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| a_effect = Target, allied troop's defense rating is increased by 6. | | a_effect = Target, allied troop's defense rating is increased by 6. | ||
| e_effect = All allied troops' defense ratings are increased by 6. | | e_effect = All allied troops' defense ratings are increased by 6. | ||
}} It increases target, allied troop's defense. | }} It increases target, allied troop's [[primary skill#Defense skill|defense]]. | ||
== Heroes that specialize in Stone Skin== | == Heroes that specialize in Stone Skin== | ||
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== User comments & debate == | == User comments & debate == | ||
Stone skin is often compared to [[shield]], which has similar effects. They both reduce the amount of damage creature stacks receives. The main difference between these two spells are, that stone skin also works against ranged creatures while shield only reduces hand-to-hand damage. A rule of thumb | Stone skin is often compared to [[shield]], which has similar effects. They both reduce the amount of [[damage]] creature stacks receives. The main difference between these two spells are, that stone skin also works against ranged creatures while shield only reduces hand-to-hand damage. A rule of thumb whether to use shield or stone skin in hand-to-hand combat is, that if enemy's attack skill is greater than your defense skill, use stone skin. Of course, with both spells active, your troops will receive considerably less damage. | ||
If your unit has 20 more armor than the enemy units attack then stone skin is better otherwise shield is always better. | If your unit has 20 more armor than the enemy units attack then stone skin is better otherwise shield is always better. | ||
[[Category: Spells]] | [[Category: Spells]] |
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School: | earth magic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Level: | 1st | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost: | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Duration: | 1 rnd/sp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Stone Skin is a 1st level spell in the School of earth magic. It increases target, allied troop's defense.
Heroes that specialize in Stone Skin
- Xsi the Necromancer
- Darkstorn the Warlock
- Merist the Witch
- Labetha the Elementalist
User comments & debate
Stone skin is often compared to shield, which has similar effects. They both reduce the amount of damage creature stacks receives. The main difference between these two spells are, that stone skin also works against ranged creatures while shield only reduces hand-to-hand damage. A rule of thumb whether to use shield or stone skin in hand-to-hand combat is, that if enemy's attack skill is greater than your defense skill, use stone skin. Of course, with both spells active, your troops will receive considerably less damage. If your unit has 20 more armor than the enemy units attack then stone skin is better otherwise shield is always better.