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	:where <code>G</code> is the Gadgeteer Bonus = 1.3 (from either [[Gloves of the gadgeteer]] or the corresponding [[Coglin]] gizmo, which don't stack),		:where <code>G</code> is the Gadgeteer Bonus = 1.3 (from either [[Gloves of the gadgeteer]] or the corresponding [[Coglin]] gizmo, which don't stack),
	:<code>x</code> is monster XP, and <code>n = max(100, 1/5 xp needed to reach next XL)</code>.-->		:<code>x</code> is monster XP, and <code>n = max(100, 1/5 xp needed to reach next XL)</code>.-->
	===Always ~~spawns~~===		===Always possible to generate===
	*[[File:Lightning rod.png]] [[Lightning rod]]: Fires a bolt of electricity; evoking it in successive turns strengthens the bolt and lets you sweep it over an area		*[[File:Lightning rod.png]] [[Lightning rod]]: Fires a bolt of electricity; evoking it in successive turns strengthens the bolt and lets you sweep it over an area
	*[[File:Phantom mirror.png]] [[Phantom mirror]]: Creates a short-lived copy of a single monster		*[[File:Phantom mirror.png]] [[Phantom mirror]]: Creates a short-lived copy of a single monster

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	'''Evocable items''' are magical items, with abilities that are [[evoke]]d using the '''V''' key. Evocables generally use the [[Evocations]] skill to determine strength.		'''Evocable items''' are magical items, with abilities that are [[evoke]]d using the '''V''' key. Evocables generally use the [[Evocations]] skill to determine strength.

	Many evocable items are comparable to spells, with some sharing a similar effect. Unlike spells, evocables do not have a failure rate (though some may check [[willpower]] to cause an effect), can be ~~cast~~ during [[Silence]], usually have no MP cost, and are allowed by [[Trog]]. However, most evocables are limited by charges. You'll need to gain XP or more charges on the ground in order to use them again. So instead of being a primary means of attack, Evocations tends to be used sparingly, ~~in order~~ to ~~solve sketchy~~ situations.		Many evocable items are comparable to spells, with some sharing a similar effect. Unlike spells, evocables do not have a failure rate (though some may check [[willpower]] to cause an effect), can be activated during [[Silence]], usually have no MP cost, and are allowed by [[Trog]]. However, most evocables are limited by charges. You'll need to gain XP or more charges on the ground in order to use them again. So instead of being a primary means of attack, Evocations tends to be used sparingly as a "side option", to handle situations where they'd be especially useful.

	==Staves==		==Staves==
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	==History==		==History==
	*Prior to [[0.33]], only 1 copy of each miscellaneous evocable could spawn per game, they were immune to [[Jiyva]] slimes, and they did not have the level mechanic.		*Prior to [[0.33]], only 1 copy of each miscellaneous evocable could spawn per game, they were immune to [[Jiyva]] slimes, and they did not have the level mechanic. In addition, the XP recharging formula was different, depending more on Evocations.
	*Prior to [[0.30]], miscellaneous evocables were not unique: you could find multiple in 1 game, and they could be eaten by [[Jiyva]] slimes. Also, the [[condenser vane]] and [[tin of tremorstones]] were not [[item set\|mutually exclusive]] with each other.		*Prior to [[0.30]], miscellaneous evocables were not unique: you could find multiple in 1 game, and they could be eaten by [[Jiyva]] slimes. Also, the [[condenser vane]] and [[tin of tremorstones]] were not [[item set\|mutually exclusive]] with each other.

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	Only 1 item from each [[item set]] will generate per game.		Only 1 item from each [[item set]] will generate per game.

	'''~~Knockback set'''~~		'''Elemental/AOE set'''
	*[[File:Phial of floods.png]] [[Phial of floods]]: Launches a damaging wave of water, creating a pool of shallow water and waterlogging creatures caught in the wave.
	*[[File:Gell's gravitambourine.png]] [[Gell's gravitambourine]] Pulls monsters into a selected radius, holds them in place, while dealing collision damage.

