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The following is a list of wizard abilities available in Avowed.

Ability tree[]

Level1
Level5
Level10
Level15
Level20

Ability table[]

AbilityLevelActivationCostCooldownDurationRequirementsEffects
Level 1 Wizard Abilities
Minor Missiles1Active2510-
  • Player Level 1
  • Available Point
Summons 3/5/6 magical projectiles that seek out enemies, dealing large amounts of damage to nearby enemies on impact.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 1)
Unlock Minor Missiles
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Summons 5 missiles.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 8)
Summons 6 missiles.
Armored Essence1Passive---
  • Player Level 1
  • Available Point
Decreases the Essence penalty for Light and Medium armor by 15/25/30.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 1)
Unlock Armored Essence
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Decreases the Essence penalty for Light and Medium armor by 25.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 8)
Decreases the Essence penalty for Light and Medium armor by 30.
Chill Blades1Active2510-
  • Grimoire Mastery
  • Player Level 1
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
Summons blades of ice that blast forward, dealing Frost Accumulation at long distances.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 1)
Unlock Chill Blades
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Blades deal Bleed Accumulation.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 8)
Blades can pierce through multiple enemies.
Fan of Flames1Active2510-
  • Grimoire Mastery
  • Player Level 1
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
Creates a cone of fire in front of the caster, spreading Fire Accumulation to anyone in the area of effect.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 1)
Unlock Fan of Flames
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Use both hands to create two cones of fire, covering a larger area and dealing double the damage and Fire Accumulation.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 8)
Increases the duration by 4 seconds.
Jolting Touch1Active2510-
  • Grimoire Mastery
  • Player Level 1
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
Channels a beam of electricity that jumps from the caster's fingers to the nearest enemy, and then to the next nearest enemy, causing decreasing amounts of Shock Accumulation.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 1)
Unlock Jolting Touch
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Jolting Touch hits an additional 2 enemies within range.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 8)
The bolt is concentrated when used against a single enemy, dealing increased Shock Damage and Shock Accumulation.
Corrosive Siphon1Active251020
  • Grimoire Mastery
  • Player Level 1
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
Channels a beam that eats away at an enemy's soul, inflicting periodic Poison Accumulation and converting that energy into Health for the caster.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 1)
Unlock Corrosive Siphon
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Enemies are Stunned in place for the duration of the siphon.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 8)
The siphon gives Temporary Health when the caster's Health is full.
Parasitic Staff1Active251030/30/45
  • Grimoire Mastery
  • Player Level 1
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
Summons a staff of negative energy for 30 seconds that restores Essence to the wielder with every strike.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 1)
Unlock Parasitic Staff
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 5)
At the cost of 20 Essence, Power Attacks create a large area of effect, dealing high Stun to enemies and restoring a proportional amount of Essence to the wielder.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 8)
Increases the summon duration to 45 seconds.
Arcane Veil1Active101520
  • Grimoire Mastery
  • Player Level 1
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
Invokes a powerful arcane shield for 20 seconds that makes your spell casting Uninterruptable and increases your Damage Reduction by 25%.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 1)
Unlock Arcane Veil
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Incoming arrows or similar projectiles are reflected back at enemies.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 8)
Melee attackers are knocked back.
Level 5 Wizard Abilities
Blast5Passive---
  • Player Level 5
  • Available Point
Power Attacks with wands explode on impact, dealing reduced Stun and Explosive Damage to nearby enemies.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Unlock Blast
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 8)
Power Attacks with wands deal increased Stun. Nearby enemies caught in the explosion receive the same amount of Stun as the original attack.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Nearby enemies caught in the explosion receive the same amount of damage as the original attack.
Bounce5Passive---
  • Player Level 5
  • Available Point
Power Attacks with wands bounce to a nearby enemy, dealing reduced damage but retaining any elemental Accumulation.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Unlock Bounce
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 8)
Bounce hits an additional enemy within range.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Bounce hits an additional 2 enemies within range.
Wand Mastery5Passive---
  • Player Level 5
  • Available Point
Increases damage with wands by 25/40/50%.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Unlock Wand Mastery
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Increases damage with wands by 40%.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 15)
Increases damage with wands by 50%.
