Wildlands Expansion - Aspects

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