	~~'''~~AOE set'''
	*[[File:Tin of tremorstones.png]] [[Tin of tremorstones]]: Creates multiple explosions of shrapnel near the player; always risks hitting yourself, but damage is greatly reduced by armour.		*[[File:Tin of tremorstones.png]] [[Tin of tremorstones]]: Creates multiple explosions of shrapnel near the player; always risks hitting yourself, but damage is greatly reduced by armour.
	*[[File:Condenser vane.png]] [[Condenser vane]]: Creates harmful [[cloud]]s around every enemy in sight.		*[[File:Condenser vane.png]] [[Condenser vane]]: Creates harmful [[cloud]]s around every enemy in sight.
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	*[[File:Box of beasts.png]] [[Box of beasts]]: Summons a randomly-generated [[mutant beast]]		*[[File:Box of beasts.png]] [[Box of beasts]]: Summons a randomly-generated [[mutant beast]]
	*[[File:Sack of spiders.png]] [[Sack of spiders]]: Summons multiple spiders, and has a chance to [[web]] nearby monsters.		*[[File:Sack of spiders.png]] [[Sack of spiders]]: Summons multiple spiders, and has a chance to [[web]] nearby monsters.

			'''Control set'''
			*[[File:Phial of floods.png]] [[Phial of floods]]: Launches a damaging wave of water, creating a pool of shallow water and waterlogging creatures caught in the wave.
			*[[File:Gell's gravitambourine.png]] [[Gell's gravitambourine]] Pulls monsters into a selected radius, holds them in place, while dealing collision damage.

	==Other Items==		==Other Items==

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	These items can be used to evoke effects. The higher the user's [[Evocations]] skill, the more powerful the effect will be.		These items can be used to evoke effects. The higher the user's [[Evocations]] skill, the more powerful the effect will be.

	They have a set amount of charges, and are recharged by XP. Getting multiple copies of an evocable will cause them to merge and increase their [[enchantment]] level (max. +5), which reduces the amount of XP required to recharge. The XP required to recharge evocables is also reduced by [[Evocations]] skill and Gadgeteer. <!--The recharging formula - the amount of XP credited against the evokers XP debt - will change from		They have a set amount of charges, and are recharged by XP. Getting multiple copies of an evocable will cause them to merge and increase their [[enchantment]] level (max. +5), which reduces the amount of XP required to recharge. The XP required to recharge evocables is also reduced by [[Evocations]] skill and [[Gadgeteer]]. <!--The recharging formula - the amount of XP credited against the evokers XP debt - will change from
	:<code>(G * x / n) * (3 + (2 * Evocations) / 13))</code> to		:<code>(G * x / n) * (3 + (2 * Evocations) / 13))</code> to
	:<code>(G * x / n) * (3 + Evocations / 9) * ((5 + evoker_plus) / 5))</code>,		:<code>(G * x / n) * (3 + Evocations / 9) * ((5 + evoker_plus) / 5))</code>,

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	'''Knockback set'''		'''Knockback set'''
	*[[File:Phial of floods.png]] [[Phial of floods]]: Launches a damaging wave of water, creating a pool of shallow water and waterlogging creatures caught in the wave.		*[[File:Phial of floods.png]] [[Phial of floods]]: Launches a damaging wave of water, creating a pool of shallow water and waterlogging creatures caught in the wave.
	*[[File:~~Gells~~ gravitambourine.png]] [[Gell's gravitambourine]] Pulls monsters into a selected radius, holds them in place, while dealing collision damage.		*[[File:Gell's gravitambourine.png]] [[Gell's gravitambourine]] Pulls monsters into a selected radius, holds them in place, while dealing collision damage.

	'''AOE set'''		'''AOE set'''

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	'''Knockback set'''		'''Knockback set'''
	*[[File:Phial of floods.png]] [[Phial of floods]]: Launches a damaging wave of water, creating a pool of shallow water and waterlogging creatures caught in the wave.		*[[File:Phial of floods.png]] [[Phial of floods]]: Launches a damaging wave of water, creating a pool of shallow water and waterlogging creatures caught in the wave.
	*[[File:~~[[Gell~~ gravitambourine.png]] [[Gell's gravitambourine]] Pulls monsters into a selected radius, holds them in place, while dealing collision damage.		*[[File:Gells gravitambourine.png]] [[Gell's gravitambourine]] Pulls monsters into a selected radius, holds them in place, while dealing collision damage.

