Why is overcharming a thing?

[Hornet]

Im just confused by this its basically an extra notch for you
P.S. Are there any penaltys or what?

[Meowsers]

You take double damage when you're overcharmed so it's not all fun and games lol

[Hornet]

Originally posted by Meowsers:

You take double damage when you're overcharmed so it's not all fun and games lol

oh boy that DOES not sound fun at all Im in my 2nd encounter with the crystal guardian and he already does 2 hitpoints default

[Meowsers]

Oh man, yeah that fight was annoying. Can't imagine taking 4 damage instead x.x

[RocketPotatoL62]

Overcharming has its uses. The best example would be the grey mourner quest and certain glass cannon builds.

[Hawk]

Over charming? Going over your slot limit? Is that a bug or something? I was never able to add a 3 slot charm when I only had 2 remaining (as an example).

[Talon]

Originally posted by Hawk:

Over charming? Going over your slot limit? Is that a bug or something? I was never able to add a 3 slot charm when I only had 2 remaining (as an example).

It's a game feature. Hence why it has the effect of doubling the damage you take. Usually the game stops you from applying a charm that goes over the number of notches you have but if you keep at it then the game will eventually let you apply the charm. Best done with charms that require a lot of charm notches to apply.

[Hawk]

Originally posted by EH Talon:

Originally posted by Hawk:

Over charming? Going over your slot limit? Is that a bug or something? I was never able to add a 3 slot charm when I only had 2 remaining (as an example).

It's a game feature. Hence why it has the effect of doubling the damage you take. Usually the game stops you from applying a charm that goes over the number of notches you have but if you keep at it the game will eventually let you apply the charm. Best done with charms that require a lot of charm notches to apply.

Huh.... guess for me no means no, my mistake? But in all seriousness the denial buzz and red warnings were all I needed to say yeah I can't fit that. Interesting though but since most or all the dream bosses do double damage anyway I guess I'm glad that I didn't accidentally find this. The more you know I guess.

[Talon]

Originally posted by Hawk:

Originally posted by EH Talon:

It's a game feature. Hence why it has the effect of doubling the damage you take. Usually the game stops you from applying a charm that goes over the number of notches you have but if you keep at it the game will eventually let you apply the charm. Best done with charms that require a lot of charm notches to apply.

Huh.... guess for me no means no, my mistake? But in all seriousness the denial buzz and red warnings were all I needed to say yeah I can't fit that. Interesting though but since most or all the dream bosses do double damage anyway I guess I'm glad that I didn't accidentally find this. The more you know I guess.

It's an interesting mechanic. The downside isn't that bad if you're fairly confident in your dodging abilities, though.

[Hawk]

Originally posted by EH Talon:

It's an interesting mechanic.The downside isn't that bad if you're fairly confident in your dodging abilities, though.

True enough, not for me however but I get it, good info.

[Zork Nemesis]

Originally posted by Meowsers:

You take double damage when you're overcharmed so it's not all fun and games lol

Is it only double damage? I thought it was +1 damage for each slot over the limit. I recall taking four damage from one hit in the Abyss due to having the five-slot charm overcharmed at the time. Or do those enemies near the mirror normally do two damage?

[Talon]

Originally posted by Zork Nemesis:

Originally posted by Meowsers:

You take double damage when you're overcharmed so it's not all fun and games lol

Is it only double damage? I thought it was +1 damage for each slot over the limit. I recall taking four damage from one hit in the Abyss due to having the five-slot charm overcharmed at the time. Or do those enemies near the mirror normally do two damage?

The Siblings do two 'hearts' of damage normally. Anything that does 2 damage will do 4 when you're overcharmed.