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|itemtype=Jewellery
|name=Amulet of the acrobat
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{{flavour|An amulet that allows the user to tumble and roll to evade the blows of their enemies, but only while moving and waiting. While taking other actions (including climbing stairs) the amulet conveys no benefits.}}

Wearing an '''amulet of the acrobat''' grants a tremendous +15 [[evasion]], but only on turns in which you make no actions other than moving or waiting:
*Going up/down [[stairs]] doesn't count towards the +15 EV bonus.
*Counterattacks ([[Minotaur]] headbutts, [[riposte]]) negate the bonus.
*[[Wu Jian]]'s martial attacks negate the bonus.
*Maintaining a [[channeling spell]] (e.g. [[Searing Ray]]) does ''not'' negate the bonus.

[[Tengu]] do not benefit from this amulet, as they already have the Acrobat intrinsic.

==Strategy==
Gaining +15 EV is certainly a powerful effect, but a bit disappointing, since it does not activate when attacking or using items. Still, it has a number of uses:
*It helps you reposition during fights. Acrobat provides a defense against attacks, including [[centaur (monster)|centaur]] shots, [[attacks of opportunity]], etc., while moving. Particularly handy for followers of [[Cheibriados]].
*It has a synergy with damage over time effects. Channeling spells work, as mentioned above, but [[poison]], [[Frozen Ramparts]], and delayed effects like [[Petrify]] also benefit.
*It helps you escape. While you're waiting for a [[teleport]] to kick in, you'll benefit from extra defense. It can also be good for 'ninja'-ing runes.

You may prefer another amulet for more consistent benefits. But, at the very least, having acrobat is strictly better than no amulet.

===Tips & Tricks===
*The amulet will display the EV boost in {{LightBlue|Blue}} the turn after doing a valid action; but it instantly fades if you do a different one.
*Keep in mind that there are plenty of threats that ignore EV entirely, such as spells like [[Fireball]] or [[Airstrike]], harmful [[cloud]]s, and dangerous [[Hexes]].

==History==
*Prior to [[0.26]], in order to function, the amulet had to attune itself to the wearer at full health.
*The amulet of the acrobat was added in [[0.22]].

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