To those of you who think Pentagram is bad because it erases drops whenever it triggers :

[Skiller50 [G.E.W.P]]

Try maxing it out with the Clover equipped/Exdash as your character.
As it says in the collection screen, it is best with high luck and cooldown reduction.

[h3.]

I honestly never really gave it much of a chance after using it once & seeing how infrequently it triggered. Feels like it is not even that useful when yer don't get all the XP

[ZeppMan217]

Originally posted by h3.:

I honestly never really gave it much of a chance after using it once & seeing how infrequently it triggered. Feels like it is not even that useful when yer don't get all the XP

It's still pointless on any character but Christine. The fact that she starts with an extra level, aka extra weapon, kinda tells you what Penta is all about.

[Dex]

The way Pentagram is used usually is that you max out your slots (typically done including Vandalier and once he is evolved you free a slot up) and then you farm xp for 2-3 minutes, keeping it on the floor.

After that you pick up a vacuum and run away from your main place (if you accumulated important things like rosary or such). Once the red gem hits you, you'll get 10+ level ups that won't get erased. Search for pentagram and get it to a high enough level to not wipe out things. But be aware:
The highest level is not guaranteed without Clover or picking up a little clover from breakables (I'm a fan of the second). At 65% a 50% luck chance is still only a 97.5% chance to not erase all - only because while it won't bother you if it happens that rarely, hitting that one chest you needed (or so) is a huge upset. So Clover is the safer way to do it.

[Brids17]

Once you evolve it, it seems worth it. It doesn't delete items anymore and more than makes up for the lost xp with the boost. Not sure if it's a good weapon overall but it's certainly usable. Plus the sound it makes it awesome.

[Hyperfin]

Originally posted by ZeppMan217:

Originally posted by h3.:

I honestly never really gave it much of a chance after using it once & seeing how infrequently it triggered. Feels like it is not even that useful when yer don't get all the XP

It's still pointless on any character but Christine. The fact that she starts with an extra level, aka extra weapon, kinda tells you what Penta is all about.

picking pentagram without luck upgrade and not evolving it, sure it is extremly bad. But evolving it (no luck needend for evolution, only for the way up to it) and picking the cooldown book is extremly powerfull. The only thing you need then is something that repells the enemies. Either garlic with magic wand or the bible. I could stand still after 13 minutes for the rest of the game

[dorping Wolf]

the pentagram itself is still bad.
even if it clears the screen without erasing xp,
this allowes a completely new wave of enemies all with max hp to rush you. which could be a problem (depending on your build at this moment).

the evolved form is awesome thou.

[Stanis23]

I don't really hate on Pentagram per se since it has its niche but needing to max level, another passive (that isn't really good unless you aim to evolve Cross or do some gold / xp record) and on top of having to use possibly the weakest char in the game just for that is yeah...

The thing is meant to pick in the last slot or at least now with evo to make up but it by itself is just... nah.