Spellcraft
Spellcraft is used to identify spells and to perform counterspells.
| Ability | Intelligence |
| Requires training | Yes - with no ranks you cannot use it at all |
| Armour check penalty | None |
| Available to | Every class |
How it works
Check. A successful check means that the character has identified a spell being cast by an opponent. The DC of this check is equal to 15 + spell level. The character also gains a +1 bonus for every 10 ranks in this skill to all saving throws against spells.
Special. A specialist wizard gets a +2 bonus when dealing with a spell from his specialized school. The specialist wizard suffers a -5 penalty when dealing with a spell or effect from a prohibited school.
Use. Spellcraft checks are automatic whenever a spell is cast nearby.
- Spellcraft gives +1 to saving throws per 10 points, counting the total on your sheet.
- The bonus needs at least 1 rank bought with skill points. Spellcraft granted only by an item or a spell gives no saving throw bonus.
- It only applies against spells a character could learn, not against monster abilities.
- Saving throw bonuses from gear and spells are capped at +20 in total, and Spellcraft shares that cap: it only fills what is left under it.
Skill point cost by class
One point per rank: Bard, Cleric, Druid, God's Eye Scout, Pale Master, Red Dragon Disciple, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard.
Two points per rank: Arcane Archer, Assassin, Barbarian, Blackguard, Divine Champion, Dwarven Defender, Elite Guard, Fighter, Monk, Northern Templar, Paladin, Purple Dragon Knight, Ranger, Rogue, Shadowdancer, Shifter, Skald, Weapon Master.
Required for
| Class | Ranks needed |
|---|---|
| God's Eye Scout | 5 |