Spellcasting focus

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In dNetHack, notdNetHack, and notdNetHack, a spellcasting focus is an item that can decrease the hero's spellcasting failure rate while they wield it.

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.

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

List of item-based focuses

  • Khakkhara: improves the success rate of clerical and healing spells, and improves the success rate of all spells for Priests and Monks
  • Bell: improves the success rate of clerical 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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