The following is a list of priest spells in Pillars of Eternity . For more information see the Priest class page.
1st level spells [ | ]
Spell
Speed
Range
Area
Duration
Effects
Description
Holy Radiance
Fast
5.0m Radius from Caster
15.0 seconds
Friendly AoE: +15 Endurance
Foe AoE (Only Vessels): 30 Burn Damage over 3.0 sec, If successful: Frightened for 15.0 sec
Creates a field of holy energy around the priest, Burning any vessels in the vicinity and regenerating a modest amount of Endurance for allies. The power of a priest's Holy Radiance is modified by how well his or her Reputations align with the preferred behaviors of his or her faith.
Armor of Faith
Average
5m
2.5m Radius
30.0 seconds
Friendly AoE: +4
Creates a tangible shield of faith, increasing the Damage Reduction of allies in the area of effect.
Barbs of Condemnation
Average
12m
10.0 seconds
Target: 20-30 damage, -5 All for 10.0 sec
Punishes a target for their sins, decreasing their Deflection, Fortitude, Reflex, and Will.
Blessing
Average
5m
5.0m Radius
20.0 seconds
Friendly AoE: +5 , +10%
A call for divine favor that increases the Accuracy and damage of allies in the area of effect.
Divine Terror
Average
5m
1.25m Radius
15.0 seconds
Strikes fear into the hearts of the unworthy, inflicting a penalty to Accuracy on all enemies in the area of effect.
Halt
Fast
10m
10.0 seconds
Target: Stuck for 10.0 sec
Commands a single enemy to halt, causing them to temporarily cease all movement.
Holy Meditation
Fast
10m
2.5m Radius
30.0 seconds
The priest clears his or her mind, spreading that clarity to nearby allies, thereby increasing their Concentration and Will Bonuses.
Prayer Against Fear
Fast
5m
3.0m Radius
20.0 seconds
Steels the mind of allies in the area of effect against all external fears, granting immunity to the Frightened and Terrified afflictions.
Restore Minor Endurance
Fast
5m
1.5m Radius
Shares a portion of the caster's divine strength, restoring some Endurance to all allies in the area of effect.
Withdraw
Fast
5m
20.0 seconds
Friendly Target: Invisible, +76.7 Endurance over 20.0 sec, Stasis Shield
Isolates a single target within a protective sphere, shielding them from harm while their Endurance regenerates.
2nd level spells [ | ]
Spell
Speed
Range
Area
Duration
Effects
Description
Consecrated Ground
Average
2.5m Radius from Caster
20.0 seconds
Friendly AoE: +9.3 per second
Creates a long-lasting circle of healing, regenerating ally Endurance.
Divine Mark
Average
2.5m
10.0 seconds
Marks a target for retribution, inflicting Burn damage and lowering Deflection.
Holy Power
Average
Aura Range: 1.3m
30.0 seconds
Creates a zone of divine favor, increasing the Might and Resolve of allies in the area of effect.
Iconic Projection
Fast
Length: 10m
Creates a slow-moving energetic projection of the priest's faith, returning Endurance to allies and inflicting Freeze damage to enemies.
Instill Doubt
Average
5m
1.75m Radius
20.0 seconds
Foe AoE: Dazed for 20.0 sec
Taps into subconscious uncertainties, reducing the Speed of all enemies in the area of effect.
Prayer Against Infirmity
Fast
5m
3.0m Radius
20.0 seconds
Fortifies the health of allies in the area of effect, granting immunity to the Sickened and Weakened afflictions.
Repulsing Seal
Average
5m
1.25m Radius Hazard
600.0 seconds
Hazard AoE: Prone for 7.0 sec
Places a magical seal on the floor that sends enemies sprawling on contact, causing them to become Prone.
Restore Light Endurance
Fast
5m
1.5m Radius
Shares a portion of the caster's divine strength, restoring some Endurance to all allies in the area of effect.
Suppress Affliction
Average
5m
1.75m Radius
5.0 seconds
Friendly AoE: Hostile effects suspended for 5.0 sec
Stifles detrimental conditions through sheer force of will, temporarily suspending hostile status effects on allies in the area of effect.
3rd level spells [ | ]
Spell
Speed
Range
Area
Duration
Effects
Description
Watchful Presence
Average
5m
5.0m Radius
Blesses allies with the aid of a sympathetic soul, releasing a healing effect when their Endurance is low.
Circle of Protection
Average
10m
5.0m Radius
10.0 seconds
Friendly AoE: +15 All
Creates a large zone of divine shelter, granting allies a bonus to all Defenses.
Despondent Blows
Average
10m
1.25m Radius
30.0 seconds
Foe AoE: -15 Melee , +15% of Crits converted to Hits for 30.0 sec
Nagging doubt in the face of unbreakable faith consumes enemies in the area of effect, lowering their Melee Accuracy and Critical Hit range.
