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− | The '''spell staves''' are a group of [[magical items|magical]] [[quarterstaff]]s | + | The '''spell staves''' are a group of [[magical items|magical]] [[quarterstaff]]s that appear in [[SporkHack]], [[EvilHack]] and [[Hack'EM]]. Wielding a spell staff grants [[you]] a significant [[spellcasting]] bonus in a particular school of magic, and can help non-casters cast certain spells that normally would have been either extremely difficult or impossible to cast otherwise. |
In SporkHack, all spell staves are made of [[wood]] and each appear as a "staff" when unidentified; in EvilHack and Hack'EM, each spell staff has a different appearance and material. | In SporkHack, all spell staves are made of [[wood]] and each appear as a "staff" when unidentified; in EvilHack and Hack'EM, each spell staff has a different appearance and material. | ||
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==Types of spell staves== | ==Types of spell staves== | ||
− | ===Staff of | + | ===Staff of divination=== |
{{weapon | {{weapon | ||
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− | A wormwood staff is a | + | A wormwood staff is a staff of divination, which gives a 50% boost to casting any divination spell when wielded. |
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− | ===Staff of | + | ===Staff of healing=== |
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− | A twisted staff is a | + | A twisted staff is a staff of healing, which gives a 50% boost to casting any [[healing]] spell when wielded. |
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− | ===Staff of | + | ===Staff of holiness=== |
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− | A bone-carved staff is a | + | A bone-carved staff is a staff of holiness, which gives a 50% boost to casting any [[clerical]] spell when wielded. This staff does not appear in Hack'EM. |
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− | ===Staff of | + | ===Staff of matter=== |
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− | An etched staff is a | + | An etched staff is a staff of matter, which gives a 50% boost to casting any [[matter]] spell when wielded. It is also slightly lighter than its counterparts. In [[EvilHack]], this staff is made of [[adamantine]]. In [[Hack'EM]] it's made of [[mithril]]. |
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− | ===Staff of | + | ===Staff of escape=== |
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− | A darkwood staff is a | + | A darkwood staff is a staff of escape, which gives a 50% boost to casting any [[escape]] spell when wielded. |
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− | ===Staff of | + | ===Staff of war=== |
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− | An ironshod staff is a | + | An ironshod staff is a staff of war, which gives a 50% boost to casting any [[attack]] spell when wielded. It is heavier than its counterparts, but also has an extra d2 to-hit bonus. In [[SporkHack]] this staff is known as a "staff of battle". |
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− | ===Staff of | + | ===Staff of necromancy=== |
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− | A bone-carved staff is a | + | A bone-carved staff is a staff of necromancy, which gives a 50% boost to casting any [[necromancy]] spell when wielded. This staff does not appear in SporkHack or EvilHack. In [[Hack'EM]], this staff replaces the staff of holiness because the [[clerical]] school of magic was removed. |
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− | ==[[EvilHack]] | + | ==EvilHack== |
− | + | In [[EvilHack]], spellcasters have a chance of being given a spell staff as a [[sacrifice]] gift. | |
− | == | + | ==Hack'EM== |
− | Hack'EM has some artifact weapon that have been converted to spell staves. | + | [[Hack'EM]] has some artifact weapon that have been converted to spell staves. |
− | * [[The Staff of Rot]] is a | + | * [[The Staff of Rot]] is a staff of necromancy that deals withering damage actively and passively. |
− | * [[Firewall]] is a | + | * [[Firewall]] is a staff of divination that grants fire resistance and deals fire damage. Flame Mages receive it as their first sacrifice gift. |
− | * [[Circe's Witchstaff]] is a | + | * [[Circe's Witchstaff]] is a staff of matter that can turn enemies into pigs. |
− | * [[Drowsing Rod]] is a | + | * [[Drowsing Rod]] is a staff of healing that can put enemies to sleep with its sleeping gas attack. Healers receive it as their first sacrifice gift. |
− | * [[Origin]] is a | + | * [[Origin]] is a staff of escape that confers teleport control and spellcasting bonuses. |
− | + | Any quarterstaff can be [[upgrade]]d (or [[tinker]]ed) up to a random spell staff. This upgrade only goes one-way; spell staves cannot be down-graded. | |
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==References== | ==References== |
Latest revision as of 03:36, 4 December 2023
The spell staves are a group of magical quarterstaffs that appear in SporkHack, EvilHack and Hack'EM. Wielding a spell staff grants you a significant spellcasting bonus in a particular school of magic, and can help non-casters cast certain spells that normally would have been either extremely difficult or impossible to cast otherwise.
