Combat Initiative

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Combat Initiative determines whether you or the monster will get the jump in combat, as well as your chance to Run Away.

How Initiative Works

The mechanics of Combat Initiative are not fully understood, but the following are basics established by Hardcore Oxygenation and the KolSpading fora:

  • Your initiative is influenced by your unbuffed mainstat and initiative modifiers. Stat buffs have no effect on initiative.
  • Each monster in the kingdom has an initiative value. The monster's initiative is based on its adjusted Monster Attack and its initiative value.
  • Running away is affected solely by the monster's initiative value and your initiative modifiers, but not your mainstat.
  • Your percent chance of gaining initiative is
 Initiative (in %) = (100 - Monster Base Init) 
   + Init Modifiers 
   + max(0, Mainstat - Adjusted Monster Attack (including MCDs))
   - Extra Monster Level Penalty

Extra Monster Level has an additional negative effect on initiative. The Extra Monster Level Penalty is based on total extra monster level (minus Slime Tube squeezes) and is calculated as follows:

ML Penalty
0-20 No penalty
21-40 0 + 1×(ML - 20)
41-60 20 + 2×(ML - 40)
61-80 60 + 3×(ML - 60)
81-100 120 + 4×(ML - 80)
101+ 200 + 5×(ML - 100)
  • Expressed graphically, the ML Penalty formula produces this chart.

Initiative Modifiers

This is a comprehensive list of everything in the game that directly affects Combat Initiative. To see the maximum levels of initiative available to players, see Maximizing Your Combat Initiative.