Grimoire Mastery5Passive---
  • Player Level 5
  • Available Point
Unlock level 5/10/15/20 Grimoire spells and decrease the Essence cost of all Grimoire spells by 10/15/18/20%.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Unlock Grimoire Mastery
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 7)
Unlock level 10 Grimoire spells and decrease the Essence cost of all Grimoire spells by 15%.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 9)
Unlock level 15 Grimoire spells and decrease the Essence cost of all Grimoire spells by 18%.
Rank 4 (Requires: Player Level 11)
Unlock level 20 Grimoire spells and decrease the Essence cost of all Grimoire spells by 20%.
Blizzard5Active50153/3/9
  • Grimoire Mastery Level 1
  • Player Level 5
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
Conjures a violent storm of ice and snow, pummeling enemies in the area with raining ice and Frost Accumulation.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Unlock Blizzard
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 8)
Reduces the cast time for Blizzard.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Increases the duration by 6 seconds.
Fireball5Active5015/15/11.25-
  • Grimoire Mastery Level 1
  • Player Level 5
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
Conjures an exploding sphere of fire that leaves behind deadly lingering flames and Fire Accumulation.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Unlock Fireball
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 8)
Increases the size of the explosion and lingering flames.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Reduces the cooldown for Fireball by 25%.
Crackling Bolt5Active5015-
  • Grimoire Mastery Level 1
  • Player Level 5
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
Conjures a powerful bolt of electricity that bounces between enemies and the environment 3/6/8 times, dealing high Shock Accumulation and Stun.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Unlock Crackling Bolt
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 8)
Bounces between enemies and the environment 6 times.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Bounces between enemies and the venyironment 8 times.
Bristling Frost5Active4020/20/1520
  • Grimoire Mastery Level 1
  • Player Level 5
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
The caster is surrounded by a protective frost that increases Damage Reduction by 10/10/15% and deals Frost Accumulation to enemy melee attackers.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Unlock Bristling Frost
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 8)
Incoming melee damage creates an area of effect that deals Frost Accumulation to nearby enemies
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Reduces the cooldown of Bristling Frost by 5 seconds and increases Damage Reduction to 15%.
Grimoire Snap5Active35/35/24.520-
  • Grimoire Mastery Level 1
  • Player Level 5
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
Forcefully snap your grimoire shut, expelling a shockwave of Explosive Damage that knocks nearby enemies back and deals Stun.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 5)
Unlock Grimoire Snap
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 8)
Grimoire Snap deals increased Stun and can knock tougher enemies back.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Reduces the Essence cost by 40%.
Level 10 Wizard Abilities
Blood Magic10Passive---
  • Player Level 10
  • Available Point
When Essence is depleted, you may continue casting by reducing your Health by 150/125/110% of the Essence cost.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Unlock Blood Magic
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 13)
When Essence is depleted, you may continue casting by reducing your Health by 125% of the Essence cost.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 15)
When Essence is depleted, you may continue casting by reducing your Health by 110% of the Essence cost.
Harvest Essence10Passive---
  • Player Level 10
  • Available Point
The Essence fragments dropped by defeated enemies restore 2/3/4 times as much Essence.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Unlock Harvest Essence
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 13)
The Essence fragments dropped by defeated enemies restore 3 times as much Essence.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 15)
The Essence fragments dropped by defeated enemies restore 4 times as much Essence.
Blast of Frost10Active7520-
  • Grimoire Mastery Level 2
  • Player Level 10
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
Channels a cone of frost that blasts enemies with Frost Accumulation.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Unlock Blast of Frost
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 13)
Use both hands to create two cones of frost, covering a larger area and dealing double the damage and Frost Accumulation.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 15)
Increases the duration by 4 seconds.
Ring of Fire10Active7520/20/1520
  • Grimoire Mastery Level 2
  • Player Level 10
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
The caster is surrounded by a protective flame that increases Damage Reduction by 15/15/20% and deals Fire Accumulation to enemy melee attackers.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Unlock Ring of Fire
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 13)
Incoming melee damage creates an area of effect that deals Fire Accumulation to nearby enemies.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 15)
Reduces the cooldown of Ring of Fire by 5 seconds and increases Damage Reduction to 20%.
Returning Storm10Active75208
  • Grimoire Mastery Level 2
  • Player Level 10
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
Conjures a powerful thunderstorm that strikes the earth with lightning bolts, dealing Stun and Shock Accumulation to nearby enemies.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Unlock Returning Storm
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 13)
Enemies caught in the beginning of the storm are Rooted in place for 4 seconds.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 15)
Increases the frequency of lightning bolt strikes.
