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{{Infobox main|weapon
 
{{Infobox main|weapon
 
| name = Eltex staff
 
| name = Eltex staff
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| meleeattack1cool = 2.6
 
| meleeattack1cool = 2.6
 
| meleeattack1ap = 18
 
| meleeattack1ap = 18
| MeleeWeaponAverageDPS = 4.62
 
| MeleeWeaponAverageAP = 18
 
 
| marketvalue = 2000
 
| marketvalue = 2000
 
| damage type = Blunt
 
| damage type = Blunt
 
| mass base = 1.2
 
| mass base = 1.2
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| has quality = True
 
| weaponTags = EltexStaff
 
| weaponTags = EltexStaff
 
| tradeTags = PsychicWeapon
 
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Eltex staffs cannot be crafted. Instead can be purchased from any combat supplier or war merchant or obtained as a quest reward.  
 
Eltex staffs cannot be crafted. Instead can be purchased from any combat supplier or war merchant or obtained as a quest reward.  
 
Additionally, [[Empire#Bestower|Imperial Bestowers]] always spawn with an eltex staff.
 
Additionally, [[Empire#Bestower|Imperial Bestowers]] always spawn with an eltex staff.
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== Summary ==
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Eltex staves improve the wielder's [[Psycasts#Neural Heat Recover Rate|neural heat recovery rate]] by +0.083 heat/second, and increases [[Psychic Sensitivity]] by an additive amount dependent on [[quality]]. The increase in Psychic Sensitivity also increases the neural heat limit. The increases are shown in the table below:
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{{Psychic Sensitivity Quality Table|0.50|0.083}}
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Note that eltex staves are unable to be wielded by pawns incapable of violence.
  
 
== Analysis ==
 
== Analysis ==
A normal [[quality]] eltex staff improves a pawns [[Psychic Sensitivity]] by 42%, and improves the [[Psycasts#Neural Heat Recover Rate|neural heat recovery rate]] by 2.5 per 30 seconds. This sensitivity buff scales with quality making for a powerful buff to a psycaster's abilities especially at higher qualities. However its potential as a weapon is limited with the second lowest DPS of any melee weapon, just barely better than [[Beer]]. The eltex staff cannot be equipped by a pawn incapable of violence.
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Eltex staves are clearly meant for psycast focused characters, allowing for more casts. Despite its description claiming that "it is a solid melee weapon", the actual attack is weaker than a piece of [[wood]].
  
As the eltex staff makes a rather poor melee weapon, and with a full psycaster set ([[eltex robe]], [[eltex shirt]], [[eltex vest]], [[eltex helmet]]) your pawn will have little armor, it's a good idea to keep them in the back as a "support" pawn.
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With a full psycaster set ([[eltex robe]], [[eltex shirt]], [[eltex vest]], [[eltex skullcap]], [[bioferrite]]{{AnomalyIcon}} [[slave collar]]{{IdeologyIcon}}), your pawn will have little armor. It's a good idea to keep them in the back as a "support" pawn. You can also wear a [[shield belt]], [[face mask]],{{BiotechIcon}} and [[devilstrand]] [[pants]]/[[flak pants]] for added protection without impacting psycasts.
  
An eltex staff improves a pawn's base [[Psycasts#Neural Heat Recovery Rate|neural heat recovery rate]] by 0.083 heat per second, though this will be modified by their psylink level, and increases their [[Psychic Sensitivity]] by an amount dependent on the quality.
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For another set, you could make [[bioferrite]]{{AnomalyIcon}} armor set of [[Plate armor]] and [[Flak helmet]] for good protection. You could also use [[Bioferrite]]{{AnomalyIcon}} melee weapon (e.g. [[Longsword]]) - what would also boost psycast, while being cheaper and doubling as '''actually''' solid, powerful melee weapon.
  
{{Weapon Quality Table}}
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{{Weapon Stats Table}}
{{Psychic Sensitivity Quality Table|0.50|0.083}}
 
  
 
== Version history ==
 
== Version history ==
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* [[Version/1.1.2647|1.1.2647]] - Renamed from '''Psyfocus staff''' to ''' Eltex staff'''.
 
* [[Version/1.1.2647|1.1.2647]] - Renamed from '''Psyfocus staff''' to ''' Eltex staff'''.
 
* [[Version/1.2.2719|1.2.2719]] - Psychic sensitivity now scales with quality.
 
* [[Version/1.2.2719|1.2.2719]] - Psychic sensitivity now scales with quality.
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* [[Version/1.5.4062|1.5.4062]] - Texture recreated with higher quality.
  
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[[Category:Equipment]] [[Category:Weapons]] [[Category:Ultra Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Equipment]] [[Category:Weapons]] [[Category:Ultra Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Melee Weapons]] [[Category:Blunt Weapons]]
 
[[Category:Melee Weapons]] [[Category:Blunt Weapons]]

Latest revision as of 09:33, 17 November 2024

Eltex staff

Eltex staff

An ultratech staff threaded with psychic focusing materials. While it is a solid melee weapon, its main purpose is to enhance the wielder's psychic sensitivity and neural heat dissipation, allowing more use of psychic powers.

