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== Leveled Skill Books ==
= Leveled Skill Books & Tomes =
New Hope features custom '''Leveled Books'''. They gain experience (XP) while you fight with them and become stronger as they level up. There are two families: the 6 '''core books''' (level 1-100) and the 3 '''Skill Tomes''' (level 1-20, talent based).
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== Core Books (Level 1-100) ==
New Hope features custom '''Leveled Books''' that gain experience (XP) as you fight and unlock active combat abilities, passive stats, and **Level 100 Capstone Ultimates**. There are two families: the '''6 Core Leveled Books''' (Levels 1–100) and the '''3 Skill Tomes''' (Levels 1–20, talent-based), plus the '''Book of Masteries'''.
=== How to get one ===
* Use a '''Leveling Deed''' (e.g. ''Spellbook Leveling Deed'') on a normal book of the same type in your backpack. You need '''100.0''' in the matching skill.
* Leveling Deeds drop with a '''30%''' chance from '''Champion and Peerless bosses''' (see [[Power Scrolls and Boss Loot]]).


=== Leveling ===
== 1. Core Books (Level 1–100) ==
* '''Maximum Level:''' 100
=== How to Obtain ===
* '''XP needed for the next level:''' <code>level × 150 + 400</code>
* Use a '''Leveling Deed''' (e.g. ''Spellbook Leveling Deed'', ''Warrior Book Leveling Deed'') on a normal book of the matching type in your backpack. Requires '''100.0''' in the corresponding skill.
* Each level grants points that you spend on the book's attributes in its gump.
* '''Drop Rate:''' Leveling Deeds drop with a '''30%''' chance from '''Champion and Peerless bosses''' (see [[Power Scrolls and Boss Loot]]) and can be stored inside a [[Storage Tomes and Cases|Tome of Leveling Deeds]].
* '''Rank titles:''' Adept (21+), Warlock (41+), Master (61+), ArchMage (81+). Chivalry uses Defender / Knight / Crusader / Templar.
 
=== Progression & Passive Attributes ===
* '''Maximum Level:''' 100 (`level × 150 + 400` XP per level).
* Each level grants attribute points that you invest directly inside the book's Gump menu:


=== Attributes (maximum values) ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! Book !! Attributes
! Book !! Maximum Passive Attributes !! Ability Bar Command
|-
|-
| '''Magery''' / '''Necromancy''' || SDI 20%, LMC 15%, LRC 30%, Mana Regen 3, FC 2, FCR 3
| '''Magery''' (''Leveled Spellbook'') || SDI 20%, LMC 15%, LRC 30%, Mana Regen 3, FC 2, FCR 3 || <code>[MageSpells</code>, <code>[cs</code>
|-
|-
| '''Chivalry''' || HCI 15%, DCI 15%, DI 20%, HP Regen 3, Mana Regen 3, LMC 15%
| '''Necromancy''' (''Leveled Book of Necromancy'') || SDI 20%, LMC 15%, LRC 30%, Mana Regen 3, FC 2, FCR 3 || <code>[NecroSpells</code>, <code>[cs</code>
|-
|-
| '''Bushido''' / '''Ninjitsu''' || HCI 15%, DCI 15%, DI 20%, SSI 10%, Stamina Regen 3, LMC 15%
| '''Chivalry''' (''Leveled Book of Chivalry'') || HCI 15%, DCI 15%, DI 20%, HP Regen 3, Mana Regen 3, LMC 15% || <code>[PaladinSpells</code>, <code>[cs</code>
|-
|-
| '''Book of War''' || HCI 15%, DCI 15%, DI 20%, SSI 10%, HP Regen 3, Stamina Regen 3
| '''Bushido''' (''Leveled Book of Bushido'') || HCI 15%, DCI 15%, DI 20%, SSI 10%, Stamina Regen 3, LMC 15% || <code>[SamuraiSpells</code>, <code>[cs</code>
|-
| '''Ninjitsu''' (''Leveled Book of Ninjitsu'') || HCI 15%, DCI 15%, DI 20%, SSI 10%, Stamina Regen 3, LMC 15% || <code>[NinjaSpells</code>, <code>[cs</code>
|-
| '''Warrior''' (''Leveled Book of War'') || HCI 15%, DCI 15%, DI 20%, SSI 10%, HP Regen 3, Stamina Regen 3 || <code>[WarSpells</code>, <code>[ws</code>
|}
|}


=== Ability Gumps ===
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Every core book unlocks a bar of 10 special abilities (cooldowns 5-60 seconds):
 