Spirit Lance10Active502030/30/45
  • Grimoire Mastery Level 2
  • Player Level 10
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
Summons a magical spear for 30/30/45 seconds that releases Explosive Damage around each successful hit, damaging nearby enemies.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Unlock Spirit Lance
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 13)
Power Attacks produce a much larger explosion and deal greater damage.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 15)
Increases summon duration to 45 seconds.
Missile Salvo10Active75206
  • Grimoire Mastery Level 2
  • Player Level 10
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
Conjures a sphere of arcane energy that rises upwards, unleashing a destructive volley of missiles that seeks nearby enemies.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 10)
Unlock Missile Salvo
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 13)
If any survivors remain after the final missile, the sphere smashes into the enemy with the highest Health, dealing high Stun.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 15)
Increases the rate of fire for the missile barrage.
Level 15 Wizard Abilities
Secret of Rime15Passive---
  • Player Level 15
  • Available Point
Increases the amount of Frost Accumulation you deal by 20/35/45%.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 15)
Unlock Secret of Rime
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 18)
Increases the amount of Frost Accumulation you deal by 35%.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 20)
Increases the amount of Frost Accumulation you deal by 45%.
Scion of Flame15Passive---
  • Player Level 15
  • Available Point
Increases the amount of Fire Accumulation you deal by 20/35/45%.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 15)
Unlock Scion of Flame
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 18)
Increases the amount of Fire Accumulation you deal by 35%.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 20)
Increases the amount of Fire Accumulation you deal by 45%.
Heart of the Storm15Passive---
  • Player Level 15
  • Available Point
Increases the amount of Shock Accumulation you deal by 20/35/45%.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 15)
Unlock Heart of the Storm
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 18)
Increases the amount of Shock Accumulation you deal by 35%.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 20)
Increases the amount of Shock Accumulation you deal by 45%.
Spirit of Decay15Passive---
  • Player Level 15
  • Available Point
Increases the amount of Poison Accumulation you deal by 20/35/45%.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 15)
Unlock Spirit of Decay
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 18)
Increases the amount of Poison Accumulation you deal by 35%.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 20)
Increases the amount of Poison Accumulation you deal by 45%.
Freezing Pillar15Active120/120/903020
  • Grimoire Mastery Level 3
  • Player Level 15
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
Drives a large pillar of frigid ice into the ground, dealing damage and high Frost Accumulation to nearby enemies.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 15)
Unlock Freezing Pillar
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 18)
The pillar no longer breaks on impact but remains as a lingering frost area of effect. The pillar shatters after taking damage or 20 seconds have passed, sending out Explosive Damage to nearby enemies.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 20)
Reduces the Essence cost by 25%.
Blackbow15Active802030/30/45
  • Grimoire Mastery Level 3
  • Player Level 15
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
Summons a magical bow for 30/30/45 seconds with arrows that deal high Poison Accumulation.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 15)
Unlock Blackbow
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 18)
Power Attacks pierce through enemies, only stopping when they hit the environment.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 20)
Increases summon duration to 45 seconds.
Pull of Eora15Active702012
  • Grimoire Mastery Level 3
  • Player Level 15
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
Cast upon a location to pierce the Beyond, pulling 2/4/5 nearby enemies and suspending them in the vortex.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 15)
Unlock Pull of Eora
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 18)
Affects 4 enemies.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 20)
Affects 5 enemies.
Level 20 Wizard Abilities
Meteor Shower20Active125/125/1003010
  • Grimoire Mastery Level 4
  • Player Level 20
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
Conjures a cataclysmic shower of destructive meteors that rain down upon the area, dealing high damage and Fire Accumulation to nearby enemies.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 20)
Unlock Meteor Shower
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 21)
Meteors break on impact, leaving lingering flames on the ground.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 22)
Reduces the Essence cost by 25%.
Arcane Seal20Active106030
  • Grimoire Mastery Level 4
  • Player Level 20
  • A Grimoire with this spell
  • Available Point
Conjures an Arcane Seal at your feet for 30 seconds. Your Essence regenerates while you stand within the seal's lingering area of effect.
Rank 1 (Requires: Player Level 20)
Unlock Arcane Seal
Rank 2 (Requires: Player Level 21)
Increases your maximum Ability Cast Speed while within the seal.
Rank 3 (Requires: Player Level 22)
Enemies within the seal are slowed.