Talisman - Revision history

Predelnik: Fixed that talismans needs to be put on instead of evoked. Also transformation delay is apparently 4, 3 in code + this wait starts on next turn.

2026-03-18T19:44:49Z

Fixed that talismans needs to be put on instead of evoked. Also transformation delay is apparently 4, 3 in code + this wait starts on next turn.

Netpet at 17:35, 3 March 2026

2026-03-03T17:35:24Z

Regret-index: 0.34 new talismans and blade changes added in.

2026-02-08T19:37:40Z

0.34 new talismans and blade changes added in.

Hordes: /* Transformations */

2025-12-22T18:25:43Z

‎Transformations

Hordes: /* List of talismans */

2025-10-24T04:07:42Z

‎List of talismans

Hordes: de-cba

2025-10-18T20:18:26Z

de-cba

Serenity: /* Melded Slots */

2025-07-24T08:46:34Z

‎Melded Slots

Serenity: /* Useful Info */ removed reference to beast talisman

2025-07-24T08:44:53Z

‎Useful Info: removed reference to beast talisman

Serenity: /* Melded Slots */ updated table

2025-07-24T08:43:37Z

‎Melded Slots: updated table

Serenity: partial edit

2025-07-24T08:09:37Z

partial edit

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 ==Useful Info==
-A talisman, when e'''V'''oked, turns you into its respective [[transformation]] (e.g. a [[quill talisman]] turns you into [[Quill Form]]). This transformation lasts indefinitely. It can't be [[potion of cancellation|cancelled]] or [[Quicksilver Bolt|dispelled]], though you can voluntarily exit (either with '''V''' or as an [[ability|'''A'''bility]]) at any time. Entering or exiting a form takes 5 turns. The talisman doesn't need to be in your inventory to stay in or exit a form. If you are turned into a [[bad form]], when you revert, you'll go back to your talisman form.
+A talisman, when '''P'''ut on, turns you into its respective [[transformation]] (e.g. a [[quill talisman]] turns you into [[Quill Form]]). This transformation lasts indefinitely. It can't be [[potion of cancellation|cancelled]] or [[Quicksilver Bolt|dispelled]], though you can voluntarily exit by taking off the talisman at any time. Entering or exiting a form takes 4 turns<ref>{{source ref|0.34.0|delay.h|653}}</ref>. If you are turned into a [[bad form]], when you revert, you'll go back to your talisman form.
 Talismans may spawn as [[randart]]s; any randart properties apply so long as you remain in the form. For example, the quill talisman "Qicrucob" {rF+} would give permanent [[fire resistance]] in addition to all the benefits of Quill Form.
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 ==History==
-*In [[0.34]], [[spore talisman]]s and [[eel talisman]]s were added. Talismans were also made to be cheaper in shops.
+*In [[0.34]], [[spore talisman]]s and [[eel talisman]]s were added. Talismans were also made to be cheaper in shops. Also, talismans are now considered gear and are (p)ut on instead of e(v)oked.
 *In [[0.33]], a ''dozen'' new talismans were added, including: [[Quill talisman]], [[Inkwell talisman]], [[Protean talisman]], [[Medusa talisman]], [[Rimehorn talisman]], [[Scarab talisman]], [[Fortress talisman]], [[Lupine talisman]], [[Spider talisman]], [[Wellspring talisman]], [[Hive talisman]], [[Riddle talisman]], [[Sanguine talisman]].
 :Also, the skill requirements for different tiers changed:

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 ==History==
-*In [[0.34]], [[spore talisman]]s and [[eel talisman]]s were added.
+*In [[0.34]], [[spore talisman]]s and [[eel talisman]]s were added. Talismans were also made to be cheaper in shops.
 *In [[0.33]], a ''dozen'' new talismans were added, including: [[Quill talisman]], [[Inkwell talisman]], [[Protean talisman]], [[Medusa talisman]], [[Rimehorn talisman]], [[Scarab talisman]], [[Fortress talisman]], [[Lupine talisman]], [[Spider talisman]], [[Wellspring talisman]], [[Hive talisman]], [[Riddle talisman]], [[Sanguine talisman]].
 :Also, the skill requirements for different tiers changed:

