EffectEthereal()

Creates an effect like the Sanctuary spell, but the observers get no saving throw.

effect EffectEthereal();

Description

Returns an effect of type EFFECT_TYPE_ETHEREAL. This effect works just like EffectSanctuary, but the observers receive no Will saving throw and the target this effect is applied to appears ethereal.



Remarks

This is not countered by True Seeing, nor any form of spot or even listen. It is almost a perfect consealment from attacks!

As with Invisibility, this should give the attacker (who has Etherealness) a +4 attack against an unaware opponent.


Known Bugs

EffectEthereal does not appear to create an effect of type EFFECT_TYPE_ETHEREAL but one of EFFECT_TYPE_SANCTUARY.

The Greater Sanctuary spell (SPELL_ETHEREALNESS, x0_s0_ether.nss found in SoU or HotU) uses EffectEthereal, it is the only non-visual effect this spell uses. However recipients of this spell have no effect of type EFFECT_TYPE_ETHEREAL; they have instead EFFECT_TYPE_SANCTUARY. Nothing can be found to indicate the DC used for EFFECT_TYPE_SANCTUARY.


Version

1.61

See Also

functions: EffectSanctuary
categories: Cut-Scene Functions | Effects Functions
constants: EFFECT_TYPE_* Constants


 author: Charles Feduke, editor: Jasperre, additional contributor(s): Christopher Smith
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