Spell Shaping is a new skill for Dragon Age Origins that allows spell casters
to shape and direct wide-area spells in a manner that does not hurt allies.

Level 1:

Spell Shaping Toggle is added. When active, the caster will shape and direct
wide-area spells to avoid friendly-fire damage. Only party members are
protected.

Mana Drain:

Easy: No Mana Drain
Normal : 15% of avoided damage is drained from casters mana pool
Hard: 30% of avoided damage is drained from casters mana pool
Nightmare : 60% of avoided damage is drained from casters mana pool


Level 2:

Spell Shaping Toggle now provides Party members protection from the
secondary effects of friendly spells such as knockdown, freezing and slow
movement.

Mana Drain:

Easy: No Mana Drain
Normal : 10% of avoided damage is drained from casters mana pool
Hard: 25% of avoided damage is drained from casters mana pool
Nightmare : 50% of avoided damage is drained from casters mana pool

Level 3:

Spell Shaping Toggle now provides friendly-fire damage protection
to all allies on the battlefield. Only Party members recieve protection
from secondary effects.

Mana Drain:

Easy: No Mana Drain
Normal : 5% of avoided damage is drained from casters mana pool
Hard: 20% of avoided damage is drained from casters mana pool
Nightmare : 40% of avoided damage is drained from casters mana pool


Level 4:

Spell Shaping Toggle protects allies and party members from all
friendly-fire damage and secondary effects.

Mana Drain:

Easy: No Mana Drain
Normal : No Mana Drain
Hard: 15% of avoided damage is drained from casters mana pool
Nightmare : 30% of avoided damage is drained from casters mana pool