Chanter abilities (Deadfire)

The following is a list of chanter abilities in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.

Ability tree[edit | edit source]

Active abilities[edit | edit source]

Passive abilities[edit | edit source]

Invocations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Chanter#Invocations

Level	Ability	Activation	Cost	Effects	Description
Core Chanter Abilities
Core	Brisk Recitation (Troubadour)	Modal		Self: Phrase Linger disabled, -50% Phrase Duration	When active, the chanter's phrases will elapse much more quickly, but the linger effect will be removed.
1st Level Chanter Abilities
1 (I)	And Hel-Hyraf Crashed Upon The Shield	Active	3 Phrases	Foe AoE: -2 Armor Rating for 12.0 sec \| Accuracy vs. Deflection	Reduces Armor Rating of enemies in the area of effect.
	But Reny Daret's Ghost, He Would not Rest	Active	3 Phrases	Summon 1 of: Phantom	Calls beyond the Shroud and summons a phantom to fight for the party.
	But Reny Daret's Ghost, He Would not Rest (Beckoner)	Active	3 Phrases	Summon 2 of: Phantom	Calls beyond the Shroud and summons a phantom to fight for the party. (Beckoner) - Increases the number of summons provided.
	If their Bones Still Slept Under that Hill, None Can Say	Active	3 Phrases	Summon 3 of: Skeleton	Summons three skeletons to fight for the party.
	If their Bones Still Slept Under that Hill, None Can Say (Beckoner)	Active	3 Phrases	Summon 6 of: Skeleton	Summons three skeletons to fight for the party. (Beckoner) - Increases the number of summons provided.
	Not Felled by the Axe, Nor Broken by the Storm	Active	3 Phrases	Allied AoE + Self: +4 Slash Armor Rating, +4 Shock Armor Rating for 20.0 sec	Increases the Slash and Shock Armor Ratings for allies in the area of effect.
	The Skies Opened and Vengeance Rained Down (Stormspeaker)	Active	3 Phrases	Foe AoE: 12-20 \| Accuracy vs. Reflex	Summons a flurry of thin bolts of lightning, zapping enemies in the area of effect for Shock damage.
	The Thunder Rolled Like Waves on Black Seas	Active	3 Phrases	Foe AoE: 10-14 , Stunned for 5.0 sec, 4m Push \| Accuracy vs. Reflex	Creates a thunderous explosion that Stuns and shoves enemies in the area of effect.
	Thrice Was She Wronged, and Thrice Justly Avenged	Active	3 Phrases	Foe AoE: 10-14 \| Accuracy vs. Reflex	Drains electrostatic energy from the environment to create three bolts of lightning causing Shock damage to any in their path.
2nd Level Chanter Abilities
2 (II)	At the Sound of His Voice, the Killers Froze Stiff	Active	3 Phrases	Foe AoE: Paralyzed for 4.0 sec \| Accuracy vs. Will	Paralyzes enemies in the area of effect.
	Gernisc Slew the Beast, but Soon Faced Its Kin (Beckoner)	Active	3 Phrases	Summon 6 of: Wurm	Conjures three wurms into existence to fight for the party. (Beckoner) - Increases the number of summons provided.
	Gernisc Slew the Beast, but Soon Faced Its Kin	Active	3 Phrases	Summon 3 of: Wurm	Conjures three wurms into existence to fight for the party.
	Shatter their Shackles, Cast off their Chains!	Active	3 Phrases	Allied AoE + Self: Immune to Dexterity afflictions for 10.0 sec	Removes Dexterity Affliction effects for allies in the area of effect.
	The Cave Provided Shelter through the Storm (Stormspeaker)	Active	3 Phrases	Self: +5 Burn Armor Rating, +5 Freeze Armor Rating, +5 Shock Armor Rating, +5 Corrode Armor Rating for 60.0 sec	Creates a mystical shield around the caster, suffusing them with bonuses to Burn, Freeze, Corrode, and Shock Armor Ratings.
