Corona
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Corona is a status effect and monster-only spell which causes the target to glow with an aura of light.
Effect
For the duration of the spell, the target gains the Corona status (backlit). This status prevents you from going invisible, and attackers gain a to-hit bonus of 1d8 + 1. This status is negated by Dithmenos' Shadow Form.
Other than the Corona spell, the following sources can inflict backlit:
- Meteoran have an innate glowing mutation.
- If your magic contamination is above 5000, then you'll glow, gaining the backlit status.
- Ru's Aura of Power inflicts Corona on monsters.
Spell
Corona must have line of fire to the target to cast, and it must overcome the target's willpower to inflict backlit.
The following enemies cast Corona:
- e
Dowan - c
Faun - g
Gnoll shaman
History
 Corona
| |
|---|---|
| Level | 1 |
| School1 | Hexes |
| Source(s) | |
| Casting noise | 1 |
| Spell noise | 0 |
- Prior to 0.28, Corona was a player castable level 1 Hexes spell. Enchanters and Arcane Marksmen started with Corona memorized.
- Prior to 0.13, a target affected by Corona could cancel this effect by going invisible.
- In 0.10 Corona received a power boost (+50% to spellpower).
