> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pawtato.gg/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pawtato.gg/pawtato-land/gameplay/equipment/talismans.md).

# Talismans

**Talismans** are a class of [Equipment](/pawtato-land/gameplay/equipment.md) that a Hero wears in its **Talisman slots**. Most are **dropped by enemies, elites and bosses** in combat, though some are crafted at the [Mason](/pawtato-land/gameplay/buildings/crafting-stations.md) or won through giveaways. A Hero can equip **up to three** at once (the first Talisman slot is free; the other two are unlocked with [Ultra-Rare Resources](/pawtato-land/gameplay/resources/ultra-rare-resources-urrs.md)).

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Talismans come in two flavours:

* [**Charms**](/pawtato-land/gameplay/heroes/charms.md) — the simplest Talismans, which just channel a flat bonus to one of a Hero's [stats](/pawtato-land/gameplay/heroes/stats.md). Charms can be fused into higher tiers at the [Altar](/pawtato-land/gameplay/buildings/altar.md#upgrade-charms).
* **Effect Talismans** — rarer Talismans that grant a named **combat effect** (and usually some bonus stats on top).

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Effect Talismans only do something **in combat** — the Proving Grounds, Dungeons and the Arena. The exceptions are the **gathering talismans** — the **Golden** and **Platinum Hook**, whose effect helps you [fish](/pawtato-land/gameplay/adventure/fishing.md), and the **Golden** and **Platinum Clover**, whose effect helps you [harvest herbs](/pawtato-land/gameplay/adventure/herbalism.md). Charms' stat bonuses, by contrast, apply everywhere a stat matters.
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## Effect Talismans

Each of these grants one combat effect while equipped. **The effect itself is fixed — it does not get stronger with the Talisman's Tier or Quality** (Tier only changes its Durability). Many also roll **bonus stats** when they're made or found.

<table><thead><tr><th width="185">Talisman</th><th width="120">Rarity</th><th width="170">Effect</th><th>What it does</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Frenzy Core</strong></td><td>Epic</td><td><strong>Overdrive</strong></td><td>When you land a <strong>Critical Strike with a Basic Attack</strong>, you gain an extra <strong>Charge stack</strong> for your equipped Charge skill. Does nothing if you have no Charge skill equipped. (Also grants bonus Luck.)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Infinity Paw</strong></td><td>Mythic</td><td><strong>Cosmic Pawer</strong></td><td>Increases <strong>all of the Hero's stats by 10%</strong> for the encounter.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Heart of Axomamma</strong></td><td>Legendary</td><td><strong>Pawtective Field</strong></td><td>Negates the <strong>first two instances of damage</strong> the Hero takes each encounter. (Also grants bonus Hit.)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Forged Potato</strong></td><td>Epic</td><td><strong>Limited Plot Armor</strong></td><td>If a hit would be <strong>lethal</strong>, the Hero instead survives at <strong>1 HP</strong> — once per encounter. (Also grants bonus Vitality.)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Stoic Spud</strong></td><td>Rare</td><td><strong>Pawnic Resistance</strong></td><td>Negates the <strong>first negative status effect</strong> applied to the Hero each encounter. (Also grants bonus Vitality.)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Marrowbound Seal</strong></td><td>Legendary</td><td><strong>Marrow Surge</strong></td><td>Every turn, the Hero gains <strong>+1 Agility and +1 Dexterity</strong>, stacking up to <strong>+10 each</strong> by end of combat. (Also grants bonus Vitality, Agility and Dexterity.)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Golden Hook</strong></td><td>Legendary</td><td><strong>Blessed Fishing</strong></td><td><em>Not a combat effect</em> — increases your <a href="/pages/IDmnlpXzfZbmTj2zoTzO">Fishing</a> Catch Bar gain by <strong>25%</strong>. (Also grants bonus Luck.)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Platinum Hook</strong></td><td>Legendary</td><td><strong>Blessed Fishing</strong></td><td><em>Not a combat effect</em> — the same <strong>25%</strong> Catch Bar gain as the Golden Hook it is reforged from, with <strong>double the bonus Luck</strong>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Golden Clover</strong></td><td>Legendary</td><td><strong>Blessed Foraging</strong></td><td><em>Not a combat effect</em> — slows the scrolling cut zones in the <a href="/pages/DhYa7f18PBRChNA1zruV">Herbalism</a> minigame, stacking with your sickle. (Also grants bonus Luck.)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Platinum Clover</strong></td><td>Legendary</td><td><strong>Blessed Foraging</strong></td><td><em>Not a combat effect</em> — the same zone slow as the Golden Clover it is reforged from, with <strong>double the bonus Luck</strong>.</td></tr></tbody></table>

