Realm of Shadows Expansion: First Look At Sorcerer Arcane Weapon

[Samhayne]

http://www.spacetimestudios.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21179&d=1354820422


Here is the first look at the coming Sorcerer Arcane Staff that will be very rarely found in the coming Realm of Shadows expansion.

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Equipped the Staff provides a neat particle effect similar to the fire bug from Nordr. A purple spirit that floats around the player and a small arcane circle as well.


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Normal attacks have a chance to proc +60 int, +10 mana regen for 8 seconds, and chance on hit to apply a pushback to enemies


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Charged Attack will 100% of the time cast a new Shadowflare spell. This is a shadow fireball with a chance to reduce enemy crit chance, and/or snare movement by 30%. It is an AoE spell with the area being equivalent to a charged fireball. This costs 0 mana, but does a little bit less damage than charged fireball. Charging takes 1.8 seconds.

[Rtzzz]

Awesome!

[Aracnus]

Nice! Sorcerer "Smurfs" looking pretty baws so far for the next update. Best looking upgraded mythic set, and a very nice new arcane staff!

*props* :applause:

[Kuragasi]

3rd! and that looks pretty sweet! cant wait, not that Ill ever own one :(

[Argyros]

Wow well done!

[bramer]

I wanna be a smurf .-.

This is bramer - signing out

[Kraze]

Just wow can't wait for the omg nerf the smurf threads looks great

[mokdaddd]

finally :) it look awesome cant wait till hold it ... 60int!

[Juicymango]

Haha nice but only in my dreams i get it xD

[Producers]

Ima make a smurf now!

[Haligali]

nice

[Nature]

:excitement:

[octavos]

armor looks sweet, i wanna buy a arcane vanity pack....<----Idea right there..for 250 plat you can get a red/blue/green version of this vanity....or blue :)
EG: would look good with our mythic ghost pet and green banner

[Jexetta]

Very cool, nice work STS!

[JaytB]

I want one!

[mokdaddd]

im jealous form that mage in the picture

[Haowesie]

nice! me want two, one for each hand :D

[Cero]

cool.

[JaytB]

nice! me want two, one for each hand :D

Now that would be cool... dual hand staffs and guns. Maybe an idea for the future STS/G :D

[Slcinuup]

Looks great.

[xcainnblecterx]

Just wow can't wait for the omg nerf the smurf threads looks great

It will be a happy day for me lol. What i want to know is why there is so many arcanes now.

[mokdaddd]

because new season new pet and new arcane weapon each season new arcanes

[Alfai]

*trimming friend list to only mage

[mokdaddd]

i hate the part very rarely found.

[Zorlone]

Wow!!!

[JaytB]

i hate the part very rarely found.

You and me both buddy. On the bright side, I bet you could afford one without having to loot it ;)

[mokdaddd]

yeah but i hope get from crate tho :p

[Youngmurda]

Lolz if I ever loot this.. Twink Mage becoming end game Mage

[Energizeric]

I will have one some day....yes... <evil laugh>

[falmear]

Is this in crates only or elite chests as well?

[Bless]

*owns frogs*

Sorcerer arcane weapon? Meh.

*continues to own frogs*

[CrazyTank]

I may get it in a year

[Crowsfoot]

...how come each new arcane is more OP then the last. Staff> maul (by a ton)> hooks (by a ton).
My problem is fireball is the most anoying mage spell. Now I can expect one every 1.8 secs -.- thanks pvp already has an OP stun issue, this will only make it worse.
Mages don't even reply to my comment I already kno u think its "fair" mostly because it helps u. If u need me I will b the warrior being stunned untill he dies.

