How Exactly Does Astral Duel Work?

[Micah]

yeah, but if you only have 5 levels more it's possible to tie, and with that much of a difference you're probably going to view the killing of the other mage as little consolation. It's only a 1/36 chance of that happening, though.

You need 6 more to be 100% safe. I believe boosters and communion don't count, either, it's just the base skill of the two casters.

[RamsHead]

Er, yes. You see, I only use one hand to do my counting, so I hit the maximum and said five.