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{{ItemScriptInfo
'''Shock Weapons'''
|propername=yes
The base concept of the weapon line is a weapon that can be loaded with elemental essences, and fired at creatures. This [[script]] cannot be placed on existing items. This weapon can be unlocked a lot. There are a plethora of potential upgrades, and each upgrade can be further upgraded. These are not including the fluff unlocks. These are being sold OTS with base stats, and no upgrades. Each weapon can be upgraded at least 9 times. They hold the elemental power of the metal they are made out of or adorned with: gornar, zorchar, drakar, or rhimar. Each weapon off the shelf will be a 4x weapon. All the messaging is tied to the associated element of the weapon. These will be available OTS for polearms, and runestaves.
|itemscript=script

|category=Mechanical
The Verb/fluff upgrades are separate and easier to find and receive
|class=Weapon

|tiers=3
Analyze Notes on OTS weapons:
|unlocks=Certificate
<pre{{log2}}>
|relatedscript=Energy Weapon
You analyze your WEAPON and sense that the item is largely free from merchant alteration restrictions.
|verb=LEAN,POINT,PROD,PULL,PUSH,RAISE,RUB,SHAKE,TAP,TOUCH,WAVE
|releasevenue=Ebon Gate
|releasedate=2015
|origmerch=Farain
|addinfo=It fires an elemental bolt that flares based on the metal type: zorchar, drakar, rhimar, gornar.
|restrictions=Yes
}}
==Analyze==
<pre{{log2}}>You analyze the zorchar-bladed naginata and sense that the item is largely free from merchant alteration restrictions.


The creator has also provided the following information:
The creator has also provided the following information:
* General Alterations are fine if you find an extremely skilled and rare merchant to work with this.
* General Alterations are fine.
* The base material CANNOT change and must reference the associated flaring metal.
* It CAN have a long or a show description, if the merchant is comfortable adding one.
* Any merchant can lighten this.



Currently Unlocked Verbs:
Currently Unlocked Verbs:
Unlock Status: Off the Shelf (1 of 3 on unlocking)
Unlock Status: Off the Shelf (1 of 3 on unlocking)
Verbs Trapped: Point, Put (to load), Fix
Verbs Trapped: Point
Percent Damaged: 1%
Total Possible Charges: 10
Total Charges Remaining: 0

MERCHANT OPTIONS:


Current Stats:

Current Cooldown: 20 Minutes
This can be upgraded to have its cooldown reduced to 10 minutes.

Current Critical Strength.
The WEAPON is currently set to default range.
This can be unlocked to have an increased minimum range.

Degredation chance
The WEAPON currently has a 2%-5% chance to degrade.
This can be upgraded to have its degredation chance reduced to 1%-3%.

Feedback Chance
The WEAPON currently has a 5% chance for feedback.
This can be upgraded to have its feedback chance reduced to 3%.

Total Charge Capacity
The WEAPON currently can hold 10 charges.
This can be upgraded to have 25 charges.

Repair Difficulty
The WEAPON is currently HARD to repair.
This can be upgraded to have a reduced repair difficulty to MEDIUM.

Charge Efficiency
The WEAPON is currently a 1 essence to 1 charge ratio.
This can be upgraded to 1:2.

Roundtime
The WEAPON currently has a 5 second roundtime.
This can be upgraded to be reduced to 3 seconds.


Auction Unlocks
Total Upgrades: 0
This WEAPON can be upgraded 9 more times
</pre>


Additional Target
Information shared by Farain at EG Regarding Shock Lances (which includes all weapons in the line, not just lances):
The naginata can be unlocked as an AUCTION upgrade to hit an additional target.


Major Elemental Wave
There are basically 3 types of unlocks, fluff, parameter (or upgrades), and auction quality.
The naginata can be unlocked as an AUCTION upgrade to cast Major Elemental Wave when RAISEd 40x a day.


You might be able to have a talented merchant lighten the zorchar-bladed naginata for you.</pre>
There are 2 fluff unlocks.


