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Record Count: 14

Acid Shadow View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Acid, Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attack succeeds)
Effect
Drain COM, CON 1d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), COM, CON simultaneously (+1/2), Ranged (+1/2), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4) (30 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Change Self View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Domain Trickery Level 1
Stregari Bewitching Level 1
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 24
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
Shapeshift (Sight, Hearing, Touch and Mental Groups, four (max) shapes), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 6 Hours (+0) (24 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), Concentration 0 DCV (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Color Spray View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Domain Chromata Level 1
Stregari Hexcasting Level 1
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 20
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Pattern
Description
Combination Flash / EGO Attack blinds foes and gives them a little bit of a headache. Use a single attack vs ECV for both parts of the effect, vs every one in the AoE. GM Permission required.
Effect
  • Sight Group Flash 0 1/2d6, Area Of Effect Cone: 3" (+1 1/4); 1 Charge (-2), Linked (Color Spray to the Brainpan; -1/2), No Range (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4) (Real Cost: 1)
  • Ego Attack 1d6, Area Of Effect (3" Cone; +1) (20 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Linked (Color Spray to the Eyes; -1/4), Incantations (-1/4) (Real Cost: 4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Color Spray View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 5 Active Points: 25
Provider: eepjr24 Source: D&D 5e PHB
Keywords
Illusion, Flash, Attack, Color, Pattern
Description
Sends out a scintillating spray of colors that blinds those in the area who do not make a Dexterity saving throw. Requires a bit of colored sand or powder that is red, yellow and blue.
Effect
4d6 Flash vs Sight Group, Area of Effect Cone: 6m (+1/4) (25 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Restrainable (-1/4), Contested Skill Roll: Spellcasting versus Dex save (-1/2)
Edition
HERO System 6th Edition

Dancing Lights View
Bardic Illusion Level 1
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 4 Active Points: 17
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Figment
Description
4 Dancing lights, no more than 10 feet apart. Can be made to move 15" in any direction by Concentrating for a Phase
Effect
Sight Group Images, Increases Size (2" radius) (+1/4), Invisible Power Effects, Source Only (Fully Invisible; +1/2) (17 Active Points); Only To Create Light (-1), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Concentration 0 DCV (-1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Improved Stay Thy Hand View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 8 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
+6 with DCV (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -1/2), Not vs Opponents w/ Targeting Sences other than Sight (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Visible (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Kaleidoscopic Confusion of the Apprentice Illusionist View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 8 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Pattern
Effect
Change Environment 1" radius, -1 to Sight Group PER Rolls, -1 : DCV, -1 : OCV, Multiple Combat Effects, Uncontrolled (+1/2) (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Minute (-1), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Illusionary Lightning Bolt View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attacks succeeds)
Effect
Drain BODY 1d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4), Area of Effect Line: 8" (+1) (30 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lesser Illusory Lightning Bolt View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attacks succeeds)
Effect
Drain BODY 1d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Ranged (+1/2), Explosion (+1/2), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4) (30 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Nystuls Aura Suppression View
Bardic Illusion Level 1
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 28
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
Sight Group and Detect Magic Images, 1" radius, +/-1 to PER Roll, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Month (+3/4) (28 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), Set Effect (-3/4), Concentration 0 DCV (-1/2), Only to hide an items magical aura (-1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Nystuls False Aura View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 8 Active Points: 28
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Glamer
Effect
Sight Group and Detect Magic Images, 1" radius, +/-1 to PER Roll, 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Month (+3/4) (28 Active Points); Set Effect (-3/4), Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, -3/4), Only to give an item a magical aura (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Phantasmal Image View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Stregari Conjuring Level 1
Real Cost: 6 Active Points: 25
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Mind-Affecting, Fear, Phantasm
Description
Inserts a terrifying image into targets mind, causing psychic trauma
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 0d6 + 1 (vs. Mental Defense), Uncontrolled (+1/2), Continuous (+1), Does BODY (+1), AVLD: Mental Defense (+1 1/2) (25 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/4), Extra Time (Extra Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), No Knockback (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Silent Image View
Bardic Illusion Level 1
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 9 Active Points: 28
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: D&D 3e Core
Keywords
Figment
Effect
Sight Group Images, +/-1 to PER Roll, +/-1 to PER Roll, Increases Size (8" radius; +3/4) (28 Active Points); Extra Time (1 Turn (Post-Segment 12), Only to Activate Constant or Persistent Power, Delayed Phase, -3/4), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 5 Minutes (-3/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV, Must Concentrate throughout use of Constant Power (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Small Sonic Shadow View
Wizardry Illusion Level 1
Real Cost: 7 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Shadow
Description
Shadow based magics harm opponent for a while if believed (ECV attacks succeeds)
Effect
Drain STUN 1d6, Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4), Ranged (+1/2), Lingering up to 1 Turn (+1/2), BOECV (Mental Defense applies; +1), Range Modifiers Apply (-1/4) (30 Active Points); 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Turn (-1 1/2), Extra Time (Full Phase, Delayed Phase, -3/4), Requires A Magic Skill vs Spell Resistance Roll (RSR Skill is subject to Skill vs. Skill contests, No Active Point penalty to Skill Roll -1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), No Affect Vs Deaf (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition