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| − | {{flavour|A staff inhabited by a mighty demon, tricked and trapped in this form long ago. To survive, she now offers great arcane power in a terrible bargain: in exchange for a tiny portion of the caster's life essence, taken alongside the magic used every time its wielder casts a spell, she will | + | {{flavour|A staff inhabited by a mighty demon, tricked and trapped in this form long ago. To survive, she now offers great arcane power in a terrible bargain: in exchange for a tiny portion of the caster's life essence, taken alongside the magic used every time its wielder casts a spell, she will redirect the life essence of creatures damaged by the spell to the caster.}} |
[[File:Majin-bo.png]] '''''the +6 Majin-Bo''''' | [[File:Majin-bo.png]] '''''the +6 Majin-Bo''''' | ||
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[[MP]] +6<br> | [[MP]] +6<br> | ||
[[Intelligence]] +6<br> | [[Intelligence]] +6<br> | ||
| − | Injures you each time you cast a spell<br> | + | Injures you each time you cast a spell (1 HP for every 1 MP)<br> |
| − | Vampiric spells (100% chance to recover 1d<damage> HP) | + | Vampiric spells (100% chance to recover 1d<damage> HP on direct damage) |
==Desirability== | ==Desirability== | ||
| − | The '''Majin-Bo'''<ref>{{source ref|0. | + | The '''Majin-Bo'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-data.txt|1411}}</ref> is an extraordinarily powerful item in the hands of an experienced [[conjurations|conjurer]]. With vampiric melee attacks ''and'' spells, your HP recovery is great. The +6 [[intelligence]] and [[MP]] are useful, too. Even if you don't use magic, it is a decent weapon; its base type is equal to a [[demon whip]] with 0.6 mindelay. |
| − | However, the Majin-Bo | + | However, the Majin-Bo drains your HP for every spell, regardless of the outcome. Vampirism only works if the target has no [[negative energy resistance]]. It is worse than useless against targets with rN+, including demons and undead. Vampirism only triggers on direct damage, so [[Hexes]] and [[Summonings]] specialists will see little benefit. And if you miss, you won't be stealing HP. Still, one cannot deny the appeal of this weapon, particularly for hybrids and characters with powerful attack spells. |
| − | [[Djinn]] have the most to gain from spell vampirism, as it | + | [[Djinn]] have the most to gain from spell vampirism, as it becomes an effective MP steal. However, they have the most to lose - the Majin-Bo's HP cost means that spells now cost double to cast. |
| − | If you | + | If the Majin-Bo's effect would bring you to 0 HP, the staff will leave you at 1 HP and let you cast your spell normally (with spell vampirism). |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | *Prior to [[0.30]], Majin-Bo was a +6 [[quarterstaff]]. | + | *Prior to [[0.30]], Majin-Bo was a +6 [[quarterstaff]]. |
| + | *Prior to [[0.29]], Majin-Bo only had a 60% to activate spell vampirism on cast. | ||
*Prior to [[0.27]], Majin-Bo would prevent you from casting entirely if you would be reduced to 0 HP. | *Prior to [[0.27]], Majin-Bo would prevent you from casting entirely if you would be reduced to 0 HP. | ||
*Prior to [[0.26]], Majin-Bo had [[Archmagi]] instead of spell vampirism. | *Prior to [[0.26]], Majin-Bo had [[Archmagi]] instead of spell vampirism. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:35, 15 January 2024
| A staff inhabited by a mighty demon, tricked and trapped in this form long ago. To survive, she now offers great arcane power in a terrible bargain: in exchange for a tiny portion of the caster's life essence, taken alongside the magic used every time its wielder casts a spell, she will redirect the life essence of creatures damaged by the spell to the caster. |
the +6 Majin-Bo
+6 bo (modified staff: 11 base damage, +1 accuracy, 1.2 base delay)
Vampiricism brand
MP +6
Intelligence +6
Injures you each time you cast a spell (1 HP for every 1 MP)
Vampiric spells (100% chance to recover 1d<damage> HP on direct damage)
Desirability
The Majin-Bo[1] is an extraordinarily powerful item in the hands of an experienced conjurer. With vampiric melee attacks and spells, your HP recovery is great. The +6 intelligence and MP are useful, too. Even if you don't use magic, it is a decent weapon; its base type is equal to a demon whip with 0.6 mindelay.
However, the Majin-Bo drains your HP for every spell, regardless of the outcome. Vampirism only works if the target has no negative energy resistance. It is worse than useless against targets with rN+, including demons and undead. Vampirism only triggers on direct damage, so Hexes and Summonings specialists will see little benefit. And if you miss, you won't be stealing HP. Still, one cannot deny the appeal of this weapon, particularly for hybrids and characters with powerful attack spells.
Djinn have the most to gain from spell vampirism, as it becomes an effective MP steal. However, they have the most to lose - the Majin-Bo's HP cost means that spells now cost double to cast.
If the Majin-Bo's effect would bring you to 0 HP, the staff will leave you at 1 HP and let you cast your spell normally (with spell vampirism).
History
- Prior to 0.30, Majin-Bo was a +6 quarterstaff.
- Prior to 0.29, Majin-Bo only had a 60% to activate spell vampirism on cast.
- Prior to 0.27, Majin-Bo would prevent you from casting entirely if you would be reduced to 0 HP.
- Prior to 0.26, Majin-Bo had Archmagi instead of spell vampirism.
- Prior to 0.18, the Majin-Bo never spoke occasionally.
- The Majin-Bo was added in 0.15.
References
- ↑ art-data.txt:1411 (0.30.1)
