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Spread

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Spread

Acquired
Astrologian frame icon.png AST (actions)
Level
40
Type
Ability
Casting
Instant
Recast
30s
Patch
3.0

Add the currently drawn arcanum to your spread where it is kept indefinitely. Execute again to use the card.
Recast timer cooldown will begin once the held card is read or returned to your deck.

— In-game description

Spread is an action unlocked at level 40. It is available for Astrologian.

Notes

  • Spread allows the Astrologian to "hold" a card, to put it aside for later use. For example, if the Astrologian wanted to combo a Royal Road AOE with a The Balance card, but, obtained The Balance before the effect could be in place, "holding" it with Spread will put The Balance aside until the proper Royal Road effect was in place.
  • It should be noted that the Astrologian can Draw a card that is currently being held with Spread.
  • An effective strategy for Duty Roulette is to prepare a card- combo while waiting for the group to be set up, allowing the Astrologian to go in with a buff that can increase damage or defense by using Royal Road and Spread. This would make the first encounter much easier while they adjust to the new group's make-up.

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History

  • SHB.png Patch 5.0 (2019-07-02): Removed.
  • SB.png Patch 4.0 (2017-06-20): Spread can no longer be canceled to initiate the cooldown timer.
  • HW.png Patch 3.3 (2016-06-07): Recast time has been reduced from 60 to 30 seconds.
  • HW.png Patch 3.05 (2015-07-21): Can now be used outside of combat.
  • HW.png Patch 3.0 (2015-06-23): Added.