No love for Holy??

[Epaminondas]

Originally Posted by Crevan

One way - yes. Another ways: summon Seraphs (fire 4, air 4, astral 4, holy 4), use Sword of Justice (+1 holy) or prophetize h3 priest
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Anybody use Stone Idol to reduce enemy dominion? It works like "Holy Negator" - erase all dominions (slowly, sure...but unstoppable)

Hmmm, I had no idea that Crystal Shields boost Holy as well. I ought to build them more often then

[Jazzepi]

Really I think word of power should be upgraded to an AOE paralyze effect. I think that would be /vastly/ more interesting then the current damage/paralyze effect split between smite and word of power.

Jazzepi

[Edratman]

As far as I know, crystal shield will only boost holy if the commander has additional magic paths.

[Epaminondas]

Originally Posted by Edratman

As far as I know, crystal shield will only boost holy if the commander has additional magic paths.

That's fine, because Arco is my favorite nation, and their priestesses do have the measly Nature 1

[Crevan]

Originally Posted by Edratman

As far as I know, crystal shield will only boost holy if the commander has additional magic paths.

Well, just use mage-priests Not as primary commander (they are too old and rarely have high leadership), but as second. Also you can give them some artifacts like Herald Lance (bonus - Standart) or Cauldron/Summer sword (supplies)

[Epaminondas]

Originally Posted by Edratman

As far as I know, crystal shield will only boost holy if the commander has additional magic paths.

Hmmm, I tested and the Arco Priestess (who has Nature magic) does not receive a boost....

[Jazzepi]

Did you test it /in battle/?

Jazzepi

[thejeff]

Keep the shields high encumbrance in mind. Not a big deal if you just want a divine bless, but if you're spamming smites or banishment they'll tire a lot faster.

I'm not sure whether the extra AoE and damage outweigh getting fatigued out sooner.

[Epaminondas]

Originally Posted by thejeff

Keep the shields high encumbrance in mind. Not a big deal if you just want a divine bless, but if you're spamming smites or banishment they'll tire a lot faster.

I'm not sure whether the extra AoE and damage outweigh getting fatigued out sooner.

I tend to defend my casters well with body guards and often opt for high Earth bless for that reason (I tend to double max bless Astral and Earth, with minimum Nature required for regeneration).

[Crevan]

Originally Posted by thejeff

Keep the shields high encumbrance in mind. Not a big deal if you just want a divine bless, but if you're spamming smites or banishment they'll tire a lot faster.

I'm not sure whether the extra AoE and damage outweigh getting fatigued out sooner.

Artefacts with ability to cure fatique. And - you right - overpowered monks are usable for blessing, not for combat. Smite is mighty spell, but there are tons of spells with more deadly effects