{| class="wikitable"
== 2. Level 100 Capstone Ultimate Abilities ==
! Book !! Command
Reaching '''Level 100''' in any Core Book unlocks its signature 10th Capstone Ultimate ability (90-second cooldown):
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! Discipline !! Level 100 Ultimate !! Mana & Cooldown !! Ultimate Effect
|-
|-
| Magery || <code>[MageSpells</code>, <code>[cs</code>, <code>[ca</code>
| '''Magery''' || '''Mageblood''' || 50 Mana / 90s CD || Surges the caster, party members, and pets within 10 tiles for '''15 seconds''' with '''+20 Intelligence''', '''+10 Mana Regeneration (MR)''', and '''+25% Spell Damage Increase (SDI)''' (includes client Buff Bar icon).
|-
|-
| Necromancy || <code>[NecroSpells</code>
| '''Necromancy''' || '''Ancient Shadow''' || 50 Mana / 90s CD || Summons a terrifying '''Ancient Shadow''' ('''1,000 HP''', 35–48 base damage) for '''60 seconds'''. Pulses a '''12-tile Life Drain Aura''' every 3 seconds that saps health from nearby hostile dungeon monsters.
|-
|-
| Chivalry || <code>[PaladinSpells</code>
| '''Chivalry''' || '''Holy Cross''' || 50 Mana / 90s CD || ''No weapon required.'' Raises a radiant cross that '''instantly cures all poison''', restores '''15% Maximum HP''' to the paladin, party members, and pets within 10 tiles, and grants '''+1% Max HP/sec regeneration''' for 10 seconds.
|-
|-
| Bushido || <code>[SamuraiSpells</code>
| '''Bushido''' || '''Way of the Shogun''' || 40 Mana / 90s CD || Enters an ancestral martial trance for '''15 seconds''', granting '''+20% Critical Strike Chance''' (deals '''+50% bonus damage''' on proc), '''+15 Defense Chance Increase (DCI)''', and '''+10 Stamina/sec''' recovery.
|-
|-
| Ninjitsu || <code>[NinjaSpells</code>
| '''Ninjitsu''' || '''Shadow Clones''' || 45 Mana / 90s CD || Drops a blinding '''Smoke Veil''' that '''instantly conceals the ninja (Stealth)''', breaks combat lock, and manifests '''2 Shadow Ninja Clones''' in shinobi garb to fight alongside you for '''30 seconds'''.
|-
|-
| Book of War || <code>[WarSpells</code>
| '''Book of War''' || '''Wrath of the Warlord''' || 0 Mana / 90s CD || ''PvE Only.'' Slams the ground, dealing massive physical AoE damage and a '''1.5s knockdown stun''' to all monsters within 8 tiles, and grants '''+25% PvE bonus damage''' for 15 seconds (100% PvP safe).
|}
|}


== Skill Tomes (Level 1-20) ==
=== Book of War Mechanics & Category Cooldowns ===
* '''Backpack Passives (2H & Dual-Wield Friendly):''' All Book of War passive stats (`HCI`, `DCI`, `SSI`, `HP Regen`, `Stamina Regen`) function directly from your '''backpack''' while wielding two-handed or dual-wield weapons.
* '''DI Cap Bypass:''' Book of War Damage Increase (DI) applies above the standard 100% equipment DI cap and is displayed in your <code>[stats</code> window.
* '''War Cry & Berserker Rage:''' War Cry grants a true '''1.10× (+10%)''' total damage multiplier for 15s. Both War Cry and Berserker Rage display active countdown icons on your client Buff Bar.
* '''Independent Category Cooldowns:''' Using a utility or defensive ability does not lock out offensive strikes (`Utility: 15–45s`, `Offensive: 10–40s`, `Defensive: 30–60s`, `Ultimate: 90s`, with a 1.0s GCD).
 
=== Unique Book Companion Rule ===
* All book-summoned companions (''Apprentice Magus'', ''Ancient Shadow'', ''Skeletal Vanguard'', ''Warrior Mercenary'', ''Guardian Angel'') share the '''Unique Companion Rule''': summoning a new book companion automatically dismisses any previously active book summon to prevent overlap stacking.
 