Dire Blessing
Fast
5m
2.5m Radius
30.0 seconds
Friendly AoE: +20% of Hits converted to Crits for 30.0 sec
Strengthens allies' resolve in battle, increasing the probability they will land a Critical Hit.
Pillar of Faith
Average
10m
Target + 1.25m Radius
10.0 seconds
Target: 30-40 Crush Damage (+10 vs )
Foe AoE: Prone for 10.0 sec (+15 vs )
Calls down a pillar of divine judgment, inflicting Crush damage and Knockdown on enemies in the area of effect.
Prayer Against Restraint
Fast
5m
3.0m Radius
20.0 seconds
Frees allies in the area of effect from perceived constraints, granting immunity to the Hobbled and Stuck afflictions.
Restore Moderate Endurance
Fast
5m
1.5m Radius
Shares a portion of the caster's divine strength, restoring a moderate amount of Endurance to all allies in the area of effect.
Warding Seal
Average
10m
1.25m Radius Hazard
600.0 seconds
Hazard AoE: 40-50 Shock Damage
Generates a magical seal that explodes in a burst of electrical energy when an enemy comes into contact with it, inflicting Shock damage.
4th level spells [ | ]
Spell
Speed
Range
Area
Duration
Effects
Description
Barring Death's Door
Fast
5m
20.0 seconds
Friendly Target: Prevent Death for 20.0 sec
Prevents a severely wounded character's Health from reaching 0 when it would result in the death of the character. The character can still be knocked out through Endurance loss.
Devotions for the Faithful
Average
5m
2.5m Radius
30.0 seconds
Friendly AoE: +4 Might , +20 for 30.0 sec
Foe AoE: -10 Might , -20 for 30.0 sec
Invokes the benediction of the priest's god, imbuing allies in the area of effect with Accuracy and Might bonuses while enemies receive penalties to the same.
Litany Against Minor Afflictions [WM2]
Fast
5m
20.0 seconds
Grants a single ally temporary immunity to the Blinded, Confused, Dazed, Distracted, Frightened, Hobbled, Prone, Sickened, and Stuck afflictions.
Prayer Against Bewilderment
Fast
5m
3.0m Radius
20.0 seconds
Bestows alacrity upon the minds of allies in the area of effect, granting immunity to the Confused and Dazed afflictions.
Restore Major Endurance
Fast
5m
1.5m Radius
Shares a generous portion of the caster's divine strength, restoring a significant amount of Endurance to all allies in the area of effect.
Searing Seal
Average
10m
2.5m Radius Hazard
600.0 seconds
Hazard AoE: 20-35 Burn Damage ( vs )
If successful: Blinded for 15.0 sec ( vs )
Places a magical seal on the floor that bursts into flame when an enemy comes into contact with it, Blinding them and inflicting Burn damage.
Shining Beacon
Average
5m
2.5m Radius
9.0 seconds
Foe AoE: -10 All Defenses for 9.0 sec, 80 Burn Damage over 9.0 sec
Conjures an intensely luminous beacon of light, causing enemies in the area of effect to take a penalty to all defenses and accrue Burn damage over time.
Triumph of the Crusaders
Average
10m
1.25m Radius
60.0 sec
Imparts to allies the fervor of righteousness in battle. When any ally in the area of effect delivers a killing blow, he or she regains Endurance.
5th level spells [ | ]
Spell
Speed
Range
Area
Duration
Effects
Description
Champion's Boon
Average
5m
30.0 seconds
Grants a divine favor to an ally, imbuing him or her with a bonus to Might, Perception and all Damage Reductions.
Pillar of Holy Fire
Average
10m
1.25m Radius
Summons a flaming pillar of righteous anger, Burning everyone in the area of effect.
Prayer Against Imprisonment
Fast
5m
3.0m Radius
20.0 seconds
Instills a spirit of liberation in allies in the area of effect, granting immunity to the Paralyzed and Petrified afflictions.
Restore Critical Endurance
Fast
5m
1.5m Radius
Shares a substantial portion of the caster's divine strength, restoring a large amount of Endurance to all allies in the area of effect.
Revive the Fallen
Average
5m
1.25m Radius
Grants fallen friends a second chance, reviving unconscious allies in the area of effect and restoring a small amount of their Endurance.
Salvation of Time
Average
10m
2.5m Radius
Friendly AoE: +10 sec Duration of active beneficial effects
Beseeches the gods for more time, extending the duration of all beneficial effects on allies in the area of effect.
Shields for the Faithful
Average
10m
1.75m Radius
30.0 seconds
Conjures a powerful holy shield, granting a Deflection bonus to all allies in the area of effect.
6th level spells [ | ]
Spell
Speed
Range
Area
Duration
Effects
Description
Cleansing Flame
Average
10m + 3m Jump
Foe Target + 2 Jump Targets
5.0 seconds
Foe Target: 80 damage over time
Foe Target: -5 seconds duration of active beneficial effects
Foe Target: +100% Damage Over Time tick rate
Foe Jump Targets (x2): Applies same effects as Foe Target
The priest hurls a ball of holy fire at the enemy that purges its protections and speeds its doom. Does continuous Burn damage for five seconds and accelerates the timer for all beneficial effects on the target (except heals), as well as those of any continuous damage effects. Leaps to up to two additional nearby enemies.