[JaytB]

Note to self, never post in de middle of the night :D

[Helicopter]

Smurfs gonna pwn AL now :P (Saying there should be an option to upgrade arcanes and make 'em untradeable)

[Insomniack]

I was expecting it to be something badas* shadowy, glowing, bla bla.. Not what I was expecting at all xD Tho I like firebug-like spirit/wisp floating around.. Really cool! :)

[Taejo]

Charged Attack will 100% of the time cast a new Shadowflare spell. This is a shadow fireball with a chance to reduce enemy crit chance, and/or snare movement by 30%. It is an AoE spell with the area being equivalent to a charged fireball. This costs 0 mana, but does a little bit less damage than charged fireball. Charging takes 1.8 seconds.

Hi Samhayne. Can you clarify for us as to whether or not the "Shadowflare" spell will cause the typical stun that results from charged attacks? Also, does only the Shadowflare ball project outward or is it in unison with the typical staff "flash" attack? Thanks for reading.

EDIT: Added 2nd question.

[Imjebus]

60 int...oh my lanta. x.x

[Alhuntrazeck]

Sa-weeeeeet! 60 INT? LOOK OUT, ROGUE N WARRIORS, THIS IS OUR EXPANSION!!!

#smurflife

[mokdaddd]

Sa-weeeeeet! 60 INT? LOOK OUT, ROGUE N WARRIORS, THIS IS OUR EXPANSION!!!

#smurflife

lol agreed :)

[cxstine16]

can't wait!.. want to be like that mage!.. plats burning just to get that arcane

[Laurentsz]

hoping will get it when open the crates :hypnotysed:

[Swede]

Hi Samhayne. Can you clarify for us as to whether or not the "Shadowflare" spell will cause the typical stun that results from charged attacks? Also, does only the Shadowflare ball project outward or is it in unison with the typical staff "flash" attack? Thanks for reading.

EDIT: Added 2nd question.

Shadowflare replaces the typical staff charged attack. It does not stun like the regular Fireball does.

[iacito]

Shadowflare replaces the typical staff charged attack. It does not stun like the regular Fireball does.
But..but typical charged attack stuns for both staves and guns.

[Zanpakuto]

Stuff like this should never have an expiry date

[utkarshrocks]

gonna open 400+ lock after expansion..hoping fo this ;)

[Meljann]

Dam that little guy looks op @.@!!!

[Erdnase]

Looks completely and utterly awesome. And not to question its OPness, but I am wondering how useful the 10+ regen is going to be. With the 60 int I don't think mana would even run out. :p *goes back to dreaming of owning one*

[Carbonnel]

Cool!

[Valsacar]

Normal attacks have a chance to proc +60 int, +10 mana regen for 8 seconds, and chance on hit to apply a pushback to enemies



PLEASE rethink this, random pushback is one of the WORST things for sorcerers. We rely on crowd control, scattering things is the opposite. Take it out, or replace, either way... knockback is bad for crowd control.

Do these effects apply to charged attacks as well (as in, chance to get +60 INT)? Looking at the warrior one, it just says on hit (which would imply normal and charged attacks), so I'm wondering if the charged attacks of this (since it has it's own effect) also has that chance.

[matanofx]

The devs keep surprising me for the better lately, that 100% proc sounds simply awesome

[Taejo]

Shadowflare replaces the typical staff charged attack. It does not stun like the regular Fireball does.

Thanks for the reply, Swede. My apologies, perhaps I could have worded my question better. You mentioned "It does not stun like the regular fireball does". What I'm referring to is the 1 second stun effect that normal, charged attacks from a weapon emit - not fireball's. Since Shadowflare is the charged attack from the staff, does it stun like any other weapon would?

[cave quester]

looks awesome like the smurf look xD

[Swede]

Thanks for the reply, Swede. My apologies, perhaps I could have worded my question better. You mentioned "It does not stun like the regular fireball does". What I'm referring to is the 1 second stun effect that normal, charged attacks from a weapon emit - not fireball's. Since Shadowflare is the charged attack from the staff, does it stun like any other weapon would?

No. No stun at all.

[Linkincena]

The working description of Arcane staff reflects that it would work more like support function for team with the Arcane sorcerer

[Xstealthxx]

Good im now a smurfie haha

[Kycus]

Hmmmm

Rogues-kraken islands
Warriors-Nodr
smurfs err....sorcerers-Shuyal?!