==Usage Information==
Each parameter is upgraded independently, and each weapon has more combined unlocks from parameters than allowed unlocks for the weapon, which means two "fully unlocked" weapons could be very different. Each upgrade description tells you what the NEXT upgrade will give you, not the maximum possible.
===Tier 1===
Off-the-shelf Schock Weapons only have access to {{boldmono|POINT}}. The below example is for zorchar/lightning flares. It is SMR contested.
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Verb |header2= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= POINT |modifier2= |1Pview= You point your zorchar-bladed naginata directly at {target} and a crackling corona of lightning surrounds its zorchar tip. With a resounding crackle, a silvery-blue arc of electricity leaps from your zorchar-bladed naginata and impacts the {target}!<br>Roundtime: 3 sec. |3Pview= }}
{{Table end}}
===Tier 2===
{{addmetext}}
===Tier 3===
Tier 3 has fully unlocked fluff verbs plus ambient messaging.
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Verb |header2= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= WAVE |modifier2= |1Pview= As you wave your zorchar-bladed naginata high overhead, a trail of sparks follows closely behind. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= TAP |modifier2= |1Pview= You drum your fingers on your zorchar-bladed naginata and ready yourself in a {stance} stance. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= TOUCH |modifier2= |1Pview= You place your hand against your zorchar-bladed naginata, it shocks your hand gently. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= RUB |modifier2= |1Pview= You take a moment to polish your zorchar-bladed naginata, it briefly glows a mix of silver and gold. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= PULL |modifier2= |1Pview= You pull your zorchar-bladed naginata against your side, readying yourself for your next attack. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= PUSH |modifier2= |1Pview= Holding your zorchar-bladed naginata by the shaft, you thrust it forward in a salute. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= LEAN |modifier2= |1Pview= You lower your zorchar-bladed naginata into the floor, leaning against it. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= SHAKE |modifier2= |1Pview= You shake your zorchar-bladed naginata from side to side, a strange popping noise comes from within the naginata. |3Pview= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= PROD |modifier2= |1Pview= You push your finger against your naginata, it pulses with a silver light. |3Pview= }}
{{Table end}}
===Additional Target Unlock===
Shock Weapons can be unlocked as an auction upgrade to hit an additional target when using {{boldmono|POINT}}. This unlock option is not restricted by tier.
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Verb |header2= Option }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= POINT |modifier2= Miss |1Pview= Your shot goes wide, completely missing the {creature}. |3Pview= }}
{{Table end}}
===Major Elemental Wave Unlock===
Shock Weapons can be unlocked as an auction upgrade to cast Major Elemental Wave when {{boldmono|RAISEd}} 40x a day. Available charges are noted in the analyze information. The below example uses zorchar/lightning flares. Creatures are SMR-checked and may be knocked down. This unlock option is not restricted by tier.
{{VerbTableStart |header1= Verb |header2= }}
{{VerbTableEntry|modifier1= RAISE |modifier2= |1Pview= You raise your naginata high overhead, a trail of static discharge following the tip. You change the naginata's direction, slamming the butt end of your naginata into the ground.<br>A wave of snapping and crackling ethereal ripples moves outward from you.<br>Roundtime: 3 sec. |3Pview= }}
{{Table end}}


==Mechanics Information==
The auction quality unlocks teased so far were ambients and elemental wave
A breakdown of unlock options is as follows:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Feature
! scope="col" | Detail
|-
| scope="rowgroup" | Shot || {{boldmono|POINT}}: 3 seconds RT, 2 min cooldown, SMR attack
|-
| scope="rowgroup" | Ammo || None
|-
| scope="rowgroup" | Fluff tiers || Unlock Status 1/3 → 2/3 → 3/3 (Tier 2 + fluff verbs)
|-
| scope="rowgroup" | Auction: Additional Target || {{boldmono|POINT}}: Dual-target
|-
| scope="rowgroup" | Auction: Major Elemental Wave || {{boldmono|RAISE}}: 40/day
|}
;Combat Example
This combat example is of a zorchar weapon using {{boldmono|POINT}} with the additional target unlocked.
<pre{{log2}}> >point naginata [SMR result: 127 (Open d100: 53, Bonus: 11)] You point your zorchar-bladed naginata directly at an immense gold-bristled hinterboar and a crackling corona of lightning surrounds its zorchar tip. With a resounding crackle, a silvery-blue arc of electricity leaps from your zorchar-bladed naginata and impacts the gold-bristled hinterboar!
... 25 points of damage!
Nasty shock to left hand stiffens fingers. Nice and painful.
The gold-bristled hinterboar is stunned!
[SMR result: 99 (Open d100: 7, Bonus: 45)] Your shot goes wide, completely missing the fork-tongued wendigo. Roundtime: 3 sec.</pre>
Melee lines such as ''** Your zorchar-bladed naginata emits a searing bolt of lightning! **'' can be a normal weapon flare ({{boldmono|RECALL}}: ''infused with the power of a lightning bolt'') and are separate from scripted {{boldmono|POINT}}.