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-{{version033}}
+{{version034}}
 {{flavour|Talismans allow their user to shift into a different form. Entering or leaving a form with a talisman requires a brief period of concentration, but otherwise, forms last until the user chooses to leave them.
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 '''Tier 2:''' (min. 8 skill, max. 14 skill)
 *[[File:protean talisman.png]] [[Protean talisman]] (Transforms into another Tier 2 talisman when used)
 *[[File:medusa talisman.png]] [[Medusa talisman]] (Medusa Form)
 *[[File:rimehorn talisman.png]] [[Rimehorn talisman]] (Yak Form)
 *[[File:scarab talisman.png]] [[Scarab talisman]] (Scarab Form)
 '''Tier 3:''' (min. 12 skill, max. 20 skill)
-*[[File:blade talisman.png]] [[Blade talisman]] (Blade Form)
+*[[File:maw talisman.png]] [[Maw talisman]] (Maw Form)
 *[[File:fortress talisman.png]] [[Fortress talisman]] (Crab Form)
 *[[File:lupine talisman.png]] [[Lupine talisman]] (Werewolf Form)
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 '''Tier 4:''' (min. 17 skill, max. 25 skill)
 *[[File:dragon-coil talisman.png]] [[Dragon-coil talisman]] (Dragon Form)
 *[[File:granite talisman.png]] [[Granite talisman]] (Statue Form)
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 !Flux
 | x || x || x || || || x || ||
 |-
 !Medusa
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 | x || x || x || x || x || x || x || x
 |-
-!Blade
+!Maw
-| x || x || -60%~0% || || || x || ||
+| || || -75% || || || || ||
 |-
 !Crab
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 !Aqua
 | || || x || || || || ||
 |-
 !Dragon
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 ==History==
 *In [[0.33]], a ''dozen'' new talismans were added, including: [[Quill talisman]], [[Inkwell talisman]], [[Protean talisman]], [[Medusa talisman]], [[Rimehorn talisman]], [[Scarab talisman]], [[Fortress talisman]], [[Lupine talisman]], [[Spider talisman]], [[Wellspring talisman]], [[Hive talisman]], [[Riddle talisman]], [[Sanguine talisman]].
 :Also, the skill requirements for different tiers changed:

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 Each form has its own benefits and downsides. However, talisman forms share a few things in common:
-* All talisman forms will boost [[Unarmed Combat]] in some way.
+* Many talisman forms boost [[Unarmed Combat]]'s base damage.
 * Most forms will [[meld]] certain types of equipment, which cannot be used. For example, a [[blade talisman]] turns your hands into blades, melding your [[weapon]], [[shield]], and [[gloves]].
 * Forms often negate certain [[mutation]]s, or add new ones. They can also change your [[size]].

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 ==List of talismans==
 Talismans are sorted by "tiers"; each tier has the same [[Shapeshifting]] skill thresholds.
 '''Tier 1:''' (min. 0 skill, max. 7 skill)

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-{{version032}}
+{{version033}}
 {{flavour|Talismans allow their user to shift into a different form. Entering or leaving a form with a talisman requires a brief period of concentration, but otherwise, forms last until the user chooses to leave them.
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 ==History==
-{{CBA|0.33|a ''dozen'' of new talismans will be added.}}
+*In [[0.33]], a ''dozen'' new talismans were added, including: [[Quill talisman]], [[Inkwell talisman]], [[Protean talisman]], [[Medusa talisman]], [[Rimehorn talisman]], [[Scarab talisman]], [[Fortress talisman]], [[Lupine talisman]], [[Spider talisman]], [[Wellspring talisman]], [[Hive talisman]], [[Riddle talisman]], [[Sanguine talisman]].
-:Also, the skill requirements for different tiers will change:
+:Also, the skill requirements for different tiers changed:
-:*Tier 1 will remain 0-7.
+:*Tier 2 (ie: protean tier) is 8-14 instead of 7-14.
-:*Tier 2 (ie: protean tier) will be 8-14 instead of 7-14.
+:*Tier 3 (ie: blade tier) is 12-20 instead of 10-19.
-:*Tier 3 (ie: blade tier) will be 12-20 instead of 10-19.
+:*Tier 4 (ie: statue tier) is 17-25 instead of 16-25.
 *Talismans were introduced in [[0.31]], replacing [[Transmutations]] magic. Removed spells include [[Beastly Appendage]], [[Spider Form]], [[Ice Form]], [[Blade Hands]], [[Statue Form]], [[Dragon Form]], [[Storm Form]], and [[Necromutation]] (Lichform).
 {{Forms}}

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 '''''Percentages''' indicate changes in AC derived from [[body armour]].''<br>
-'''''Ranges''' indicate values at minimum and maximum [[Shapeshifting]], respectively.''<br>
+'''''Ranges''' indicate values at minimum and maximum [[Shapeshifting]], in accordance to the talisman's Tier.''<br>
 '''''+''' indicates a slot is enabled while in this form, regardless of [[species]].''

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 ===Melded Slots===
 {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
-! '''Form''' || '''Weapon''' || '''Shield''' || '''Body Armour''' || '''Helmet''' || '''Cloak''' || '''Gloves''' || '''Boots'''
+! '''Form''' || '''Weapon''' || '''Offhand''' || '''Body Armour''' || '''Helmet''' || '''Cloak''' || '''Gloves''' || '''Boots''' || '''Barding'''
 |-
-! Beast
+!Quill
-| || || || x || x || x || x
+| || || || x || x || x || x || x
 |-
 !Flux
-| x || x || x || || || ||
+| x || x || x || || || x || ||
 |-
 !Blade
-| x || x || * || || || x ||
+| x || x || -60%~0% || || || x || ||
 |-
-!Maw
+!Werewolf
-| || || x || || || ||
+| || || || x || x || x || x || x
 |-
 !Serpent
-| x || x || x || x || x || x || x
+| x || x || x || x || || x || x || x
 |-
 !Statue
-| || || x || || || x || x
+| || || x || || || x || x || x
 |-
-!Dragon
+!Hive
-| x || x || x || x || x || x || x
+| || || x || x || || || ||
 |-
 !Storm
-| x || x || x || x || x || x || x
+| x || x || x || x || x || x || x || x
 |-
 !Death
-| || || || || || ||
+| || || || || || || ||
 |}
-''* Blade form reduces body armour's base AC until you reach the max skill requirement.''
+'''''Percentages''' indicate changes in AC derived from [[body armour]].''<br>
 ==History==

