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Lower Resistance

Level 5 wizard spell — School of Abjuration/Alteration**

Cast by: Mage, Sorcerer, Bard

Stat Value
Range 40 ft.
Casting Time 5
Duration 1 round/level
Saving Throw None
Area of Effect 1 creature

Description

When cast upon a target creature, this spell will lower the Magic Resistance of this creature by 10% + 1% per level of the caster. There is no Saving Throw and the target's Magic Resistance, if any, does not affect this spell. For example, if a creature has 60% Magic Resistance and this spell is cast on it by a 15th-level Mage, then the target's Magic Resistance would be lowered by 25% automatically. This effect is cumulative for each casting of this spell: If Lower Resistance was cast upon the same creature again, the creature's Magic Resistance would be 60% - 25% (initial casting) - 25% (current casting), which would leave the creature with 10% Magic Resistance. This spell will last until its duration expires and cannot be dispelled.

Note: This spell is not affected by Dispel Magic; once it has been cast, there is no way to cancel the effects until the spell expires.


Source: bg2ee/original_manuals/baldurs_gate_2_ee_mastering_melee_and_magic.pdf — "Wizard Spells—Level 5" → "Lower Resistance".