Channeling spell
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For channeling for MP recovery, see Channeling.
Channeling spells are a group of spells that can be recast ("channeled") after a cast by waiting (with . or s). They currently consist of:
Useful Info
Searing Ray and Flame Wave cost the normal amount of MP for their initial cast, then 1 additional MP for every turn channeled. Searing Ray can be channeled up to three times, and Flame Wave, two (or three with Vehumet's range increase).
Maxwell's Capacitive Coupling instead uses channeling as a timer; after 3-7 turns waiting, it'll activate and instantly kill the closest enemy.