Source Source
Type 		Initiative Duration Cost Prereq Notes
Hare-o-dynamic Effect 300% 10 turns Item Loss None
Memory of Speed Effect 200% 1 turn Item Loss None
Racing! Effect 200% 20 turns 1 or 5 Deck Draws None
Shawarma Initiative Effect 150% 30 turns
  • Item Loss
  • 1 Full
 Level 5
Always In Motion Effect 100% 10 turns Item Loss None
Flyin' Drunk Effect 100% 20 turns
  • Item Loss
  • 3 Drunk
 Level 11
French Bronilla Brogueishness Effect 100% 40 turns
  • Item Loss
  • 3 Drunk
 Level 11
Frosty Effect 100% 50 turns Item Loss None
Hiding in Plain Sight Effect 100% 10 turns Item Loss None
Hoppyness Effect 100% 20 turns
  • Item Loss
  • 2 Drunk
 Level 13
Hunter's Sprint Effect 100% Always None None
Legendary Impatience Effect 100% Always None None
Living Fast Effect 100% 10 turns 5 MP None
Natural 20 Effect 100% 1 turn Item Loss None
  • Obtained from d20
New and Improved Item 100% 20 turns Item Loss None
The Nuge's favorite crossbow Weapon (1H) 100% Always   30 Mox
  • Ranged Damage +30
  • +5 Adventure(s) per day when equipped
Seafaring Suit Outfit 100% Always    
You're High as a Crow, Marty Effect 100% 50 turns Item Loss None
Digitalis, Dig It Effect 75% 10 turns Item Loss None
Helps-You-Sleep Accessory 75% Always   100 Mox
  • +10% Chance of Critical Hit
  • Interferes with your vision in combat
  • May not equip more than one
Radish Horse Skill (AoJ) 75% Rollover 15 MP
card sleeve Off-Hand Item 60% Always    
Sizzling with Fury Effect 60% 10 turns Item Loss None
  • +25 Hot Damage
  • Obtained from sizzling seal fat
Alacri Tea Item 50% 30 turns Item Loss None
Ass Over Teakettle Effect 50% 10 turns Item Loss None
bankruptcy barrel Pants 50% Always   None
  • Moxie +25%
  • Regenerate 10-20 HP per adventure
  • This item will disappear at the end of the day
Brimstone Boxers Pants 50% Always   03030 Mox
Cockroach Scurry Effect 50% 5 turns
  • Item Loss
  • 2 Drunk
 None
Cockroach Scurry Effect 50% 10 turns
  • Item Loss
  • 2 Drunk
 Level 4
Cockroach Scurry Effect 50% 15 turns
  • Item Loss
  • 2 Drunk
 Level 8
Covers-Your-Head Hat 50% Always   250250 Mox
Fast as Lightning Effect 50% Intrinsic None Unarmed
  • Obtained from Kung Fu Hustler skill
  • Gained after 10 unarmed combats
  • Lost after entering armed combat
Fauxhawk Skill (AoSP) 50% Intrinsic 1 Adventure
Fishily Speeding Effect 50% 20 turns Item Loss AT class
foam naval trousers Pants 50% Always   08585 Mox
Goggles of Loathing Hat 50% Always   150150 Mys
Hustlin' Effect 50% 10 turns Up to 3 times per day None
Initiative and Let Die Effect or Booze 50% 10-50 turns
  • ~3 clicks or
  • Item Loss
  • 1 Drunk
 Kremlin's Greatest Briefcase or
Up to level 6
Legendary Regalia of the Groovelord Outfit 50% Always   60 Mox
little round pebble Off-Hand Item 50% Always   0077 Mys
  • Item is lost on initiative loss
Loathing Legion rollerblades Accessory 50% Always    
Lust Passive Skill 50% Always   Bad Moon
mercenary rifle Weapon (2H) 50% Always   30 Mox
  • Ranged Damage +20
  • Allows the Use of Specialty Ammunition
Motorcycle Passive 50% Always   AoSP
