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A number of devices exist in the Kingdom that have the power to [[Common Metaphors#Anger and annoyance|aggravate]] monsters across the land. | A number of devices exist in the Kingdom that have the power to [[Common Metaphors#Anger and annoyance|aggravate]] monsters across the land. Any Adventurer who has [[ascension|ascended]] under a [[moon sign]] can gain access to such a device, though the specific costs and requirements vary from sign to sign. All monster aggravation devices can raise [[Monster Level]] by at least 10 points and enable bosses to drop special items. | ||
==Devices== | ==Devices== | ||
===Detuned radio=== | ===Detuned radio=== | ||
The [[detuned radio]] is the monster aggravation device available to those who have | The [[detuned radio]] is the monster aggravation device available to those who have access to [[Degrassi Knoll#Friendly|friendly Degrassi Knoll]]. It can be purchased from [[the Degrassi Knoll Bakery and Hardware Store]], and can increase [[Monster Level|ML]] by 0-10 points. | ||
The radio is available from the first turn of an ascension, but it isn't free; it costs 300 Meat, which | The radio is available from the first turn of an ascension, but it isn't free; it costs 300 Meat, which can be obtained by autoselling one of the gems from the [[pork elf goodies sack]]. | ||
===The Super-Secret Canadian Mind-Control Device=== | ===The Super-Secret Canadian Mind-Control Device=== | ||
Available in [[Little Canadia]], | Available in [[Little Canadia]], [[The Super-Secret Canadian Mind-Control Device]] was the first MAD available. | ||
The MCD has two distinct advantages over other devices. First, it is available from the first turn of an ascension, with no associated cost (in terms of either Meat or Adventures). Second, it has a slightly larger range; it raises [[Monster Level|ML]] by a maximum of [[eleven|11]] points. Most mind-control devices have dials that go up to 10, but this one goes to 11. It's one higher. | The MCD has two distinct advantages over other devices. First, it is available from the first turn of an ascension, with no associated cost (in terms of either Meat or Adventures). Second, it has a slightly larger range; it raises [[Monster Level|ML]] by a maximum of [[eleven|11]] points. Most mind-control devices have dials that go up to 10, but this one goes to 11. It's one higher. | ||
===The Annoy-o-Tron 5000=== | ===The Annoy-o-Tron 5000=== | ||
Found in | Found in [[The Gnomish Gnomad Camp]], the Annoy-o-Tron 5000 can increase [[Monster Level|ML]] by 0-10 points. | ||
While the Annoy-o-Tron does not cost Meat to use, it | While the Annoy-o-Tron does not cost Meat to use, it cannot be accessed until you've unlocked the [[Desert Beach]]. | ||
===Heartbreaker's Hotel=== | ===Heartbreaker's Hotel=== | ||
Located in [[Hey Deze]], [[Heartbreaker's Hotel]] is the aggravation device available to Adventurers under the [[Bad Moon]] [[moon sign]]. It has an [[Monster Level|ML]] range of 0-11 points, although it is much less controllable than other devices. | Located in [[Hey Deze]], [[Heartbreaker's Hotel]] is the aggravation device available to Adventurers under the [[Bad Moon]] [[moon sign]]. It has an [[Monster Level|ML]] range of 0-11 points, although it is much less controllable than other devices. | ||
Heartbreaker's has a distinct disadvantage to every other device. | Heartbreaker's has a distinct disadvantage to every other device. While it is available from turn one and has no Meat cost, setting the device to any level takes an [[Adventures|Adventure]]. Additionally, unlike other devices, not every level is available. Every visit will offer one setting between 1 and 3, another between 4 and 7, and a third between 8 and 11, as well as a constant option to set the device to 0. It provides a ML bonus to Bad Moon players, but at the cost of an Adventure and unpredictability. | ||
==Boss Rewards== | ==Boss Rewards== | ||
Defeating a boss monster with any aggravation device set to a certain level will force special reward items to drop. The chart below lists these bosses, their rewards, and the aggravation level required. | Defeating a boss monster with any aggravation device set to a certain level will force special reward items to drop - unless you are a [[Path_of_the_Plumber|Plumber]] in which case the special items do not drop for any replaced boss. The chart below lists these bosses, their rewards, and the aggravation level required. Any reductions of monster level due to Equipment will not affect the rewards drop; the aggravation device simply has to be set to the correct number. | ||
{{Special boss rewards}} | {{Special boss rewards}} | ||
==Trophy== | ==Trophy== | ||
Defeating the Boss Bat, Baron | Defeating the [[Boss Bat]], [[Baron von Ratsworth]], [[Knob Goblin King]], and [[Bonerdagon]] with a Monster Aggravation Device set to 11 earns you the [[Boss Boss]] Trophy. | ||
==History== | |||
* Prior to [http://forums.kingdomofloathing.com/vb/showpost.php?p=4364834&postcount=29 January 12, 2013], monster aggravation devices fell into a special category and only worked for ''some'' of the things that [[Monster Level#Special_Interactions|+ML]] normally affected. | |||
[[Category:Basics]] | [[Category:Basics]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:31, 18 January 2023
A number of devices exist in the Kingdom that have the power to aggravate monsters across the land. Any Adventurer who has ascended under a moon sign can gain access to such a device, though the specific costs and requirements vary from sign to sign. All monster aggravation devices can raise Monster Level by at least 10 points and enable bosses to drop special items.
