Casting Mode

Casting Mode is a mechanic in Ars Magica 2 (AM2) present in versions 1.2 and earlier (replaced by Spell Groups). They, along with any Modifiers a spell may have, determine the level of magnitude or "power" the caster's spells have along with their Mana cost and Burnout. It is displayed on the HUD as a Moon phase (Crescent, Half Moon, and Full Moon) and is located by default to the right of the hotbar. It can only be viewed when the Arcane Compendium is created.
== Modes ==
There are three Modes in AM2 which can be switched by pressing the "c" key by default: 
*Diminished (Crescent Moon): The default and weakest Casting Mode. Spells cast in this mode will have diminished effects such as lower damage or shorter duration for status effects, but will have a low Mana cost and Burnout. 
*Normal (Half Moon): Spells will be at their normal strength. Depending on the spell type, it will inflict moderate damage, area of effect, and/or an increase in duration for status effects at the cost of increased Mana consumption and Burnout. The Arcane Compendium recommends that players refrain from using this Mode until they have a Magic Level of 10.
*Augmented (Full Moon): This mode is a skill that players will need to unlock first in the Occulus. Spells cast in this mode will have a significant increase in power resulting in high damage, AoE, and/or extended duration for status effects at the price of high Mana cost and Burnout.
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