Lower Resistance (Abjuration, Alteration) Level: 5 Range: 60 yds. Components: V, S, M Casting Time: 5 Duration: 1 turn + 1 rd./level Area of Effect: 1 creature Saving Throw: None Using this spell, a wizard can attempt to reduce the magic resistance of a target creature. The magic resistance of the subject works against the lower resistance spell itself, but at only half its normal value. No saving throw is permitted in addition to magic resistance. This spell has no effect on creatures that have no magic resistance. A target creature that does not resist the effects of the spell has its magic resistance reduced by a base 16% plus 1% per level of the caster (that is, a base 25% reduction at 9th level). The material component is a broken iron rod. Notes: Uncommon spell (7oM). Note that the base is substantially reduced from the originally published form.