  • With the Nitro-Burnin' Funny Tank upgrade for your gas tank
The Moxie of LOV Effect 50% 40 turns Item Loss None
Never Late for Dinner Passive 50% Always None None
Radish Horse Skill (AoJ) 50% Rollover 15 MP Avatar of Jarlsberg
Resting Beach Face Effect 50% 50 turns   None
revolver Weapon (1H) 50% Always   None
rickety old unicycle Accessory 50% Always   200200 Mox
  • Moxie +15%
  • Regenerate 10-25 MP per adventure
  • May not equip more than one
Rushtacean' Effect 50% 50 turns
  • Item Loss
  • 1 Spleen
 None
Song of Slowness Effect 50% 10 turns 100 MP None
Strawberry Alarm Effect 50% 30 turns Item Loss None
White-boy Angst Effect 50% 20 turns   None
zombie mariachi hat Hat 50% Always   250250 Mox
Girdle of Hatred Accessory 45% Always   125125 Mus
beaten-up Chucks Accessory 40% Always   04545 Mys  
Dinsey's oculus Accessory 40% Always   100 Mus
famous blue raincoat Shirt 40% Always   Torso Awaregness
  • So-So Resistance to All Elements (+2)
  • +10% Item Drops from Monsters
  • Item will disappear at rollover
  • Only available in Heavy Rains
hare pin Accessory 40% Always   08585 Mox
mostly rat-hide leggings Pants 40% Always   200200 Mox
over-the-shoulder Folder Holder Accessory 40% Always   None
Oleaginous Soles Effect 40% 30 turns None None
Peppermint Twisted Effect 40% 10 turns 10 MP None
pixel grappling hook Off-Hand Item 40% Always   200200 Mox
quicksilver ring Accessory 40% Always   10 Mys
slime-covered compass Off-Hand Item 40% Always   200200 Mys
Springy Fusilli Pa Skill 40% 10 turns 10 MP None  
Wrath of the Capsaician Pastalords Weapon (1H) 40% Always 60 Mys
pink pinkslip slip Pants 35% Always   08585 Mox
shark tooth necklace Accessory 35% Always   08585 Mys
8-billed baseball cap Hat 30% Always   08585 Mox
  • Muscle +15%
  • Prismatic Damage+5
Adorable Lookout Effect 30% 15 turns Item Loss None
All Fired Up Effect 30% 10 turns Item Loss None
Blessing of Pikachutlotal Effect 30% 20 turns Item Loss Level 11
Bonerdagon necklace Accessory 30% Always   02525 Mys
costume sword Weapon (1H) 30% Always   None
Crimbo pants Pants 30% Always   03535 Mox
cyborg stompin' boot Accessory 30% Always   06060 Mus
dirty rigging rope Off-Hand Item 30% Always   30 Mus
Discomfited Effect 30% Always Item Loss None
furniture dolly Accessory 30% Always   07575 Mys
  • May not equip more than one
intergalactic pom poms Accessory 30% Always   None
Lapdog Effect 30% 50 turns None None
Mer-kin sneakmask Hat 30% Always   08585 Mox
meteorthopedic shoes Accessory 30% Always 1 metal meteoroid None
Oil Rig Outfit 30% Always    
Old School Pompadour Effect 30% 10 turns Item Loss None
plastic nunchaku Weapon (2H) 30% Always   01010 Mus
  • Prismatic Damage+3
pogo stick Accessory 30% Always   05050 Mys
ponytail clip Accessory 30% Always   None
rusty compass Off-Hand Item 30% Always   01515 Mys  
Shoesauce Effect 30% 10 turns   None
Soulerskates Effect 30% 10 turns 25 Soulsauce None
Staff of the Standalone Cheese Weapon (1H) 30% Always   05050 Mys
Tapered Threads Outfit 30% Always  
  • 82 Mus
  • 82 Mox
  