Al

[Obi]

Swede:


Normal attacks have a chance to proc +60 int, +10 mana regen for 8 seconds, and chance on hit to apply a pushback to enemies
Charged Attack will 100% of the time cast a new Shadowflare spell. This is a shadow fireball with a chance to reduce enemy crit chance, and/or snare movement by 30%. It is an AoE spell with the area being equivalent to a charged fireball. This costs 0 mana, but does a little bit less damage than charged fireball. Charging takes 1.8 seconds.
Can you change push back to snare (normal attack) and to root (on charged attack)? It makes more sense..
Will shadowflare be also a new sorc skill?

mana regen is not very usefull now.. please add a bonus to HP or STR instead..

[Ixyris]

Swede:

Can you change push back to snare (normal attack) and to root (on charged attack)? It makes more sense..
Will shadowflare be also a new sorc skill?

mana regen is not very usefull now.. please add a bonus to HP or STR instead..

I like pushback effect but i agree that mana regen is useless. Bytheway it's a very powerful staff

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[Deadroth]

Swede:

Can you change push back to snare (normal attack) and to root (on charged attack)? It makes more sense..
Will shadowflare be also a new sorc skill?

mana regen is not very usefull now.. please add a bonus to HP or STR instead..
AGREE!!! We need HP, HP, HP.. and HP.. (maybe HP will be good also)


Geez... As i said.. A stick wid ball in it. Simple but it make ppl enjoy it XD Great Job STS.. A simple statistic says You had to do somethin great in time XD Yes. Aplause from me :) Nice look. And procs. :3 Now Tell me the name XD

NOTE TO JELAOUS ROGUES (:D) : This is arcane weap so we can be "Super duper" too with it.


Now that would be cool... dual hand staffs and guns. Maybe an idea for the future STS/G :D

Duel guns would be.. AWESOMMMM XD

Rogues have dual knives... why Sorcerers don't need to have dual guns? :D

[IronMonkey]

finally, a weapon worthy of my power but not of my budget.

[Dondarrius]

PLEASE rethink this, random pushback is one of the WORST things for sorcerers. We rely on crowd control, scattering things is the opposite. Take it out, or replace, either way... knockback is bad for crowd control.


This might be true for the spec you are used to using, but it's certainly not a universal truth.

[Jexetta]

I agree with Don, it's definitely not a universal truth. Dondarrius is one of my favorite mages to run elites with - I can't recall any mages I've run with that excel so well at using push backs for crowd control. You should hold classroom sessions Don on how to use pushbacks :)

[Zeus]

To those complaining about the staff...isn't it powerful enough??? Take a look at the hooks...the proc and damage wasn't nearly as impressive or flashy.

[Energizeric]

I like the push back effect and have greatly missed it since last season when I had my oracle gun. It was fun to push warriors all over the place instead of having to run from them.

[Zeus]

I like the push back effect and have greatly missed it since last season when I had my oracle gun. It was fun to push warriors all over the place instead of having to run from them.

Pushback is not only very useful, but if you crowd control right, you can use it to push mobs into traps! That, IMO, is great.

Also, the other proc of reducing crit by -30% as well as snare really IMMOBILIZES rogues. Think about it... 30 percent crit reduction for a rogue means no more insane damage. Thus, this weapon is more than powerful enough for the next campaign.

[Deadroth]

To those complaining about the staff...isn't it powerful enough??? Take a look at the hooks...the proc and damage wasn't nearly as impressive or flashy.

Wait for your next arcane pls... It is arcane.. More expensive than rogue hooks was for sure..

[Insomniack]

finally, a weapon worthy of my power but not of my budget.

Best. Comment. Ever. xD

[uiscabu]

Look amaze, mages will become more dangerous after that :-!

[mapenjay]

finally, a weapon worthy of my power but not of my budget.