	White Worms Writhed in the Bellies of the Dead	Active	3 Phrases	Foe AoE: 46-58 \| Accuracy vs. Reflex	Causes a nearby downed enemy to explode, expelling tiny white grubs and Crushing nearby enemies.
3rd Level Chanter Abilities
3 (III)	Ancient Brittle Bones	Active	3 Phrases	Summon 3 of: Skeleton	Summons three skeletons to fight for the party. (Ancient Brittle Bones) - If a skeleton falls in battle, it splits into two lesser skeletons.
	Ancient Brittle Bones (Beckoner)	Active	3 Phrases	Summon 6 of: Skeleton	Summons three skeletons to fight for the party. (Beckoner) - Increases the number of summons provided. (Ancient Brittle Bones) - If a skeleton falls in battle, it splits into two lesser skeletons.
	Great Amira Let Her Wrath Be Shown (Stormspeaker)	Active	4 Phrases	Target: 32-43 \| Accuracy vs. Reflex	Caster becomes a living generator for a powerful bolt of electricity that streaks out in a straight line and bounces off of walls, harming anything caught in its path.
	Her Revenge Swept Across the Land	Active	3 Phrases	Foe AoE: 10-14 \| Accuracy vs. Reflex Foe Target: 7-10 \| Accuracy vs. Reflex	Drains electrostatic energy from the environment to create three bolts of lightning causing Shock damage to any in their path. (Her Revenge Swept Across the Land) - These bolts now bounce to additional targets.
	My Son, Do You See your Sisters Across the Moor? (Beckoner)	Active	4 Phrases	Summon 4 of: Will-O'-Wisp	Amasses stray soul fragments to form two Will-O'-Wisps that fight for the party. (Beckoner) - Increases the number of summons provided.
	My Son, Do You See your Sisters Across the Moor?	Active	4 Phrases	Summon 2 of: Will-O'-Wisp	Amasses stray soul fragments to form two Will-O'-Wisps that fight for the party.
	Rejoice, My Comrades! Two Fingers of Daylight!	Active	4 Phrases	Friendly Target: +30 Health Restored, Immune to Resolve afflictions for 20.0 sec	The chanter creates two bouncing beams of pure light that restore Health and grant immunity to Resolve Afflictions on all allies they touch.
	Reny Daret's Ghost Spake, "I'll Catch You, Ben Fidel"	Active	4 Phrases	Foe AoE: Frightened for 15.0 sec \| Accuracy vs. Will	Causes enemies in the area of effect to be Frightened.
	The Shield Cracks	Active	3 Phrases	Foe AoE: -2 Armor Rating for 12.0 sec \| Accuracy vs. Deflection	Reduces Armor Rating of enemies in the area of effect. (The Shield Cracks) - Each time the enemy takes damage, the effect's duration is increased.
4th Level Chanter Abilities
4 (IV)	...And Their Fear Followed Them into the Foothills	Active	3 Phrases	AoE (after 4.0 sec to Paralyzed targets): Frightened for 6.0 sec \| Accuracy vs. Will Foe AoE: Paralyzed for 4.0 sec \| Accuracy vs. Will	Paralyzes enemies in the area of effect. (...And Their Fear Followed Them into the Foothills) - When the Paralyzation ends, the foes become Frightened.
	...and Their Screams Reached The Heavens	Active	4 Phrases	Summon 3 of: Wurm	Conjures three wurms into existence to fight for the party. (...and Their Screams Reached The Heavens) - Wurms are more powerful and have unique attacks.
	...and Their Screams Reached The Heavens (Beckoner)	Active	4 Phrases	Summon 6 of: Wurm	Conjures three wurms into existence to fight for the party. (Beckoner) - Increases the number of summons provided. (...and Their Screams Reached The Heavens) - Wurms are more powerful and have unique attacks.
	...Its Crash Could Not Be Denied	Active	3 Phrases	Foe AoE: 10-14 , Stunned for 5.0 sec, 4m Push \| Accuracy vs. Reflex	Creates a thunderous explosion that Stuns and shoves enemies in the area of effect. (...Its Crash Could Not Be Denied) - Gains an Accuracy bonus.