Ticking Clock Effect 30% 10 turns Item Loss None
tortoboggan shield Off-Hand Item (Shield) 30% Always   03535 Mus
toy Crimbot rocket legs Pants 30% Always   None
Travoltan trousers Pants 30% Always   None
  • Moxie +15
  • Ranged Damage +10
  • 5% Discount at NPC stores
  • Moxie used to determine Maximum MP (unless Mysticality is higher)
  • Cannot equip in Hardcore
Tropical Crimbo Shorts Pants 30% Always   03535 Mox
Wal-Mart overalls Pants 30% Always   50 Mox
Well-Swabbed Ear Effect 30% 10 turns   None
arse-a'fire Effect 25% 10 turns Item Loss None
blackberry moccasins Accessory 25% Always   07575 Mys
Boots of Twilight Whispers Accessory 25% Always   None
Boris's Helm Hat 25% Always None
Coffee Achiever Effect 25% 40 turns
  • Item Loss
  • 1 Full
 Access to Your Campsite Away From Your Campsite
crowbar Weapon (1H) 25% Always    
The Crown of Ed the Undying Hat 25% Always   None
  • Free pull in an Actually Ed the Undying run
  • Maximum HP/MP +50
  • Ed's servants will level up faster
  • Allows you to read thoughts
  • Can be adjusted to have other enchantments
electronic dulcimer pants Pants 25% Always   None
  • +2 Adventure(s) per day when equipped
  • Only available from Crimbo 2012 content
Florist Friar Other 25% Always Special Special
  • Obtained from planting an Impatiens (indoor) or Shuffle Truffle (underground)
  • Plant persists throughout the ascension or until uprooted
  • Cannot be combined with other territorial plants
Good Motivator Effect 25% 20 turns Item Loss None
Greek Pasta Spoon of Peril Weapon (1H) 25% Always   01515 Mys
Human-Insect Hybrid Effect 25% 30 turns Item Loss None
The Jokester's gun Weapon (1H) 25% Always   50 Mox
Kremlin's Greatest Briefcase Accessory 25% Always   None
Lord Spookyraven's ear trumpet Accessory 25% Always   04040 Mys
  • Enables hearing of demon names for use in the Summoning Chamber
  • May not equip more than one
lynyrdskin breeches Pants 25% Always   07070 Mox  
lynyrdskin cap Hat 25% Always   07070 Mox  
lynyrdskin tunic Shirt 25% Always    
Nanoballsy Effect 25% 50 Turns   None
papier-mâchuridars Pants 25% Always   03020 Mox
plaid skirt Pants 25% Always   06262 Mox
plexiglass pants Pants 25% Always   07575 Mox
Scorpio Rising Effect 25% 10 turns Item Loss None
skeleton skis Accessory 25% Always   075None
Spelunker's khakis Pants 25% Always   35 Mox
  • Part of the Spelunker's Gear
  • Regenerate 4-8 HP and MP per adventure
  • Monsters will be more attracted to you.
teflon swim fins Accessory 25% Always   08585 Mus
Turkey-Ambitious Effect 25% 25 turns
  • Item Loss
  • 1 Drunk
 Level 5
warbear goggles Accessory 25% Always   01010 Mys
warbear party pants Pants 25% Always   01010 Mox
Wax On Your Shoes Effect 25% 20 turns
  • Item Loss
  • 2 Full
 None
weasel stomping pants Pants 25% Always  
warbear plain fedora Hat 25% Always   01010 Mus
weedy skirt Pants 25% Always   200200 Mox
  • Maximum HP +400
  • Regenerate 25-50 HP per adventure
numberwang Accessory 23% Always   03535 Mys
On Pins and Needles Effect 23% 20 turns   None
Abominably Slippery Effect 20% 10 turns Item Loss None
alarm accordion Weapon (2H) 20% Always   07575 Mox
  • +3 Adventure(s) per day when equipped
  • Bonus for Accordion Thieves only
  • Can be doubled to 40% with Accordion Appreciation
astral shorts Pants 20% Always   None
barrel beryl ring Accessory 20% Always   30 Mys
Bubblin' Rage Effect 20% 20 turns Item Lost None
card sleeve Off-Hand Item 20% Always   None
chopsticks Weapon (1H) 20% Always   02323 Mys
chalk chinos Pants 20% Always   None
Cletus's Canticle of Celerity AT Buff 20% 5-15 turns 4 MP None  
crown-shaped beanie Hat 20% Always   200200 Mox
expensive camera Accessory 20% Always   30 Mys
  • Reduce enemy defense by 10%
glass eye Accessory 20% Always   50 Mys
  • Weapon Damage +20
  • +40% Item Drops in the Time-Twitching Tower
The Glistening Effect 20% 15 turns Item Loss 200None
Grimacite gat Weapon (1H) 20% Always   04040 Mox
Grimacite greaves Pants 20% Always   04747 Mox
gym shorts Pants 20% Always   03535 Mox
hand-carved bow Weapon (2H) 20% Always   03030 Mox
  • Moxie +10%
  • Ranged Damage +10
Hangdog Effect 20% 30 turns
  • Item Loss
  • 3 Full
 None
  • Obtained from eating a wet dog
  • +30 Sleaze Damage
  • Serious Hot Resistance (+3)
  • Serious Stench Resistance (+3)
Heart of Yellow Effect 20% 10 turns Item Loss None
