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In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]], and [[notdNetHack]], a '''spellcasting focus''' is an item that can decrease the [[hero]]'s [[spellcasting]] failure rate wihle wielded.
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A '''spellcasting focus''' is an [[User:Chris/dNethack/dNethack Items|item]] in ''[[dNetHack]]'' that can increase the [[player]]'s chance of [[spellcasting]] successfully when wielded. Several different items are focuses. Some focuses increase the success rate of all spells, while others are limited to associated spell schools.
 
  
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=== Non-artifact Focuses ===
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==Description==
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There are generally two types of spellcasting focus items:
  
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*'''Khakkharas''' improve the success rate of cleric and healing spells. In the hands of a [[Priest]] or a [[Monk]] they improve the success rate of all spells.
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* "Mundane" focuses are based on specific items or item types, usually improve the success rate of spells from specific spell schools, and can include artifacts with matching [[base item]]s.
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*'''Bells''' improve the success rate of cleric and healing spells. In the hands of a [[Priest]] they improve the success rate of all spells.
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* Artifacts that usually improve the success rate of multiple spell types, but may also have more specific restrictions.
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*'''Scalpels''' improve the success rate of healing spells.
 
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*'''Crystal balls''' improve the success rate of divination spells.
 
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*'''Quarterstaffs''' improve the success rate of attack spells.
 
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*'''Shepherd's crooks''' improve the success rate of enchantment spells.
 
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*'''Athames''' improve the success rate of attack and enchantment spells.
 
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*In the hands of a [[Wizard]] '''Wands''' improve the success rate of all spells.
 
  
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=== Artifact Focuses ===
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*'''The Tentacle Rod''', '''Aryfaern Kerym''', '''Profaned Greatscythe''', and '''Garnet Rod''' improve the success rate of all spells.
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===List of item-based focuses===
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*'''[[DNetHack artifacts#The Death-Spear of Vhaerun|The Death Spear of Vhaerun]]''' improves the success rate of attack spells, but only for [[Drow (starting race)|drow]] characters that began the game as males.
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* [[Khakkhara]]: improves the success rate of cleric and healing spells, and improves the success rate of all spells for [[Priest]]s and [[Monk]]s
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*'''Callandor''' improves the success rate of all spells, but only for characters that began the game as males.
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* [[Bell]]: improves the success rate of cleric and healing spells, and improves the success rate of all spells for Priests
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* [[Scalpel]]: improves the success rate of healing spells.
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* [[Crystal ball]]: improves the success rate of divination spells.
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* [[Quarterstaff]]: improves the success rate of attack spells.
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* [[Shepherd's crook]]: improves the success rate of enchantment spells.
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* [[Athame]]: improves the success rate of attack and enchantment spells.
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* [[Wand]]: improves the success rate of all spells for [[Wizard]]s.
  
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===List of artifact focuses===
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* Four artifacts improve the success rate of all spells unconditionally:
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** [[The Tentacle Rod]]
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** [[dNetHack artifacts#Aryfaern Kerym|Aryfaern Kerym]]
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** [[dNetHack artifacts#Profaned Greatscythe|Profaned Greatscythe]]
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** [[dNetHack artifacts#The Garnet Rod|The Garnet Rod]]
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* [[dNetHack artifacts#The Death-Spear of Vhaerun|The Death-Spear of Vhaerun]] improves the success rate of attack spells, but only for [[Drow (starting race)|drow]] characters that began the game as males.
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* [[dNetHack artifacts#Callandor|Callandor]] improves the success rate of all spells, but only for characters that began the game as males.
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Latest revision as of 23:13, 12 June 2024

In dNetHack, notdNetHack, and notdNetHack, a spellcasting focus is an item that can decrease the hero's spellcasting failure rate wihle wielded.

Description

There are generally two types of spellcasting focus items:

  • "Mundane" focuses are based on specific items or item types, usually improve the success rate of spells from specific spell schools, and can include artifacts with matching base items.
  • Artifacts that usually improve the success rate of multiple spell types, but may also have more specific restrictions.

A user has suggested improving this page or section as follows:

"Describe the formula for failure rate reduction, including specific math if necessary."

List of item-based focuses

  • Khakkhara: improves the success rate of cleric and healing spells, and improves the success rate of all spells for Priests and Monks
  • Bell: improves the success rate of cleric and healing spells, and improves the success rate of all spells for Priests
  • Scalpel: improves the success rate of healing spells.
  • Crystal ball: improves the success rate of divination spells.
  • Quarterstaff: improves the success rate of attack spells.
  • Shepherd's crook: improves the success rate of enchantment spells.
  • Athame: improves the success rate of attack and enchantment spells.
  • Wand: improves the success rate of all spells for Wizards.

List of artifact focuses

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