This page details the new Aspects (Arcane, Frost, Madness, Lightning) and changes to existing Aspects introduced with the Wildlands Expansion (May 19, 2024).
Aspect Gear Updates
Aspect Weapons
- +10% Accuracy (was 0%)
- +10 Tactics (was 0)
Aspect Spellbooks
- +10% Mana Refund Chance (was 0%)
- Bonus per Tier Level increased to +2% (was 1.5%)
- +10% Spell Damage (was 0%)
- Bonus per Tier Level increased to +2% (was 1.5%)
Aspect Armor
- +20% Armor Rating base (was 0%)
- Bonus per Tier Level changed to +5% (was 8%)
Aspect Support Items (Oils, Foci, Ammo) [Phased Out]
- No longer provide bonuses. See #Aspect Crystals.
- Previous Bonus: +25% Aspect Weapon/Spell Special Chance
Aspect Crystals
- Replace Aspect Oils, Foci, Ammo
- Provide Damage Bonus + Special Chance when consumed from backpack on Melee/Spell
- Consumption rate matches old system
- Crafted via Alchemy (Aspect Items category, in stacks of 2000)
- Storable in Resource Stockpiles
- Old items can be converted at Prevalia Exchange Officer (1 Crystal per Charge)
Arcane Aspect
- Enhances Arcane Staves for pure spellcasters
Arcane Aspect Armor
- Increase to Arcane Buildup Bonuses: (20% * (6% * Tier Level))
- HP Recovered Per Mana Cost of Damaging Spell: Mana Cost * (10% * (3% * Tier Level))
- In PvP: becomes Damage Resistance vs creatures = (3% * (1% * Tier Level))
- Chance to Ignore Arcane Buildup Decay: (12% * (4% * Tier Level))
Arcane Aspect Weapon/Spellbook
- Aspect Special Effect: Mana Thief:
- Inflicts (500 + (50 * Tier Level)) damage divided among creatures within 3 tiles
- Arcane Staff hits restore 10 Mana with (12% * (4% * Tier Level)) chance for 60s (can stack)
Frost Aspect
- Focuses on Chill Effects for stacking damage bonuses
Frost Aspect Armor
- Chill Effect Applied Per Damage: (.006% * (.002% * Tier Level)), lasts 5 min
- Chill increases damage dealt by player/followers
- Increase to Max Chill Effect: +8% + (0.8% * Tier Level) (base is 20%)
- Frost Shell Cooldown: Prevents death below 50 HP for 5s; 30 - (1 * Tier Level) sec cooldown
Frost Aspect Weapon/Spellbook
- Aspect Special Effect: Ice Blast:
- Inflicts (600 + (60 * Tier Level)) damage to creatures within 6 tiles
- Applies Chill: (6% * (0.6% * Tier Level)) for 5 min
Madness Aspect
- High damage output, health cost mechanic
Madness Aspect Armor
- Damage Bonus: (15% * (4% * Tier Level))
- Chance per second to lose 5 HP after dealing damage: (3.0% * (1.0% * Tier Level)), lasts 30s
- Health loss is unpreventable, ignores DR
- Changing Aspect/Tier during duration uses highest Tier active
Madness Aspect Weapon/Spellbook
- Aspect Special Effect: Mania:
- Lose (7.5 + (1.5 * Tier Level)) health (unpreventable, ignores DR)
- Inflicts (1100 + (110 * Tier Level)) damage within 4 tiles
Lightning Aspect
- Arcing damage and Shock effect focus
Lightning Aspect Armor
- Arc Chance on Melee/Spell: 7.5% + (2.5% * Tier Level), arcs within 6 tiles
- Repeat chance 50%, cumulative 33% damage penalty per repeat
- Shock Chance on Arc: 9% + (3.0% * Tier Level)
- Shock: 3s entangle + 50% Player Damage for 5s
