Shock Weapon
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| 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. Element follows flare metal (zorchar, drakar, rhimar, gornar). Modernized Oct 2022: no essence load, FIX, or feedback. Optional auction unlocks for dual POINT and daily RAISE wave.
Shock Weapons (also called shock lances) fire an elemental bolt with POINT. The element is fixed by the weapon's flare metal: zorchar (lightning), drakar (fire), rhimar (cold/water), or gornar (earth). This script cannot be added to existing items. They were originally sold at Pole Party at 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 Shock Weapon/saved posts. Pre-2022 tables that describe charges, FIX, feedback, and merchant parameter unlocks are obsolete.
Fluff Unlock Status advances 1 → 2 → 3 via certificates/waivers. At 3/3 the analyze labels the weapon Tier 2 (fully unlocked) and adds fluff verbs. Auction unlocks (Additional Target; Major Elemental Wave) are separate from that track.
Unlock Status 1/3 (Off the Shelf)
Off-the-shelf trap: POINT only. Auction unlocks appear as available.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
| 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. SMR contested. Example is zorchar/lightning; other metals differ. |
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Unlock Status 3/3 (Tier 2, fully unlocked)
Fully unlocked fluff. Adds Wave, Tap, Touch, Rub, Pull, Push, Lean, Shake, and Prod (Ambients). Analyze excerpt below shows verb list and unlocked auction lines only.Analyze
Currently Unlocked Verbs: Unlock Status: Tier 2 (3 of 3, fully unlocked) Verbs Trapped: Point, Wave, Tap, Touch, Rub, Pull, Push, Lean, Shake, Prod (Ambients). Auction Unlocks Additional Target The naginata is currently unlocked to hit an additional target on firing. Major Elemental Wave The naginata is currently unlocked to cast Major Elemental wave when raised. Charges used: N/40
Usage
| 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. (Mirrors current posture/stance.) |
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| 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! |
Auction Unlock - Additional Target
Optional. Unlock line: Your {weapon}'s POINT shot will now hit two targets!Usage
| Verb | First | Third |
|---|---|---|
| POINT | Second SMR attempt vs another creature. On miss: Your shot goes wide, completely missing the {creature}. | This section has not been added yet; please add to it now! |
Auction Unlock - Major Elemental Wave
Optional. Unlock line: Your {weapon} can now cast major elemental wave 40 times a day! Uses RAISE; analyze tracks Charges used: N/40.Usage
| 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. Creatures are SMR-checked and may be knocked down. Roundtime: 3 sec. (zorchar example) |
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Mechanics Information
Post-2022 rules
From Shock Weapon/saved posts:
- Removed: essence PUT loading, charge capacity/efficiency unlocks, degradation and FIX, feedback, RT unlock, critical-potency unlock, separate ambient unlock, cooldown-reduction unlock.
- POINT: 3 second RT, 2 minute cooldown, SMR (greater of Spell Aim, Polearms, or level).
- Major Elemental Wave auction unlock: 40 charges per day (was once per hour).
- Extra-target auction unlock retained.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shot | POINT — 3s RT, 2 min cooldown, SMR |
| Ammo | None (post-2022) |
| Fluff tiers | Unlock Status 1/3 → 2/3 → 3/3 (Tier 2 + fluff verbs) |
| Auction: Additional Target | Dual-target POINT |
| Auction: Major Elemental Wave | RAISE, 40/day, Charges used: N/40 |
Example log (zorchar POINT with Additional Target)
>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
Restrictions
*General alterations are fine. *Base material cannot change and must reference the flaring metal. *Any merchant can lighten. *Cannot be applied to existing items. * POINT in town may return: Your {weapon} does not work here.Unlock waivers (EG 2026, Farain's Shack)
RAISE waiver while holding the weapon; confirm within 30 seconds; waiver crumbles.
| Waiver | Shards | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| blue shock waiver | 500 | Advances Unlock Status (fluff) |
| green shock waiver | 1,000 | Advances Unlock Status (fluff) |
| violet shock waiver | 10,000 | Auction Additional Target |
| mauve shock waiver | 20,000 | Auction MEW 40×/day |
Festival stock (EG 2026, Farain's Shack footlocker)
| Metal | Naginata | Lance |
|---|---|---|
| zorchar | a slender zorchar-bladed naginata | an enruned zorchar-tipped lance |
| drakar | a slender drakar-bladed naginata | an enruned drakar-tipped lance |
| rhimar | a slender rhimar-bladed naginata | an enruned rhimar-tipped lance |
| gornar | a slender gornar-bladed naginata | an enruned gornar-tipped lance |