Hombre Muerto Caminando Effect 20% 5 turns Item Loss None
Lord Soggyraven's Slippers Accessory 20% Always   60 Mys
  • +20% Pickpocket Chance
  • Maximum HP/MP +20
Mer-kin hookspear Weapon (1H) 20% Always   08585 Mus
Metal Speed Effect 20% 10 turns   None
moustache sock Accessory 20% Always   01010 Mus
muddy pirate hat Hat 20% Always   04747 Moxie
No Vertigo 1 Adventure 20% 5 turns Item Loss None
oil slacks Pants 20% Always   45 Mox  
Okee-Dokee Go! Effect 20% 10-20 turns Item Loss None
Overdeveloped Sense of Self Preservation DB Passive Skill 20% Always   None  
penguin shorts Pants 20% Always   04545 Mox  
outlaw bandana Accessory 20% Always   35 Mox
  • Moxie +10
  • +40% Weapon Drops from Monsters
Pener's drumstick Weapon (1H) 20% Always   35 Mus
penguinskin mini-kilt Pants 20% Always   04545 Mox  
penguinskin mini-skirt Pants 20% Always   04545 Mox  
plastic replica blaster pistol Weapon (1H) 20% Always   None
  • Ranged Damage +20
  • Item will disappear at rollover
polyester pulsera Accessory 20% Always   None
  • Part of the Synthetic Suit
  • +10% Pickpocket Chance
  • Causes Songs in your Head to Restore HP
Provocative Perkiness Effect 20% 5-15 turns Item Loss None
Rain-Doh red wings Back Item 20% Always None
sealhide hood Hat 20% Always   06565 Moxie
Sepia Tan Effect 20% 25 turns Item Loss None
Slimy Shoulders Skill 2-20% Always   None
smoker's cloak Back Item 20% Always   02525 Mys
Sneaky Pete's leather jacket (collar popped) Shirt 20% Always   Torso Awaregness
  • Moxie +10
  • +30 to Monster Level
  • +4 PvP fight(s) per day when equipped
  • The Audience Loves/Hates You Even More!
Soles of Glass Effect 20% 30 turns Item Loss None
Spooky Blur Effect 20% 20 turns Item Loss None
star pants Pants 20% Always   06767 Mox
Sugar Rush Item 20% 1-15 turns Item Loss None
Super Magic Power Sword X Weapon (1H) 20% Always   03535 Mus
Suspicious Gaze Effect 20% 10 turns 10 MP None
Things Man Was Not Meant to Eat Effect 20% 10 turns Item Loss None
tiny die-cast swarm a-swarming Accessory 20% Always   None  
tortoboggan Accessory 20% Always   03030 Mox
  • Moxie +4
  • May not equip more than one
unrequired jacket Shirt 20% Always  
The Vole Passive 20% Always None None
  • Unlocks Degrassi Knoll
  • +10% to all Moxie Gains
  • +20 Maximum HP/MP
wicker kickers Accessory 20% Always   None
  • Part of Wicker Wear
  • Maximum HP +20
  • Add a stomp attack to every Smack
wiffle-flail Weapon (2H) 20% Always   02222 Mus
amok putter Weapon (2H) 18% Always   None
cold ninja mask Hat 15% Always   02525 Mox
crowbarrr Weapon (2H) 15% Always   02525 Mus  
evil flaming eyeball pendant Accessory 15% Always   None
Glorious Blessing of the Storm Tortoise Effect 15% Always None None
gnatwing earring Accessory 15% Always   03030 Mys
heavy crown Hat 15% Always   40 Mox
  • All Attributes +5
  • +5 to Familiar Damage
hors d'oeuvre tray Off-Hand Item (Shield) 15% Always   02525 Mus
ice skates Accessory 15% Always   None
Krakrox's Loincloth Pants 15% Always   03030 Mus
Lederhosen of the Night Pants 15% Always   03030 Mox
leotarrrd Pants 15% Always   03030 Mox  
non-Euclidean non-accordion Weapon (2H) 15% Always   04242 Mox
makeshift skirt Pants 15% Always   03535 Mox
Mark II Steam-Hat Hat 15% Always   06060 Mox
Mark III Steam-Hat Hat 15% Always   06060 Mox
Mark IV Steam-Hat Hat 15% Always   06060 Mox
Mark V Steam-Hat Hat 15% Always   06060 Mox
origami riding crop Weapon (1H) 15% Always   None
paperclip pants Pants 15% Always   None
Pasta Spoon of Peril Weapon (1H) 15% Always   01010 Mys
pin-stripe slacks Pants 15% Always   None  
pixel sword Weapon (1H) 15% Always   01010 Mus
plastic guitar Weapon (2H) 15% Always   03535 Mox
sk8board Accessory 15% Always   02020 Mys  
Spooky Putty leotard Pants 15% Always   None
Staff of the Light Lunch Weapon (1H) 15% Always   AoJ
stainless steel slacks Pants 15% Always   03030 Mox
tail o' nine cats Weapon (1H) 15% Always   None
El Tango de la Maldita Suegra Effect 15% 10 turn Item Loss AT class
worn tophat Hat 15% Always   02727 Mox
Disco 'Fro Pick Hat 11% Always   01515 Mox
It's Ridiculous Effect 11% 11/111 turns
  • 1 Adventure
  • Item Loss
 None
  • Obtained from resting in an elevent for 11 turns
  • Obtained from a can of V-11 for 111 turns
1-ball Off-Hand Item 10% Always   None  
5 Pounds Lighter Effect 10% 10 turns Item Loss None
8-Bit Finery Outfit 10% Always  
  • 10 Mus
  • 10 Mox
  
