Priest spells

The following is a list of priest spells in Pillars of Eternity. For more information see the Priest class page.

1st level spells[ | ]

Spell	Speed	Range	Area	Duration	Effects	Description
Holy Radiance	Fast		5.0m Radius from Caster	15.0 seconds	Friendly AoE: +15 Endurance Foe AoE (Only Vessels): 30 Burn Damage over 3.0 sec, If successful: Frightened for 15.0 sec	Creates a field of holy energy around the priest, Burning any vessels in the vicinity and regenerating a modest amount of Endurance for allies. The power of a priest's Holy Radiance is modified by how well his or her Reputations align with the preferred behaviors of his or her faith.
Armor of Faith	Average	5m	2.5m Radius	30.0 seconds	Friendly AoE: +4	Creates a tangible shield of faith, increasing the Damage Reduction of allies in the area of effect.
Barbs of Condemnation	Average	12m		10.0 seconds	Target: 20-30 damage, -5 All for 10.0 sec	Punishes a target for their sins, decreasing their Deflection, Fortitude, Reflex, and Will.
Blessing	Average	5m	5.0m Radius	20.0 seconds	Friendly AoE: +5 , +10%	A call for divine favor that increases the Accuracy and damage of allies in the area of effect.
Divine Terror	Average	5m	1.25m Radius	15.0 seconds	Foe AoE: Frightened for 15.0 sec	Strikes fear into the hearts of the unworthy, inflicting a penalty to Accuracy on all enemies in the area of effect.
Halt	Fast	10m		10.0 seconds	Target: Stuck for 10.0 sec	Commands a single enemy to halt, causing them to temporarily cease all movement.
Holy Meditation	Fast	10m	2.5m Radius	30.0 seconds	Friendly AoE: +30 Concentration, +15 Will for 30.0 sec	The priest clears his or her mind, spreading that clarity to nearby allies, thereby increasing their Concentration and Will Bonuses.
Prayer Against Fear	Fast	5m	3.0m Radius	20.0 seconds	Friendly AoE: Immunity to Frightened, Terrified for 20.0 sec	Steels the mind of allies in the area of effect against all external fears, granting immunity to the Frightened and Terrified afflictions.
Restore Minor Endurance	Fast	5m	1.5m Radius		Friendly AoE: +12 Endurance	Shares a portion of the caster's divine strength, restoring some Endurance to all allies in the area of effect.
Withdraw	Fast	5m		20.0 seconds	Friendly Target: Invisible, +76.7 Endurance over 20.0 sec, Stasis Shield	Isolates a single target within a protective sphere, shielding them from harm while their Endurance regenerates.

2nd level spells[ | ]

Spell	Speed	Range	Area	Duration	Effects	Description
Consecrated Ground	Average		2.5m Radius from Caster	20.0 seconds	Friendly AoE: +9.3 per second	Creates a long-lasting circle of healing, regenerating ally Endurance.
Divine Mark	Average	2.5m		10.0 seconds	Target: 40-50 Burn Damage, -25 Deflection for 10.0 sec	Marks a target for retribution, inflicting Burn damage and lowering Deflection.
Holy Power	Average		Aura Range: 1.3m	30.0 seconds	Friendly Aura: +3 Might, +7 Resolve for 30.0 sec	Creates a zone of divine favor, increasing the Might and Resolve of allies in the area of effect.
Iconic Projection	Fast		Length: 10m		Foe Target: 20 Freeze Damage Friendly Target: +20 Endurance	Creates a slow-moving energetic projection of the priest's faith, returning Endurance to allies and inflicting Freeze damage to enemies.
Instill Doubt	Average	5m	1.75m Radius	20.0 seconds	Foe AoE: Dazed for 20.0 sec	Taps into subconscious uncertainties, reducing the Speed of all enemies in the area of effect.
Prayer Against Infirmity	Fast	5m	3.0m Radius	20.0 seconds	Friendly AoE: Immunity to Sickened, Weakened for 20.0 sec	Fortifies the health of allies in the area of effect, granting immunity to the Sickened and Weakened afflictions.
Repulsing Seal	Average	5m	1.25m Radius Hazard	600.0 seconds	Hazard AoE: Prone for 7.0 sec	Places a magical seal on the floor that sends enemies sprawling on contact, causing them to become Prone.
Restore Light Endurance	Fast	5m	1.5m Radius		Friendly AoE: +18 Endurance	Shares a portion of the caster's divine strength, restoring some Endurance to all allies in the area of effect.
Suppress Affliction	Average	5m	1.75m Radius	5.0 seconds	Friendly AoE: Hostile effects suspended for 5.0 sec	Stifles detrimental conditions through sheer force of will, temporarily suspending hostile status effects on allies in the area of effect.

