Magic Duel Variables
 

Just tried a Magic Duel in a Multi-player game, Primea. Started with an S4 Astrologer, made him the Master of four Communion Slaves. That put him at S6.

Took on an S2 Atlantean and lost. The Atlantean was even still around, so that would have meant the die roll must have been a 1 for me, 6 for him since that roll is not open-ended.

Or are there variables I know nothing about? The target was kitted out as a Thug with a Lucky Coin shield. He had also just cast Body Ethereal.

Would either of those have been a factor in the Magic Duel? I would not imagine that Etherealness would matter since it IS a magic attack. But Luck, on the other hand, could have had some affect.

Or is the power ratio of a Magic Duel not enhanced by the Master/Slave relationship? Was I still an S4?

Re: Magic Duel Variables
 

Variables? In your case the problem was, as you guessed at the end, that duel is not enhanced by communions. Item boosts also make no difference, meaning empowerment or a stronger natural mage are your only chances to boost it.

Re: Magic Duel Variables
 

Good to know. Still, MUCH better than average chance to at least take out that Thug. Rats...