boxing glove on a spring Weapon (1H) 10% Always   01212 Mox
brown paper pants Pants 10% Always   None
clockwork pants Pants 10% Always   02525 Mox
fire Hat 10% Always   None
Fortunate Resolve Item 10% 20 turns Item Loss None
Grand Blessing of the Storm Tortoise Effect 10% Always None None
infernal insoles Accessory 10% Always   01515 Mys
iron helmet Hat 10% Always   01520 Mox
ironic jogging shorts Pants 10% Always   5 Mox
loafers Accessory 10% Always   None  
Loco Motives Effect 10% 10 turns Item Loss None
octopus's spade Weapon (1H) 10% Always   08585 Mus
Pet Shop Song Effect 10% 10 turns None None
pig-iron shinguards Pants 10% Always   03030 Mox
propeller beanie Hat 10% Always   None  
shiny hood ornament Accessory 10% Always   08080 Mys
slide rule Weapon (1H) 10% Always   01717 Mus
Sneaky Pete's basket Weapon (1H) 10% Always   None
Superhero Reboots Accessory 10% Always   080None
Sweet and Yellow Effect 10% 10 turns Item Loss None
Walberg's Dim Bulb Effect 10% ? turns 5 MP None
wax pants Pants 10% Always   10 Mox
wheel Accessory 10% Always   None  
Whispering Strands Effect 10% 10 turns 60 MP None
wristwatch of the white knight Accessory 10% Always   01515 Mys
  • +3 Adventure(s) per day when equipped.
Yearbook Club Camera Accessory 10% Always   KOLHS
Your Interest is Peaked Effect 10% 10 turns None
fuzzy montera Hat 7% Always   50 Mox
Blessing of the Storm Tortoise Effect 5% Always 50 MP None
Disdain of the Storm Tortoise Effect 5% 10 turns 50 MP None
haggis socks Accessory 5% Always None None
third-hand lantern Off-Hand Item 5% Always   None
tiny plastic animelf Accessory 5% Always   None  
tiny plastic Beebee King Accessory 5% Always   None  
Video... Games? Effect 5% 5 turns Item Loss None
Colonel Mustard's Lonely Spades Club Jacket Shirt 1-3% Always  
  • Effect magnitude is believed to be randomized per player per ascension
  • Also has several other effects... see item entry
Amulet of Yendor Accessory -10% Always   None
antique greaves Pants -10% Always   08585 Mus
antique helmet Hat -10% Always   08585 Mus
antique shield Off-Hand Item (Shield) -10% Always   08585 Mus
cement sandals Accessory -10% Always   01010 Mus
giant discarded plastic fork Weapon (3H) -10% Always   06262 Mus
grave robbing shovel Weapon (2H) -10% Always   None
rusty grave robbing shovel Weapon (2H) -10% Always   02525 Mus
rusty metal greaves Pants -10% Always   06060 Mus
slime-covered greaves Pants -10% Always   200200 Mox
slime-covered shovel Weapon (2H) -10% Always   200200 Mus
slime-covered staff Weapon (2H) -10% Always   200200 Mys
  • Aquired from Engulfed! (rusty staff)
  • All spells are sleazy
  • Spell damage +60
wumpus-hair loincloth Pants -10% Always   03535 Mox
tap shoes Accessory -15% Always   02020 Mys
  • Moxie +9
  • May not equip more than one
jungle drum Weapon (2H) -20% Always   06565 Mox
outrageous sombrero Hat -20% Always   None
  • All Attributes +5
crappy Mer-kin tailpiece Pants -25% Always   85 Mus
  • +2 MP to use Skills
Mer-kin dragbelt Accessory -25% Always   85 Mus
Mer-kin gladiator tailpiece Pants -25% Always   85 Mus
  • Damage Reduction: 10
  • +2 MP to use Skills
Mer-kin scholar tailpiece Pants -25% Always   85 Mus
red coat Shirt -25% Always  
Sloth Passive Skill -25% Always   Bad Moon
spangly mariachi vest Shirt -25% Always  
sturdy cane Off-Hand Item -25% Always   10 Mus
warbear fancy fedora Hat -25% Always   110110 Mus
warbear high festival pants Pants -25% Always   110110 Mox
warbear polarized goggles Accessory -25% Always   110110 Mys
antique spear Weapon (1H) -30% Always   08585 Mus
buoybottoms Pants -30% Always   06060 Mox
servo-assisted exo-pants Pants -30% Always   None
Slow Talkin' Elliot's dogtags Accessory -30% Always   04545 Mys
Temporary Blindness Effect -30% 3 turns
  • Item Loss
  • 3 Drunk
 Level 3
Football Eyes Effect -40% 10 turns Item Loss None
aerated diving helmet Hat -50% Always   08585 Mox
Barking Dogs 1 Adventure -50% 5 turns   Level 11
Braaains 1 Adventure -50% 10 turns   Bad Moon
crappy Mer-kin mask Hat -50% Always   08585 Mox
Curse of Sluggishness Effect -50% X turns None None
  • Obtained from fighting a spooky Dreadsylvania monster
  • X is one less than the number of kisses per fight
Extreme Muscle Relaxation Effect -50% 10 turns Item Loss None
Mer-kin gladiator mask Hat -50% Always   08585 Mox
Mer-kin scholar mask Hat -50% Always   08585 Mox
old ball and chain Accessory -50% Always   200200 Mys
Quiets-Your-Steps Accessory -50% Always   100100 Mox
rusty diving helmet Hat -50% Always   08585 Mox
Silent beret Hat -50% Always   085None
solid gold pegleg Accessory -50% Always   06060 Mys
  • May not equip more than one
Stumpy Effect -50% 10 turns Item Loss None
training helmet Hat -50% Always   10 Mox
velcro boots Accessory -50% Always   08585 Mys
Dinsey mascot mask Hat -100% Always   None
makeshift SCUBA gear Accessory -100% Always   None
Natural 1 Effect -100% 1 turn Item Loss None
  • Obtained from d20
old SCUBA tank Back Item -100% Always   None
QWOPped Up Effect -100% 10 turns
  • Item Loss
  • 1 Full
 None
  • Obtained from bag of QWOP
  • Always Fumble
  • Makes weapon skills always miss
tiny black hole Off-Hand Item -200% Always   None
Tranquilized Mind Effect -1000% 10 turns Item Loss None
Cunctatitis Effect -1000% 5 turns   None