	...Nor Flame, Nor Thrusted Blade	Active	3 Phrases	Allied AoE + Self: +4 Shock Armor Rating, +4 Slash Armor Rating, +4 Burn Armor Rating, +4 Pierce Armor Rating for 20.0 sec	Increases the Slash and Shock Armor Ratings for allies in the area of effect. (...Nor Flame, Nor Thrusted Blade) - Also grants Burn and Pierce Armor.
	His Hunt for Revenge, Eternal	Active	3 Phrases	Summon 1 of: Phantom	Calls beyond the Shroud and summons a phantom to fight for the party. (His Hunt for Revenge, Eternal) - Duration is greatly increased.
	His Hunt for Revenge, Eternal (Beckoner)	Active	3 Phrases	Summon 2 of: Phantom	Calls beyond the Shroud and summons a phantom to fight for the party. (Beckoner) - Increases the number of summons provided. (His Hunt for Revenge, Eternal) - Duration is greatly increased.
	Ngati's Power Struck the Shore Again (Stormspeaker)	Active	4 Phrases	Target: 32-41 , Stunned for 4.0 sec \| Accuracy vs. Fortitude	Conjures a rolling wave of water that plows through everything in its path, causing Crush damage and the Stun affliction.
	Oh, But Knock Not on the Door of Urdel and Gurdel (Beckoner)	Active	4 Phrases	Summon: 4 Ogres	Summons two fearsome ogres to fight for the party for the duration. (Beckoner) - Increases the number of summons provided.
	Oh, But Knock Not on the Door of Urdel and Gurdel	Active	4 Phrases	Summon: 2 Ogres	Summons two fearsome ogres to fight for the party for the duration.
	Rise Again, Rise Again, Scions of Adon!	Active	4 Phrases	Allied AoE: Revive with 50 Health	Revives allies in the area of effect with a small amount of Health.
	The Brideman Slew Thirty 'Fore They Crossed Half the Hall	Active	4 Phrases	Allied AoE + Self: Strong, Steadfast for 30.0 sec	Empowers allies in the area of effect with the Strong and Steadfast Inspirations.
	The Lover Cried out to the Beloved, "I am Yours!"	Active	4 Phrases	Foe AoE: Charmed for 8.0 sec \| Accuracy vs. Will	Stirs something deep inside enemies in the area of effect, Charming them.
	The Prisoners Turned on Their Captors	Active	3 Phrases	Allied AoE: Strong for 15.0 sec, Immune to Dexterity afflictions for 10.0 sec	Removes Dexterity Affliction effects for allies in the area of effect. (The Prisoners Turned on Their Captors) - Characters that have Dexterity effects cleared now gain the Strong Inspiration.
	Their Putrid Stench Wafts Across	Active	3 Phrases	Foe AoE: 46-58 \| Accuracy vs. Reflex If successful: Sickened for 30.0 sec \| Accuracy vs. Will	Causes a nearby downed enemy to explode, expelling tiny white grubs and Crushing nearby enemies. (Their Putrid Stench Wafts Across) - Enemies in the area are now Sickened.
5th Level Chanter Abilities
5 (V)	...And Evil Turned Away from the Sun	Active	4 Phrases	Target: +30 Health Restored, Immune to Resolve afflictions for 20.0 sec, 24 Burn Damage, 35 Burn Damage \| Accuracy vs. Reflex	The chanter creates two bouncing beams of pure light that restore Health and grant immunity to Resolve Afflictions on all allies they touch. (...And Evil Turned Away from the Sun) - Burns enemies and deals greater damage to Spirits and Vessels.
	A Cool Wind Washed Over the Tribe (Stormspeaker)	Active	5 Phrases	Foe Target: 3m Push \| Accuracy vs. Fortitude Target: +48 Health Restored	Creates a rolling cloud of purification, healing the Health of allies and pushing back enemies.
	Ben Fidel's Neck Was Exposed	Active	4 Phrases	Foe AoE: -10 All Defenses for 15.0 sec, Frightened for 15.0 sec \| Accuracy vs. Will	Causes enemies in the area of effect to be Frightened. (Ben Fidel's Neck was Exposed) - Also applies a penalty to all Defenses.