+1 ironmonkey

[Venom]

May the Arcane Magic rule Arlor and Shuyal :)

[oxu]

u.u Oo pump spell incredible! to 60 intl ... damag??¿ wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwooooooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwww wwwwww

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[Imjebus]

+1 ironmonkey

+2 Maybe I'll stumble upon a stack of 99m one day though ;D

[oxu]

I think the best way to check if this arcane mage was "a fair job"..in our time in the game .... will ... : arcane mage vs arcane warrior 1vs1 ... Elf must be victory or will be prepared just :/

[Carapace]

...how come each new arcane is more OP then the last. Staff> maul (by a ton)> hooks (by a ton).
My problem is fireball is the most anoying mage spell. Now I can expect one every 1.8 secs -.- thanks pvp already has an OP stun issue, this will only make it worse.
Mages don't even reply to my comment I already kno u think its "fair" mostly because it helps u. If u need me I will b the warrior being stunned untill he dies.

There is no stun component to the Shadowflare spell for that very reason.

[Carapace]

Also, it should be noted that the Maul of Ollerus has a chance to proc +60 strength. The staff is on par for arcanes in this regard. The pushback associated with the normal attack is slight, and not going to push everything across the screen. The damage from it is also pretty nice.

In regards to health, there is also the typical Int, Str, Dex, and Crit component as the base stats for the item that are not yet disclosed while we tweak them.

The reasoning behind the Shadowflare not stunning is it would be too overpowered as a free cast. The charge time to case it however is lengthy while in combat, and probably works as an in between for normal damage rotation rather than a replacement for another spell.

It is however, fun to play with :)

[Zeus]

Wait for your next arcane pls... It is arcane.. More expensive than rogue hooks was for sure..

I'm saying no more changes should be made. What more do sorcs want? I'm in disbelief that mages had the audacity to complain for more power.

[Ladyluna2]

sorc year xD lets all pvp use sorc !! GJ sts !!!

[khamon]

I'm curious, will the arcane be available through an elite chest system will little to no chance at finding =0.2% or less or will sts change the drop method to upon completion? This game is geared to much for platinum buyers leaving little to no chance for normal farmers and grinders to have a shot at just mythic. As it is elite golden warchests aren't worth opening unless you have 50 or more but space costs platt lol and you can't even store them in your storage! I'm looking forward to the expansion but I'm a little disappointed in the chest/drop scale % for the game. Still love you guys at sts.

PS
Don't use free offers from trial play its a scam and they don't pay up. W3i is a little better as long as its download based. I was missing 1800 platt and only got 65+ of it so far. Been 2 months now and customer service is a joke.

[Zeus]

I'm curious, will the arcane be available through an elite chest system will little to no chance at finding =0.2% or less or will sts change the drop method to upon completion? This game is geared to much for platinum buyers leaving little to no chance for normal farmers and grinders to have a shot at just mythic. As it is elite golden warchests aren't worth opening unless you have 50 or more but space costs platt lol and you can't even store them in your storage! I'm looking forward to the expansion but I'm a little disappointed in the chest/drop scale % for the game. Still love you guys at sts.

PS
Don't use free offers from trial play its a scam and they don't pay up. W3i is a little better as long as its download based. I was missing 1800 platt and only got 65+ of it so far. Been 2 months now and customer service is a joke.

Trial pay works for me. Did you email them proof of the email? Which offers did you complete?

[chitgoks]

any stat details? :D

[Valsacar]

This might be true for the spec you are used to using, but it's certainly not a universal truth.


I agree with Don, it's definitely not a universal truth. Dondarrius is one of my favorite mages to run elites with - I can't recall any mages I've run with that excel so well at using push backs for crowd control. You should hold classroom sessions Don on how to use pushbacks :)

Yes, CONTROLLED push backs are useful if you know how to use it properly (like gale). The staff gives a chance at push back, meaning random and as a staff it hits multiple targets. Look at the mythic gun proc, happens randomly, has push back, mobs go flying.

