Spell Types

All spells have a spell type, which describes the general usage category of the spell. There are currently eight spell types: attack, defence, utility, minion, buff, construct, projectile and alteration. Spell types are currently purely informational.

Attack

This spell type is for spells that deal damage directly to targets. They may be ray-type spells, continuous stream spells, or perhaps the summoning of inanimate entities such as lightning.

Defence

This spell type is for spells that block damage or heal their caster.

Utility

This spell type is for spells that perform some useful function for their caster, which is usually not combat-related.

Minion

This spell type is for spells that summon sentient creatures to do their caster's bidding.

Buff

This spell type is for spells that bestow beneficial effects on their caster, which may or may not be combat-related.

Construct

This spell type is for spells that conjure magical constructs - inanimate entities which are usually quite large, remain in one place, and last for a set duration of time. Trap spells also fit into this category.

Projectile

This spell type is for spells that conjure magical projectiles. These may or may not be affected by gravity, and have numerous different effects on impact.

Alteration

This spell type is for spells that inflict negative effects on their target but do not damage their target directly.