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Mana

Mana is a magical resource in Remixed Dungeon that enables the casting of spells and use of magical abilities.

Description

Mana represents the spiritual energy required to cast spells. It's a resource that certain classes and spells use, though the game doesn't have a traditional mana pool system like other RPGs.

Mechanics

  • Skill Points System: The game uses a skill point system rather than traditional mana
  • Spell Costs: Different spells consume specific amounts of skill points when cast
  • Regeneration: Skill points regenerate over time through the Mana Regeneration buff
  • Restoration: Mana Potions restore skill points when consumed (gives 1/3 of max skill points)

Classes That Use Mana

  • Classes with magical affinities use skill points to cast spells
  • Mages - Use skill points for elemental spells
  • Necromancers - Use skill points for necromancy spells
  • Rogues - Use skill points for rogue-affinity spells
  • Other classes with spell access also use skill points

Items and Restoration

  • Mana Potion - Drink to restore skill points (gives 1/3 of max skill points)
  • Potion of Mana - Alchemy ingredient for creating mana potions
  • Equipment may provide bonuses to skill point regeneration

Regeneration

  • Mana Regeneration - Buff that passively accumulates skill points
  • Regenerates 1 skill point every 20/(1.2^bonus) turns (faster with bonuses)
  • Regeneration rate is affected by buffs and game facilitations
  • Does not regenerate in unsafe areas (when enemies are present)

Spells and Abilities

  • Spells - Various magical abilities that consume skill points
  • Different spells have different costs (e.g., Cloak spell costs 5 skill points)
  • Spell costs and mechanics are defined in Lua scripts

Strategy

  • Manage skill points carefully during extended fights
  • Carry Mana Potions for magic-heavy sections
  • Balance offensive spells with skill point conservation
  • Consider equipment that improves skill point regeneration
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