The old guns, with push back on hit, were ok because it was single target, you could use that in a controlled way. But uncontrolled, random, push back on multiple targets is a hindrance more than a bonus.


Also, it should be noted that the Maul of Ollerus has a chance to proc +60 strength. The staff is on par for arcanes in this regard. The pushback associated with the normal attack is slight, and not going to push everything across the screen. The damage from it is also pretty nice.

In regards to health, there is also the typical Int, Str, Dex, and Crit component as the base stats for the item that are not yet disclosed while we tweak them.

The reasoning behind the Shadowflare not stunning is it would be too overpowered as a free cast. The charge time to case it however is lengthy while in combat, and probably works as an in between for normal damage rotation rather than a replacement for another spell.

It is however, fun to play with :)

A slight push back is still enough to push something out of my time field and then free them to attack me more.

[Samdegreat]

Lol, now in pvp even more stuns!

[Jeremyfr]

Just a little question, what level will the Arcane Staff be ??

[Valsacar]

Just a little question, what level will the Arcane Staff be ??

Every mythic and arcane released has been released at the current cap... the staff will be lvl 36.

[Aserockon]

i think u should change the purple colour to blue same as the upgraded mythic armour

[Ravager]

Push the boss. Boss resets. Get yelled at.

[Dondarrius]

Yes, CONTROLLED push backs are useful if you know how to use it properly (like gale). The staff gives a chance at push back, meaning random and as a staff it hits multiple targets. Look at the mythic gun proc, happens randomly, has push back, mobs go flying.
Which you can use to your advantage if you are smart and plan ahead.

[Valsacar]

You cannot plan for what is RANDOM.

[Aprove]

Awesome staff

[Aprove]

Oh one thing... the staff kinda remind me of a pocket legends staff

[Justin Richard Narra]

regarding realm of shadows, is there going be a lv cap to enter shadow of realms? pls someone answer

[Carapace]

Not a hard cap to prevent people from getting in to Shuyal, but a recommended level and certain quest completion requirements will exist.

If you can complete the necessary quests through Nordr at a level lower than the recommended than by all means :)

[FluffNStuff]

Not a hard cap to prevent people from getting in to Shuyal, but a recommended level and certain quest completion requirements will exist.

If you can complete the necessary quests through Nordr at a level lower than the recommended than by all means :)

I have like no quests completed, just not my thing. Which quests are necessary? I did do enough to open the 300 XP Dailys. Also, what quests will we need for the new armor helm. Want to knock these our in the next day or two.

[HumbleSage]

Exciting. :) I hope I find one in a crate because you know the prices are going to be ridiculous.

[afrobug]

Awesome!

[Extreme]

Yey!

[keikali]

Not a hard cap to prevent people from getting in to Shuyal, but a recommended level and certain quest completion requirements will exist.

If you can complete the necessary quests through Nordr at a level lower than the recommended than by all means :)

I like that you have to unlock certain questlines to get through to Shuyal. DO NOT change this. This prevents people who shouldn't even be there from ruining any parties.

[fumolamota]

Note the red glow on the smurf's staff hand, & greenish blue whisps above the toon's head. I assume the toon is outfitted with the most top end gear- being outfitted in upgraded mythics & all. The toon's jewerly has the same effects as the current season's mythics. So, will new mythic rings & pendants have the same effects, or are the current mythic rings/pendants still going to be "best" gear?

[Carapace]

I have like no quests completed, just not my thing. Which quests are necessary? I did do enough to open the 300 XP Dailys. Also, what quests will we need for the new armor helm. Want to knock these our in the next day or two.

You will need to have completed "Permafrost" and its follow up "Gleipnir". These are the quest lines to kill Grimnr at the end of Nordr, and receive Gleipnir from Uller's Tomb in Stronghold.

[JaytB]

You will need to have completed "Permafrost" and its follow up "Gleipnir". These are the quest lines to kill Grimnr at the end of Nordr, and receive Gleipnir from Uller's Tomb in Stronghold.

