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- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
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- [Dissecting more Complex Spells](#dissecting-more-complex-spells)
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# Getting Started
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So you would like to understand spells? It's a bit of a journey, so let's get started.
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## Summary
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It's important to understand the concept that at least one [Spell Effect](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/wiki/Spell-Effect-IDs) is in use for each spell. Each spell effect has a number of parameters that may behave differently from one spell effect to the next, even though they occupy the same field in the database--pay close attention to the Base Value, Limit Value, and Max Value for the Spell Effect, as they can drastically change the behavior of a spell.
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It's important to understand the concept that at least one [Spell Effect](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/wiki/Spell-Effect-IDs) is in use for each spell. Each spell effect has a number of parameters that may behave differently from one spell effect to the next, even though they occupy the same field in the database--pay close attention to the Base Value, Limit Value, and Max Value for the Spell Effect, as they can drastically change the behavior of a spell.
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# Dissecting more Complex Spells
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Every spell that exists can be deciphered simply by following the guidelines as laid out above. Let's look at a couple more spells to hone our skills.
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## Koadic's Endless Intellect
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Many players will remember the endless requests for KEI--players always needed more mana. Let's examine the spell:
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**Slot** | **Effect ID** | **Effect Base Value** | **Max** | **Formula**
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----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- |
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1 | 97 | 250 | 250 | 100
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2 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 100
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3 | 8 | 25 | 25 | 100
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4 | 9 | 25 | 25 | 100
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5 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 100
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6 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 100
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7 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 100
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8 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 100
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9 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 100
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10 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 100
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11 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 100
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12 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 100
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We see that slots 1 through 4 have something going on, and slots 5 through 12 are not being utilized. Let's take a look at the parameters.
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### Spell Effects
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Cross reference the [Spell Effects](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/wiki/Spell-Effect-IDs) table.
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Slot 1: 97 - SE_ManaPool: Increase/Decrease max mana pool <br />
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Slot 2: 15 - SE_CurrentMana: Direct +/- mana, duration allows for mana over time <br />
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Slot 3: 8 - SE_INT: +/- INT <br />
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Slot 4: 9 - SE_WIS: +/- WIS <br />
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### Effect Base Value
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Slot 1: SE_ManaPool - +250 <br />
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Slot 2: SE_CurrentMana - +14 <br />
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Slot 3: SE_INT - +25 <br />
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Slot 4: SE_WIS - +25 <br />
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### Max
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Slot 1: SE_ManaPool - 250 <br />
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Slot 2: SE_CurrentMana - 14 <br />
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Slot 3: SE_INT - 25 <br />
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Slot 4: SE_WIS - 25 <br />
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### Formula
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All slots use Formula 100. When we analyze the [spell_effects.cpp](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/blob/master/zone/spell_effects.cpp) source file, we see the corresponding formula establishes that the base value (result = ubase).
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Since the Spell Effect Current Mana (SE_CurrentMana) allows for duration, we see that you will receive 14 mana per tick while the spell is active.
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### Summary
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Koadic's Endless Intellect:
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**Slot** | **Description**
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----- | -----
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1 | Increase Mana Pool by 250
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2 | Increase Mana by 14 per tick
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3 | Increase INT by 25
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4 | Increase WIS by 25
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## Protection of the Glades
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Most players will recall being a caster class and requesting POTG along with their KEI. Let's take a look at the spell and find out why:
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**Slot** | **Effect ID** | **Effect Base Value** | **Max** | **Formula**
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----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- |
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1 | 1 | 25 | 80 | 100
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2 | 69 | 290 | 485 | 100
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3 | 79 | 290 | 485 | 100
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4 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 100
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5 | 148 | 1 | 1081 | 201
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6 | 148 | 69 | 2486 | 202
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7 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 100
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8 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 100
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9 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 100
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10 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 100
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11 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 100
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12 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 100
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We see that slots 1 through 6 have something going on, and slots 7 through 12 are not being utilized. Let's take a look at the parameters.
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### Spell Effects
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Cross reference the [Spell Effects](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/wiki/Spell-Effect-IDs) table.
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Slot 1: 1 - SE_ArmorClass: +/- AC <br />
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Slot 2: 69 - SE_TotalHP: Increases Max HP (standard 'HP Buffs') <br />
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Slot 3: 79 - SE_CurrentHPOnce: Direct Damage/Healing <br />
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Slot 4: 15 - SE_CurrentMana: Direct +/- mana, duration allows for mana over time <br />
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Slot 5: 148 - SE_StackingCommand_Block: Prevents buff from taking hold if criteria met. (SLOT = 'formula - 201') Buff Stacking <br />
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Slot 6: 148 - SE_StackingCommand_Block: Prevents buff from taking hold if criteria met. (SLOT = 'formula - 201') Buff Stacking <br />
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### Effect Base Value
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Slot 1: SE_ArmorClass - +25 <br />
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Slot 2: SE_TotalHP - +290 <br />
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Slot 3: SE_CurrentHPOnce - +290 (heal up the new-found reservoir of hit points) <br />
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Slot 4: SE_CurrentMana - +6 (remember duration allows for mana over time) <br />
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Slot 5: SE_StackingCommand_Block - 1 (block spells using SE_ArmorClass) <br />
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Slot 6: SE_StackingCommand_Block - 69 (block spells using SE_TotalHP) <br />
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### Max
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Slot 1: SE_ArmorClass - 80 <br />
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Slot 2: SE_TotalHP - 485 <br />
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Slot 3: SE_CurrentHPOnce - 485 <br />
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Slot 4: SE_CurrentMana - 0 (not used) <br />
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Slot 5: SE_StackingCommand_Block - Less than 1081 (block spells with less than 1081 AC addition)<br />
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Slot 6: SE_StackingCommand_Block - Less than 2486 (block spells with less than 2486 HP addition)<br />
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### Formula
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All slots 1 through 4 use Formula 100. When we analyze the [spell_effects.cpp](https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/blob/master/zone/spell_effects.cpp) source file, we see the corresponding formula establishes that the base value (result = ubase).
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Since the Spell Effect Current Mana (SE_CurrentMana) allows for duration, we see that you will receive 6 mana per tick while the spell is active.
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Slots 5 and 6, utilizing SE_StackingCommand_Block, will apply to the slot indicated by calculating 'formula - 201'. So slot 5 applies to slot 1 (201 - 201 = 0, remember that computers count 0, 1, 2...), and slot 6 applies to slot 2 (202 - 201 = 1, remembering that computers count 0, 1, 2...).
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### Summary
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Protection of the Glades:
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**Slot** | **Description**
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1 | Increase Armor Class by 25 - 80
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2 | Increase Hit Points by 290 - 485
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3 | Increase Hit Points when cast by 290 - 485
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4 | Increase Mana by 6 per tick
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5 | Block new spell if slot 1 has AC effect less than 1081
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6 | Block new spell if slot 2 has increase HP effect less than 2486
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