The lute of charming is a magical instrument which when equipped has the chance to mesmerize enemy creature(s) for a duration of time. Upon success, hearts will appear above the creature. During this time, the mesmerized creatures can be commanded similar to pets. Feeding them while mesmerized will turn them into permanent pets.
A bard and his mesmerized fan club.
When mesmerize wears off (creature snaps out of it), they will usually be under a negative status effect, such as confusion. Alternately, the player may opt to free the mesmerized creature (which also will result in a negative status effect for them), which allows the player and pets to attack them. This might be used as a tactic, when faced with too many enemies, mesmerizing them all, then releasing and killing them one at a time. It might also be prudent to disarm humanoid creatures before releasing them.
The music of this lute effects all creatures in range, which makes it suitable against multiple enemies. However, creatures that have the deaf status effect, are immune to the effects of this magical lute.
The lute of charming has the same effect as the pipe of charming. The non-magical version of the lute of charming is the lute.
Obtained From[]
- Dungeon (chance to find in chests or lying on the ground);
- Leprechaun small room (chance to drop);
- Bard (starting gear, uncursed lute of charming).
Blacksmith Appraisal[]
- "A lute of charming is normally 100% less damaging than a typical longsword, despite its faster speed. It is lighter than a longsword."
Tips[]
- All musical instruments are categorized as a weapon by the blacksmith;
- As a wood item, it is susceptible to fire and may burn;
- As a non-metal item, it is susceptible to rot;
- The lute of charming can be fireproofed by pouring a potion of fireproofing on it;
- Lutes can be sold to the blacksmith and the shopkeeper;
- Warning! Although gnomes riding a Gnomish digger or woodcutter can be charmed, the vehicle itself will remain hostile and continuously follow while damage the player at close range. The gnome pilot cannot be commanded to move away, stay, or dismount. The only option is to kill either the gnome or the vehicle.