Devices
Detuned radio
The detuned radio is the monster aggravation device available to those who have access to friendly Degrassi Knoll. It can be purchased from the Degrassi Knoll Bakery and Hardware Store, and can increase ML by 0-10 points.
The radio is available from the first turn of an ascension, but it isn't free; it costs 300 Meat, which can be obtained by autoselling one of the gems from the pork elf goodies sack.
The Super-Secret Canadian Mind-Control Device
Available in Little Canadia, The Super-Secret Canadian Mind-Control Device was the first MAD available.
The MCD has two distinct advantages over other devices. First, it is available from the first turn of an ascension, with no associated cost (in terms of either Meat or Adventures). Second, it has a slightly larger range; it raises ML by a maximum of 11 points. Most mind-control devices have dials that go up to 10, but this one goes to 11. It's one higher.
The Annoy-o-Tron 5000
Found in The Gnomish Gnomad Camp, the Annoy-o-Tron 5000 can increase ML by 0-10 points.
While the Annoy-o-Tron does not cost Meat to use, it cannot be accessed until you've unlocked the Desert Beach.
Heartbreaker's Hotel
Located in Hey Deze, Heartbreaker's Hotel is the aggravation device available to Adventurers under the Bad Moon moon sign. It has an ML range of 0-11 points, although it is much less controllable than other devices.
Heartbreaker's has a distinct disadvantage to every other device. While it is available from turn one and has no Meat cost, setting the device to any level takes an Adventure. Additionally, unlike other devices, not every level is available. Every visit will offer one setting between 1 and 3, another between 4 and 7, and a third between 8 and 11, as well as a constant option to set the device to 0. It provides a ML bonus to Bad Moon players, but at the cost of an Adventure and unpredictability.
Boss Rewards
Defeating a boss monster with any aggravation device set to a certain level will force special reward items to drop - unless you are a Plumber in which case the special items do not drop for any replaced boss. The chart below lists these bosses, their rewards, and the aggravation level required. Any reductions of monster level due to Equipment will not affect the rewards drop; the aggravation device simply has to be set to the correct number.
| Boss | Setting | Special Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Baron von Ratsworth | 2 |  Baron von Ratsworth's money clip
|
| Baron von Ratsworth | 9 |  Baron von Ratsworth's tophat
|
| Boss Bat | 4 |  Boss Bat britches
|
| Boss Bat | 8 |  Boss Bat bling
|
| The Knob Goblin King | 3 |  Glass Balls of the Goblin Kingcan be crafted into Staff of the Soupbone |
| The Knob Goblin King | 7 |  Codpiece of the Goblin King
|
| The Bonerdagon | 5 |  rib of the Bonerdagoncan be crafted into Staff of the Soupbone |
| The Bonerdagon | 10 |  vertebra of the Bonerdagoncan be crafted into Bonerdagon necklace |
Trophy
Defeating the Boss Bat, Baron von Ratsworth, Knob Goblin King, and Bonerdagon with a Monster Aggravation Device set to 11 earns you the Boss Boss Trophy.
History
- Prior to January 12, 2013, monster aggravation devices fell into a special category and only worked for some of the things that +ML normally affected.
