====== Divine Magic ======

**Divine Magic** is the [[magic]] school of **[[holy|Priests]]**. As with clerics in Dungeons & Dragons, no [[Research]] is required. Divine Magic consists mostly of prayers and invocations of divine power, and most of these spells generate **zero** [[Fatigue]] (aside from Spellcasting [[Encumbrance]]).

All Divine Magic can be used underwater, as well as on land. This can get a little confusing with some of the spells.

===== Common Spell List =====

^ Spell ^ Req ^ Effect ^ Stats ^
| ??Blessing?? | {{path>H1}} | Makes {{:abilities:sacred.png?nolink}} [[Sacred]] units {{:abilities:blessed.png?nolink}} [[Bless|Blessed]]! | Range: 15 Squares (+10 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) \\ Sure Hit \\ AOE: 5 Squares (+5 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacreds]] only |
| ??Banishment?? | {{path>H1}} | Wide-AOE damage for the [[Undead]]. [[Magic Resistance]] negates. \\ This spell scales rather well with higher Priest levels. | Range: 25 Squares (+5 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ AOE: 4 Squares (+2 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] only \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 4 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG (+3 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}})  |
| ??Sermon of Courage?? | {{path>H2}} | A wide-AOE [[Morale]] boost. \\ New to Dominions 6, it may be stacked on a unit when working against Morale \\ damage, like what [[Fear]] causes. | Range: 25 Squares (+10 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) \\ Sure Hit \\ AOE: 10 Squares (+5 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) \\ +1 Morale |
| ??Smite Demon?? | {{path>H2}} | Nails a single {{:abilities:demon.png?nolink}} [[Demon]]! [[Magic Resistance]] negates, however. | Range: 30 Squares (+5 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ Sure Hit \\ AOE: One Target \\ {{:abilities:demon.png?15&nolink}} [[Demon|Demons]] only \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 15 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG (+5 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) | 
| ??Holy Word?? | {{path>H2}} | {{:abilities:stunned.png?nolink}} [[Stun|Stuns]] a single {{:abilities:sacred.png?nolink}} [[Sacred]] or {{:abilities:blessed.png?nolink}} [[Blessed]] unit! \\ [[Magic Resistance]] negates, however. | Range: 25 Squares \\ Sure Hit \\ AOE: One Target \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred|Sacreds]]/[[Bless|Blessed]] only \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ {{:abilities:stunned.png?15&nolink}} [[Stun]] (1-round helplessness) |
| ??Holy Avenger?? | {{path>H2}} | **A self-buff.** \\ If the caster is hit afterwards, one unit who damaged them is hit with a bolt \\ of holiness in a following round.  [[Magic Resistance]] negates the bolt damage. \\ One bolt strikes per round. Death cuts the backlog down to three bolts. | **Bolt Stats:** \\ Unlimited Range \\ Sure Hit \\ AOE: One Target \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 20 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG |
| ??Divine Blessing?? | {{path>H3}} | Makes **all** friendly {{:abilities:sacred.png?nolink}} [[Sacred]] units {{:abilities:blessed.png?nolink}} [[Bless|Blessed]]! | 100% Battlefield Spell (Friendly) \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacreds]] only |
| ??Smite?? | {{path>H3}} | A holy bolt of indiscriminate damage. [[Magic Resistance]] negates. | Range: 30 Squares \\ Sure Hit \\ AOE: One Target \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 10 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG | 
| ??Fanaticism?? | {{path>H4}} | ??Sermon of Courage?? for the whole army! | 100% Battlefield Spell (Friendly) \\ +1 Morale |
| ??Divine Channeling?? | {{path>H5}} | **A [[Battlefield Enchantment]]** that provides a **+{{path>H1}} pathboost** to friendly Priests, \\ though only if they're {{path>H1}} priests. \\ By its nature, it doesn't stack, and it ends if the caster leaves! | 90 [[Fatigue]] \\ Battlefield Enchantment (Friendly) \\ **+{{path>H1}} boost** |

===== Banishment Replacements =====
The magic skill of your [[Pretender God]], upon creation, may change your religion's **Banishment** spell if it's high enough. God-like talent (**level 4 or higher**) in a path provides a replacement. If many paths cross this threshold, the highest-level path takes precedence. If there's a tie, the spell higher on this list takes precedence:

