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kin to jav · Jan 12, 2008, 09:57 AM // 09:57

there is a tri-angle on the icon and a -1 on some of my skills. what does this mean?
thanks

Toutatis · Jan 12, 2008, 10:00 AM // 10:00

The triangles help identify what kind of skill it is. A yellow triangle (pointing upwards) tells you that this skill is an enchantment spell. A pink triangle (pointing downwards) tells you that this skill is a hex spell.

The -1 on some skills tell you that it is a maintained spell. You can keep these maintained spells running for as long as you like, on the condition that you give up 1 pip of energy regeneration to keep it running. You can cancel these maintained enchantments manually if the upkeep starts to become too much for you to handle though (you get back those energy regen pips after you cancel the spells you're maintaining).

kin to jav · Jan 13, 2008, 04:54 AM // 04:54

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Originally Posted by Toutatis

The triangles help identify what kind of skill it is. A yellow triangle (pointing upwards) tells you that this skill is an enchantment spell. A pink triangle (pointing downwards) tells you that this skill is a hex spell.

The -1 on some skills tell you that it is a maintained spell. You can keep these maintained spells running for as long as you like, on the condition that you give up 1 pip of energy regeneration to keep it running. You can cancel these maintained enchantments manually if the upkeep starts to become too much for you to handle though (you get back those energy regen pips after you cancel the spells you're maintaining).

thanks, i running a 15th level w/m, i started the game with the skill retribution, it lasted a long time when i used it(several battles). as i move up in levels it got shorter and shorter, now i somethings don't get thru a battle and it's gone. it requires smiting prayer and i have 6 point for it.
any idea why the duration got shorter?
kin to jav

Sharkman · Jan 13, 2008, 04:59 AM // 04:59

Its a maintained enchantment so either you are running out of energy, or some creature is stripping it.

RPGmaniac · Jan 13, 2008, 06:10 AM // 06:10

The only time retribution will end because of energy is if you have negative energy regen and your energy hits 0.

Jan 12, 2008, 09:57 AM // 09:57	#1
kin to jav Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2008 Profession: W/E	skills question there is a tri-angle on the icon and a -1 on some of my skills. what does this mean? thanks

Jan 12, 2008, 10:00 AM // 10:00	#2
Toutatis Walking Wiki Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Isle of Medication Guild: Visitors from Aranna [VFA] Profession: Me/E	The triangles help identify what kind of skill it is. A yellow triangle (pointing upwards) tells you that this skill is an enchantment spell. A pink triangle (pointing downwards) tells you that this skill is a hex spell. The -1 on some skills tell you that it is a maintained spell. You can keep these maintained spells running for as long as you like, on the condition that you give up 1 pip of energy regeneration to keep it running. You can cancel these maintained enchantments manually if the upkeep starts to become too much for you to handle though (you get back those energy regen pips after you cancel the spells you're maintaining).

Jan 13, 2008, 04:59 AM // 04:59	#4
Sharkman Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2005	Its a maintained enchantment so either you are running out of energy, or some creature is stripping it.

Jan 13, 2008, 06:10 AM // 06:10	#5
RPGmaniac Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005	The only time retribution will end because of energy is if you have negative energy regen and your energy hits 0.