Orbs of Corruption: A Gamble for more SP

[CtenosaurOaxacana]

*UPDATE*: I don't know if I just never noticed this before or what,
but using an Orb of Corruption after clearing out a level,
while very risky, can also generation new SP memory orbs to collect.
Can be helpful for unlocking new spells, upgrades, and skills sooner.

These items have a cool effect of changing random parts of the level into a new area,
changing scenery and monsters, walls and pits.

Before using one,
make sure you have spells or items that can either:
a) teleport
b) destroy walls

Otherwise, you WILL be taking a big risk of being stuck on a stage,
whether because you cannot kill some monsters still remaining,
or cannot reach an exit portal.

[CtenosaurOaxacana]

This is also the item version of one of the unique spells Mordred uses on the final level, every 10(I think?) turns. It's a big part of why it's challenging to fight them...

[Quothe]

Yeah, this 100% needs to be fixed. Orbs of corruption can be a complete waste of an item and totally end a run because of how easily they can softlock you.

That's not "fun," it's just frustrating that there apparently was no code added to the orb of corruption to prevent softlocks.

[CtenosaurOaxacana]

To be fair, there's other items that are really risky as well without proper preparation.
Using a Dragon Horn and then getting nuked by their flame breath cause you're between them and nearby monsters, for example.

[eb]

You can use it on top of a portal you're about to take for one very highly randomized chance at extra loot/circles/shrines before you leave (and you'll still have to fight for it, of course). It does need at least a warning, tho.

[Quothe]

Right vulpes, but that's nowhere near the same level of "get ♥♥♥♥♥♥" as the orb of corruption. You can prepare for dragons with various buff items or spells pretty easily, or you can use the various teleportation spells (i.e. underworld passage, lightning form) but the same can't really be said of orb of corruption. I think the only items that can save you is either a teleporter, or potentially another orb of corruption? If you're unlucky, spells like underworld passage or lightning form might not be able to help you, and your build may not involve spells that destroy walls.

[CtenosaurOaxacana]

To be fair, the Orb of Chaos' item description does give a warning:
'a dangerous artifact capable of corrupting creation'
The 2nd word is 'dangerous', so...

[glythe]

What build are you playing where you dont have an emergency teleport option?
What build are you playing where you cant melt walls?

My guess is a build that wont win.

[Tenebria]

Originally posted by glythe:

What build are you playing where you dont have an emergency teleport option?
What build are you playing where you cant melt walls?

My guess is a build that wont win.

Or you're in a trial :/

[CtenosaurOaxacana]

Originally posted by glythe:

What build are you playing where you dont have an emergency teleport option?
What build are you playing where you cant melt walls?
My guess is a build that wont win.

Obviously these are useful abilities all the time anyway.
But it's possible to find an orb before that stuff is set up too.

[CtenosaurOaxacana]

Just realized you can generate extra memory orbs on a level with this item,
makes it a more interesting gamble.