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==Mechanics==
==Mechanics==
Off-hands are further categorized into three item classes:  
Off-hands are further categorized into three item classes:  


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* '''[[Foci]]''' (or '''Focus'''), which grant energy shield but no block and can roll [[caster]] modifiers.
* '''[[Foci]]''' (or '''Focus'''), which grant energy shield but no block and can roll [[caster]] modifiers.
* '''[[Quiver]]s''', which primarily roll modifiers to enhance [[bow]]s.
* '''[[Quiver]]s''', which primarily roll modifiers to enhance [[bow]]s.
[[Attachment skill]] [[skill gem|gems]] can be considered off-hands that can be used exclusively with [[crossbow]]s, despite not technically being [[equipment]].


Off-hands cannot normally be used with [[two-handed]] [[martial weapon]]s, though it is possible to do so with two-handed swords, axes, or maces with [[Giant's Blood]] allocated.
Off-hands cannot normally be used with [[two-handed]] [[martial weapon]]s, though it is possible to do so with two-handed swords, axes, or maces with [[Giant's Blood]] allocated.

Revision as of 23:40, 15 December 2024

An Off Hand or off-hand is a category of equipment that can exclusively be equipped in the Off Hand slot (right weapon slot). They can provide a variety of offensive or defensive benefits depending on the specific item class.

Mechanics

Off-hands are further categorized into three item classes:

  • Shields, which grant base defences and chance to block. Certain basetypes also grant the Raise Shield skill.
  • Foci (or Focus), which grant energy shield but no block and can roll caster modifiers.
  • Quivers, which primarily roll modifiers to enhance bows.

Off-hands cannot normally be used with two-handed martial weapons, though it is possible to do so with two-handed swords, axes, or maces with Giant's Blood allocated.

Shields are also considered armour.

Version history

Version Changes
0.1.0
  • Introduced to the game.