arcane Conduit"Requires all: Earthing, Magical Reserves, The Fate of Bjuna, The Purple Sun of Xereus
- Scouting3 levelsLevel 1
Scouting action: Magic item drop chance is increased by an additional 5%Level 2 · rank 5Scouting action: Magic item drop chance is increased by an additional 10%Level 3 · rank 10Scouting action: Magic item drop chance is increased by an additional 15%Spellcasters can oft-sense when magic is close or being drawn from the Winds. - Boost Income3 levelsLevel 1Boost Income action: Income is modified by an additional 2%Income from all buildings: -2% (local province)Income from all buildings: +2% (local province)Level 2 · rank 5Boost Income action: Income is modified by an additional 4%Income from all buildings: -4% (local province)Income from all buildings: +4% (local province)Level 3 · rank 10Boost Income action: Income is modified by an additional 6%Income from all buildings: -6% (local province)Income from all buildings: +6% (local province)Such magic-users may be wise and able to offer sage advice, especially if they have scried the region.
- Steal Technology3 levelsLevel 1
Steal Technology action: Research rate is increased by an additional 3Level 2 · rank 5Steal Technology action: Research rate is increased by an additional 6Level 3 · rank 10Steal Technology action: Research rate is increased by an additional 10Oft-times, though you may have much, what you want the most is what your rivals have; such envy focuses the mind and creativity. - Wound3 levelsLevel 1Wound action: Additional 5% chance of wounding targetLevel 2 · rank 5Wound action: Additional 12% chance of wounding targetLevel 3 · rank 10Wound action: Additional 21% chance of wounding targetSuch a champion will not bend or break, but slay in their Lord's name.
- Assault Units3 levelsLevel 1
Assault Units action: Additional 3% casualties inflictedLevel 2 · rank 5Assault Units action: Additional 8% casualties inflictedLevel 3 · rank 10Assault Units action: Additional 15% casualties inflictedLying in wait, experienced and patient, striking when the foe least expects. - Specialist3 levelsLevel 1Hero action cost: -10%Hero action success chance: +1%Level 2Hero action cost: -20%Hero action success chance: +3%Level 3Hero action cost: -40%Hero action success chance: +6%An expert in their craft, this Hero knows all the mistakes that can be made and how to best avoid making them.
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