Cool! That's about the only quest line I know I completed :D

[Ulthyre]

Hey just wondering if the staff will be ready for the expansion / and if it's going to be in crates right at release on thursday. If it's completed can you post an inventory stats pic, thxx really wanna know stats...

[Deadprezz]

Looks awesome C:

[Carapace]

Hey just wondering if the staff will be ready for the expansion / and if it's going to be in crates right at release on thursday. If it's completed can you post an inventory stats pic, thxx really wanna know stats...

It will be available from crates as soon as the expansion is out.

[Spell]

I cant wait!my mage blackymagic will be awesome with that staff (if i can get it):) already got money saved to buy platinum ^.^

[roronoazangetsu]

Can you loot the staff at lower level than 36? Meaning if we are lvl 32 can we loot the staff from crates?

[Carapace]

Can you loot the staff at lower level than 36? Meaning if we are lvl 32 can we loot the staff from crates?

Yes, all Mythics and Arcanes can be received from any level Grand Watch Crate. Same with the Arcane Eggs

[Deadroth]

Could we know name of Arcane Staff? ... When Rogues Arcane was relased Dev said it's name.. Or it is just "Sorcerer Arcane Staff" ?

[Ixixix]

drop rates are v low for arcane ... i haven't seen anyone with the new arcane wand

[Carapace]

the name is "Ker'shal Scepter" I believe.

[Deadroth]

the name is "Ker'shal Scepter" I believe.

I knew this will be a SCEPTER of the Liche XD

PS. Beatrixx got it already.

[will0]

Can the DEV check the "charge" skills of Kershel staff, it is taking too long to charge 5-6 sec (mentioned 1.8sec) and the process spell is has low damage compared to FB.. 30% snare chance is not really significant unlike Arcane maul no charging require with too often stun rates and longer than FB Stuns....

[Haligali]

Can the DEV check the "charge" skills of Kershel staff, it is taking too long to charge 5-6 sec (mentioned 1.8sec) and the process spell is has low damage compared to FB.. 30% snare chance is not really significant unlike Arcane maul no charging require with too often stun rates and longer than FB Stuns....

The scepter is the best pve weapon, however in pvp, it kinda sux.. Good hp, but even the mythic staff is competitive, unlike the maul, the scepter owner isnt a 'bad mamajama' in pvp.

[DMminion]

Now that would be cool... dual hand staffs and guns. Maybe an idea for the future STS/G :D

That is an awesome idea. It went runic flare(mythic gun) then mythic staff and arcane staff. I would love to see a dual wield arcane or mythic gun for l36 or even l41!!! Just the thought makes me want to buy tons of plat and save up.. :angel:

[will0]

"Charged Attack will 100% of the time cast a new Shadowflare spell. This is a shadow fireball with a chance to reduce enemy crit chance, and/or snare movement by 30%. It is an AoE spell with the area being equivalent to a charged fireball. This costs 0 mana, but does a little bit less damage than charged fireball. Charging takes 1.8 seconds."

Comparing to Arcane Maul Ollerus, the chance AOE stun and +60str, reduce armor 50% does not require the weapon to be charged.

For Kershel a level 36 weapon uncharge skill only gives +60int chance and +10mana regen, no other process like maul stun, and i would think ShadowFlare spell should be an un-charge skill to make it more competitive as an Arcane weapon.

Charging Kershel takes > 3-4 sec rather than 1.8 sec as mentioned which when you will die before finish charging the staff.

[falmear]

I posted a more detailed review of the ShadowFlare in this thread:

http://www.spacetimestudios.com/showthread.php?123699-Proc-of-the-Arcane-Staff&p=1335463#post1335463

Probably the most disappointing part of this is that on a charged attack you have 75% chance of getting nothing (no crit reduction or snare). And the snare is pretty much useless given its short duration and while 30% sounds like a lot. Your movement isnt really limited.

[Giant bench]

Miss these types of expansions.

[Linkincena]

This was huge