Variable Modifiers

Source Source
Type 		Initiative Duration Cost Prereq Notes
Bow-Legged Swagger Effect x2 Multiplier 1 turn 100 MP None
  • Doubles your current initiative bonuses
  • Obtained from casting Bow-Legged Swagger
  • Also doubles physical damage bonuses
The Champion's Breakfast Effect 2*turns remaining 30 turns   None
El Vibrato Relics Outfit 20% per charge Always  
  • 200 Mus
  • 200 Mox
  • Adds 20% per SELF charge (up to ten)
Happy Medium Familiar +(weight)% Always    
Lustful Heart Effect Varies 5 turns Item Loss None
Oily Woim Familiar +(2*weight)% Always    
parasitic tentacles Pants Varies Always   None
polyester parachute Back Item X% Always   None
  • X is 10% per gallon of Fury
  • Part of the Synthetic Suit
  • +2 Muscle Stat(s) Per Fight
  • +10% Weapon Drops from Monsters
Sheila Take a Crossbow Weapon (1H) Varies Always   None
  • Bonus is equal to your Smithsness
  • Minimum +5%
Xiblaxian Holo-Companion Familiar +(2*weight)% Always    

Location/Enemy specific

Some initiative bonuses only work against specific enemies, or in specific locations.

Source Source Type Extra
Meat 		Duration Cost Prereq Notes
fishbone kneepads Accessory 60% Always   Heavy Rains
Fishy, Oily Item 60% 40 turns Item Loss Heavy Rains
Mer-kin stopwatch Off-Hand Item 50% Always   85 Mys
sea cape Back Item 50% Always   08585 Mox


Unknown Initiative Effects

These effects are theorized to affect combat initiative:

Additional Notes

  • Until July 2010, the penalty for running extra Monster Level over 80 was even higher.
  • Until January 2013, the extra Monster Level provided by the MCD/Detuned Radio/Annoy-o-Tron was not counted in the +ML Penalty portion of the formulas.

Spading Threads

For detailed research, please see:

Dressing Up
Maximizing

Mus · Mys · Mox · HP · MP · WDmg · SDmg · Init
DA · DR · Res · FightStats · ML · Items · Meat · HP Regen · MP Regen
Adv · PvP · Fam Wt · Crit · Diving

Modifiers

Mus · Mys · Mox · HP · MP · WDmg · SDmg · Init
DA · DR · Res · FightStats · XPBoost · ML · Items · Meat · HP Regen · MP Regen
Adv · PvP · Fam Wt · Crit · Diving

PrismDmg · RDmg · SCrit · Fumb · Stun · Passive Dmg
MP Cost · Spell Elts · Combat% · Hobo · Smith · Poison · Bleed
Stat Limit


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