How to learn Lasting Malediction
The following manual supplies the book unlock for ranks marked “Manual unlock” in the rank table. Skill points and time are spent when you purchase the rank. See the skill book guide for manual requirements and planning examples.
Rank 4 changes how you extend active effects
Lasting Malediction follows Witchcraft Mastery. The first three ranks increase Witchcraft Ability duration by 10%, 20% and 40%. These upgrades are useful for abilities with a duration that you want to maintain through a fight.
The fourth rank has a different trigger: using a Witchcraft Ability extends the duration of active Witchcraft Abilities by 20%. Plan around keeping effects active and casting again, rather than reading rank 4 as another flat replacement duration bonus.
Buy the manual from Vera at her woodland house during the day. All four ranks require manual access and together cost six skill points and four time segments. The branch continues into Evil Eye if you want critical Witchcraft casts next.
Rank effects and learning costs
Costs are shown for each rank. Totals include this skill’s ranks only.
| Rank | Effects | Skill points | Time segments | Unlock requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| 1 | 1 |
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| 2 |
| 1 | 1 |
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| 3 |
| 2 | 1 |
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| 4 |
| 2 | 1 |
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| All 4 ranks | 6 | 4 | ||
Prerequisite skills
Learn the following skill before Lasting Malediction.