==Additional Information==
Cooldown Caps at 2 Unlocks, 5 Minute cooldown.
Shock weapons were sometimes called shock lances due to the original release consisting of lances. They fire an elemental bolt. The element is fixed by the weapon's flare metal: [[zorchar]] (lightning), [[drakar]] (fire), [[rhimar]] (cold/water), or [[gornar]] (earth). They were originally sold at [[EGShop:Pole Party|Pole Party]] in [[Feywrot Mire]] during [[Ebon Gate]] 2015 as polearms and runestaves; later festivals have sold naginatas and lances in all four metals. Off-the-shelf examples are typically four-times enchanted.
At Maximum Unlocks, Charge Efficiency becomes "only uses a charge when it has feedback." I believe this is 3 unlocks but I am not sure.
At Maximum Unlocks, Feedback Chance becomes zero. This means that a properly unlocked weapon will no longer need ammo.


On 16 October, 2022, GM Retser modernized the script. Essence loading, degradation/{{boldmono|FIX}}, feedback, and most old parameter unlocks were removed. See the [[Shock Weapon/saved posts|saved posts]] for information about the original version of the script.
Note however that a weapon that unlocks Cooldown, Charge Capacity, and Feedback will have unlimited use (aside from breaking) but will still break, and will have the lowest power.


Shock Weapons and unlocks are sold in [[EHShop:Farain's Shack|Farain's Shack]] in [[Evermore Hollow]] during [[Ebon Gate]].
Additionally, unlocks at EG were limited to the venue. Only one single parameter could be unlocked, unless you were spun, caught a fishook, or won a raffle (that was not announced, and was placed during unlocking sessions). You could also only win at most one additional unlock.


===Restrictions===
=Resources=
General alterations are fine. Base material cannot change and must reference the flaring metal. Any merchant can lighten. Script cannot be applied to existing items.
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Quests%60Sagas%60Events/Ebon%20Gate%20Festival/view/8970 Official Announcement Thread on Forums]


==See Also==
[[category:Item Scripts]]
*[[/saved posts|Saved posts]]
*[[Ebon Gate Festival/teasers 2016#Shock Weapons|Announcement teaser]]
*[[Energy Weapon]]
*[[Major Elemental Wave (435)]]

Latest revision as of 09:01, 3 November 2026

Shock Weapon Information
Category Mechanical
Class Weapon
Tiers 3
How to Unlock Certificate
Related Scripts Energy Weapon
Item Restrictions ✓
Verbs Used
LEAN POINT PROD PULL PUSH RAISE RUB SHAKE TAP TOUCH WAVE

The Shock Weapon is a mechanical script that applies to weapon items. It was originally released at Ebon Gate 2015 by Farain. It fires an elemental bolt that flares based on the metal type: zorchar, drakar, rhimar, gornar.

Analyze

You analyze the zorchar-bladed naginata and sense that the item is largely free from merchant alteration restrictions.

The creator has also provided the following information:
* General Alterations are fine.
* The base material CANNOT change and must reference the associated flaring metal.
* Any merchant can lighten this.

Currently Unlocked Verbs:
Unlock Status: Off the Shelf (1 of 3 on unlocking)
Verbs Trapped: Point

Auction Unlocks

 Additional Target
  The naginata can be unlocked as an AUCTION upgrade to hit an additional target.

 Major Elemental Wave
  The naginata can be unlocked as an AUCTION upgrade to cast Major Elemental Wave when RAISEd 40x a day.

You might be able to have a talented merchant lighten the zorchar-bladed naginata for you.

Usage Information

Tier 1

Off-the-shelf Schock Weapons only have access to POINT. The below example is for zorchar/lightning flares. It is SMR contested.