In SporkHack, all spell staves are made of wood and each appear as a "staff" when unidentified; in EvilHack and Hack'EM, each spell staff has a different appearance and material.
Contents
Types of spell staves
Staff of divination
) File:Staff of divination.png | |
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Name | staff of divination |
Appearance | wormwood staff |
Damage vs. small | 1d6 |
Damage vs. large | 1d6 |
To-hit bonus | +0 |
Weapon skill | quarterstaff |
Size | two-handed |
Base price | 400 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
Weight | 40 |
Material | wood |
A wormwood staff is a staff of divination, which gives a 50% boost to casting any divination spell when wielded.
Staff of healing
) File:Staff of healing.png | |
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Name | staff of healing |
Appearance | twisted staff |
Damage vs. small | 1d6 |
Damage vs. large | 1d6 |
To-hit bonus | +0 |
Weapon skill | quarterstaff |
Size | two-handed |
Base price | 400 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
Weight | 40 |
Material | wood |
A twisted staff is a staff of healing, which gives a 50% boost to casting any healing spell when wielded.
Staff of holiness
) File:Staff of holiness.png | |
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Name | staff of holiness |
Appearance | bone-carved staff |
Damage vs. small | 1d6 |
Damage vs. large | 1d6 |
To-hit bonus | +0 |
Weapon skill | quarterstaff |
Size | two-handed |
Base price | 400 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
Weight | 40 |
Material | bone |
A bone-carved staff is a staff of holiness, which gives a 50% boost to casting any clerical spell when wielded. This staff does not appear in Hack'EM.
Staff of matter
) File:Staff of matter.png | |
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Name | staff of matter |
Appearance | etched staff |
Damage vs. small | 1d6 |
Damage vs. large | 1d6 |
To-hit bonus | +0 |
Weapon skill | quarterstaff |
Size | two-handed |
Base price | 400 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
Weight | 40 |
Material | wood |
An etched staff is a staff of matter, which gives a 50% boost to casting any matter spell when wielded. It is also slightly lighter than its counterparts. In EvilHack, this staff is made of adamantine. In Hack'EM it's made of mithril.
Staff of escape
) File:Staff of escape.png | |
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Name | staff of escape |
Appearance | darkwood staff |
Damage vs. small | 1d6 |
Damage vs. large | 1d6 |
To-hit bonus | +0 |
Weapon skill | quarterstaff |
Size | two-handed |
Base price | 400 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
Weight | 40 |
Material | wood |
A darkwood staff is a staff of escape, which gives a 50% boost to casting any escape spell when wielded.
Staff of war
) File:Staff of war.png | |
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Name | staff of war |
Appearance | ironshod staff |
Damage vs. small | 1d6 |
Damage vs. large | 1d6 |
To-hit bonus | +2 |
Weapon skill | quarterstaff |
Size | two-handed |
Base price | 425 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
Weight | 50 |
Material | bone |
An ironshod staff is a staff of war, which gives a 50% boost to casting any attack spell when wielded. It is heavier than its counterparts, but also has an extra d2 to-hit bonus. In SporkHack this staff is known as a "staff of battle".
Staff of necromancy
) File:Staff of necromancy.png | |
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Name | staff of necromancy |
Appearance | bone-carved staff |
Damage vs. small | 1d6 |
Damage vs. large | 1d6 |
To-hit bonus | +0 |
Weapon skill | quarterstaff |
Size | two-handed |
Base price | 400 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
Weight | 40 |
Material | bone |
A bone-carved staff is a staff of necromancy, which gives a 50% boost to casting any necromancy spell when wielded. This staff does not appear in SporkHack or EvilHack. In Hack'EM, this staff replaces the staff of holiness because the clerical school of magic was removed.
EvilHack
In EvilHack, spellcasters have a chance of being given a spell staff as a sacrifice gift.
Hack'EM
Hack'EM has some artifact weapon that have been converted to spell staves.
- The Staff of Rot is a staff of necromancy that deals withering damage actively and passively.
- Firewall is a staff of divination that grants fire resistance and deals fire damage. Flame Mages receive it as their first sacrifice gift.
- Circe's Witchstaff is a staff of matter that can turn enemies into pigs.
- Drowsing Rod is a staff of healing that can put enemies to sleep with its sleeping gas attack. Healers receive it as their first sacrifice gift.
- Origin is a staff of escape that confers teleport control and spellcasting bonuses.
Any quarterstaff can be upgraded (or tinkered) up to a random spell staff. This upgrade only goes one-way; spell staves cannot be down-graded.