3rd level spells[ | ]

Spell	Speed	Range	Area	Duration	Effects	Description
Watchful Presence	Average	5m	5.0m Radius		Friendly AoE: +35 Endurance when Endurance below 20%	Blesses allies with the aid of a sympathetic soul, releasing a healing effect when their Endurance is low.
Circle of Protection	Average	10m	5.0m Radius	10.0 seconds	Friendly AoE: +15 All	Creates a large zone of divine shelter, granting allies a bonus to all Defenses.
Despondent Blows	Average	10m	1.25m Radius	30.0 seconds	Foe AoE: -15 Melee , +15% of Crits converted to Hits for 30.0 sec	Nagging doubt in the face of unbreakable faith consumes enemies in the area of effect, lowering their Melee Accuracy and Critical Hit range.
Dire Blessing	Fast	5m	2.5m Radius	30.0 seconds	Friendly AoE: +20% of Hits converted to Crits for 30.0 sec	Strengthens allies' resolve in battle, increasing the probability they will land a Critical Hit.
Pillar of Faith	Average	10m	Target + 1.25m Radius	10.0 seconds	Target: 30-40 Crush Damage (+10 vs ) Foe AoE: Prone for 10.0 sec (+15 vs )	Calls down a pillar of divine judgment, inflicting Crush damage and Knockdown on enemies in the area of effect.
Prayer Against Restraint	Fast	5m	3.0m Radius	20.0 seconds	Friendly AoE: Immunity to Hobbled, Stuck for 20.0 sec	Frees allies in the area of effect from perceived constraints, granting immunity to the Hobbled and Stuck afflictions.
Restore Moderate Endurance	Fast	5m	1.5m Radius		Friendly AoE: +26 Endurance	Shares a portion of the caster's divine strength, restoring a moderate amount of Endurance to all allies in the area of effect.
Warding Seal	Average	10m	1.25m Radius Hazard	600.0 seconds	Hazard AoE: 40-50 Shock Damage	Generates a magical seal that explodes in a burst of electrical energy when an enemy comes into contact with it, inflicting Shock damage.

4th level spells[ | ]

Spell	Speed	Range	Area	Duration	Effects	Description
Barring Death's Door	Fast	5m		20.0 seconds	Friendly Target: Prevent Death for 20.0 sec	Prevents a severely wounded character's Health from reaching 0 when it would result in the death of the character. The character can still be knocked out through Endurance loss.
Devotions for the Faithful	Average	5m	2.5m Radius	30.0 seconds	Friendly AoE: +4 Might, +20 for 30.0 sec Foe AoE: -10 Might, -20 for 30.0 sec	Invokes the benediction of the priest's god, imbuing allies in the area of effect with Accuracy and Might bonuses while enemies receive penalties to the same.
Litany Against Minor Afflictions [WM2]	Fast	5m		20.0 seconds	Friendly Target: Immunity: Blinded, Hobbled, Frightened, Distracted, Dazed, Confused, Prone, Stuck, Sickened for 20.0 sec	Grants a single ally temporary immunity to the Blinded, Confused, Dazed, Distracted, Frightened, Hobbled, Prone, Sickened, and Stuck afflictions.
Prayer Against Bewilderment	Fast	5m	3.0m Radius	20.0 seconds	Friendly AoE: Immunity to Dazed, Confused for 20.0 sec	Bestows alacrity upon the minds of allies in the area of effect, granting immunity to the Confused and Dazed afflictions.
Restore Major Endurance	Fast	5m	1.5m Radius		Friendly AoE: +38 Endurance	Shares a generous portion of the caster's divine strength, restoring a significant amount of Endurance to all allies in the area of effect.
Searing Seal	Average	10m	2.5m Radius Hazard	600.0 seconds	Hazard AoE: 20-35 Burn Damage ( vs ) If successful: Blinded for 15.0 sec ( vs )	Places a magical seal on the floor that bursts into flame when an enemy comes into contact with it, Blinding them and inflicting Burn damage.
Shining Beacon	Average	5m	2.5m Radius	9.0 seconds	Foe AoE: -10 All Defenses for 9.0 sec, 80 Burn Damage over 9.0 sec	Conjures an intensely luminous beacon of light, causing enemies in the area of effect to take a penalty to all defenses and accrue Burn damage over time.
Triumph of the Crusaders	Average	10m	1.25m Radius	60.0 sec	Friendly AoE: +200 Endurance per kill	Imparts to allies the fervor of righteousness in battle. When any ally in the area of effect delivers a killing blow, he or she regains Endurance.