	'''AOE set'''		'''AOE set'''

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	:where <code>G</code> is the Gadgeteer Bonus = 1.3 (from either [[Gloves of the gadgeteer]] or the corresponding [[Coglin]] gizmo, which don't stack),		:where <code>G</code> is the Gadgeteer Bonus = 1.3 (from either [[Gloves of the gadgeteer]] or the corresponding [[Coglin]] gizmo, which don't stack),
	:<code>x</code> is monster XP, and <code>n = max(100, 1/5 xp needed to reach next XL)</code>.-->		:<code>x</code> is monster XP, and <code>n = max(100, 1/5 xp needed to reach next XL)</code>.-->

	===Always spawns===		===Always spawns===
	*[[File:Lightning rod.png]] [[Lightning rod]]: Fires a bolt of electricity; evoking it in successive turns strengthens the bolt and lets you sweep it over an area		*[[File:Lightning rod.png]] [[Lightning rod]]: Fires a bolt of electricity; evoking it in successive turns strengthens the bolt and lets you sweep it over an area
	*[[File:Phantom mirror.png]] [[Phantom mirror]]: Creates a short-lived copy of a single monster		*[[File:Phantom mirror.png]] [[Phantom mirror]]: Creates a short-lived copy of a single monster
	*[[File:Horn of geryon.png]] [[Horn of Geryon]]: Summons a few [[sin beast]]s, some of which may be hostile.		*[[File:Horn of geryon.png]] [[Horn of Geryon]]: Summons a few [[sin beast]]s, some of which may be hostile. Always dropped by [[Geryon]].


	===~~[[Item sets\|~~Mutually exclusive pairs]]===		===Mutually exclusive pairs===
	Only 1 item from each set will generate per game.		Only 1 item from each [[item set]] will generate per game.

	'''Knockback set'''		'''Knockback set'''
	*[[File:Phial of floods.png]] [[Phial of floods]]: Launches a damaging wave of water, creating a pool of shallow water and waterlogging creatures caught in the wave.		*[[File:Phial of floods.png]] [[Phial of floods]]: Launches a damaging wave of water, creating a pool of shallow water and waterlogging creatures caught in the wave.
	*[[File:[[Gell gravitambourine.png]] [[Gell's gravitambourine]]		*[[File:[[Gell gravitambourine.png]] [[Gell's gravitambourine]] Pulls monsters into a selected radius, holds them in place, while dealing collision damage.

	'''AOE set'''		'''AOE set'''
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	==History==		==History==
	*Prior to [[0.33]], only 1 copy of each miscellaneous evocable could spawn per game, and they did not have the level mechanic.		*Prior to [[0.33]], only 1 copy of each miscellaneous evocable could spawn per game, they were immune to [[Jiyva]] slimes, and they did not have the level mechanic.
	*Prior to [[0.30]], miscellaneous evocables were not unique: you could find multiple in 1 game, and they could be eaten by [[Jiyva]] slimes. Also, the [[condenser vane]] and [[tin of tremorstones]] were not [[item set\|mutually exclusive]] with each other.		*Prior to [[0.30]], miscellaneous evocables were not unique: you could find multiple in 1 game, and they could be eaten by [[Jiyva]] slimes. Also, the [[condenser vane]] and [[tin of tremorstones]] were not [[item set\|mutually exclusive]] with each other.

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	'''Evocable items''' are magical items, with abilities that are [[evoke]]d using the '''V''' key. Evocables generally use the [[Evocations]] skill to determine strength.		'''Evocable items''' are magical items, with abilities that are [[evoke]]d using the '''V''' key. Evocables generally use the [[Evocations]] skill to determine strength.

