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{{DisambigMsg|the resurrect action| the [[Monk]] spell |Resurrect}}
 
Colloquially abbreviated as "''res''" or "''rez''", Resurrection means to bring a dead ally back to life. Resurrection is important when playing the game because it enables a party to recover a fallen member during the heat of battle, or at the worst case, have an opportunity at disaster-recovery when the party is nearly wiped out. One of the most annoying experiences in the game is when a party survives a near wipe-out experience, only to discover that the survivors do not have resurrection skills.
 
Colloquially abbreviated as "''res''" or "''rez''", [[Resurrect (Action)|Resurrection]] means to bring a dead ally back to life. Resurrection is important when playing the game because it enables a party to recover a fallen member during the heat of battle, or at the worst case, have an opportunity at disaster-recovery when the party is nearly wiped out. One of the most annoying experiences in the game is when a party survives a near wipe-out experience, only to discover that the survivors do not have resurrection skills.
 
   
 
[[Resurrection Shrine]]s offer resurrection services in [[explorable area]]s (but not in [[mission]]s) as well as in some [[PvP]] scenarios. Players and [[animal companion|pets]] can also be resurrected when a mission cutscene that brings the party together occurs. Resurrection shrines can be found on the [[mission map]] in the form of an ankh symbol.
 
[[Resurrection Shrine]]s offer resurrection services in [[explorable area]]s (but not in [[mission]]s) as well as in some [[PvP]] scenarios. Players and [[animal companion|pets]] can also be resurrected when a mission cutscene that brings the party together occurs. Resurrection shrines can be found on the [[mission map]] in the form of an ankh symbol.
   
Some resurrection skills are more useful than others depending on the situation. The most popular examples are given [[Resurrect (action)#Resurrection usage|here]]. Read the description and notes for each skill to find out when they are most useful.
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Some resurrection skills are more useful than others depending on the situation. The most popular examples are given below. Read the description and notes for each skill to find out when they are most useful.
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== General usage of resurrection skills ==
 
The most common resurrection skills are [[Resurrection Signet]], [[Resurrection Chant]] and [[Rebirth]].
 
* In [[PvE]], characters who don't rely on their second profession prefer the [[Monk]] [[secondary profession|secondary]] in favor for a re-usable resurrection skill. Users of Rebirth are usually ranged types like [[caster]]s or [[Ranger]]s. Rebirth is an excellent tool for preventing party wipes by teleporting the resurrected player out of the [[Danger Zone|danger zone]]. [[Resurrection Chant]] is preferred on melee types. It is capable of restoring the resurrected player at full health and raises his chances of survival.
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* In Nightfall, [[Signet of Return]] is fairly popular.
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* For most [[PvP]] players, [[Resurrection Signet]] is the skill of choice.
 
* [[Elementalist]]s who are also [[Monk]]s or [[Ritualist]]s can use [[Glyph of Sacrifice]] or [[Glyph of Essence]] to resurrect players instantly. This is especially useful in [[PvP]], making it very difficult to [[interrupt]] the resurrection spell itself (though the Glyph could be interrupted).
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==Resurrection skills==
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'''Equipable Resurrection skills:'''
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*See [[Resurrection skills quick reference]].
   
==Related skills==
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'''Monster Resurrection skills:'''
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*{{monster skill icon|Resurrect (monster skill)}}
These skills can resurrect:
 
 
*[[File:Resurrect.jpg|25px]] [[Resurrect (Zhu Hanuku)]]
*[[Image:Resurrection Signet.jpg|15px]] [[Resurrection Signet]] {{Activation}} 3
 
*{{r}} [[Comfort Animal]] (Pets only)
 
*{{r}} [[Revive Animal]] (Pets only)
 
*{{mo}} [[Light of Dwayna]] {{Activation}} 4
 
*{{mo}} [[Rebirth]] {{Activation}} 6
 
*{{mo}} [[Restore Life]] {{Activation}} 8
 
*{{mo}} [[Renew Life]] {{Activation}} 8
 
*{{mo}} [[Resurrect]] {{Activation}} 6
 
*{{mo}} [[Resurrection Chant]] {{Activation}} 8
 
*{{mo}} [[Unyielding Aura]] {{Activation}} 3
 
*{{Mo}} [[Vengeance]] {{Activation}} 4
 
*{{rt}} [[Flesh of My Flesh]] {{Activation}} 5
 
*{{rt}} [[Lively Was Naomei]] {{Activation}} 6
 
*{{rt}} [[Restoration]] {{Activation}} 5 ([[Binding Ritual]])
 
*{{rt}} [[Death Pact Signet]] {{Activation}} 2
 
*{{p}} [[Signet of Return]] {{Activation}} 6
 
*[[Sunspear Rebirth Signet]] {{Activation}} 3 ([[PvE]] only)
 
*[[Image:Monster skill.jpg|15px]] [[Resurrect (Monster Skill)]]
 
   
These skills prevent resurrection:
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'''These skills prevent resurrection:'''
 
*{{r}} [[Frozen Soil]]
 
*{{r}} [[Frozen Soil]]
   
These skills affect resurrection:
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'''These skills affect resurrection:'''
*[[Curse of the Bloodstone]] (Environmental Effect)
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*{{skill icon|Curse of the Bloodstone}} (Environmental Effect)
*{{p}} [["We Shall Return!"]]
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*{{p}} [["We Shall Return!" (PvP)]]
   
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[[Category:Glossary|Resurrect]]
== Resurrection usage ==
 
The most common resurrection skills are [[Resurrection Signet]], [[Resurrection Chant]] and [[Rebirth]].
 
* In [[PvE]], characters who don't rely on their second profession prefer the [[Monk]] [[secondary profession|secondary]] in favor for a re-usable resurrection skill. Users of Rebirth are usually ranged types like [[caster]]s. Rebirth is an excellent tool for preventing party wipes by teleporting the resurrected player out of the [[Danger Zone|danger zone]]. [[Resurrection Chant]] is preferred on melee types. It is capable of restoring the resurrected player at full health and raises his chances of survival.
 
* For all characters who are not Monk secondaries and for all [[PvP]] players, Signet of Resurrection is the skill of choice.
 
* [[Elementalist]]s who are also [[Monk]]s or [[Ritualist]]s can use [[Glyph of Sacrifice]] or [[Glyph of Essence]] to resurrect players instantly. This is especially useful in [[PvP]], making it impossible to [[interrupt]] the resurrection spell itself (though the Glyph could be interrupted).
 

Latest revision as of 07:33, 18 June 2010

Disambiguous This article is about the resurrect action. For the Monk spell , see Resurrect.

Colloquially abbreviated as "res" or "rez", Resurrection means to bring a dead ally back to life. Resurrection is important when playing the game because it enables a party to recover a fallen member during the heat of battle, or at the worst case, have an opportunity at disaster-recovery when the party is nearly wiped out. One of the most annoying experiences in the game is when a party survives a near wipe-out experience, only to discover that the survivors do not have resurrection skills.

Resurrection Shrines offer resurrection services in explorable areas (but not in missions) as well as in some PvP scenarios. Players and pets can also be resurrected when a mission cutscene that brings the party together occurs. Resurrection shrines can be found on the mission map in the form of an ankh symbol.

Some resurrection skills are more useful than others depending on the situation. The most popular examples are given below. Read the description and notes for each skill to find out when they are most useful.

General usage of resurrection skills

The most common resurrection skills are Resurrection Signet, Resurrection Chant and Rebirth.

Resurrection skills

Equipable Resurrection skills:

Monster Resurrection skills:

These skills prevent resurrection:

These skills affect resurrection: