Questions about Aura of Despair duration and Poison levelling

Eddy9000

Hi there, I've searched all over the internet and forum and still can't find out what the duration of the BG's aura of despair is, perhaps someone can help me? Also is it really only useable once per day as in the description?

As an aside I was wondering if the BG's poison ability levels up like that of the assassin?

Looking forward to BG2:EE when I can sanctuary, poison weapon and lay the smack down on pre-buffed wizards...

Oxford_Guy

I'd like to know both these things too (as well as *how* the assassin's posion ability levels up - I know it does, but I've not seen it documented properly anywhere)

ZanathKariashi

Can coat weapon in poison, meaning that in the next 24 seconds, any
hits will cause 6 damage to be dealt over 6 seconds for 30
seconds, Save vs. Death to 6 total damage over 6 seconds. In
addition, the effect strengthens as the Assassin gains levels:
At 10th level, this changes to 30 damage over 14 seconds (Save
for 6 damage over 2 seconds). So, it's roughly twice as fast,
damage-wise.
At 15th level, this changes to 42 over 14 seconds (Save for
12 damage over 4 seconds). So, it's roughly three times as fast
as normal poison, in addition to being more damaging. In
addition, the enemy must Save vs. Death or be slowed for 30
seconds.

That's for the assassin...I'll check and see if the BG is using the same poison ability.

** Yes the blackguard is using the exact same poison ability.

Oxford_Guy

Thanks @ZanathKariashi - my word, that poison gets *nasty* from level 10!

elminster

The Blackguard's aura of despair lasts a turn (10 rounds). It is only available once per day (aka you have to rest to get it usable again).

EnterHaerDalis

I'm pretty confident in saying the Assassin's poison lasts a hell of a lot longer than Dorns does.

Playing one now and it's pretty noticeable. I would be shocked if they have the same duration....