	Gernisc's Beast Lit the Night with his Breath (Beckoner)	Active	5 Phrases	Summon 2 of: Drake	Calls down a drake from the skies to fight for the party. (Beckoner) - Increases the number of summons provided.
	Gernisc's Beast Lit the Night with his Breath	Active	5 Phrases	Summon 1 of: Drake	Calls down a drake from the skies to fight for the party.
	Seven Nights She Waited While the White Winds Wept	Active	5 Phrases	Foe Target: 46-62 \| Accuracy vs. Reflex	Attacks enemies in seven directions around the chanter with bolts of freezing ice.
	The Bride Caught their Ruse and Set to Make them Pay	Active	5 Phrases	Allied AoE + Self: Quick, Insightful for 30.0 sec	Empowers allies in the area of effect with the Quick and Insightful Inspirations.
	The Lights Danced Across the Moor	Active	4 Phrases	Summon 2 of: Will-O'-Wisp	Amasses stray soul fragments to form two Will-O'-Wisps that fight for the party. (The Lights Danced Across the Moor) - Wisps are more powerful than usual and possess a Distracting attack.
	The Lights Danced Across the Moor (Beckoner)	Active	4 Phrases	Summon 4 of: Will-O'-Wisp	Amasses stray soul fragments to form two Will-O'-Wisps that fight for the party. (Beckoner) - Increases the number of summons provided. (The Lights Danced Across the Moor) - Wisps are more powerful than usual and possess a Distracting attack.
	Together They Slew Forth a River of Red	Active	4 Phrases	Foe AoE: Charmed for 8.0 sec \| Accuracy vs. Will	Stirs something deep inside enemies in the area of effect, Charming them. (Together They Slew Forth a River of Red) - While Charmed, enemies deal more damage.
6th Level Chanter Abilities
6 (VI)	...And Face Your Foes	Active	4 Phrases	Allied AoE: Revive with 50 Health, +20 All Defenses for 10.0 sec	Revives allies in the area of effect with a small amount of Health. (...And Face Your Foes) - Revived allies now receive a bonus to all defenses for a short time.
	...Each Kill Fed His Fury	Active	4 Phrases	Allied AoE + Self: +5 Might, +5 Constitution, +5 Resolve for 30.0 sec	Empowers allies in the area of effect with the Strong and Steadfast Inspirations. (...Each Kill Fed His Fury) - Killing blows while under the effect extend its duration.
	...For They Do Enjoy Stomping Your Head	Active	4 Phrases	Summon: 2 Ogres	Summons two fearsome ogres to fight for the party for the duration. (...For They Do Enjoy Stomping Your Head) - Ogres now possess a sweeping area attack.
	...For They Do Enjoy Stomping Your Head (Beckoner)	Active	4 Phrases	Summon: 4 Ogres	Summons two fearsome ogres to fight for the party for the duration. (Beckoner) - Increases the number of summons provided. (...For They Do Enjoy Stomping Your Head) - Ogres now possess a sweeping area attack.
	Not One Foe Was Spared Amira's Wrath (Stormspeaker)	Active	5 Phrases	Target: 30-50 \| Accuracy vs. Reflex Jump Targets (x4): 27-45 \| Accuracy vs. Reflex	The caster calls forth a tremendous bolt of electricity that arcs directly to a single target and then jumps between several nearby enemies. Others in the area of effect are not harmed by the arcane lightning.
	So Singt thy Biting Winds o' Eld Nary	Active	5 Phrases	Foe Target + Jump Targets (x4): 41-51 , +25% Damage as Crush, -50% Stride for 8.0 sec \| Accuracy vs. Fortitude	Devastates enemies with a powerful blast of cold air that inflicts Freeze and Crush damage (with high Penetration) and slows movement.
	Their Champion Braved The Horde Alone	Active	5 Phrases	Self: Energized for 30.0 sec	The chanter fills himself or herself with frantic energy, gaining the Energized Inspiration.
