Mana is one of the main attributes in ADOM.
Effects
- Mana is the prime determinant for power points per level; one power point per level is given (+9 PP at level 10, +19 PP at level 20, and so on) at Mana of [2]/6/16/20/24/... (+4 Mana for next check; 2 Mana check point had weird behavior on testing).
- Magical resistance, except for confusion attacks, which use Willpower.
A starting Mana score of 18 or higher grants an additional talent. The manual also lists Mana as controlling your character's luck.
How to train it
Casting spells
The easiest way to train your Mana is by casting spells. The amount of training depends on the spell cost.
Necromancy
Every time the PC makes a slave, they will lose 1 or more points of Mana; however, the use of necromancy will also train the Mana stat by ~1.25 points for each point lost. Hence, for approximately 4 points of Mana lost to necromancy, the player can eventually expect to get 5 back.
Leveling up
Like all attributes, Mana is trained slightly every time the PC levels up.
How to raise it
Stat potions
Potions of mana and potions of gain attributes can be used to increase Mana. There is no soft or hard cap for using these; blessed potions of gain attributes give +1 (to all other stats also), uncursed potions of mana give +1, blessed potions +2.
Eating Corpses
Corpses only partially affected by potential: Keriax, Nuurag-Vaarn
Corpses that ignore potential: Kobold shaman, Keethrax, Snake from Beyond, Yulgash, Ultimate doppelganger (trolls only), all spellcasting monsters (separate from any other corpse effects)
Starsign
The Wand starsign increases your Mana by two, and Salamander increases it by three.
Class powers
- Bards receive +6 Mana as part of their level 50 class power.
Talents
The "Fey-Blooded" talent that is only available at the start of the game increases initial Mana by 2.
Corruption
The voices of cHaOs corruption increases Mana by 2. PCs also receive a Mana bonus based on their alignment and the number of corruptions they have (+1 per 2/3/4 corruptions at chaotic/neutral/lawful).
Age gradually enhances the stat.
How to abuse It
Casting spells from HP
Casting spells from HP heavy abuses Mana.
Corruption
Luckily, there are no corruptions that negatively impact Mana.
Items
Several items in the game will grant a Mana bonus if worn (standard bonus in brackets). These include:
- the pendant of mana (+2) and staff of the magi (+6)
- the artifacts Crown of Chaos (+10), Sceptre of Chaos (+8), Trident of the Red Rooster (+24), and Staff of the Archmagi (+10)
Requirements
| Mana | Required for |
|---|---|
| 10 | Potent aura |
| 11 | |
| 12 | Strong aura |
| 13 | |
| 14 | |
| 15 | Mighty aura, Strong magic |
| 16 | Charged |
| 17 | |
| 18 | |
| 19 | |
| 20 | |
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| 22 | |
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| 24 | Extended magic |