Twisted armor

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Twisted armor is scripted armor that debuted at the August 2024 run of Duskruin, in a Bloodriven Village. They were created by GameMaster Marstreforn. They are the armor counterpart to Twisted weapons and Twisted shields.

Acid Edition, which is the only released version of this armor, comes with acid flares and a +20 enchantment. They are constructed of black alloy or leather.

Tier 1 (OTS)

At tier 1 (as sold in the shop) this armor has standard (Category B) flares.

Analyze

* Twisted Armor - Acid Edition *

     Available Actions
   * BOW
   * CLENCH
   * RUB
   * TILT
   * WEAR | REMOVE

Merchants that are skilled with this type of armor may also customize the following:
   * Glow (color):   "green"
   * Core (article): "glyph-etched"
   * Core (noun):    "crystal"
   * Effect:         "virescent"
  ** Flares:         (not unlocked)

Combat Unlocks:
     - Unlocks increase the potential of abilities gained from previously unlocked tiers.
  ** Twisted Retaliation (PROD): NOT UNLOCKED
     - Chance for a reactive maneuver flare (acid) when struck by, or evading, an attack or bolt.
     - Toggle ON/OFF with PROD.  Removing the armor will toggle flares OFF.
     - Will only flare this way while in an aggressive stance.
 *** Twisted Augmentations     : NOT UNLOCKED
     - Chance for a bonus to defense against hostile warding spells.
     - Chance for a penalty to maneuver abilities used against you.
     - Will only activate while in an aggressive stance.
**** Twisted Synergy    (TOUCH): NOT UNLOCKED
     - Bonus to flare chance of your Twisted Armor, Twisted Shield, and Twisted Weapon abilities.
     - Removing the armor will immediately end the bonus granted by Twisted Synergy.
     - Twisted Synergy lasts for 60 seconds and has a 30 minute cooldown.

Twisted Retaliation must be unlocked to enable the Flares customization.

Tier 2 - Twisted Retaliation

At tier 2, the armor gains reactive (Category D) flares on a successful evade, or if hit by an attack, while in an aggressive stance (forward, advance, or offensive).

These flares use a Standard maneuver roll to see if they hit.

This tier also allows access to the TURN verb, which can toggle an added line below their inventory when someone looks at the character:

Also adds a line below the wearer's inventory when you LOOK at them. This can be toggled ON or OFF with TURN.

A wavering haze of virescent fumes surrounds XXXXX's feet, clinging to the ground beside her.

Tier 3 - Twisted Augmentations

At tier 3, the armor gains a standard flare chance to grant a +5 bonus to TD against hostile warding spells. It also gains a standard flare chance to penalize maneuver-based abilities against the wearer by 5.

Additionally, the armor gains a bonus to its chance to hit with Twisted Retaliation.

Tier 4 - Twisted Synergy

At tier 4, the armor gains a buff/cooldown ability called Twisted Synergy.

Twisted Synergy can be activated using TOUCH, and requires Twisted Retaliation to be toggled ON. It lasts for 60 seconds, and has a 30 minute cooldown.

At this tier, Twisted Augmentations instead has a chance to grant a +10 to TD against hostile warding spells, and instead has a chance to penalize maneuver-based abilities against the wearer by 10.

Additionally, the armor gains a more significant bonus to its chance to hit with Twisted Retaliation.

Additional Information

Twisted Retaliation Example

Obtained with the Tier 2 unlock:

Example of successful evade:

A tomb troll swings an iron morning star at you!
You are briefly shrouded by a churning haze of virescent fumes as a scintillating green crystal on your snakeskin bodysuit shimmers vibrantly.
The crystal pulses brightly as it emits a twisted, prismatic spray of acid that surges toward the tomb troll!
[SMR result: 193 (Open d100: 27, Penalty: 5)]

** A tomb troll is struck by a twisted, prismatic spray of acid! **
   ... 10 points of damage!
   Acid gets on the left arm raising some large blisters.
The scintillating green crystal on your snakeskin bodysuit momentarily dims.
You move slightly, letting the attack pass harmlessly by!
Example of being hit (can activate in addition to standard flares):

A tomb troll's flesh wounds regenerate slowly.
A tomb troll swings an iron morning star at you!
  AS: +266 vs DS: +242 with AvD: +32 + d100 roll: +51 = +107
   ... and hits for 2 points of damage!
   Thrust catches your chin.
  Leaves an impression but no cut.
You are briefly shrouded by a churning haze of virescent fumes as a scintillating green crystal on your snakeskin bodysuit shimmers vibrantly.
The crystal pulses brightly as it emits a twisted, prismatic spray of acid that surges toward the tomb troll!
[SMR result: 247 (Open d100: 21, Bonus: 1)]

** A tomb troll is struck by a twisted, prismatic spray of acid! **
   ... 20 points of damage!
   Hit on the arm chars the skin and eats into the underlying muscles!
   The tomb troll is stunned!
The scintillating green crystal on your snakeskin bodysuit momentarily dims.

** Your snakeskin bodysuit releases a spray of acid at the tomb troll! **
   ... 25 points of damage!
   Strike dissolves the tendons in the ankle, effectively severing foot!
   It is knocked to the ground!

Twisted Augmentations Examples

Obtained with the Tier 3 unlock:

TD bonus example:

  normal
A shan cleric waves a hand dismissively at you!
  CS: +209 - TD: +312 + CvA: 0 + d100: +98 == -5
  Warded off!

  with bonus
A shan cleric waves a hand dismissively at you!
The scintillating glow emanating from a glyph-etched crystal on your snakeskin bodysuit shimmers and intensifies as a pulse of energy surges around you, briefly coalescing into a flickering green aura!
  CS: +209 - TD: +317 + CvA: 0 + d100: +93 == -15
  Warded off!
SMR-Penalty example:

A tomb troll lunges forward at you with her wooden shield and attempts a shield bash!
The scintillating glow emanating from a glyph-etched crystal on your snakeskin bodysuit shimmers and intensifies as a pulse of energy surges around you, briefly coalescing into a flickering green aura!
[SMR result: -43 (Open d100: 67, Penalty: 5)]
A tomb troll's attempt to bash fails miserably and managed to hit herself instead!  Self-inflicted blow leaves a tomb troll reeling about comically!

See Also

Twisted armor Information
Type Mechanical
Item Classification Armor
Item(s) Applied to Armor
Alterable Yes
Light/Deep Yes
Feature(s) Altered Special line
Customizable Yes
Custom Tier 1- Glow (color), Core (article), Core (noun), Effect
Tier 2- Flares
Original Release Venue Duskruin
Original Release Year 2024
Tiered Yes
Number of Tiers 4
How to Unlock Certificate
Corresponding Item Scripts Twisted weapon
Twisted shield
Item Verbs
BOW CLENCH RUB TILT
WEAR REMOVE PROD TURN