5th level spells[ | ]

Spell	Speed	Range	Area	Duration	Effects	Description
Champion's Boon	Average	5m		30.0 seconds	Friendly Target: +10 Might, +10 Perception, +5	Grants a divine favor to an ally, imbuing him or her with a bonus to Might, Perception and all Damage Reductions.
Pillar of Holy Fire	Average	10m	1.25m Radius		AoE: 50-60 Burn Damage	Summons a flaming pillar of righteous anger, Burning everyone in the area of effect.
Prayer Against Imprisonment	Fast	5m	3.0m Radius	20.0 seconds	Friendly AoE: Immunity to Paralyzed, Petrified for 20.0 sec	Instills a spirit of liberation in allies in the area of effect, granting immunity to the Paralyzed and Petrified afflictions.
Restore Critical Endurance	Fast	5m	1.5m Radius		Friendly AoE: +55 Endurance	Shares a substantial portion of the caster's divine strength, restoring a large amount of Endurance to all allies in the area of effect.
Revive the Fallen	Average	5m	1.25m Radius		Friendly AoE: Revive with 50 Endurance	Grants fallen friends a second chance, reviving unconscious allies in the area of effect and restoring a small amount of their Endurance.
Salvation of Time	Average	10m	2.5m Radius		Friendly AoE: +10 sec Duration of active beneficial effects	Beseeches the gods for more time, extending the duration of all beneficial effects on allies in the area of effect.
Shields for the Faithful	Average	10m	1.75m Radius	30.0 seconds	Friendly AoE: +25 Deflection for 30.0 sec	Conjures a powerful holy shield, granting a Deflection bonus to all allies in the area of effect.

6th level spells[ | ]

Spell	Speed	Range	Area	Duration	Effects	Description
Cleansing Flame	Average	10m + 3m Jump	Foe Target + 2 Jump Targets	5.0 seconds	Foe Target: 80 damage over time Foe Target: -5 seconds duration of active beneficial effects Foe Target: +100% Damage Over Time tick rate Foe Jump Targets (x2): Applies same effects as Foe Target	The priest hurls a ball of holy fire at the enemy that purges its protections and speeds its doom. Does continuous Burn damage for five seconds and accelerates the timer for all beneficial effects on the target (except heals), as well as those of any continuous damage effects. Leaps to up to two additional nearby enemies.
Crowns for the Faithful	Average	10m	1.25m Radius	30.0 seconds	Friendly AoE: +6 Perception, +6 Intellect, +25 Resolve for 30.0 sec	Crowns allies in the glory of the priest's god, imbuing all allies in the area of effect with bonuses to Perception, Intellect, and Resolve.
Litany Against Major Afflictions [WM2]	Fast	5m		20.0 seconds	Friendly Target: Immunity: Charmed, Terrified, Stunned, Petrified, Paralyzed, Dominated, Weakened for 20.0 sec	Grants a single ally temporary immunity to the Charmed, Dominated, Paralyzed, Petrified, Stunned, Terrified, and Weakened afflictions.
Minor Intercession	Fast	5m	5.0m Radius		Friendly AoE: +25 Endurance, -5 Duration of active hostile effects	Calls upon the aid of the priest's god, restoring Endurance and reducing durations of negative effects for all allies in the area of effect.
Prayer Against Treachery	Fast	5m	3.0m Radius	20.0 seconds	Friendly AoE: Immunity to Charmed, Dominated for 20.0 sec	Galvanizes the devotion of the party, granting immunity to the Charmed and Dominated afflictions.
Spark the Souls of the Righteous	Average	2.5m	2.5m Radius	30.0 seconds	Allied AoE: Foe AoE: 15-20 Shock Damage per 3.0 sec for 30.0 sec	Ignites a powerful zeal within allies that manifests in an aura that Shocks any enemies near them.

