Spell level

Spell Level

Spell Level indicates a mage's skill in handling magic. Spell Level is acquired by learning new spells and is usually the primary factor in determining the strength of a mage's spells. It is advisable to research all available spells early after the creation of a mage in order to utilize higher Spell Level (and therefore stronger spells).

Basics

• The number and difficulty of your spells known determine your actual SL -- researching or purchasing spells will also increase your spell level.
• Favor or Disfavor from Magic can temporarily affect Spell Level.
• Some Spells' effects are not based on Spell Level.
• A change in spell level does not immediately affect enchantments that were already cast and still in effect.
  • For example, if you cast Plant Growth with +20 spell level because of Magic's Favor, it keeps in effect as long as you maintain the upkeep, usually weeks longer than the god favor lasts.
  • A trick to update already cast enchantments is to raise the skill Grand Enchanter by 1. When the additional + Spell Level from another level in Grand Enchanter activates, it updates all of your currently cast enchantments to your current Max Spell Level.
• Spell level also somewhat influences Net Power (1000 per spell level)
• With the skill Grand Enchanter, enchantments are more powerful. Level 8 Grand Enchanter is comparable to Magic's Favor bonus in strength for enchantments only (but permanent).

 

Standard Spell Levels

The spell levels for fully researched mages differ depending on server:
(Last updated 2012-2013, except italics which are from September 2022.)

	Guildwar	Blitz	Arch	Solo	Beta	Lightning
Blue	624	667	627	589	624	646
White	449	478	452	428	464	464
Green	456	492	459	428	456	478
Red	470	506	473	449	470	492
Black	470	492	480	463	477	485

 

• By acquiring ancient spells and opposite color complex spells (Black Market or Lucky Cauldron), mages can further increase their spell level.
  • The max possible base Spell Level is 709 on Beta server (634 + 5 * 15 (5 ancient spells)).
  • With Magic Most Favored and maximum Grand Enchanter, a beta mage with all 5 Ancient spells can cast enchantments at Spell Level 849.
• Gods cast spells at spell level 777

 

Spell Level Contributions

Simple Spells: +1 SL each
Average Spells: +3 SL each
Complex Spells: +7 SL each
Ultimate Spells: +20 SL each
Ancient Spells: +15 SL each
Learning the spell Armageddon does NOT add to spell level.

 

Magic Favor

Magic Favor adds a temporary bonus to spell level.

• Magic Most Favored: +40 SL (48 hours)
• Magic Favor: +20 SL (24 hours)
• Magic Disfavor: -20 SL (24 hours)
• Magic Hatred: -40 SL (48 hours)