Blizzard (Origins)

Blizzard is a mage spell from the Primal tree in Dragon Age: Origins.
== Information ==
* Area of effect: 10m sphere.
* Deals (10 + 0.1 * spellpower) cold damage; at interval(s): 2.05, 30; over duration: 1.5s.
* Creatures entering the AOE:
** Slip if Physical Resistance check is failed.
** Movement speed penalty: 20%.
** Defense bonus: 10.
** Fire resistance bonus: 50.
* Creatures in the AOE 8s after the spell was cast:
** Paralyzed for 4s (duration adjusted by target rank) if Physical Resistance check is failed.
** Party members are slowed by 50% instead of being paralyzed.
* Overall duration: 30s.
* Range: 25m.
* Conjuration time: 2s.
* Spell combinations: Flame Quencher, Storm of the Century.
== Notes ==
* Activation base is in and values vary with fatigue%.
* Arcane Warrior spellcasting: the spell requires be cast with your weapon(s) sheathed.
* The damage from Blizzard is applied in a special way. Instead of directly applying the damage at each interval, an over duration-type effect is applied.
* Blizzard can be cast on creatures or locations not in line of sight. A mage can cast this spell on creatures in a different room when using the overhead view. This allows the mage to stay out of physical harm by staying out of reach of those creatures.
== See also ==
* Ability mechanics
Category:Dragon Age: Origins spells
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