	What Rou Naka Found Down the Deep (Beckoner)	Active	5 Phrases	Summon 2 of: Dank Spore	Summons a swamp spore to fight for the chanter. (Beckoner) - Increases the number of summons provided.
	What Rou Naka Found Down the Deep	Active	5 Phrases	Summon 1 of: Dank Spore	Summons a swamp spore to fight for the chanter.
7th Level Chanter Abilities
7 (VII)	Boil Their Flesh From Skin to Bone	Active	6 Phrases	Foe AoE: 24-27 , Destroyed \| Accuracy vs. Reflex 24-27 \| Accuracy vs. Reflex	Unleash an effect that deals Raw Damage to foes in an area. Those Near Death can explode, dealing Corrode Damage to adjacent enemies.
	Called to His Bidding, the Ancient Instruments of Death (Beckoner)	Active	6 Phrases	Summon 6 of: Animated Weapon	The chanter summons a collection of ancient weapons to attack their foes. (Beckoner) - Increases the number of summons provided.
	Called to His Bidding, the Ancient Instruments of Death	Active	6 Phrases	Summon 3 of: Animated Weapon	The chanter summons a collection of ancient weapons to attack their foes.
	Her Tears Fell Like Rain	Active	5 Phrases	Foe Target: 46-62 \| Accuracy vs. Reflex, 6-12 \| Accuracy vs. Reflex	Attacks enemies in seven directions around the chanter with bolts of freezing ice. (Her Tears Fell Like Rain) - When the first bolts hit, they trigger a smaller cluster explosion.
	Set to Their Purpose, They All Knew Their Part	Active	6 Phrases	Allied AoE + Self: Quick, Insightful, Smart for 30.0 sec	Empowers allies in the area of effect with the Quick and Insightful Inspirations. (Set to Their Purpose, They All Knew Their Part) - Allies now also gain the Smart Inspiration.
	Within Ngati's Embrace, Nothing Could Touch Her (Stormspeaker)	Active	6 Phrases	Friendly AoE: +5 Burn Armor Rating, +5 Corrode Armor Rating, +5 Freeze Armor Rating, +5 Shock Armor Rating for 30.0 sec	The druid casts a powerful aegis against the forces of nature over their allies, granting Armor Rating against Burn, Corrode, Freeze, and Shock damage.
	Yet Its Mate Was More Feared	Active	5 Phrases	Summon 1 of: Drake	Calls down a drake from the skies to fight for the party. (Yet Its Mate Was More Feared) - If the first drake is defeated, another enraged drake appears.
	Yet Its Mate Was More Feared (Beckoner)	Active	5 Phrases	Summon 2 of: Drake	Calls down a drake from the skies to fight for the party. (Beckoner) - Increases the number of summons provided. (Yet Its Mate Was More Feared) - If the first drake is defeated, another enraged drake appears.
8th Level Chanter Abilities
8 (VIII)	And with Furious Vengeance, Drove Her Dagger into His Heart	Active	6 Phrases	Allied AoE + Self: +3 Penetration for 15.0 sec	Increases the Penetration of allies in the area.
	Eld Nary's Curse Spread Through Their Midst	Active	5 Phrases	Foe Target + Jump Targets (x12): 41-51 , +25% Damage as Crush, -50% Stride for 8.0 sec \| Accuracy vs. Fortitude	Devastates enemies with a powerful blast of cold air that inflicts Freeze and Crush damage (with high Penetration) and slows movement. (Eld Nary's Curse Spread Through Their Midst) - Will now bounce many more times.
	Far From Defeated, His Heart Filled with Joy	Active	6 Phrases	Self: Energized for 30.0 sec, +3 of each Chanter resource	The chanter fills himself or herself with frantic energy, gaining the Energized Inspiration. (Far From Defeated, His Heart Filled with Joy) - Also gain 3 Phrases, instantly.
	His Laughter Rang Through the Halls	Active	6 Phrases	Foe AoE: Dazed for 8.0 sec \| Accuracy vs. Fortitude 5m Push	Unleash an explosion of voice that knocks foes back and Dazes them.
