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[Gomez]

Can magical foci be attacked or otherwise affected by someone who is astrally projected?

[Nim]

Abbadon, ALL direct combat spells ignore armor - both Mana and Physical. Neither Powerbolt nor Manabolt is stopped by armor. Indirect combat spells, however - the ones that create a physical effect, like a burst of flame or a jet of acid - DO interact with armor.

Physical direct combat spells (Deathtouch, Powerbolt, Powerball) apply magic directly to the target's body. It's not a projectile of visible force and it can't be dodged, - despite the name 'Powerbolt', it's more like you're using magic to try to stop their heart. Mana direct combat spells are the same way, except that you're attacking their mind or 'spirit', if you will, instead of their body.

Your spells can only affect things that are on the same plane as you are. Physical spells only affect the body, and the body is only ever on the physical plane. Mana spells affect the mind/spirit/consciousness/whatever, which is on whatever plane the target is currently sensing: physical if they're wholy physical, astral if they're a spirit or are projecting, or BOTH if they're dual-natured or astrally perceiving.

Direct combat mana spells are often more effective than physical ones. They work in the astral. and they're resisted by Willpower instead of Body...for most opponents, a lower stat. But since they won't work on non-living targets, they're not the perfect solution to every problem.