Whether you're battling mobs in dungeons or trying to complete Slayer quests, the right weapon makes all the difference. In Hypixel Skyblock, the Flower of Truth (FOT) has gained attention as a powerful Legendary Dungeon Sword crafted with Ancient Roses. This guide will delve into everything you need to know about the Flower of Truth, including its crafting, usage, essence crafting, and tips to maximize its potential.
Obtaining the Flower of Truth
To craft the Flower of Truth, you'll need 9 Ancient Roses. These can be obtained from Dungeon Post-Boss Chests or as a rare drop from Woke Golems in Catacombs Floor 6.
Crafting
Once you've gathered your Ancient Roses, crafting the sword is quite straightforward, following the standard sword crafting mechanics in Minecraft.
Usage: More Than Just a Melee Weapon
The Flower of Truth serves as both a melee weapon and a ranged weapon with its unique item ability. It shoots a rose that travels up to 20 blocks, homing in on enemies after traveling 5 blocks. The homing rose bounces off enemies, doubling and tripling its damage with each subsequent bounce. It is important to note that you must complete Catacombs Floor 6 to unlock its usage.
Ability Specifications
- Cooldown: 1 second
- Mana Consumption: 10% of user’s maximum mana
- Damage: Calculated the same way as melee damage, not affected by Intelligence or Ability Damage.
Essence Crafting
Enhance your Flower of Truth by investing Wither Essence. Here's a breakdown of essence requirements for each level:
- ✪✪✪✪✪: 50 Wither Essence
- ✪✪✪✪✪: 100 Wither Essence
- ✪✪✪✪✪: 200 Wither Essence
- ✪✪✪✪✪: 400 Wither Essence
- ✪✪✪✪✪: 800 Wither Essence
- Coins: 35,000 Lapis
Pro Tips and Synergies
- Baby Yeti Pet: This pet’s high base strength complements the Flower of Truth perfectly.
- Fel Sword Comparison: Though powerful, the Flower of Truth is slightly outclassed by a fully-leveled Fel Sword.
- Ideal Gear: Pair it with three-quarters of any berserker armor and a Tarantula Helmet for optimal results.
Expert Advice from the YouTube Community
In a detailed comparison between the Flower of Truth and the Livid Dagger, it was revealed that although the Livid Dagger is pricier, the Flower of Truth slightly outdamages it. Moreover, the Flower of Truth excels in dungeon clearing due to its ricochet ability.
However, for bosses and Slayers, it's suggested to use both weapons: Flower of Truth for quicker boss spawns and Livid Dagger for higher damage over time.
Trivia and Fun Facts
- If you have less than 10 mana, using the Flower of Truth won't consume any mana.
- You can left and right-click simultaneously for extra damage.
- Terracottas can also use this weapon.
Conclusion
Whether you're on a budget or looking to add to your arsenal, the Flower of Truth is a versatile weapon in Hypixel Skyblock. Its unique abilities make it an excellent choice for various gameplay scenarios.
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