	The Foul Thing Gave One Final Gasp	Active	5 Phrases	Summon 1 of: Dank Spore	Summons a swamp spore to fight for the chanter. (The Foul Thing Gave One Final Gasp) - If the spore is killed, it releases a noxious gas Sickening all nearby, until combat ends.
	The Foul Thing Gave One Final Gasp (Beckoner)	Active	5 Phrases	Summon 2 of: Dank Spore	Summons a swamp spore to fight for the chanter. (Beckoner) - Increases the number of summons provided. (The Foul Thing Gave One Final Gasp) - If the spore is killed, it releases a noxious gas Sickening all nearby, until combat ends.
	The Ranga Meted Out the Fury of the Gods	Active	6 Phrases	Attack Targets: 7-10 \| Accuracy vs. Reflex Self: Storm persists for 20.0 sec	The druid becomes a conduit for the power of a storm. Any target they strike with a weapon, or who strikes them with a weapon, is attacked by a bolt of lightning.
9th Level Chanter Abilities
9 (IX)	...And Sip from the Marrow.	Active	6 Phrases	Foe AoE: 24-27 \| Accuracy vs. Reflex, 24-27 \| Accuracy vs. Reflex, Destroyed Allied AoE: +65 Health Restored, +25% Action Speed for 8.0 sec	Unleash an effect that deals Raw Damage to foes in an area. Those Near Death can explode, dealing Corrode Damage to adjacent enemies. (...And Sip from the Marrow) - Allies in the explosion are healed and gain Action Speed.
	A Great Gale Tore the Village Apart (Stormspeaker)	Active	7 Phrases	AoE: 45-72 , Knock Up \| Accuracy vs. Fortitude	Conjures a destructive vortex of wind that can lift its victims into the air and deal crush damage to all it touches.
	His Heart Did Fill With the Light of the Dawn!	Active	7 Phrases	Allied AoE + Self: +1 of all class resources	Restores some power pool resource for allies in the area.
	The Great Wyrm Flew O'er the Mountains	Active	7 Phrases	Summon 1 of: Dragon	Calls to the sky for an adult dragon to aid the chanter.
	The Great Wyrm Flew O'er the Mountains (Beckoner)	Active	7 Phrases	Summon 2 of: Dragon	Calls to the sky for an adult dragon to aid the chanter. (Beckoner) - Increases the number of summons provided.
	They Did Sing a Song of Carnage, Fair!	Active	6 Phrases	Summon 4 of: Animated Weapon	The chanter summons a collection of ancient weapons to attack their foes. (They Did Sing a Song of Carnage, Fair!) - Summons one additional instrument of death.
	They Did Sing a Song of Carnage, Fair! (Beckoner)	Active	6 Phrases	Summon 8 of: Animated Weapon	The chanter summons a collection of ancient weapons to attack their foes. (Beckoner) - Increases the number of summons provided. (They Did Sing a Song of Carnage, Fair!) - Summons one additional instrument of death.

Phrases[edit | edit source]

Main article: Chanter#Phrases

All phrases occur in a 4m radius around the caster, and have a 6.0 sec duration and 3.0 sec linger time.

Level	Ability	Activation	Effects	Description
1st Level Chanter Abilities
1 (I)	At the Sight of their Comrades, their Hearts Grew Bold	Passive	Friendly Aura: +10 Fortitude, +10 Will for 6.0 sec	Emboldens allies in the area of effect, giving bonuses to Fortitude and Will.
	Blessed Was Wengridh, Quickest of His Tribe	Passive	Friendly Aura: +1.2 Stride, +10 Reflex for 6.0 sec	Increases the Stride and Reflex of all allies in the area of effect.
	Come, Come Soft Winds of Death	Passive	Self: +2 Health Restored per 3.0 sec Foe Target: 2 Raw Damage per 3.0 sec for 6.0 sec \| Accuracy vs. Fortitude	Tears at the lifeforce of all enemies in the area of effect, dealing Raw Damage. If at least one enemy is affected, the chanter will restore some health as well.
