In Deepwoken, equipment plays a crucial role in enhancing your character’s abilities and stats. Understanding how equipment works, the types available, and the mechanics behind item stats can significantly improve your gameplay. This guide provides an in-depth look at equipment, including types, stats, pips, and rarity tiers.
Equipment in Deepwoken can be found in chests, exchanged for using an Artifact, or obtained through various other means. Once equipped, they grant stat bonuses and enhance your character’s performance. Equipment types include Head, Arms, Legs, Torso, Face, Ears, and Rings.
Types of Equipment in Deepwoken
There are seven different types of equipment, each with its unique set of bonuses and potential abilities:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Head | Helmets and hats that provide various stat boosts. |
| Arms | Gloves and armguards that enhance arm strength and dexterity. |
| Legs | Boots and leg armor that improve mobility and defense. |
| Torso | Chest armor that offers significant protection and boosts. |
| Face | Masks and face gear that enhance perception and charisma. |
| Ears | Earrings that provide minor boosts to various stats. |
| Rings | Rings that offer diverse enhancements depending on the type. |
Item Stats and Pips in Deepwoken
Guaranteed Stats vs. Rolled Stats in Deepwoken
Most equipment in Deepwoken comes with innate stats that always appear. These are guaranteed and displayed in grey. For example, Star Dusters provide +1 Posture, and an Authority Helm gives +8 Health. Additionally, equipment can have random stats, which are rolled upon obtaining the item and displayed in beige. These stats are influenced by the pips, which determine the magnitude and rarity of the bonuses.
Pips and Their Effects in Deepwoken
Pips represent the bonus stats of an item and are displayed at the bottom of the tooltip. They come in four rarities: Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Legendary. Each pip rarity provides different levels of bonuses:
| Pip | Effect |
|---|---|
| Common | Basic stat bonuses. |
| Uncommon | Moderate stat bonuses. |
| Rare | Significant stat bonuses and additional HP for certain equipment. |
| Legendary | The highest stat bonuses with unique enhancements. |
Starred Equipment in Deepwoken
Equipment items in Deepwoken can have stars, which grant additional pips and enhance their stats:
| Stars | Bonus |
|---|---|
| ★ | +1 Rare Pip (+1 HP for Head, Arms, and Legs) |
| ★★ | +2 Rare Pips (+2 HP for Head, Arms, and Legs) |
| ★★★ | +2 Rare Pips +1 Legendary Pip (+3 HP for Head, Arms, and Legs) |
Detailed Pip Information for Equipment in Deepwoken
Each type of equipment can provide different types of bonuses depending on the pips rolled. Here is a comprehensive look at the potential buffs each equipment type can offer:
| Buff | Head | Arms | Legs | Torso | Face | Ears | Rings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP (Health) | 4, 4, 5 | 4, 4, 5 | 3, 4, 5 | 3, 4, 5 | N/A | N/A | 2, 3, 4 |
| Ether (ETH) | 8, 10, 12 | 8, 10, 12 | 10, 12 | 8, 10, 12 | 4, 6, 8 | 4, 8 | 4, 6, 8, 10 |
| Sanity (SAN) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4, 6 | 6 | 4, 6, 8 |
| Posture | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1, 2 |
| % Damage vs. Monsters | 1, 3 | 1, 3 | 1, 3 | 1, 3 | 1 | 1 | 1, 3 |
| % Physical Armor | 2, 4 | 2, 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| % Elemental Armor | 3, 4 | 3, 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| % Monster Armor | 4 | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Additional Information on Equipment in Deepwoken
Old Rarity System for Equipment in Deepwoken
In previous game versions, equipment could spawn with rarity tiers: Ascended, Enlightened, or Celestial. This system was replaced with stars for consistency with weapon rarity.
Vanity and Stats for Equipment in Deepwoken
If you want to wear a specific piece of equipment with poor stats, you can smelt an item with good stats and apply the desired piece as vanity. This allows you to maintain the appearance while benefiting from better stats.
Maximum Stars and Restrictions for Equipment in Deepwoken
- The maximum amount of stars for Torso, Face, Ears, and Ring equipment is 2 stars (★★).
- Sanity pips also provide ether bonuses.
- Rare (red) Monster Armor pips give +1% Physical Armor and +1% Elemental Armor.
- Torso, Face, Ears, and Ring equipment cannot be enchanted, except for a few items from Verse One.
Mythical Pips for Equipment in Deepwoken
Despite being mentioned by developers, mythical pips are currently unused and no equipment pieces utilize them.
Selling Equipment in Deepwoken
Stars can increase the sell price of equipment:
- ★ = +5 Notes
- ★★ = +20 Notes
- ★★★ = +50 Notes
Maximum Stat Kits for Equipment in Deepwoken
- HP Kit: Highest theoretical HP kit in the game is 162 HP.
- DvM Kit: Highest theoretical DvM kit in the game is 64 DvM.
Stealth Cap for Equipment in Deepwoken
The highest achievable stealth with equipment is 30%, combining various items that boost stealth stats.
Stat Diversity Enforcement for Equipment in Deepwoken
As of the September 5th, 2022 update, stat diversity is enforced to ensure equipment has varied bonuses. This means that if a piece of equipment has multiple pips, they must be different types. This rule applies differently across equipment types and may not be fully implemented or may contain bugs.
Understanding equipment and item stats in Deepwoken is crucial for maximizing your character’s potential. By leveraging the various types of equipment, rolling for optimal stats, and utilizing stars and pips effectively, you can enhance your gameplay experience and build a character that excels in the challenging world of Deepwoken.
