Channeler

“ For ages there have been those who have studied the Tapestry of Life. Granted the gift of Magesight, they can see beyond the veil of illusion and study the Threads of Creation, called Leylines by the wise. In time, they discovered the true nature of the Threads, and found that all matter and energy is in constant motion. The five elemental forces, Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit, continually bind and twist to form every object and creature in our World, and the Leylines serve as the conduits for their motions. The ancient masters discovered that they could speed, slow, or redirect the elemental flows, intoning chants that are but the echoes of the All-Father's great Song. Thus was a new kind of Magic born, and with it were born the Channelers, some of the most powerful magicians the World has ever known. The Art of Channeling is still practiced to this day, and its masters are able to call fire, walk upon water, cause earthquakes, or ride the winds like eagles. ” - Channeler Lore		Channeler  Weaver of the Tapestry
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Overview The Channeler conjures the wrath of nature to decimate his enemies. The salvos of ice, fire, and lightning hewn by him are so powerful that can hinder of halt advancing enemies from their sheer destructive force. Although he beckons the earth for some geomantic defense, the Channeler's best defense is his offense.		Channeler Information Base Classes Mage, Healer Races Aelfborn, Elf, Human, Irekei, Nephilim, Shade Disciplines Animator, Archer, Archmage, Artillerist, Battle Magus, Black Mask, Blade Master, Blade Weaver, Blood Prophet, Bounty Hunter, Commander, Conjurer, Enchanter, Huntsman, Knight, Prospector, Rat Catcher, Rune Caster, Saboteur, Sky Dancer, Sun Dancer, Traveler, Undead Hunter, Werewolf, Wyrmslayer Mastery Runes Master of Staves Skills Granted Channeling (level 10) Channeler Static Powers Stances Mage 25 40 15 stance details Healer 35 25 25 stance details Weapon Powers Mage 5  5  Healer 5  5
Powers and Skills Level Icon Ability Description 10 Hoarfrost Single-target cold damage and Snare Mantle of Stone Personal defense buff 12 Ignite Single-target fire damage over time Aura of Flame Single-target fire damage shield 13 Divert the Aqueous Flow Single-target dispel cold effect 14 Blizzard Area cold damage and snare 15 Divert the Pyretic Flow Single-target dispel fire effect Offensive Stance Personal combat stance Defensive Stance Personal combat stance Precise Stance Personal combat stance 16 Flesh of Granite Personal melee Damage Absorber 17 Divert the Elements Single-target dispel cold, fire, or ligtning effect 18 Incendiary Blast Area fire damage over time 20 Electrocute Single-target lightning damage and short Stun 22 Ride the Winds Personal flight buff (grants ability to fly) 26 Aqueous Rejuvenation Personal mana heal 30 Endure the Sky's Vengeance Single-target lightning damage resistance buff Endure Fire's Fury Single-target fire damage resistance buff Endure Water's Chill Single-target cold damage resistance buff 40 Call Lightning Area lightning damage and short Stun 42 Cloak of Transparency Personal Invisibility 46 Ice Bolt Single-target cold damage and cold damage resistance debuff Flesh of Lead Personal cold, fire, and lightning Damage Absorber Weave of the Gnome Summons a stone Pet Weave of the Undine Summons a water spirit Pet Weave of the Salamander Summons a fire spirit Pet Weave of the Sylph Summons an air spirit Pet 48 Fire Bolt Single fire damage and fire damage resistance debuff 50 Lightning Bolt Single-target lightning damage and lightning damage resistance debuff Defeat Water's Chill Group cold damage resistance buff Defeat Fire's Fury Group fire damage resistance buff Defeat the Sky's Vengeance Group lightning damage resistance buff
Playstyle Tips A Channeler is capable of ludicrous amounts of damage, if played properly. Your casting times tend to skew higher though so knowing where and when to anchor yourself for another spell is delicate craft to hone. The two base classes factor heavily into that equation. Mage Although it's best to build this toon entirely offensive, that doesn't mean you should ignore your defensive options. A correctly timed dance into defensive stance or activation of Flesh of Granite can save you from deadly encounter. It's tempting with Mage classes that have class invisibility powers to eschew pre-stunning. Although there are situations where this is sometimes the correct decision, on the whole it is better to stay stun immune given your innate survivability. Although you deal multiple damage types, elemental resistance debuffs do not stack with each other so keep in mind the last Bolt spell you just cast to know what damage type to which your enemy is vulnerable. Healer Blessed Restoration and Blessed Mending can be a godsend in lots of situations but they do not substitute for good positioning. You are there to rain hell on your opponents and constantly healing yourself from poor positioning cuts into your damage output. Dodge is the best passive defense in the game so it is recommended to put at least some trains in it; however, high defense is often the primary damage mitigation method for Healer-based prestige classes. Healer Channelers are very tight on trains, so have a clear vision of what powers and focus lines are necessary in which to invest heavily.
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