^ God ^ Spell ^ Effect ^ Stats ^
| [[fire|{{:misc:magic:fire.png?nolink}}]] | ??Ashes to Ashes?? | Those damaged by Ashes to Ashes are set on fire! | Range: 25 Squares (+5 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ AOE: 4 Squares (+2 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] only \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 4 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG (+3 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) \\ __**On DMG: Burning**__ \\ {{:abilities:heat_aura.png?15&nolink}} [[Burn|Burns]] (temp. 1d[[Size]] DMG per round)  |
| [[air|{{:misc:magic:air.png?nolink}}]] | ??Sacred Wind?? | Sacred Wind does minimal damage, but to many [[Undead]]! | Range: 30 Squares (+5 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ AOE: 15 Squares (+5 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] only \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 1 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG |
| [[water|{{:misc:magic:water.png?nolink}}]] | ??Purifying Water?? | Purifying Water is less effective against armor. \\ It has a wider AOE than the normal spell, though! | Range: 25 Squares (+5 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ AOE: 6 Squares (+3 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] only \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 2 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG (+1 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) \\ __**On DMG: Cleansing**__ \\ 1 [[Armor-Piercing|AP]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG (+3 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) |
| [[earth|{{:misc:magic:earth.png?nolink}}]] | ??Pull of the Grave?? | Pull of the Grave holds non-??Ghosts?? in place! | Range: 25 Squares (+5 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ AOE: 4 Squares (+2 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] only \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 4 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG (+3 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) \\ __**On DMG: Grip**__ \\ Nonmagical version of ??Earth Grip?? \\ ([[Entrapment]], [[Floating]] negates) |
| [[astral|{{:misc:magic:astral.png?nolink}}]] | ??Stellar Decree?? | Stellar Decree is less good against the [[Mindless]]. \\ It has a great AOE and range, though! | Range: 35 Squares (+5 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ AOE: 8 Squares (+4 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] only \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 2 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG (+1 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) \\ __**On DMG: Halt**__ \\ {{:abilities:mindless.png?15&nolink}} [[Mindless]] negates \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ {{:abilities:stunned.png?15&nolink}} [[Stun]] (1-round helplessness) |
| [[death|{{:misc:magic:death.png?nolink}}]] | ??Decree of the Underworld?? | Decree of the Underworld freaks out Undead with minds! | Range: 25 Squares (+5 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ AOE: 4 Squares (+2 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] only \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 4 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG (+3 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) \\ __**On DMG: Bewilderment**__ \\ {{:abilities:mindless.png?15&nolink}} [[Mindless]] negates \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ {{:abilities:stupid.png?15&nolink}} [[Confusion]] (50% randomness) |
| [[nature|{{:misc:magic:nature.png?nolink}}]] | ??Final Rest?? | Final Rest is a gamble. \\ Lower AOE & Penetration, much higher damage! | Range: 25 Squares (+5 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ AOE: 2 Squares (+1 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] only \\ Base Penetration: 7 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ **Instakill** |
| [[glamour|{{:misc:magic:glamour.png?nolink}}]] | ??Return of the Past?? | Return of the Past is less good against the [[Mindless]], \\ but great against those with minds! | Range: 30 Squares (+5 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ AOE: 8 Squares (+4 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] only \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 2 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG (+1 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) \\ __**On DMG: Memories of Life**__ \\ {{:abilities:mindless.png?15&nolink}} [[Mindless]] negates \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 3 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG (+3 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) |
| [[blood|{{:misc:magic:blood.png?nolink}}]] | ??Banishment?? | Yep, Blood doesn't get a Banishment replacement. | Range: 25 Squares (+5 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ AOE: 4 Squares (+2 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] only \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 4 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG (+3 per {{:misc:magic:holy.png?15& nolink}}) |

===== Smite Replacements =====
You also get a **Smite** replacement with your Banishment replacement. Blood has one, too!

