Is this intended? Seems like when I use it with multiple targets in the AoE, it doesn't even attempt to blind the others if it misses the primary target.

 

This could be entirely old but I'm only now trying out ciphers. Didn't see a thread about it.

Conceptually, I think that's as-intended. The idea with Ciphers is that they're manipulating the souls of others. That's why everything targets a creature, never the open ground. If you miss the main target, you can't use their soul to influence those around them.

That does make sense. Should be conveyed somewhere though.