Skeletal

Main article: List of themes

Skeletal is a Theme that can be gained by a Hero from the event To Humble Ends.

<self> is cursed by the dagger of the Oldwane mystics.

A fully transformed Skeletal Mystic.

The alternative "Monstrous" skin, unlocked after completing the "I'm Not Smiling" achievement.

Theme conflicts

Main article: Theme conflicts guide

A Skeletal hero will not be eligible for any of these additional themes: Beartouched, Botanical, Celestial, Child of the Hills, Crystalline,Deepist Spy, Elmsoul, Flamesoul, Frogtouched, Frost, Gorgonoid, Mark of the Horn, Mortificial Enhancements, Shadow, Spell Touched, Sylvan, Vulture Acolyte, Wolftouched

If a hero has any of these themes, it is not possible to also become Skeletal: Beartouched, Botanical, Celestial, Child of the Hills, Crystalline,Deepist Spy, Elmsoul, Flamesoul, Frogtouched, Frost, Gorgonoid, Mark of the Horn, Shadow, Spell Touched, Sylvan, Vulture Acolyte, Wolftouched

Specifics

This theme is different from all others in that the curse progresses over time and will completely transform the hero's body. They will not keep any human limbs, or be able to use weapons other than the cursed dagger. Eventually, the hero will no longer be able to keep or form relationships with any other heroes.

+1000 Retirement Age

Burdened with the Oath of Oldwane, an ancient dagger filled with cloying and malevolent influence, s/he decided to use the power of the dagger for the good of others. Though s/he remained him/herself, the dagger would slowly corrupt and twist him/her over the years, estranging those who loved him/her and turning his/her body into a new and awful shape.

Changing the Hero's skin color will change this theme's base appearance, and the appearance of the "Monstrous" skin.

Skeletal Head

Some remnant of <self> still peers out from the empty sockets.

Main article: Inscrutable Stare

single action, ends turn

Inscrutable Stare <name> stares at an enemy, inspiring terror. The enemy must spend the next turn fleeing. Has no effect on Morthagi.

Skeletal Body

<self> is wholly given over to the Oldwane curse.

Skeletal Arm (L)

<self>'s left arm is bleached and bony.

Main article: Bitter Scratch

swift action (free once per turn)

Bitter Scratch x shred, range 1.6 (Melee) <self> rakes a nearby foe with their monstrous claws, shredding their armor. Damage: 1/2(Bonus Damage + Potency) - 1

Skeletal Arm (R)

<self>'s right arm is bleached and bony, forever clutching the Oldwane dagger.

Main article: Dagger Strike

single action, ends turn

Dagger Strike x damage, range 1.1 (Melee) <self> attacks a nearby foe with their dagger. Damage: 4 + 1/2(Bonus Damage + Potency)

Upgrade

single action, ends turn

Dagger Strike+ x damage, range 1.1 (Melee) <self> attacks a nearby foe with their dagger. Damage: 5 + (Bonus Damage + Potency)

Formulas

Damage: (4+(((self.PHYSICAL_DAMAGE_BONUS+self.POTENCY)*0.5)*(1+self.theme_skeleton_upgrade)))+self.theme_skeleton_upgrade

See Formulas Guide for help with math functions.

+2 Warding
+2 Spell Damage
+2 Potency

Skeletal Leg (L)

<self>'s left leg is skeletal.

+0.3 Speed

Skeletal Leg (R)

<self>'s right leg is skeletal.

+0.3 Speed

Gallery

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  A fully transformed female Skeletal Mystic.

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  The alternative "monstrous" skin.