7th level spells[ | ]

Spell	Speed	Range	Area	Duration	Effects	Description
Minor Avatar [WM1]	Average			30.0 seconds	Caster: +20% Melee Damage, +20% Ranged Damage, +8 Might, +8 Dexterity, +8 Constitution, +8 Perception, +8 Resolve, +8 Intellect, +40 Max Endurance for 30.0 sec	The priest gains a supernatural glow as he or she is infused with power. As a minor avatar of their deity, the priest gains bonuses in all Attributes, Endurance, Health, and weapon damage.
Resurrection [WM1]	Average	5m	Friendly Target + 1.5m Radius	20.0 seconds	Friendly Target: Revive with 125 Endurance, Prevent Death for 20.0 sec Friendly AoE: +75 Endurance	A single ally is revived and healed. They receive the effects of Barring Death's Door and nearby allies are healed.
Storm of Holy Fire [WM1]	Slow	15m	5.0m Radius	9.0 seconds	AoE: 24-30 Burn Damage	A terrible rain of fire falls in the area of effect, repeatedly inflicting Burn damage on all in the area of effect.

8th level spells[ | ]

The choice of Deity affects which 8th-level spells will be available to the priest – each priest can only cast one of the Symbol of […] spells.

Spell	Speed	Range	Area	Duration	Effects	Description
Watchful Guardian [WM2]	Average	5m	5.0m Radius		Friendly AoE: Revive with 75 Endurance on Unconscious	The priest's faith becomes a wellspring of indomitability for his or her allies. When an affected ally is knocked unconscious in battle, he or she will immediately be revived and have some Endurance healed.
Hand of Weal and Woe [WM2]	Fast	5m		10.0 seconds	Foe Target: 25 Burn Damage per 1.0 sec Friendly Target: +25 Endurance per 1.0 sec Foe Beam: Applies the same effect as Foe Target Friendly Beam: Applies the same effect as friendly target	The priest calls forth a beam of light that heals allies and burns enemies caught in the ray.
Symbol of Berath [WM2]	Average	3m	2.5m Radius	20.0 seconds	Foe AoE: 15-25 Corrode Damage If successful: Weakened for 3.0 sec	Emblazons the ground with the symbol of Berath, periodically causing Corrode damage to enemies and leaving them Weakened.
Symbol of Eothas [WM2]	Average	3m	2.5m Radius	20.0 seconds	Foe AoE: 15-25 Burn Damage Friendly AoE: +20 All Defenses for 3.0 sec	Emblazons the ground with the symbol of Eothas, periodically causing Burn damage to enemies in the area and granting defensive bonuses to allies.
Symbol of Magran [WM2]	Average	3m	2.5m Radius	20.0 seconds	Foe AoE: 15-25 Burn Damage If successful: Blinded for 3.0 sec	Emblazons the ground with the symbol of Magran, periodically causing Burn damage to enemies in the area and leaving them Blinded.
Symbol of Skaen [WM2]	Average	3m	2.5m Radius	20.0 seconds	Foe AoE: 15-25 Damage ( vs ) If successful: Hobbled for 3.0 sec ( vs )	Emblazons the ground with the symbol of Skaen, periodically causing Pierce damage to enemies in the area and leaving them Hobbled.
Symbol of Wael [WM2]	Average	3m	2.5m Radius	20.0 seconds	Foe AoE: 15-25 Freeze Damage Friendly AoE: +30 Defenses against Charmed, Confused, Dominated attacks for 3.0 sec	Emblazons the ground with the symbol of Wael, periodically causing Freeze damage to enemies in the area and granting Confused, Charmed, and Dominated resistance to allies.
Symbol of Ondra [WM2]	Average	3m	2.5m Radius	20.0 seconds	Foe AoE: 15-25 Crush Damage Friendly AoE: +15 Damage Reduction for 3.0 sec	Emblazons the ground with the symbol of Ondra, periodically causing Crush damage to enemies in the area and granting Damage Reduction to allies.
Symbol of Woedica [WM2]	Average	3m	2.5m Radius	20.0 seconds	Foe AoE: 15-25 Slash Damage Friendly AoE: +30 Accuracy for 3.0 sec	Emblazons the ground with the symbol of Woedica, periodically causing Slash damage to enemies in the area and granting bonus Accuracy to allies.