	Many evocable items are comparable to spells, with some sharing a similar effect. Unlike spells, evocables do not have a failure rate (though some may check [[willpower]] to cause an effect), can be cast during [[Silence]], usually have no MP cost, and are allowed by [[Trog]]. However, most evocables are limited by charges. You'll need to gain XP, or ~~find~~ more of the ~~same item,~~ in order to use them again. So instead of being a primary means of attack, Evocations tends to be used sparingly, in order to solve sketchy situations.		Many evocable items are comparable to spells, with some sharing a similar effect. Unlike spells, evocables do not have a failure rate (though some may check [[willpower]] to cause an effect), can be cast during [[Silence]], usually have no MP cost, and are allowed by [[Trog]]. However, most evocables are limited by charges. You'll need to gain XP or more charges on the ground in order to use them again. So instead of being a primary means of attack, Evocations tends to be used sparingly, in order to solve sketchy situations.

	==Staves==		==Staves==
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	==Miscellaneous Evokers==		==Miscellaneous Evokers==
	These items can be used to evoke effects. ~~Each miscellaneous evocable can appear once per game, except for figurines of a ziggurat. They cannot be eaten by~~ [[~~Jiyva~~]] ~~slimes~~.		These items can be used to evoke effects. The higher the user's [[Evocations]] skill, the more powerful the effect will be.

	~~===Elemental===~~		They have a set amount of charges, and are recharged by XP. Getting multiple copies of an evocable will cause them to merge and increase their [[enchantment]] level (max. +5), which reduces the amount of XP required to recharge. The XP required to recharge evocables is also reduced by [[Evocations]] skill and Gadgeteer. <!--The recharging formula - the amount of XP credited against the evokers XP debt - will change from
	The ~~higher the user's~~ [[Evocations]] skill, the ~~more powerful~~ the ~~effect~~ will be. ~~Once used~~, ~~all items of that type will become inert until you have gained enough experience~~.		:<code>(G * x / n) * (3 + (2 * Evocations) / 13))</code> to
			:<code>(G * x / n) * (3 + Evocations / 9) * ((5 + evoker_plus) / 5))</code>,
			:where <code>G</code> is the Gadgeteer Bonus = 1.3 (from either [[Gloves of the gadgeteer]] or the corresponding [[Coglin]] gizmo, which don't stack),
			:<code>x</code> is monster XP, and <code>n = max(100, 1/5 xp needed to reach next XL)</code>.-->

			===Always spawns===
			*[[File:Lightning rod.png]] [[Lightning rod]]: Fires a bolt of electricity; evoking it in successive turns strengthens the bolt and lets you sweep it over an area
			*[[File:Phantom mirror.png]] [[Phantom mirror]]: Creates a short-lived copy of a single monster
			*[[File:Horn of geryon.png]] [[Horn of Geryon]]: Summons a few [[sin beast]]s, some of which may be hostile.


			===[[Item sets\|Mutually exclusive pairs]]===
			Only 1 item from each set will generate per game.

			'''Knockback set'''
	*[[File:Phial of floods.png]] [[Phial of floods]]: Launches a damaging wave of water, creating a pool of shallow water and waterlogging creatures caught in the wave.		*[[File:Phial of floods.png]] [[Phial of floods]]: Launches a damaging wave of water, creating a pool of shallow water and waterlogging creatures caught in the wave.
	*[[File:~~Lightning rod~~.png]] [[~~Lightning rod~~]]~~: Fires a bolt of electricity; evoking it in successive turns strengthens the bolt and lets you sweep it over an area~~		*[[File:[[Gell gravitambourine.png]] [[Gell's gravitambourine]]

	~~Only one of these two items will appear in a given game:~~		'''AOE set'''
	*[[File:Tin of tremorstones.png]] [[Tin of tremorstones]]: Creates multiple explosions of shrapnel near the player; always risks hitting yourself, but damage is greatly reduced by armour.		*[[File:Tin of tremorstones.png]] [[Tin of tremorstones]]: Creates multiple explosions of shrapnel near the player; always risks hitting yourself, but damage is greatly reduced by armour.
	*[[File:Condenser vane.png]] [[Condenser vane]]: Creates harmful [[cloud]]s around every enemy in sight.		*[[File:Condenser vane.png]] [[Condenser vane]]: Creates harmful [[cloud]]s around every enemy in sight.