^ God ^ Spell ^ Effect ^ Stats ^
| [[fire|{{:misc:magic:fire.png?nolink}}]] | ??Heavenly Fire?? | When Heavenly Fire gets through Magic Resistance, it hits twice! | Range: 30 Squares \\ Sure Hit \\ AOE: One Target \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 10 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG \\ __**On DMG: Fiery Death**__ \\ 10 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}}Fire DMG |
| [[air|{{:misc:magic:air.png?nolink}}]] | ??Heavenly Strike?? | Heavenly Strike has additional damage and range! | Range: 50 Squares \\ Sure Hit \\ AOE: One Target \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 10 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG \\ __**On DMG: Lightning Death**__ \\ 5 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}}Shock DMG | 
| [[water|{{:misc:magic:water.png?nolink}}]] | ??Watery Death?? | Watery Death hammers the lungs if it works. \\ Its range is a little low, though! | Range: 25 Squares \\ Sure Hit \\ AOE: One Target \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 10 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG \\ __**On DMG: Drowning**__ \\ {{:abilities:water_breathing.png?15&nolink}} [[Water Breathing]] negates \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] negates \\ {{:abilities:inanimate.png?15&nolink}} [[Inanimate]] negates \\ 10 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG |
| [[earth|{{:misc:magic:earth.png?nolink}}]] | ??Word of Stone?? | Word of Stone, if it gets through MR twice, might instakill! \\ Its range is a bit low, though. | Range: 25 Squares \\ Sure Hit \\ AOE: One Target \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 10 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG \\ __**On DMG: Petrify**__ \\ {{:abilities:ethereal.png?15&nolink}} [[Spirit Form]] negates \\ {{:abilities:glamour.png?15&nolink}} [[Illusion]] negates \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ {{:abilities:petrification.png?15&nolink}} [[Petrification]] (turned to stone) |
| [[astral|{{:misc:magic:astral.png?nolink}}]] | ??Word of Power?? | Word of Power has a weaker stopping effect than the above, \\ but much better range! | Unlimited Range \\ Sure Hit \\ AOE: One Target \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 10 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG \\ __**On DMG: Paralyzation**__ \\ {{:abilities:mindless.png?15&nolink}} [[Mindless]] negates \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 10 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:abilities:paralyze.png?15&nolink}}[[Paralysis]] DMG |
| [[death|{{:misc:magic:death.png?nolink}}]] | ??Syllable of Death?? | Syllable of Death can Instakill straight-up! \\ Its range is low, though. | Range: 25 Squares \\ Sure Hit \\ AOE: One Target \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 10 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG \\ __**On DMG: Death**__ \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] negates \\ {{:abilities:inanimate.png?15&nolink}} [[Inanimate]] negates \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ **Instakill** \\ __**Also On DMG: Exhaustion**__ \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] negates \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 20 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic [[Fatigue|FAT]] |
| [[nature|{{:misc:magic:nature.png?nolink}}]] | ??Word of Thorns?? | Word of Thorns is weaker than others, but debilitates the foe! | Range: 30 Squares \\ Sure Hit \\ AOE: One Target \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 5 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG \\ __**On DMG: Tangles**__ \\ One-man ??Tangle Vines?? \\ ([[Entrapment]]) \\ __**Also On DMG: Bleeding**__ \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] negates \\ {{:abilities:inanimate.png?15&nolink}} [[Inanimate]] negates \\ {{:abilities:profuse_bleeding.png?15&nolink}} [[Afflictions|Bleed]] (temp. -5% HP/turn) |
| [[glamour|{{:misc:magic:glamour.png?nolink}}]] | ??Word of Bewilderment?? | Word of Bewilderment confuses foes! \\ Its scope is slightly limited, though. \\ It also might be bugged. Hmm. | Range: 30 Squares \\ Sure Hit \\ AOE: One Target \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] negates \\ {{:abilities:inanimate.png?15&nolink}} [[Inanimate]] negates \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 10 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG \\ __**On DMG: Confusion**__ \\ {{:abilities:mindless.png?15&nolink}} [[Mindless]] negates \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] negates \\ Base Penetration: 15 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ {{:abilities:stupid.png?15&nolink}} [[Confusion]] (50% randomness) |
| [[blood|{{:misc:magic:blood.png?nolink}}]] | ??Claim Life?? | Claim Life is also a little limited in scope, but powerful! | Range: 30 Squares \\ Sure Hit \\ AOE: One Target \\ {{:abilities:inanimate.png?15&nolink}} [[Inanimate]] negates \\ Base Penetration: 11 ({{:misc:magic:holy.png?15&nolink}}) \\ 20 [[Armor-Negating|AN]] {{:magic.png?15&nolink}}Magic DMG \\ __**On DMG: Chestwound**__ \\ {{:abilities:inanimate.png?15&nolink}} [[Inanimate]] negates \\ {{:abilities:undead.png?15&nolink}} [[Undead]] negates \\ {{:abilities:affliction.png?15&nolink}} [[Afflictions|Chest Wound]] (-1 [[Strength|STR]], +5 [[Encumbrance|ENC]]) |