Verb First Third
POINT You point your zorchar-bladed naginata directly at {target} and a crackling corona of lightning surrounds its zorchar tip. With a resounding crackle, a silvery-blue arc of electricity leaps from your zorchar-bladed naginata and impacts the {target}!
Roundtime: 3 sec. 		This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Tier 2

This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Tier 3

Tier 3 has fully unlocked fluff verbs plus ambient messaging.

Verb First Third
WAVE As you wave your zorchar-bladed naginata high overhead, a trail of sparks follows closely behind. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
TAP You drum your fingers on your zorchar-bladed naginata and ready yourself in a {stance} stance. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
TOUCH You place your hand against your zorchar-bladed naginata, it shocks your hand gently. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
RUB You take a moment to polish your zorchar-bladed naginata, it briefly glows a mix of silver and gold. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
PULL You pull your zorchar-bladed naginata against your side, readying yourself for your next attack. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
PUSH Holding your zorchar-bladed naginata by the shaft, you thrust it forward in a salute. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
LEAN You lower your zorchar-bladed naginata into the floor, leaning against it. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
SHAKE You shake your zorchar-bladed naginata from side to side, a strange popping noise comes from within the naginata. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!
PROD You push your finger against your naginata, it pulses with a silver light. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Additional Target Unlock

Shock Weapons can be unlocked as an auction upgrade to hit an additional target when using POINT. This unlock option is not restricted by tier.

Verb Option First Third
POINT Miss Your shot goes wide, completely missing the {creature}. This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Major Elemental Wave Unlock

Shock Weapons can be unlocked as an auction upgrade to cast Major Elemental Wave when RAISEd 40x a day. Available charges are noted in the analyze information. The below example uses zorchar/lightning flares. Creatures are SMR-checked and may be knocked down. This unlock option is not restricted by tier.

Verb First Third
RAISE You raise your naginata high overhead, a trail of static discharge following the tip. You change the naginata's direction, slamming the butt end of your naginata into the ground.
A wave of snapping and crackling ethereal ripples moves outward from you.
Roundtime: 3 sec. 		This section has not been added yet; please add to it now!

Mechanics Information

A breakdown of unlock options is as follows:

Feature Detail
Shot POINT: 3 seconds RT, 2 min cooldown, SMR attack
Ammo None
Fluff tiers Unlock Status 1/3 → 2/3 → 3/3 (Tier 2 + fluff verbs)
Auction: Additional Target POINT: Dual-target
Auction: Major Elemental Wave RAISE: 40/day
Combat Example

This combat example is of a zorchar weapon using POINT with the additional target unlocked. 

 >point naginata [SMR result: 127 (Open d100: 53, Bonus: 11)] You point your zorchar-bladed naginata directly at an immense gold-bristled hinterboar and a crackling corona of lightning surrounds its zorchar tip.  With a resounding crackle, a silvery-blue arc of electricity leaps from your zorchar-bladed naginata and impacts the gold-bristled hinterboar!
   ... 25 points of damage!
   Nasty shock to left hand stiffens fingers.  Nice and painful.
   The gold-bristled hinterboar is stunned!
[SMR result: 99 (Open d100: 7, Bonus: 45)] Your shot goes wide, completely missing the fork-tongued wendigo. Roundtime: 3 sec.

Melee lines such as ** Your zorchar-bladed naginata emits a searing bolt of lightning! ** can be a normal weapon flare (RECALL: infused with the power of a lightning bolt) and are separate from scripted POINT.

Additional Information

Shock weapons were sometimes called shock lances due to the original release consisting of lances. They fire an elemental bolt. The element is fixed by the weapon's flare metal: zorchar (lightning), drakar (fire), rhimar (cold/water), or gornar (earth). They were originally sold at Pole Party in Feywrot Mire during Ebon Gate 2015 as polearms and runestaves; later festivals have sold naginatas and lances in all four metals. Off-the-shelf examples are typically four-times enchanted.

On 16 October, 2022, GM Retser modernized the script. Essence loading, degradation/FIX, feedback, and most old parameter unlocks were removed. See the saved posts for information about the original version of the script.

Shock Weapons and unlocks are sold in Farain's Shack in Evermore Hollow during Ebon Gate.

Restrictions

General alterations are fine. Base material cannot change and must reference the flaring metal. Any merchant can lighten. Script cannot be applied to existing items.

See Also

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