	Dull the Edge, Blunt the Point	Passive	Foe Target: -10% Pierce Damage, -10% Slash Damage for 6.0 sec \| Accuracy vs. Will	Reduces Slashing and Piercing damage of enemies in the area of effect.
2nd Level Chanter Abilities
2 (II)	One Dozen Stood Against the Power of the Saint	Passive	Friendly Aura: Resistance to Resolve afflictions, Resistance to Constitution afflictions for 6.0 sec	Grants resistance against Resolve and Constitution Afflictions for allies in the area of effect.
2 (II)	Thick Grew Their Tongues, Stumbling O'er Words	Passive	Foe Target: Immunity to Concentration attacks for 10.0 sec \| Accuracy vs. Will	Removes Concentration from enemies in the area of effect.
3rd Level Chanter Abilities
3 (III)	Ancient Memory	Passive	Friendly Aura: +1 Health Restored per 1.0 sec for 10.0 sec	Invokes a primal energy, causing allies within range to benefit from constant health regeneration while the chanter is chanting.
	Sure-Handed Ila Nocked Her Arrows with Speed	Passive	Friendly Aura: -20% Reload Time, -20% Recovery Time with ranged weapons for 10.0 sec	Decreases reload time and recovery time of ranged attacks for all allies.
	The Fox from the Farmer Did Run and Leap	Passive	Foe Target: -20 Accuracy with Disengagement attacks for 10.0 sec \| Accuracy vs. Will	Reduces Accuracy of Disengagement Attacks for enemies in the area of effect.
4th Level Chanter Abilities
4 (IV)	Aefyllath Ues Mith Fyr	Passive	Friendly Aura: +15% Damage dealt as Burn with weapons for 10.0 sec	Bestows a burning effect on all ally weapons.
	The Long Night's Drink Birthed the Revenge of Morning	Passive	Foe Target: Weakened for 10.0 sec, -2 Might for 10.0 sec \| Accuracy vs. Fortitude	Enemies near the chanter become Weakened and have their Might reduced.
	The Silver Knights' Shields Broke Both Arrow and Blade	Passive	Friendly Aura: +10 Deflection, +1 enemies Engaged for 10.0 sec	Increases the Deflection and Engagement Limit of allies in the area of effect.
5th Level Chanter Abilities
5 (V)	Her Courage Thick as Steel	Passive	Friendly Aura: 10-pt All Damage Shield for 10.0 sec	Grants allies a protective barrier that absorbs damage.
	Seven Men, Onto the Deck They Went	Passive	Friendly Aura: Resistance to Dexterity afflictions, Resistance to Might afflictions for 10.0 sec	Allies in the area of effect gain Resistance against Dexterity Afflictions and Might Afflictions.
	The Dragon Thrashed, The Dragon Wailed	Passive	Foe Target (Random Effect): 4 Burn Damage per 3.0 sec, 4 Slash Damage per 3.0 sec for 6.0 sec \| Accuracy vs. Reflex	Calls forth fiery talons causing Burn or Slash damage to enemies in the area of effect.
6th Level Chanter Abilities
6 (VI)	Old Siec Would Not Rest 'til His Hunger Was Sated	Passive	Friendly Aura: 12% of Damage Dealt returned as Healing for 10.0 sec	Affected allies gain a portion of the damage they deal as health.
6 (VI)	They Shielded Their Eyes 'Gainst the Fampyr's Gaze	Passive	Friendly Aura: Resistance to Intellect afflictions, Resistance to Perception afflictions for 20.0 sec	Grants allies resistance to Perception and Intellect Afflictions.
7th Level Chanter Abilities
7 (VII)	Many Lives Pass By, Each Leaving Footprints	Passive	Summon: Skeleton	Summons a skeleton to fight for the chanter.
7 (VII)	Mercy and Kindness Followed Where'er She Walked	Passive	Friendly Aura: +50% Healing done for 10.0 sec	Allies receive more health from healing effects.
8th Level Chanter Abilities
8 (VIII)	With all your Strength, Slay the Beast!	Passive	Friendly Aura: +20 Accuracy against Beast targets, +30% Damage against Beast targets for 10.0 sec	Increases ally Accuracy and Damage against enemies of the Beast type.
