Majin-Bo

File:Majin-bo.png the +6 Majin-Bo

+6 bo (modified staff: 11 base damage, +1 accuracy, 1.2 base delay)

Vampiric brand
MP +6
Intelligence +6
Injures you each time you cast a spell (1 HP for every 1 MP)
Vampiric spells (100% chance to recover 1d<damage> HP on direct damage if enemy is not immune to Vampiric)

Desirability

The Majin-Bo<ref>Template:Source ref</ref> is an extraordinarily powerful item in the hands of an experienced conjurer. With vampiric melee attacks and spells, your HP recovery is great. The +6 intelligence and MP are useful, too. Even if you don't use magic, it is a decent weapon; its base type is equal to a demon whip with 0.6 mindelay.

However, the Majin-Bo drains your HP for every spell, regardless of the outcome. Vampirism only works if the target has no negative energy resistance. It is worse than useless against targets with rN+, including demons and undead. Vampirism only triggers on direct damage, so Hexes and Summonings specialists will see little benefit. And if you miss, you won't be stealing HP. Still, one cannot deny the appeal of this weapon, particularly for hybrids and characters with powerful attack spells.

Djinn have the most to gain from spell vampirism, as it becomes an effective MP steal. However, they have the most to lose - the Majin-Bo's HP cost means that spells now cost double to cast.

If the Majin-Bo's effect would bring you to 0 HP, the staff will leave you at 1 HP and let you cast your spell normally (with spell vampirism).

History

• Prior to 0.30, Majin-Bo was a +6 quarterstaff.
• Prior to 0.29, Majin-Bo only had a 60% to activate spell vampirism on cast.
• Prior to 0.27, Majin-Bo would prevent you from casting entirely if you would be reduced to 0 HP.
• Prior to 0.26, Majin-Bo had Archmagi instead of spell vampirism.
• Prior to 0.18, the Majin-Bo never spoke occasionally.
• The Majin-Bo was added in 0.15.

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