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Wearing an '''amulet of the acrobat''' grants a tremendous +15 boost to [[ev]]asion, but only on turns in which you make no actions other than moving or waiting. [[Riposte]] attacks and [[minotaur]] headbutt counters negate this benefit, as do the moving attacks of [[Wu Jian]] followers. Maintaining a [[channeling spell]] like [[Searing Ray]], however, ''does'' allow the amulet to work.
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Wearing an '''amulet of the acrobat''' grants a tremendous +15 [[evasion]], but only on turns in which you make no actions other than moving or waiting:
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*Going up/down [[stairs]] doesn't count towards the +15 EV bonus.
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*Counterattacks ([[Minotaur]] headbutts, [[riposte]]) negate the bonus.
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*[[Wu Jian]]'s martial attacks negate the bonus.
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*Maintaining a [[channeling spell]] (e.g. [[Searing Ray]]) does ''not'' negate the bonus.
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[[Tengu]] do not benefit from this amulet, as they already have the Acrobat intrinsic.
  
 
==Strategy==
 
==Strategy==
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Gaining +15 EV is certainly a powerful effect, but only having it while you're doing nothing aggressive is a bit disappointing. It works best if you can use statuses like [[poison]], [[Frozen Ramparts]], or [[Petrify]], though even then, those turns are often better spent attacking. So with the exception of the channeling spells, this amulet is simply not designed with offense in mind.
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Gaining +15 EV is certainly a powerful effect, but a bit disappointing, since it does not activate when attacking or using items. Still, it has a number of uses:
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*It helps you reposition during fights. Acrobat provides a defense against attacks, including [[centaur (monster)|centaur]] shots, [[attacks of opportunity]], etc., while moving. Particularly handy for followers of [[Cheibriados]].
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*It has a synergy with damage over time effects. Channeling spells work, as mentioned above, but [[poison]], [[Frozen Ramparts]], and delayed effects like [[Petrify]] also benefit.
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*It helps you escape. While you're waiting for a [[teleport]] to kick in, you'll benefit from extra defense. It can also be good for 'ninja'-ing runes.
  
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Instead, consider it a defensive tool for scenarios where you don't intend to kill (everything). It helps with repositioning, as you avoid [[attacks of opportunity]], and is particularly handy for followers of [[Cheibriados]]. It's also good for fleeing, ninja-ing runes, and waiting for a [[teleport]] to kick in. An amulet of the acrobat is most helpful early on when you don't have good defenses of any kind (and perhaps have not found any other amulets).
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You may prefer another amulet for more consistent benefits. But, at the very least, having acrobat is strictly better than no amulet.
  
 
===Tips & Tricks===
 
===Tips & Tricks===

Latest revision as of 16:39, 15 February 2024

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Type Jewellery
Name Amulet of the acrobat
Icon Amulet of the acrobat.png
An amulet that allows the user to tumble and roll to evade the blows of their enemies, but only while moving and waiting. While taking other actions (including climbing stairs) the amulet conveys no benefits.

Wearing an amulet of the acrobat grants a tremendous +15 evasion, but only on turns in which you make no actions other than moving or waiting:

Tengu do not benefit from this amulet, as they already have the Acrobat intrinsic.

Strategy

Gaining +15 EV is certainly a powerful effect, but a bit disappointing, since it does not activate when attacking or using items. Still, it has a number of uses:

  • It helps you reposition during fights. Acrobat provides a defense against attacks, including centaur shots, attacks of opportunity, etc., while moving. Particularly handy for followers of Cheibriados.
  • It has a synergy with damage over time effects. Channeling spells work, as mentioned above, but poison, Frozen Ramparts, and delayed effects like Petrify also benefit.
  • It helps you escape. While you're waiting for a teleport to kick in, you'll benefit from extra defense. It can also be good for 'ninja'-ing runes.

You may prefer another amulet for more consistent benefits. But, at the very least, having acrobat is strictly better than no amulet.

Tips & Tricks

  • The amulet will display the EV boost in Blue the turn after doing a valid action; but it instantly fades if you do a different one.
  • Keep in mind that there are plenty of threats that ignore EV entirely, such as spells like Fireball or Airstrike, harmful clouds, and dangerous Hexes.

History

  • Prior to 0.26, in order to function, the amulet had to attune itself to the wearer at full health.
  • The amulet of the acrobat was added in 0.22.
Jewellery
Amulets Acrobat • Faith • Guardian spirit • Magic regeneration • Reflection • Regeneration
Rings Dexterity • Evasion • Fire • Flight • Ice • Intelligence • Magical power •
Poison resistance • Positive energy • Protection • Protection from cold • Protection from fire • Resist corrosion • See invisible • Slaying • Strength • Willpower • Wizardry
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