9th Level Chanter Abilities
9 (IX)	The Arrow Sings Between the Dragon's Scales	Passive	Friendly Aura: +1 Penetration for 6.0 sec	Grants nearby allies bonus Penetration.

Passive abilities[edit | edit source]

Note: Includes both class-compatible and class-exclusive passives. Does not include Phrases.

Level	Ability	Activation	Effects	Description
1st Level Chanter Passives
1 (I)	Arms Bearer	Passive	Self: +1 Weapon Sets	Gain an additional Weapon Set.
2nd Level Chanter Passives
2 (II)	One-Handed Style	Passive	Self: 20% of Hits converted to Crits with weapons	While wielding a single one-handed weapon, some of the attacker's Hits are converted to Crits.
	Two Weapon Style	Passive	Self: -15% Weapon Recovery Time when dual-wielding	Specialized training increases the character's Action Speed while using a weapon in each hand.
	Two-Handed Style	Passive	Self: +15% Damage with two-handed weapons	Grants a Damage bonus while wielding a two-handed weapon.
	Weapon and Shield Style	Passive	Self: +6 Shield Deflection, Shield Deflection bonus also applies to Reflex.	Equipped shields' Deflection bonuses are increased and grant an equal bonus to the character's Reflex.
3rd Level Chanter Passives
3 (III)	Bear's Fortitude	Passive	Self: +10 Fortitude	Increases the character's Fortitude defense.
	Bull's Will	Passive	Self: +10 Will	Increases the character's Will defense.
	Combat Focus	Passive	Self: Concentration	Gain Concentration at the start of each combat.
	Snake's Reflexes	Passive	Self: +10 Reflex	Increases the character's Reflex defense.
4th Level Chanter Passives
4 (IV)	Spell Shaping	Passive	Self: Allows the caster to shape area of effect spells, modifying their area and Power Level.	While casting targeted area of effect spells, gain the ability to increase or decrease the size of the area at the cost or benefit of Power Level. (Use Zoom Controls while targeting a spell to shape it, note some spells may not be shaped)
4 (IV)	Tumbling	Passive	Self: +20 Defense when Disengaging	Gain additional defense against Disengagement attacks.
5th Level Chanter Passives
5 (V)	Rapid Casting	Passive	Self: +10% Action Speed with Spells	Reduces the time it takes to complete a spell's cast.
	Tough	Passive	Self: +2 Max Health	Increases the base maximum health that you gain with each level.
	Uncanny Luck	Passive	Self: 5% resistance, 5% of Hits converted to Crits	Gain a small chance to completely avoid any attack and to convert some Hits to Critical Hits.
6th Level Chanter Passives
6 (VI)	Improved Critical	Passive	Self: +10% Crit damage	Increases the amount of damage dealt by Critical Hits.
	Quick Summoning	Passive	Self: +15% Action Speed with Summoned Creature Spells	Reduces the time it takes to complete a creature summoning spell's cast.
	Spell Resistance	Passive	Self: 10% resistance against Spells	Grants a chance to completely resist the effects of a hostile spell.
7th Level Chanter Passives
7 (VII)	Accurate Empower	Passive	Self: +10 Accuracy with Empowered attacks	Empowered attacks gain increased Accuracy.
	Lasting Empower	Passive	Self: +20% Affliction and Inspiration duration on Empowered attacks	Empowered attacks gain increased duration on Affliction and Inspiration effects.
	Penetrating Empower	Passive	Self: +1 Penetration with Empowered attacks	Empowered attacks gain increased Penetration.
	Potent Empower	Passive	Self: +15% Damage with Empowered attacks	Empowered attacks gain increased Damage.
8th Level Chanter Passives
8 (VIII)	Great Soul	Passive	Self: +1 max Empower points	Increases the maximum number of times Empower can be used before resting.
9th Level Chanter Passives
9 (IX)	Prestige	Passive	Self: +1 All Power Levels	Increases your Power Level, increasing the effectiveness of all abilities.

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