What defines a spell?

RipleyOriginal

So I have relatively high spell critical but I want to know what defines a spell. Do abilities like flame lash use spell critical or weapon critical? And what about ward ally? can i critical my ward so it absorbs more damage before diminishing? Ive looked online quite a bit but i haven't found any concrete answers.

Dracane

It's safe to say, that as long as an ability costs Magicka, it is a spell and is affected by spell critical.
The initial heal of Healing Ward can crit and also the final tick can heal, But the shield itself cannot crit.

RipleyOriginal

thanks, appreciate the response!