So what you are saying is that if you target a mob standing right next to
you and sing this song, you will also take damage. What happens if you
target a mob from a distance but the rest of your party is standing near the
mob? Will they also take damage?

Gatin of E'ci (who won't have to worry about this issue for quite some time)

> This song is a Rain type spell. Hence the green icon. This means you need
> to stand far off from
> your target, and then hit them with the song to avoid getting hit
> yourself. The song will then
> hit any mobs surrounding your target. It does up to 325 dmg to each
> target. It can hit up to 4
> targets I believe. It may not do max dmg most of the time, but it isnt
> resisted too often.
>
> Maev Lorekeeper, L50
> Tarew Marr
>
> Jada wrote:
>
> > From: Jada <jadakost@...>
> >
> > I am just about to recieve my level 43 song (Desperate
> > Dirge) and had a few questions.
> >
> > 1) Can this song still damage the singer? or has this
> > been fixed?
> >
> > 2) Is the song a true area effect? or do you need to
> > target a single critter? or can you target yourself
> > to get AoE around you?
> >
> > 3) How many critters can the song affect? what type
> > of damage is typical?
> >
> > 4) Is this song resisted more, less, the same as other
> > songs?
> >
> > Along with these questions please add anything else
> > you would like to say about the song. I usually test
> > out the songs myself, but seeing how it has such a
> > LONG reload time that may prove to be difficult.
> >
> > Thanks in advance!
> >
> > Jada MacAldred
> > Bard of Povar
> >
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