Penetration vs Smite

[Arameyan]

Hi all,

Is penetration bonus works on a priest that cast smite? I'm thinking of lizard king with penetration bonus for better smiting power.

[johnarryn]

AS far as I know, yes. Penetrations bonuses apply to any and all spells that can be resisted with a MR check.

[parcelt]

I guess the original question referred to the focus amulet that gives 1 penetration (are there other items that give penetration?)

What good is this really? I have no experience in this, but does +1 really make any difference that is wortwhile the gem cost plus the fact that it takes up a slot?

[Endoperez]

Yes, it does.

Consider spells like Soul Slay, Charm, etc. Save or die - or worse! These are the main counter to supercombatants. Mass enough mages, and one will eventually get through. Due to how the Dominions system works, going a little bit higher will make the chance of success a lot better in some cases, and not noticiably better in others, but it never hurts.

[thejeff]

Probably not worth it for a smiter, though.

[Lazy_Perfectionist]

Smite only affects one unit. And check that table on page 5.

So, I'd avoid adding penetration to smiters, usually. Though if I had an area attack-mr spell, a 6-15% change in results can be handy. I might equip them for single target spells if I have some unit I need to take out with the units available- but I wouldn't dedicate it to a smiter, since smite is usually good enough for most small fry, and more smiters are much better than a small change in percentage.

Ctis:
Barring special occasions, I'd give the penetration items to my Sauromancers/Marshmasters/etc - units capable of casting shadow blast, or other similar spells. Lizard Kings will find penetration items useful, but in most circumstances your mages will make better use of it.

[NTJedi]

thejeff said:
Probably not worth it for a smiter, though.

Worthwhile for any level_3 or higher casting banishment.