	~~===~~Summoning~~===~~		'''Summoning set'''
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	These items can be used to summon a creature or two, possibly along with other effects. In most cases, their power depends upon your Evocations skill. Like elemental evokers, they are rendered inert until you gain more experience.

	*[[File:Phantom mirror.png]] [[Phantom mirror]]: Creates a short-lived copy of a single monster
	*[[File:Horn of geryon.png]] [[Horn of Geryon]]: Summons a few [[hell beast]]s, some of which may be hostile.

	~~Only one of these two items will appear in a given game:~~
	*[[File:Box of beasts.png]] [[Box of beasts]]: Summons a randomly-generated [[mutant beast]]		*[[File:Box of beasts.png]] [[Box of beasts]]: Summons a randomly-generated [[mutant beast]]
	*[[File:Sack of spiders.png]] [[Sack of spiders]]: Summons multiple spiders, and has a chance to [[web]] nearby monsters.		*[[File:Sack of spiders.png]] [[Sack of spiders]]: Summons multiple spiders, and has a chance to [[web]] nearby monsters.

	===Other ~~Evocables=~~==		==Other Items==
	*[[File:Figurine of a ziggurat.png]] [[Figurine of a ziggurat]]: Creates an entrance to a [[ziggurat]].		*[[File:Figurine of a ziggurat.png]] [[Figurine of a ziggurat]]: Creates an entrance to a [[ziggurat]].

	~~==Other Items==~~
	*[[Artefact]]s may come with evocable [[Blink]].		*[[Artefact]]s may come with evocable [[Blink]].
	*[[File:Scarf2a.png]] [[Scarves]] and [[artefact]]s of [[invisibility (ego)\|invisibility]] can be evoked to turn you [[invisible]].		*[[File:Scarf2a.png]] [[Scarves]] and [[artefact]]s of [[invisibility (ego)\|invisibility]] can be evoked to turn you [[invisible]].

	==History==		==History==
	~~{{CBA\|~~0.33~~\|misc evocables will be able to stack up to +5. Multiple copies~~ of ~~the same~~ evocable ~~will be able to~~ spawn, and ~~finding duplicates will merge them to increase their enchantment level. The higher~~ the level~~, the lower the XP required to recharge them.}}~~		*Prior to [[0.33]], only 1 copy of each miscellaneous evocable could spawn per game, and they did not have the level mechanic.
	~~:The recharging formula - the amount of XP credited against the evokers XP debt - will change from~~
	~~:<code>(G * x / n) * (3 + (2 * Evocations) / 13))</code> to~~
	~~:<code>(G * x / n) * (3 + Evocations / 9) * ((5 + evoker_plus) / 5))</code>,~~
	~~:where <code>G</code> is the Gadgeteer Bonus = 1.3 (from either [[Gloves of the gadgeteer]] or the corresponding [[Coglin]] gizmo, which don't stack),~~
	~~:<code>x</code> is monster XP, and <code>n = max(100, 1/5 xp needed to reach next XL)</code>~~.
	*Prior to [[0.30]], miscellaneous evocables were not unique: you could find multiple in 1 game, and they could be eaten by [[Jiyva]] slimes. Also, the [[condenser vane]] and [[tin of tremorstones]] were not [[item set\|mutually exclusive]] with each other.		*Prior to [[0.30]], miscellaneous evocables were not unique: you could find multiple in 1 game, and they could be eaten by [[Jiyva]] slimes. Also, the [[condenser vane]] and [[tin of tremorstones]] were not [[item set\|mutually exclusive]] with each other.

	===Added Evocables===		===Added Evocables===
			*[[0.32]] - [[Gell's gravitambourine]]
	*[[0.31]] - [[Sack of spiders]]		*[[0.31]] - [[Sack of spiders]]
	*[[0.27]] - [[Piece from Xom's chessboard]]		*[[0.27]] - [[Piece from Xom's chessboard]]