rpd:arcane_stylus
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Arcane Stylus
The Arcane Stylus (formally known as Stylus in the game code) is a magical tool used to inscribe special properties onto armor or transform blank scrolls in Remixed Dungeon.
Properties
- Rarity: Rare
- Weight: 1
- Durability: Single use item
- Class Restriction: Can be used by all hero classes
- Curses: Cannot be used on cursed items
Function
- Inscription: Allows inscribing random glyphs on armor or transforming blank scrolls into random scrolls
- Random Effects: The specific glyph or scroll type is randomly determined when used
- Equipment Enhancement: Improves armor with magical properties
- Target Items: Can be used on armor and Blank Scrolls
- Single Action: Uses the 'Inscribe' action to perform either function
Special Interactions
Strategy
- Best used on high-quality armor to maximize benefit from glyphs
- Consider the risks vs. rewards as effects are random - you may get a highly desirable effect or a less useful one
- Very valuable for improving defensive equipment with useful glyphs
- Can be used to create scrolls when none are available
- Most effective when applied to armor to enhance protection
Obtaining
Arcane Styluses can be found:
- As rare drops in dungeon levels
- In special treasure areas
- Potentially for purchase in advanced shops
- As rewards for completing challenging tasks
Code Reference
- Java Class: Stylus.java (Note: Called Stylus in code, not ArcaneStylus)
- Source Code Location: RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/Stylus.java
Related Items
- Blank Scroll - Can be transformed into a random scroll
- Glyphs - Effects that can be added to armor
- Scrolls - Result of using on blank scrolls
- Scroll of Weapon Upgrade - Used for weapon enchantments
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