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* This skill can be used to offset the energy drained by [[Distortion]]. Depending on your Inspiration magic attribute, this can result in gained energy.
 
* This skill can be used to offset the energy drained by [[Distortion]]. Depending on your Inspiration magic attribute, this can result in gained energy.
 
* This skill can be combined with [[Price of Failure]] as each will cause the enemy to miss more often, thereby triggering both effects more frequently than either alone. For even more fun, combine this skill with Price of Failure and [[Reckless Haste]] and [[Spiteful Spirit]].
 
* This skill can be combined with [[Price of Failure]] as each will cause the enemy to miss more often, thereby triggering both effects more frequently than either alone. For even more fun, combine this skill with Price of Failure and [[Reckless Haste]] and [[Spiteful Spirit]].
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* By itself, this move itself does not provide a very good return in energy. In order to break even with energy cost, the attacker must miss 4 times with 12 or higher inspiration magic. Assuming that they miss exactly every 4th time, they would need to make 12 attacks in 30 seconds, or attack once every 2.5 seconds. so take note of the [[attack speed]] of your target (as obviously a warrior would be a better choice than a ranger for this spell).
   
 
== Related skills ==
 
== Related skills ==

Revision as of 03:01, 28 June 2007

Skill details
Spirit of Failure
Spirit of Failure
Campaign Prophecies Mesmer
Profession Mesmer
Attribute Inspiration Magic
Type Hex Spell
    15 Energy 3 Activation 20 Recharge

Full: For 30 seconds, target foe has a 25% chance to miss with attacks. You gain 1...3...3 Energy whenever that foe fails to hit in combat.

Concise: (30 seconds.) Target foe has 25% chance to miss. You gain 1...3...3 Energy whenever this foe misses.

Inspiration Magic 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Energy gain 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4

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Notes

  • Spirit of Failure is particularly useful in PvP, as it both recharges the caster's energy while frustrating enemies and lowering the effectiveness of their attacks. Warriors and assassins, especially those that use stances or shouts to enhance their attack speed, will provide the most energy in return.
  • Spirit of Failure can be combined with blindness or an accuracy-reducing hex like Blurred Vision to both increase the chance to miss and, thereby, increase the energy gained.
  • This skill can be used to offset the energy drained by Distortion. Depending on your Inspiration magic attribute, this can result in gained energy.
  • This skill can be combined with Price of Failure as each will cause the enemy to miss more often, thereby triggering both effects more frequently than either alone. For even more fun, combine this skill with Price of Failure and Reckless Haste and Spiteful Spirit.
  • By itself, this move itself does not provide a very good return in energy. In order to break even with energy cost, the attacker must miss 4 times with 12 or higher inspiration magic. Assuming that they miss exactly every 4th time, they would need to make 12 attacks in 30 seconds, or attack once every 2.5 seconds. so take note of the attack speed of your target (as obviously a warrior would be a better choice than a ranger for this spell).

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