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{{spell
| mnemonic = BENEDICT
| base_dur = 2 hours
| add_dur = +60 sec per [[Cleric Base]]
| span = [[Stackable]]
| type = Offensive
| subtype = [[Attack strength|AS]], [[DS]]
| weapon = None
| enhancement = Base +5 AS/DS
| availability = Group and [[Self-cast]]
| navigation = {{Cleric base navigation}}
}}
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<section begin=description /><noinclude>'''Benediction'''</noinclude><includeonly>Benediction</includeonly> provides a base bonus of +5 to physical [[attack strength]], [[bolt]] [[attack strength]] and [[defensive strength]]. [[group|Group]] members also gain the AS/DS benefits.<section end=description />

For each rank of [[Cleric]] base spells known:
* the duration of the spell is extended by 60 seconds from its base 2 hour duration.
* the base [[attack strength]] and [[defensive strength]] bonus is increased by +1 for every 2 Cleric Base ranks above 7 to a maximum bonus of +15 at rank 27. This bonus applies to both the caster and group members.
* the base [[bolt]] [[attack strength]] bonus is increased by +1 for every 2 Cleric Base ranks (up to level) above 27 to a maximum bonus of +51 at rank 99 at level 99.

Overtraining in [[Cleric Base]] spell ranks past the caster's [[level]] will provide no additional benefit.

'''Bless Maintenance''': While under the effect of 307 (either direct or through being part of a group), weapons will not consume charges of [[Bless (304)]]. This includes arrows used by ranged weapons. This does not grant a blessing effect, it only prevents losing charges.

==Group Mechanics==
If the caster is not leading the group, it is necessary to cast Benediction at the group leader. Maximum group AS/DS bonuses are +15. While the spell initially benefits all members of the cleric's group, proximity to the cleric is necessary to maintain the benefit, as it is the strength of the cleric's conviction that bolsters their inherent abilities. The game intermittently checks to ensure that a character is in the room with the cleric that initially cast Benediction and will end the spell if they are not.

== Lore Benefit ==
Training in [[Spiritual Lore, Blessings]] provides for a chance for the group to receive a +15 AS bonus on a given attack at a chance of 1% per seed 6 [[summation]] of ranks.

:{| {{prettytable}} align="center"
!align="right"|Spiritual Lore, Blessings ranks||6||13||21||30||40||51||63||76||90||105||121||138||156||175||195||216||238
|-
|align="right"|Chance for +15 AS bonus||1%||2%||3%||4%||5%||6%||7%||8%||9%||10%||11%||12%||13%||14%||15%||16%||17%
|}
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==Messaging==
;Start
<pre{{log2|margin-right=35%}}>
Cleric gestures.
A pearlescent emanation extends outward to encompass Cleric and those nearby.

Your spirit is bolstered by a great sense of faith and conviction.
</pre>

;End
<pre{{log2|margin-right=35%}}>
Your sense of faith and conviction wanes. You are less sure of yourself.
</pre>
<pre{{log2|margin-right=35%}}>
Cleric seems hesitant, looking unsure of herself.
</pre>

;Lore benefit
<pre{{log2|margin-right=35%}}>
Pearly light flares up suddenly from within you, lending strength and focus to your attack!
</pre>

==Resources==
*[[Cleric Base (saved posts)#Benediction (307)|Saved posts]]
* [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/spelllist.asp?circle=7#307 Cleric Base Spells: Benediction], on Play.net

[[Category:Group Spells]]
[[Category: Defensive Spells]]

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