[FAQ] On the difficult talents of lords of different factions and classes

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In this article, we will answer questions about some of the Lord's talents. Both questions and answers are taken from VIP topics for different years.

We hope that this FAQ will be updated: you will be able to suggest an add-on for any of the described talents yourself, and we will gradually update the material. The fewer questions we have left, the easier it will be to play.

How much mana does the spell cost?
12 mana
How much defence does it give?
9 defence
What does spell power affect?
The duration of the SPELL. 1 spell power = 1 turn.

How is total magic resistance calculated?
All effects of the same type are calculated according to the following formula: 1- (1-x) * (1-y). For example, the cape of arcane protection and the barrier talent will combine to give 32% magic resistance in total: 1- (1-0.15) * (1-0.2) = 0.32.
What is the difference between an artifact's magic shield and that from the barrier talent?
The talent not only reduces magic damage, but also provides protection from  Darkness magic.
Will the duration of the Seduction ability decrease if you take this skill?
No. You need to separate the magic of the hero and the abilities of the creatures. It works against the hero, but not against the creatures.
Does the percentage of defence reduction from dominion of fire protection decrease?
No. The defence is not destroyed by the magic itself, but by a talent that requires only >0 damage.
Are the barrier and resistance talents different?
Only branches of defence and luck. Moreover, magical emaciation works the same way.

How does ranged resistance work on creatures with "large shield" and "evasion"?
The calculation is carried out according to the formula of the same type of effects: 1- (1-x) * (1-y).
Example: if you cast evasion on guardians (70% efficiency), then, taking into account the large shield, they will not receive 50% + 50 * 0.7 = 85% damage from archers, that is, they will receive only 15% percent of the damage.
Does the talent reduce damage from through shot of magi?
Yes.

Why is fervor broken? As in, the stack does not move up the ATB scale.
It works. But the distance to the nearest stack is greater than 0.33, and thus the effect is not visible.
When you apply fervor to a unit, is a shift on the ATB scale triggered for the lord, if the lord has sorcery talents?
No. Fervor is not a spell, but a talent.
Does it work on allied units?
Yes.

Situation: on the ATB scale, our troop goes directly in front of the Lord, with empathy in talents and has a morale burst. Will the lord move on the ATB scale? In other words, does the shift occur before the next unit / Lord's turn, or after?

The shift takes place before the Lord's turn. As in, empathy actually creates a gap between the Lord and the next stack, the length of which = (100 - the previous position of the hero) on the ATB scale.

Can magic pierce negate this skill and result in the reduction of defense with the dominion of fire talent?
No, this is not magic. Fireproof always has 100% protection from dominion of fire.
Does it protect from the Fire Dwarves Pyromancer talent?
Yes, it does. This is not reflected in the description of the talent, but we can safely consider it as a feature.

What is the maximum damage bonus you can get?
25% physical damage.
Does negative morale reduce damage?
No.
Rituals of the tribal faction increase their troops morale. Will there be an increase in damage from this talent?
Yes. If morale is increased during the battle, the damage bonus from the talent also increases. When aiming at the target, this will not be reflected, but in fact there is an increase.
Who does it affect?
All units of the lord, both melee and ranged.

How much mana does the spell cost?
8 mana
How much will the troop's speed increase?
This talent/spell does not affect the speed. Instead it increases initiative by 30% for all its units in a 4x4 square.
What does spell power affect?
The duration of the spell. 1 spell power = 1 turn.

Who does it work for?
For all units, including shooters.
How does the damage calculation work with expert offense?
There will be [damage] * 1.3 * 1.1 if there are no other factors. The skill works according to the rules of enchanting - you can read about them here.
Does water magic resistance reduce its effect?
Yes, the damage from this talent is reduced.

See the questions for the barrier talent - they are identical.

Is there a formula for special ability triggering?
It is identical to the special ability formula and depends on the health of the unit and the health of the target.

The probability of triggering the ability:
» If the HP of the unit> HP of the target, then the
Probability = 25% + 3% * (HP of the unit / HP of the target).
» If HP of the unit <= HP of the target, then
Probability = 25% - 3% * (HP of the target / HP of the unit).

where:
» HP of the unit is the total number of hit points of the unit using the skill;
» HP of the target is the total number of hit points of the unit being hit;
» The probability cannot go outside the interval [5%; 75%]

If there is 5 knowledge, then how much mana will be available in battle: 70, 75 or 80?
75, it does not round down.

How does Fickle Mana and Concealed knowledge stack together?
According to the formula for the same type of effects: 1- (1-x) * (1-y).
In the case of fickle mana and concealed knowledge: 1- (1-0.2) * (1-0.2) = 0.36 or 36% savings.

How does Fickle Mana and Concealed knowledge stack together?
According to the formula for the same type of effects: 1- (1-x) * (1-y).
In the case of fickle mana and concealed knowledge: 1- (1-0.2) * (1-0.2) = 0.36 or 36% savings.

See the questions for the barrier talent - they are identical.

Should 75 damage be dealt during a single attack, or strikes of three different units for 25 damage each. How would that affect the mana gain?
The total amount of damage is taken into account, not necessarily from 1 hit.
Knowledge is 8, mana is 80 respectively. If I managed to install a spirit link with skeletons, and 150 damage was dealt to them, can my mana become more than 80, ie. 82 (80 + 2 from spirit link)? Or, with spirit link, in any case, is it impossible to exceed the maximum amount of mana (in this case 80)?
Yes, it will become 82. It can be higher than the maximum original values.

Does the talent work against charmer elf units?
No, they cannot be made favoured enemies.
Why in hunts does it not only work for favoured enemies?
In the hunt, all enemies are considered favoured.
How do you calculate the damage from rain of arrows?
Chance to deal double damage to favoured enemy: 5% + 4% * skill level. If you applied the talent, when calculating the effect of the hero's damage, it increases by + 30%.