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A '''Spore Staff''' is a scripted [[runestaff]] that emits harmful and hindering fungi dust and spores. It was introduced at the [[Bloodriven Village]] shop, [[BVShop:The Fairy Ring|The Fairy Ring]] in February 2023. Its different unlock tiers open up new abilities, some of which are passive/automatic, while others must be manually activated.
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|tier= Tier 1 
|itemsummary= An off the shelf spore staff has access to several basic features. Its ambient messaging can be turned on or off via {{boldmono|PROD}}.

'''Spore Flare:''' Spore Staves have a scripted pre-resolution debuff flare with a higher than normal flare rate of (25 + Survival Bonus/10)%. When the flare activates, it gives the affected target -5 DS/-3 TD. This effect stacks and the duration is refreshed each time a stack is applied. Spore flares have a chance to fail against enemies more than 10 levels above you, starting at 10% for 11 levels above you and scaling to 100% (always failing) for a target 20 levels above you.

'''Spore Expel:''' Enemies that die while affected by spore flares will expel spores, applying one stack of the Spore Flare debuff to up to five other enemies in the room.

'''Spore Burst:''' Upon reaching five stacks of the Spore Flare debuff, an enemy will suffer a Spore Burst, removing the debuff and dealing disintegration damage to them.

'''Environmental Symbiosis:''' Spore Staves give +5 AS/+3 CS when casting a spell in specific terrains that are congenial to mushroom growth.

|analyze=
You analyze the helical lor runestaff and sense that the creator has provided the following information:

This {{blue|Spore Staff}} is riddled with living fungus. Its dust and spores offer abilities to harm and hinder foes, and favorable terrains further empower it.

It is {{blue|Tier 1.}}

It may be altered normally and customized by any willing merchant, provided it remains symbiotic with its fungal nature.

You can use TOUCH, TURN, and PROD to toggle ambients ({{blue|on, 2x}}) and CONSIDER to toggle feature display ({{blue|on}}).

{{blue|SETTINGS}}
Mushrooms: {{blue|dingy leopard knight mushrooms}}
Dust color: {{blue|smoky grey}}
Spore color: {{blue|bone white}}

{{blue|ABILITIES}}
Environmental Symbiosis
Spore Flare
Spore Burst
Spore Expel

You might be able to have a talented merchant lighten the helical lor runestaff for you.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|PROD (turn on)
| You discreetly nudge the vibrant jack-o-lantern mushrooms on your walking stick, encouraging them to return to their normal activity.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|PROD (turn off)
| Discreetly nudging the vibrant jack-o-lantern mushrooms on your walking stick, you persuade them to go dormant.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|TOUCH
| You graze your fingertips over the spongy tops of the vibrant jack-o-lantern mushrooms attached to your stick's wood surface.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|TURN
| You idly turn your walking stick in your hand, glowing amber spores drifting downward.
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{{itemtier 
|tier= Tier 2
|itemsummary= With the tier 2 unlock, the spore staff gains the manually activated ability Shushroom, which can silence up to five random creatures. Shushroom's 5 minute cooldown decreases with unlocks, down to 3 minutes at T5.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|POKE
| Tracing over the fungal growth on your aura surita scepter, you pop one of the clinging cream-colored lion's mane mushrooms with the tip of your finger. A puff of alabaster dust bursts free, expanding into a noxious fog of vivid emerald spores!
| Tracing over the fungal growth on his aura surita scepter, Ilendall pops one of the clinging cream-colored lion's mane mushrooms with the tip of his finger. A puff of alabaster dust bursts free, expanding into a noxious fog of vivid emerald spores!
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{{itemtier 
|tier= Tier 3
|itemsummary= With the tier 3 unlock, the spore staff gains two new abilities. With Spore Dispersion, upon a successful flare, there's a 25% chance to affect a second target. Mycelium Madness is a manually activated SMR attack to apply Confusion to up to three random creature targets; its 10 minute cooldown decreases with unlocks down to 3 minutes at T5.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|SPIN
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{{itemtier 
|tier= Tier 4
|itemsummary= With the tier 4 unlock, the spore staff gains two new abilities. With Spore Dispersion Boost, if a second target is affected, there's a 15% chance to affect a third target. When manually activated, Doom Shroom triggers three Spore Bursts against a single target with a 3 minute cooldown; the target does not need to be sporseified first.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|RAISE AT (target)
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{{itemtier 
|tier= Tier 5
|itemsummary= With the tier 5 unlock, the spore staff gains two new abilities. With the manually activated Symbiosis Boost, the casting benefit is +25 AS/+15 CS and occurs in any terrain; it lasts for 3 minutes, with a 15 minute cooldown. When manually activated, Shroom Boom triggers Spore Burst on all spores-affected targets in the room with a 3 minute cooldown.
|analyze= 
You analyze your aura surita scepter and sense that the creator has provided the following information:

This {{blue|Spore Staff}} is riddled with living fungus. Its dust and spores offer abilities to harm and hinder foes, and favorable terrains further empower it.

It is {{blue|Tier 5}}, the most possible.

It may be altered normally and customized by any willing merchant, provided it remains symbiotic with its fungal nature.

You can use TOUCH, TURN, and PROD to toggle ambients ({{blue|on, 2x}}) and CONSIDER to toggle feature display ({{blue|on}})

{{blue|SETTINGS}}
Mushrooms: {{blue|cream-colored lion's mane mushrooms}}
Dust color: {{blue|alabaster}}
Spore color: {{blue|vivid emerald}}
Doom Shroom: {{blue|ivory splitgill}}

{{blue|ABILITIES}}
Environmental Symbiosis
Spore Flare
Spore Burst
Spore Expel
Shushroom POKE
Dispersion
Mycelium Madness SPIN
Dispersion Boost
Doom Shroom RAISE AT
Symbiosis Boost PONDER
Shroom Boom WAVE
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! scope="col" style="width: 45%"|First
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|PONDER
| Connecting with the growth on your aura surita scepter, you urge a ring of cream-colored lion's mane mushrooms to manifest around you. Meandering mycelium filaments crawl from the stalks to creep up your lower body, filling you with a sense of fungal synergy.
| A ring of cream-colored lion's mane mushrooms manifests around Ilendall, meandering mycelium filaments crawling from the stalks to creep up his lower body.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|WAVE
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==Additional Information==
===Ambients===
The spore staff comes with ambient messaging, which can be turned on or off via {{boldmono|PROD}}.
<pre{{log2}}>The fungus clinging to your walking stick lets out a sudden puff of amber spores.

One of the vibrant jack-o-lantern mushrooms on your walking stick quivers, shaking free a shower of amber spores.
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===Grand Auction of 5123===
A fully unlocked spore staff was sold at the [[Grand Auction of 5123]]. The following information was shared about it:
<pre{{log2}}>
Auction Type: Manual
Auction Item: an ekata staff entwined in ruby-gilled ghostlight mushrooms
Current Bid/Cost: 2,500,000 silvers

You note the following details about an ekata staff entwined in ruby-gilled ghostlight mushrooms:

It imparts a bonus of +35 more than usual.
It appears to weigh about 4 pounds.
It is estimated to be worth about 2,500,000 silvers.
It is predominantly crafted of wood.
It is a complicated project (331 difficulty) for an adventurer to modify.
It has some unknown (scripted) benefit.
The staff is a rune staff that requires skill in twohanded weapons to use effectively.

This Spore Staff is riddled with living fungus. Its dust and spores offer abilities to harm and hinder foes, and favorable terrains further empower it.

It is Tier 5, the most possible.

It may be altered normally and customized by any willing merchant, provided it remains symbiotic with its fungal nature.

You can use TOUCH, TURN, and PROD to toggle ambients (on).

SETTINGS
Mushrooms: ruby-gilled pearl ghostlight mushrooms
Dust color: periwinkle
Spore color: dusky violet
Doom Shroom: veil-edged pale gold sulphur tuft

ABILITIES
Environmental Symbiosis
Spore Flare
Spore Burst
Spore Expel
Shushroom POKE
Dispersion
Mycelium Madness SPIN
Dispersion Boost
Doom Shroom RAISE AT
Symbiosis Boost PONDER
Shroom Boom WAVE
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==See Also==
*[[Duskruin/saved_posts_February_2023#Spore_Staff|Announcement post]]
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|itemclass= Weapon 
|itemtype= Runestaff
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|ld= Yes
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|custom= Mushrooms
|custom2= Dust color
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|releaseyear= 2023
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|tiersnumber= 5
|unlock= Certificate
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imported>WBURKE1 at 01:09, 1 September 2025