Critical Spell Chance

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What spell crit applies to

Spell critical hit was added to the Kingdom following the rock monster invasion of August 2009, and gave spell slingers the possibility of a critical effect with their combat spells. This mechanic is different from melee critical hit in several ways, and modifiers that effect critical hit do not appear to apply to spells, and vice versa, even on items that would be caster friendly (such as clockwork staff).

Spell crit only applies to combat spells, which is currently limited to skills granted by Pastamancer or Sauceror trainers. It does not apply to:

• Non-combat skills, such as Advanced Saucecrafting or buffs.
• Dual use skills, such as Lasagna Bandages or Saucy Salve, when they are not cast in combat
• Jiggling a chefstaff
• Weapon attacks
• Items used in combat

A critical hit with a spell doubles the effectiveness of that spell, with the exception of entangling noodles. A "Critical Noodle!" appears to add 1 extra round of entanglement to the result of the spell, rather than doubling the effect. All other spells to date deal double damage, or result in double healing in combat use.

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Here's a comprehensive list of everything in the game that provides an increased chance of getting a critical hit.

Normal critical hit chance is 9%. Items that add a percentage to critical hit, add to that 9% base rate. For example, an item that grants "+3% chance of Critical Hit" increases base critical hit chance to 12%. That percentage is then multiplied by any multiplier bonuses, or would be, assuming spell crit functions like melee crit. As none of the currently implemented Critical Spell Chance items provide multiplier bonuses, this remains to be seen.

Percentage Modifiers

Source	Source Type	Crit Hit Chance	Duration	Cost	Prereq	Notes
floaty rock helmet	Hat	+10%	Always		35 Mox	Part of the Floaty Fatigues set, which together give 54% spell crit.
floaty rock pants	Pants	+10%	Always		35 Mox	Part of the Floaty Fatigues set.
floaty rock necklace	Accessory	+10%	Always		35 Mys	Part of the Floaty Fatigues set.
sugar chapeau	Hat	+10%	30 combats		none	Also adds 50% bonus spell damage and 3-5 MP/adventure regen. Shatters after 30 combat adventures.

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