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 A talisman, when e'''V'''oked, turns you into its respective [[transformation]] (e.g. a [[beast talisman]] turns you into [[Beast Form]]). This transformation lasts indefinitely. It can't be [[potion of cancellation|cancelled]] or [[Quicksilver Bolt|dispelled]], though you can voluntarily exit (either with '''V''' or as an '''A'''bility) at any time. Entering or exiting a form takes 5 turns. The talisman doesn't need to be in your inventory to stay in or exit a form. If you are turned into a [[bad form]], when you revert, you'll go back to your talisman form.
-Talismans may spawn as [[randart]]s; any randart properties apply so long as you remain in the form. For example, a beast talisman "Centaurbane" {rC+} gives permanent [[cold resistance]] in addition to all the benefits of Beast Form.
+Talismans may spawn as [[randart]]s; any randart properties apply so long as you remain in the form. For example, the quill talisman "Qicrucob" {rF+} would give permanent [[fire resistance]] in addition to all the benefits of Quill Form.
-The [[undead]] ([[Ghoul]]s, [[Mummies]], bloodless [[Vampire]]s) are unable to transform. [[Zin]] despises form-shifting, and will instantly excommunicate any follower who uses one.
+The [[undead]] ([[Mummies]], [[Poltergeist]]s and [[Revenant]]s) are unable to transform. [[Zin]] despises form-shifting, and will instantly excommunicate any follower who uses one.
 ===Transformations===
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 Each form has a minimum [[Shapeshifting]] skill. Below this skill, you will receive a penalty to max HP. Every level of skill below the minimum gives a penalty of -10% max HP (max. -90% HP), which is then multiplied by the form bonus. <!-- https://github.com/crawl/crawl/blob/a941d207056b69c563e2790628016430eb5d529d/crawl-ref/source/transform.cc#L306 transform.cc -->
-Raising Shapeshifting past this point will give you form-specific benefits. Beast Form will increase your [[slaying]] (attack) bonus, Statue Form will increase your defenses, etc. Each form also has a maximum Shapeshifting skill, where further training has no benefit.
+Raising Shapeshifting past this point will give you form-specific benefits. Quill Form will have increased damage on quills, Statue Form will increase your defenses further, etc. Each form also has a maximum Shapeshifting skill, where further training has no benefit.
 Talismans are not related to [[spell]]s in any way, so [[intelligence]], [[wizardry]], etc. has no effect, and [[Trog]] won't hate them. They are also unaffected by [[Ru#Sacrifices|Sacrifice Artifice]], since they are not evocables.
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 ==List of talismans==
 Talismans are sorted by "tiers"; each tier has the same [[Shapeshifting]] skill thresholds.
 '''Tier 1:''' (min. 0 skill, max. 7 skill)
-*[[File:beast talisman.png]] [[Beast talisman]] (Beast Form)
+*[[File:Quill talisman.png]] [[Quill talisman]] (Quill Form)
-'''Tier 1.5:''' (min. 7 skill, max. 14 skill)
+'''Tier 1.5:''' (min. 5 skill, max. 14 skill)
-*[[File:flux talisman.png]] [[Flux talisman]] (Flux Form)
+*[[File:flux bauble.png]] [[Flux bauble]] (Flux Form)
-'''Tier 2:''' (min. 10 skill, max. 19 skill)
+'''Tier 2:''' (min. 8 skill, max. 14 skill)
 *[[File:blade talisman.png]] [[Blade talisman]] (Blade Form)
-*[[File:maw talisman.png]] [[Maw talisman]] (Maw Form)
+*[[File:fortress talisman.png]] [[Fortress talisman]] (Crab Form)
 *[[File:serpent talisman.png]] [[Serpent talisman]] (Serpent Form)
-'''Tier 3:''' (min. 16 skill, max. 25 skill)
+'''Tier 4:''' (min. 17 skill, max. 25 skill)
-*[[File:dragon-blood talisman.png]] [[Dragon-blood talisman]] (Dragon Form)
+*[[File:dragon-coil talisman.png]] [[Dragon-coil talisman]] (Dragon Form)
 *[[File:granite talisman.png]] [[Granite talisman]] (Statue Form)
-'''Tier 4:''' (min. 23 skill, max. 27 skill)
+'''Tier 5:''' (min. 23 skill, max. 27 skill)
-*[[File:talisman of death.png]] [[Talisman of death]] (Death Form)
+*[[File:talisman of death.png]] [[Talisman of death]]* (Death Form)
 *[[File:storm talisman.png]] [[Storm talisman]] (Storm Form)
 ===Melded Slots===