Base Stats

Type
EquipmentWeapons
Tech Level
Ultra
Weapon Class
Ultra
Market Value
2000 Silver
Mass
1.2 kg

Ranged Combat

Mode
Melee

Melee Combat

Mode
Melee
Melee Attack 1
Head
12 dmg (Blunt)
18% AP
2.6 seconds cooldown
Technical
Has Quality
True
weaponTags
EltexStaff
thingSetMakerTags
RewardStandardMidFreq
tradeTags
PsychicWeapon


The eltex staff is a melee weapon added by the Royalty DLC that improves psychic sensitivity and makes psycasters more effective.

It is one of a set of eltex items with similar effects.

Acquisition[edit]

Eltex staffs cannot be crafted. Instead can be purchased from any combat supplier or war merchant or obtained as a quest reward. Additionally, Imperial Bestowers always spawn with an eltex staff.

Summary[edit]

Eltex staves improve the wielder's neural heat recovery rate by +0.083 heat/second, and increases Psychic Sensitivity by an additive amount dependent on quality. The increase in Psychic Sensitivity also increases the neural heat limit. The increases are shown in the table below:

  • Quality Awful Poor Normal Good Excellent Masterwork Legendary
    Psychic Sensitivity +25% +33% +42% +50% +58% +66% +75%
    Neural Heat Limit +20 +26 +33 +40 +46 +53 +60
    Base Neural Heat Recovery Rate +0.083/s +0.083/s +0.083/s +0.083/s +0.083/s +0.083/s +0.083/s
    Effective Neural Heat Recovery Rate +0.135/s +0.135/s +0.135/s +0.135/s +0.135/s +0.135/s +0.135/s
  • Note that eltex staves are unable to be wielded by pawns incapable of violence.

    Analysis[edit]

    Eltex staves are clearly meant for psycast focused characters, allowing for more casts. Despite its description claiming that "it is a solid melee weapon", the actual attack is weaker than a piece of wood.

    With a full psycaster set (eltex robe, eltex shirt, eltex vest, eltex skullcap, bioferriteContent added by the Anomaly DLC slave collarContent added by the Ideology DLC), your pawn will have little armor. It's a good idea to keep them in the back as a "support" pawn. You can also wear a shield belt, face mask,Content added by the Biotech DLC and devilstrand pants/flak pants for added protection without impacting psycasts.

    For another set, you could make bioferriteContent added by the Anomaly DLC armor set of Plate armor and Flak helmet for good protection. You could also use BioferriteContent added by the Anomaly DLC melee weapon (e.g. Longsword) - what would also boost psycast, while being cheaper and doubling as actually solid, powerful melee weapon.

    Attack table

    Feature Toggle
    AttacksRitual Quality Check Off.pngRitual Quality Check On.png
  • Eltex staff Eltex staff Head (Blunt) Human: Left & right fist (Blunt) HP Value
    Quality
    DPS[1] AP[1] Dam. Cool. AP DPS Chance[2] Dam. Cool. AP DPS Chance[2]
    Awful 3.98 12.6% 9.6 2.6s 14.4% 3.69 25% 8.2 2s 12% 4.1 37.5% 100 1000 Silver
    Poor 4.12 13.4% 10.8 2.6s 16.2% 4.15 33.33% 8.2 2s 12% 4.1 33.33% 100 1500 Silver
    Normal 4.51 16.5% 12 2.6s 18% 4.62 75% 8.2 2s 12% 4.1 12.5% 100 2000 Silver
    Good 4.88 17.85% 13.2 2.6s 19.8% 5.08 75% 8.2 2s 12% 4.1 12.5% 100 2500 Silver
    Excellent 5.24 19.2% 14.4 2.6s 21.6% 5.54 75% 8.2 2s 12% 4.1 12.5% 100 3000 Silver
    Masterwork 6.16 22.58% 17.4 2.6s 26.1% 6.69 75% 8.2 2s 12% 4.1 12.5% 100 4000 Silver
    Legendary 6.9 25.28% 19.8 2.6s 29.7% 7.62 75% 8.2 2s 12% 4.1 12.5% 100 5000 Silver

    For the full effects of qualities, see Quality.

    1. 1.0 1.1 Note: This is the actual base average derived from the melee verb system updated in 1.1.2610, it may sometimes disagree with the listed value in the in-game infobox.
      It may also change depending on the stats and the melee verbs available to the wielder if the weapon is wielded by some other than a baseline human.
    2. Chance for attack to be selected, assuming the weapon is wielded by a baseline human. It may change depending on the melee verbs available to the wielder

    Version history[edit]

    • Royalty DLC Release - Added.
    • 1.1.2647 - Renamed from Psyfocus staff to Eltex staff.
    • 1.2.2719 - Psychic sensitivity now scales with quality.
    • 1.5.4062 - Texture recreated with higher quality.