Formation (Skill)

Formation is a Skill specific to Xiandao and Shendao Cultivators that improves their ability to act as a Pillar of a Formation.
== Leveling ==
The skill follows the Skill inspiration cost formula. As the Skill Level increases, increasing amounts of Attainment and Inspiration will be required.
The initial Skill Level is 0. Humans are capped to 20 by default. But it's possible to break the cap with Yaoguai Thought Shards. Skill Level Cap can be increased by the following Yaoguai Shards:
Type 	Level of Shard	Name
Def	Source 	Pros 	Cons
Realization	3 	Stars
Star	Observatory 	Formation Skill Level Cap +5	Stamina Acquisition Rate AddP -0.3
Realization	2 	Winter
Winter	Winter Pill 	Formation Skill Level Cap +3	Fire Law Matching Bonus AddV -0.4
Realization	2 	Trees
Tree	Tree 	Formation Skill Level Cap +3
Farming Skill Level Increase +12	Mining Skill Level Increase -10
Realization	3 	Qi of Genesis
Nature	Miracle from "Chant of Animal" from Mt Hundred Insects	Formation Skill Level Cap +2
Protect Skill Level Cap +2
Spell Skill Level Cap +3
Qi Sense Skill Level Cap +3
Artifact Mastery Skill Level Cap +2
Attainment Bonus Property AddV 12	
Because there are no additional sources for the Skill Level Cap, this makes Yaoguais more capable as Pillars of larger Formations.
==Shendao and Formation Skill==
While Shendao Cultivators have the Skill level implemented, there are no sources to increase either the Skill Level, or the related Properties. As a result, Shendao Cultivators make for weaker Pillars.
== Effects ==
Formation Skill affects the following Properties related to Formations:
*Formation Size (NpcFight_ZhenKeyPointNum) - 0.25 per Skill Level
*Formation Load (NpcFight_ZhenKeyPointNum) - 1 per Skill Level
Formation Skill Level is used directly in the following Events/MapStories:
* Story_Item_ZhenTu
** Utilized with Ancient Formation Chart Items. When interacting with the Item, if Formation Skill Level is Greater or Equal to 20, the related Ancient Formation will be granted. Otherwise, no Manual will be added. The Manuals can still be Transcribed to the Manual Pavilion and learnt without the Skill Level requirement.
* System_LearnGreateBuildingBugged for the Daemonia Wonder as of 1.23, requires a Mod to grant the related Manual (Esoterica_ZhenFa_23)
** Utilized with own Sect Wonders. When interacting with the Building, if Cultivation Level is Greater or Equal to 12, and the sum of INT/LUK (rounded down) is Greater or Equal to 18, and if Formation Skill Level is Greater or Equal to 15, the related Lv3/Lv4 Formation Manual will be granted. Otherwise, no Manual will be added. The Manuals can still be Transcribed to the Manual Pavilion and learnt without the State/Stat/Skill Level requirement.
== References ==
Category:Skills
Category:Game Mechanics
Category:Inner Disciple Skills
Category:Xiandao Cultivation
Category:Shendao Cultivation