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== 3. Skill Tomes (Level 1–20, Talent Based) ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! Tome !! Sold by !! Price !! XP requirement
! Tome !! Sold By !! Price !! XP Requirement
|-
|-
| '''Tome of the Grand Maestro''' (Bard) || Bard NPCs || 50,000 gp || 50+ in Musicianship, Provocation, Peacemaking or Discordance
| '''Tome of the Grand Maestro''' (Bard) || Bard NPCs || 50,000 gp || 50+ in Musicianship, Provocation, Peacemaking, or Discordance
|-
|-
| '''Tome of Mystic Ascendance''' || Mage and Scribe NPCs || 50,000 gp || 50+ Mysticism
| '''Tome of Mystic Ascendance''' || Mage & Scribe NPCs || 50,000 gp || 50+ Mysticism
|-
|-
| '''Codex of Nature's Weave''' || Mage and Scribe NPCs || 50,000 gp || 50+ Spellweaving
| '''Codex of Nature's Weave''' || Mage & Scribe NPCs || 50,000 gp || 50+ Spellweaving
|}
|}
* Tomes are '''blessed'''. Keep the tome in your hand or backpack.
* '''Blessed:''' Tomes stay in your backpack upon death.
* '''XP per kill:''' <code>Fame / 100 + MaxHits / 6</code>, between 5 and 350. You must be within '''24 tiles''' of the kill. XP is '''doubled''' during [[Events|Skill Boost]].
* '''XP Formula:''' `Fame / 100 + MaxHits / 6` (5–350 XP per kill within 24 tiles; doubled during [[Events|Skill Boost]]).
* '''XP to next level:''' <code>level × 150 + 350</code>
* '''Modern Mastery Gump & Talents:''' Each level grants '''1 Talent Point''' across 6 talents (3 tiers each) inside the redesigned '''Modern Mastery Gump''' (paginated card view with live tier icons, inline descriptions, and one-click '''Reset All Talents''' at any time).
* '''Talents:''' every level gives '''1 talent point'''. Each tome has 6 talents with 3 tiers (1 point per tier). Double-click the tome to open the talent window. '''Reset''' is free.
* '''Safe AoE Targeting:''' Bard ''Reverb'' and tome AoEs strictly ignore your own pets, innocent player pets, and [[Zoo Animals]] training targets.
 
=== Tome of the Grand Maestro (Bard) talents ===
* '''Ensemble:''' +5 / 10 / 15% damage for the bard, pets and party members within 18 tiles.
* '''Perfect Pitch:''' barding difficulty −5 / −10 / −15 (Peacemaking, Provocation, Discordance).
* '''Reverb:''' every 2.5 s deals 10 / 20 / 35 damage (50% physical / 50% energy) to peaced or discorded enemies inside your aura.
* '''Harmonic Resonance:''' aura radius 12 + 2 per tier (max 18 tiles).
* '''Maestro's Anthem:''' +5 / 10 / 15 Str, Dex, Int and all resists for you, your party and your pets in the aura. If several bards play, the '''strongest anthem wins'''.
* '''Refrain:''' ''coming soon''.


=== Tome of Mystic Ascendance talents ===
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Nether Surge, Colossus Affinity (+10 / 20 / 30%), Mystic Efficiency, Astral Reagents, Nether Velocity, Cleansing Stone (+15 / 30 / 45% Healing Stone).
* Book stats grow with level and talents: SDI up to 35%, LMC up to 18%, LRC up to 25%, FC 1 (level 10 or Nether Velocity tier 2), FCR up to 3.


=== Codex of Nature's Weave talents ===
== 4. Book of Masteries ==
Nature's Wrath, Word of Death Execute, Arcane Efficiency, Druidic Gift, Fey / Fiend Mastery (+15% per tier to summoned fey/fiends), Reaper Ascendance.
* '''Sold By:''' '''Mage''' and '''Scribe''' NPC vendors in all towns for '''15,000 gp'''.
* '''Function:''' Allows players to activate and switch weapon, barding, and spellcasting Skill Masteries.


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Latest revision as of 01:43, 1 November 2026

Leveled Skill Books & Tomes[edit]

New Hope features custom Leveled Books that gain experience (XP) as you fight and unlock active combat abilities, passive stats, and **Level 100 Capstone Ultimates**. There are two families: the 6 Core Leveled Books (Levels 1–100) and the 3 Skill Tomes (Levels 1–20, talent-based), plus the Book of Masteries.

1. Core Books (Level 1–100)[edit]

How to Obtain[edit]

  • Use a Leveling Deed (e.g. Spellbook Leveling Deed, Warrior Book Leveling Deed) on a normal book of the matching type in your backpack. Requires 100.0 in the corresponding skill.
  • Drop Rate: Leveling Deeds drop with a 30% chance from Champion and Peerless bosses (see Power Scrolls and Boss Loot) and can be stored inside a Tome of Leveling Deeds.

Progression & Passive Attributes[edit]

  • Maximum Level: 100 (`level × 150 + 400` XP per level).
  • Each level grants attribute points that you invest directly inside the book's Gump menu:
Book Maximum Passive Attributes Ability Bar Command
Magery (Leveled Spellbook) SDI 20%, LMC 15%, LRC 30%, Mana Regen 3, FC 2, FCR 3 [MageSpells, [cs
Necromancy (Leveled Book of Necromancy) SDI 20%, LMC 15%, LRC 30%, Mana Regen 3, FC 2, FCR 3 [NecroSpells, [cs
Chivalry (Leveled Book of Chivalry) HCI 15%, DCI 15%, DI 20%, HP Regen 3, Mana Regen 3, LMC 15% [PaladinSpells, [cs
Bushido (Leveled Book of Bushido) HCI 15%, DCI 15%, DI 20%, SSI 10%, Stamina Regen 3, LMC 15% [SamuraiSpells, [cs
Ninjitsu (Leveled Book of Ninjitsu) HCI 15%, DCI 15%, DI 20%, SSI 10%, Stamina Regen 3, LMC 15% [NinjaSpells, [cs
Warrior (Leveled Book of War) HCI 15%, DCI 15%, DI 20%, SSI 10%, HP Regen 3, Stamina Regen 3 [WarSpells, [ws