Crowns for the Faithful
Average
10m
1.25m Radius
30.0 seconds
Crowns allies in the glory of the priest's god, imbuing all allies in the area of effect with bonuses to Perception, Intellect, and Resolve.
Litany Against Major Afflictions [WM2]
Fast
5m
20.0 seconds
Grants a single ally temporary immunity to the Charmed, Dominated, Paralyzed, Petrified, Stunned, Terrified, and Weakened afflictions.
Minor Intercession
Fast
5m
5.0m Radius
Friendly AoE: +25 Endurance , -5 Duration of active hostile effects
Calls upon the aid of the priest's god, restoring Endurance and reducing durations of negative effects for all allies in the area of effect.
Prayer Against Treachery
Fast
5m
3.0m Radius
20.0 seconds
Galvanizes the devotion of the party, granting immunity to the Charmed and Dominated afflictions.
Spark the Souls of the Righteous
Average
2.5m
2.5m Radius
30.0 seconds
Allied AoE: Foe AoE: 15-20 Shock Damage per 3.0 sec for 30.0 sec
Ignites a powerful zeal within allies that manifests in an aura that Shocks any enemies near them.
7th level spells [ | ]
Spell
Speed
Range
Area
Duration
Effects
Description
Minor Avatar [WM1]
Average
30.0 seconds
The priest gains a supernatural glow as he or she is infused with power. As a minor avatar of their deity, the priest gains bonuses in all Attributes, Endurance, Health, and weapon damage.
Resurrection [WM1]
Average
5m
Friendly Target + 1.5m Radius
20.0 seconds
A single ally is revived and healed. They receive the effects of Barring Death's Door and nearby allies are healed.
Storm of Holy Fire [WM1]
Slow
15m
5.0m Radius
9.0 seconds
A terrible rain of fire falls in the area of effect, repeatedly inflicting Burn damage on all in the area of effect.
8th level spells [ | ]
The choice of Deity affects which 8th-level spells will be available to the priest – each priest can only cast one of the Symbol of […] spells.
Spell
Speed
Range
Area
Duration
Effects
Description
Watchful Guardian [WM2]
Average
5m
5.0m Radius
The priest's faith becomes a wellspring of indomitability for his or her allies. When an affected ally is knocked unconscious in battle, he or she will immediately be revived and have some Endurance healed.
Hand of Weal and Woe [WM2]
Fast
5m
10.0 seconds
Foe Target: 25 Burn Damage per 1.0 sec
Friendly Target: +25 Endurance per 1.0 sec
Foe Beam: Applies the same effect as Foe Target
Friendly Beam: Applies the same effect as friendly target
The priest calls forth a beam of light that heals allies and burns enemies caught in the ray.
Symbol of Berath [WM2]
Average
3m
2.5m Radius
20.0 seconds
Emblazons the ground with the symbol of Berath, periodically causing Corrode damage to enemies and leaving them Weakened.
Symbol of Eothas [WM2]
Average
3m
2.5m Radius
20.0 seconds
Foe AoE: 15-25 Burn Damage
Friendly AoE: +20 All Defenses for 3.0 sec
Emblazons the ground with the symbol of Eothas, periodically causing Burn damage to enemies in the area and granting defensive bonuses to allies.
Symbol of Magran [WM2]
Average
3m
2.5m Radius
20.0 seconds
Foe AoE: 15-25 Burn Damage
If successful: Blinded for 3.0 sec
Emblazons the ground with the symbol of Magran, periodically causing Burn damage to enemies in the area and leaving them Blinded.
Symbol of Skaen [WM2]
Average
3m
2.5m Radius
20.0 seconds
Foe AoE: 15-25 Damage ( vs )
If successful: Hobbled for 3.0 sec ( vs )
Emblazons the ground with the symbol of Skaen, periodically causing Pierce damage to enemies in the area and leaving them Hobbled.
Symbol of Wael [WM2]
Average
3m
2.5m Radius
20.0 seconds
Emblazons the ground with the symbol of Wael, periodically causing Freeze damage to enemies in the area and granting Confused, Charmed, and Dominated resistance to allies.
Symbol of Ondra [WM2]
Average
3m
2.5m Radius
20.0 seconds
Emblazons the ground with the symbol of Ondra, periodically causing Crush damage to enemies in the area and granting Damage Reduction to allies.
Symbol of Woedica [WM2]
Average
3m
2.5m Radius
20.0 seconds
Foe AoE: 15-25 Slash Damage
Friendly AoE: +30 Accuracy for 3.0 sec
Emblazons the ground with the symbol of Woedica, periodically causing Slash damage to enemies in the area and granting bonus Accuracy to allies.