Base Type

An item's Base Type refers to the specific variety of item it is, and grants it inherent properties such as damage on Martial WeaponsMartial WeaponsMartial Weapons can be used to Attack. Axes, Bows, Claws, Crossbows, Daggers, Flails, Maces, Quarterstaves, Spears, Swords, and Talismans are Martial Weapons., defensive bonuses on Armour, or Life recovery on Life FlasksFlasksFlasks can be used to recover your Life or Mana. Flasks are not consumable, but require charges to use. Flask charges can be regained by killing enemies. Normal enemies grant Flask charges equal to half their Power Magic enemies grant Flask charges equal to their Power Rare and Unique enemies grant Flask charges equal to twice their Power Checkpoints and Wells completely refill Flasks when activated. Flasks can only hold charges while in a Flask slot.. It is also often responsible for the Level and/or AttributeAttributesStrength, Dexterity, and Intelligence are the 3 primary attributes. The most important use of Attributes is to meet requirements to use Equipment and Gems. Each Attribute provides a different inherent bonus. Requirements to equip an item. For example: • Wrapped Quarterstaff and Long Quarterstaff are both QuarterstaffQuarterstavesQuarterstaves are Two-Handed Melee weapons that require Dexterity and Intelligence to equip. Quarterstaff Attacks often focus on high mobility in combat. Base Types • Stocky Mitts and Linen Wraps are both Gloves Base Types • Lesser Mana Flask and Greater Mana Flask are both Mana FlaskFlasksFlasks can be used to recover your Life or Mana. Flasks are not consumable, but require charges to use. Flask charges can be regained by killing enemies. Normal enemies grant Flask charges equal to half their Power Magic enemies grant Flask charges equal to their Power Rare and Unique enemies grant Flask charges equal to twice their Power Checkpoints and Wells completely refill Flasks when activated. Flasks can only hold charges while in a Flask slot. Base Typesen