- Volt Shield Cooldown: First hit triggers Shield: 1s hinder, 3s reduce damage to 1
- Cooldown: 30 - (1 * Tier Level) sec
Lightning Aspect Weapon/Spellbook
- Aspect Special Effect: Sky Bolt:
- Inflicts (600 + (60 * Tier Level)) damage within 3 tiles
- Chance to Shock: 9% + (3.0% * Tier Level)
- Fixed bug with Shock damage not applying
Existing Aspects
Water Aspect
- Old "Ice Storm" special moved to Frost
- New Special: Tidal Boon
Water Aspect Weapon/Spellbook Special
- Aspect Special Effect: Tidal Boon:
- Inflicts (700 + (70 * Tier Level)) damage within 4 tiles
- Clears Poison, Bleed, Disease on Player and Followers nearby
Gadget Aspect
Gadget Aspect Weapon/Spellbook Special
- Triggers when detonating Ground Traps
- Banked bonuses now stack
- Crystal/Mastery Chain bonuses taken from equipped item on detonation
Gadget Aspect Armor
- Trap Damage Bonus: 15% + (5% * Tier Level)
- Trap Cooldown Reduction: 1.2s + (0.4s * Tier Level)
- DR After Trap Detonation (15s): 5% + (1.5% * Tier Level)
Artisan Aspect
Artisan Aspect Armor
- Crafting Skill Bonus from Worn Equipment: 30% + (10% * Tier Level)
- Repair Kit Damage Boost (20 min): 2.0% + (0.75% * Tier Level)
- Exceptional Crafting Chance: 5% + (1.5% * Tier Level)
- Repair Kit bonus only applies if target stays within 50 tiles and Artisan Armor is active
Artisan Aspect Weapon/Spellbook Special
- Aspect Special Effect: Fortify:
- Inflicts (500 + (50 * Tier Level)) damage
- Grants +Damage/+DR (5% + (0.5% * Tier Level)) to friendly players in 12 tiles for 30s
Death Aspect
Death Aspect Armor
- Effective Necromancy Bonus: 6 + (2 * Tier Level)
- Chance for Bonus Unholy Symbol Tick: 20% + (4% * Tier Level)
- Disease Chance on Melee/Spell: 5% + (1.5% * Tier Level)
- Disease deals 50% of Hit/Spell damage every 5s for 20s
Death Aspect Weapon/Spellbook Special
- Aspect Special Effect: Decay:
- Inflicts (1000 + (100 * Tier Level)) Disease over 20s
- Prevents Undead Decay on your followers for 30s
Holy Aspect
Holy Aspect Armor
- Effective Chivalry Bonus: 6 + (2 * Tier Level)
- Chance for Bonus Holy Symbol Tick: 20% + (4% * Tier Level)
- Holy Shield Chance (scaled): 7.5% + (2.5% * Tier Level)
- Prevents 15 damage for 10s (no stack)
Holy Aspect Weapon/Spellbook Special
- Aspect Special Effect: Judgment:
- Inflicts (600 + (60 * Tier Level)) damage
- Applies Holy Shield to friendlies in 12 tiles: prevents (15 + (1.5 * Tier Level)) damage for 30s
Lyric Aspect
Lyric Aspect Armor
- Effective Barding Bonus: 6 + (2 * Tier Level)
- Damage Bonus to Barded Targets: 6% + (2% * Tier Level)
- Bard Reset/Break Ignore Chance: 7.5% + (2.5% * Tier Level)
- Each source checked independently, resolves separately
Earth Aspect
Earth Aspect Armor
- Chance to Deal +250% Dmg on Melee/Spell: 5% + (1.5% * Tier Level)
- DR While Stationary or Above 33% HP: 6% + (2% * Tier Level)
- DR Cap Increase: 2% + (0.75% * Tier Level)
Void Aspect
Void Aspect Weapon/Spellbook Special
- Aspect Special Effect: Claws of the Abyss:
- Inflicts (600 + (60 * Tier Level)) damage to target
- Player gains +Damage and +DR: (15% + (1.5% * Tier Level)) vs that target for 15s