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2. Level 100 Capstone Ultimate Abilities[edit]

Reaching Level 100 in any Core Book unlocks its signature 10th Capstone Ultimate ability (90-second cooldown):

Discipline Level 100 Ultimate Mana & Cooldown Ultimate Effect
Magery Mageblood 50 Mana / 90s CD Surges the caster, party members, and pets within 10 tiles for 15 seconds with +20 Intelligence, +10 Mana Regeneration (MR), and +25% Spell Damage Increase (SDI) (includes client Buff Bar icon).
Necromancy Ancient Shadow 50 Mana / 90s CD Summons a terrifying Ancient Shadow (1,000 HP, 35–48 base damage) for 60 seconds. Pulses a 12-tile Life Drain Aura every 3 seconds that saps health from nearby hostile dungeon monsters.
Chivalry Holy Cross 50 Mana / 90s CD No weapon required. Raises a radiant cross that instantly cures all poison, restores 15% Maximum HP to the paladin, party members, and pets within 10 tiles, and grants +1% Max HP/sec regeneration for 10 seconds.
Bushido Way of the Shogun 40 Mana / 90s CD Enters an ancestral martial trance for 15 seconds, granting +20% Critical Strike Chance (deals +50% bonus damage on proc), +15 Defense Chance Increase (DCI), and +10 Stamina/sec recovery.
Ninjitsu Shadow Clones 45 Mana / 90s CD Drops a blinding Smoke Veil that instantly conceals the ninja (Stealth), breaks combat lock, and manifests 2 Shadow Ninja Clones in shinobi garb to fight alongside you for 30 seconds.
Book of War Wrath of the Warlord 0 Mana / 90s CD PvE Only. Slams the ground, dealing massive physical AoE damage and a 1.5s knockdown stun to all monsters within 8 tiles, and grants +25% PvE bonus damage for 15 seconds (100% PvP safe).

Book of War Mechanics & Category Cooldowns[edit]

  • Backpack Passives (2H & Dual-Wield Friendly): All Book of War passive stats (`HCI`, `DCI`, `SSI`, `HP Regen`, `Stamina Regen`) function directly from your backpack while wielding two-handed or dual-wield weapons.
  • DI Cap Bypass: Book of War Damage Increase (DI) applies above the standard 100% equipment DI cap and is displayed in your [stats window.
  • War Cry & Berserker Rage: War Cry grants a true 1.10× (+10%) total damage multiplier for 15s. Both War Cry and Berserker Rage display active countdown icons on your client Buff Bar.
  • Independent Category Cooldowns: Using a utility or defensive ability does not lock out offensive strikes (`Utility: 15–45s`, `Offensive: 10–40s`, `Defensive: 30–60s`, `Ultimate: 90s`, with a 1.0s GCD).

Unique Book Companion Rule[edit]

  • All book-summoned companions (Apprentice Magus, Ancient Shadow, Skeletal Vanguard, Warrior Mercenary, Guardian Angel) share the Unique Companion Rule: summoning a new book companion automatically dismisses any previously active book summon to prevent overlap stacking.

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3. Skill Tomes (Level 1–20, Talent Based)[edit]

Tome Sold By Price XP Requirement
Tome of the Grand Maestro (Bard) Bard NPCs 50,000 gp 50+ in Musicianship, Provocation, Peacemaking, or Discordance
Tome of Mystic Ascendance Mage & Scribe NPCs 50,000 gp 50+ Mysticism
Codex of Nature's Weave Mage & Scribe NPCs 50,000 gp 50+ Spellweaving
  • Blessed: Tomes stay in your backpack upon death.
  • XP Formula: `Fame / 100 + MaxHits / 6` (5–350 XP per kill within 24 tiles; doubled during Skill Boost).
  • Modern Mastery Gump & Talents: Each level grants 1 Talent Point across 6 talents (3 tiers each) inside the redesigned Modern Mastery Gump (paginated card view with live tier icons, inline descriptions, and one-click Reset All Talents at any time).
  • Safe AoE Targeting: Bard Reverb and tome AoEs strictly ignore your own pets, innocent player pets, and Zoo Animals training targets.

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4. Book of Masteries[edit]

  • Sold By: Mage and Scribe NPC vendors in all towns for 15,000 gp.
  • Function: Allows players to activate and switch weapon, barding, and spellcasting Skill Masteries.
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