The Miniature Compass
The Miniature Compass
The Miniature Compass
This guide is meant to be a sortable database for Talismans and other similar items.
To sort the items, click on the arrows on the headings and select from the dropdown
menus. This will hopefully help you find what you need for your character. Due to
space limitations, this guide has little discussion on the reason for ratings: the base
assumption is that all such items are situational, and should be swapped often.
Select the category you're interested in from the page list on the bottom to get started.
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Updated 22/11/22 - Sections updated to Treasure Vault: Catalysts
General reminder:
A Talisman Cord can help you make the most of your Talismans by extending their lifespan!
See also the Rapid Affixture feat and Talisman Dabbler archetype for more.
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location nearby.
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eeds it becomes positive and turns on it's creator.
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FULU
Fulu are single use consumable items made of paper which must be affixed via a single action to function.
They have less limitations than talismans and can be attached to a variety of objects, but are vulnerable to the envi
General reminder:
Certain fulus are also Talismans! Those are covered in the Talisman section
and follow all the rules for Talismans, including affixture limits and times.
Base Information
alisman section
s and times.
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General reminder:
The Gadget Specialist inventor feat is the most reliable way to deploy gadgets every day!
See also the Contingency Gadgets feat for versatility and Ubiquitous Gadgets for more.
** the Magnetic Suit lacks both a rarity
Base Information Limitations
Magnetic Suit lacks both a rarity tag and the Gadget trait, which I believe to be an error. It's also VERY weirdly worded.
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Spellhearts
Spellhearts are permanent items which must be affixed to an item via the Affix a Spellheart 10-minute activity to fun
They count as talismans for the affixture limit and always grant the user a cantrip. Greater spellhearts also grant a 1
General reminder:
Spellhearts are not affected by abilities that improve the use of Talismans!
Each spellheart has a defensive effect when attached to armour and another when attached to weapons (see filter)
On cantrips, you can use your own Spell Attack and DC if it's better!
Base Information
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Catalysts
Catalysts are single use consumable components which can be used as part of Casting a Spell.
They function as booster or rider effects for specific spells and can help enhance your spellcasting.
Note that rating on situationality and power here take into account the basic idea that you intended to cast the spell
ou intended to cast the spell in the first place, and are thus rated on "when you would benefit from this spell" as context.
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