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| uid = CONS_Hag_Broken_Promises
| uid = CONS_Hag_Broken_Promises
| uuid = 3575950d-c41a-448d-bb2d-cd08c78c88c6
| uuid = 3575950d-c41a-448d-bb2d-cd08c78c88c6
| description = '''Broken Promises''' is a unique [[Consumables|Consumable]] ([[Potions|Potion]]) that can be consumed for both a positive and a harmful effect.
| description = '''Broken Promises''' is a unique [[Consumables|Consumable]] ([[Potions|Potion]]) that grants both a positive and harmful effect.
| quote = A parasite swims in the bottom of this bottle, fat with strength
| quote = A parasite swims in the bottom of this bottle, fat with strength.
| type = Potions
| type = Potions
| single use = yes
| single use = yes
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| where to find = *At the end of the [[Overgrown Tunnel]] in the Acrid Workshop. Set on a stone shelf alongside ten other dangerous potions made by [[Auntie Ethel]].
| where to find = *At the end of the [[Overgrown Tunnel]] in the Acrid Workshop. Set on a stone shelf alongside ten other dangerous potions made by [[Auntie Ethel]].
| notes = *This is the only potion in Auntie Ethel's workshop with a short-term benefit and long-term detriment.
| notes = *This is the only potion in Auntie Ethel's workshop with a short-term benefit and long-term detriment.
**Attempting to {{SAI|Remove Curse}} the effect will trigger the detriment immediately.
**Attempting to use {{SAI|Remove Curse}} will trigger the detriment immediately.
*If you absolutely must use the short-term benefit, the negative effect can be mitigated with the following, somewhat extreme strategies:
*If you must use the potion's short-term benefit, its negative effect can be mitigated with the following strategies:
** Killing the character in question (they must actually be dead, not simply rolling death saves) and then bringing them back via [[Withers]] or a {{SmRarityItem|Scroll of Revivify}} will remove the effect.
** Kill the character who consumed the potion (they must actually be dead, not simply rolling death saves). Reviving the character with [[Withers]] or a {{SmRarityItem|Scroll of Revivify}} will remove the effect.
*** However, this will also remove certain other "permanent" effects such as [[Loviatar's Love (Condition)|Loviatar's Love]].{{Verify}}
*** However, this also removes certain other "permanent" effects such as [[Loviatar's Love (Condition)|Loviatar's Love]].{{Verify}}
** You could respec at [[Withers]] into a build that simply doesn't utilize strength.
** Respec at [[Withers]] into a build that doesn't utilize strength.
** You can switch to the {{SmRarityItem|Club of Hill Giant Strength}} as your main weapon.
** Switch to the {{SmRarityItem|Club of Hill Giant Strength}} as your main weapon.
** If you plan on taking a story path that would remove one character from your party roster permanently, (such as sacrificing someone to [[BOOOAL]]), you could give the potion to the character in question.
** If you plan to take a story path that permanently removes one character from your party roster (such as sacrificing someone to [[BOOOAL]]), you can give the potion to this character.
*** Similarly, you could give the potion to a Withers hireling you plan on later dismissing.
*** Similarly, you can give the potion to a Withers hireling you plan to later dismiss.
** You can also opt to simply not consume the potion until the final stretch of the game, when you had already taken your final long rest.
** Consume the potion after taking your final long rest at the end of the game.
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Latest revision as of 00:36, 20 October 2024

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Broken Promises is a unique Consumable (Potion) that grants both a positive and harmful effect.

Description Icon.png

A parasite swims in the bottom of this bottle, fat with strength.

Properties

  • Potions
  • Single Use
  • Rarity: Common
  •  Weight: 0.1 kg / 0.2 lb
  • Price: 1 gp
  • UID CONS_Hag_Broken_Promises
    UUID 3575950d-c41a-448d-bb2d-cd08c78c88c6

Effect

Bonus action

Condition: Broken Promises

Broken Promises Broken Promises

Duration: Until Long rest

Where to find

Notes

  • This is the only potion in Auntie Ethel's workshop with a short-term benefit and long-term detriment.
    • Attempting to use Remove Curse Remove Curse will trigger the detriment immediately.
  • If you must use the potion's short-term benefit, its negative effect can be mitigated with the following strategies:
    • Kill the character who consumed the potion (they must actually be dead, not simply rolling death saves). Reviving the character with Withers or a Scroll of Revivify will remove the effect.
    • Respec at Withers into a build that doesn't utilize strength.
    • Switch to the Club of Hill Giant Strength as your main weapon.
    • If you plan to take a story path that permanently removes one character from your party roster (such as sacrificing someone to BOOOAL), you can give the potion to this character.
      • Similarly, you can give the potion to a Withers hireling you plan to later dismiss.
    • Consume the potion after taking your final long rest at the end of the game.
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