<sup>Only one copy of a given effect matters — equipping two Frenzy Cores does not double Overdrive.</sup>

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**Platinum is a reforge, not a rival.** The **Platinum Hook** and **Platinum Clover** carry exactly the same effect as their Golden counterparts — the entire upgrade is the larger Luck bonus. Buying one **consumes the Golden talisman** you already own, so you are trading up rather than collecting both.
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## Stat Talismans

These Talismans carry no active effect; they simply grant stat bonuses.

[**Charms**](/pawtato-land/gameplay/heroes/charms.md) — Health, Force, Wit, Quickness and Finesse, in tiers I / II / III (+1 / +2 / +3 to their stat). See the [Charms page](/pawtato-land/gameplay/heroes/charms.md) for the full breakdown and how to equip them.

**Morito's Idols** (Rare) — dropped by the Morito boss, each pairs a main stat with a matching combat stat:

<table><thead><tr><th width="230">Talisman</th><th>Grants</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ironpaw Idol</strong></td><td>Strength + Physical Damage</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Runepaw Idol</strong></td><td>Intelligence + Magical Damage</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Burrowshade Charm</strong></td><td>Agility + Evasion</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Razorroot Emblem</strong></td><td>Dexterity + Critical Strike Chance</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Stonehide Totem</strong></td><td>Vitality + Block</td></tr></tbody></table>

**Pendants** (Rare, from Wooden Accessory Chests) — **Mudclaw Pendant** (Vitality + Strength + Agility) and **Cracked Sunstone** (Vitality + Intelligence + Dexterity).

**Lucky Coin** (Uncommon) — a [Fleeting](/pawtato-land/gameplay/equipment.md) trinket that grants a little Luck and can be burned in place of TATO at the [Casino](/pawtato-land/gameplay/buildings/casino.md#wheel-of-fortune) Wheel of Fortune.

## Where Talismans come from

* **Enemy & boss drops** — most Talismans are earned as combat loot. **Charms** drop from Proving Grounds encounters — each species drops its own stat Charm — and the **Morito** boss drops the **Frenzy Core** (rare) and the five **Morito's Idols**.
* **Equipment chests** — **Stoic Spud**, the **Pendants** and the Charms all also come out of Wooden Accessory Chests.
* **Giveaways & events** — Talismans can also be won through giveaways, contests and events.
* **Crafted at the** [**Mason**](/pawtato-land/gameplay/buildings/crafting-stations.md) — Talismans can also be crafted.
* **Fisherman's Hut** — the **Golden Hook** is bought at the [Fisherman's Hut](/pawtato-land/gameplay/adventure/fishing.md), paid in a legendary catch. The **Platinum Hook** is reforged there from a Golden Hook plus a **Trouticus**, and needs <mark style="color:cyan;">**Admired**</mark> **Shoalkeepers** [Reputation](/pawtato-land/gameplay/the-world/reputation.md).
* **Herbalist's Hut** — the **Golden Clover** is bought at the [Herbalist's Hut](/pawtato-land/gameplay/adventure/herbalism.md) for an **Elderweed** at <mark style="color:$success;">**Trusted**</mark> **Verdant Hand** Reputation, and the **Platinum Clover** is reforged from a Golden Clover plus a **Ghostbloom** at <mark style="color:cyan;">**Admired**</mark>.

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The **Golden Hook**, **Platinum Hook**, **Golden Clover** and **Platinum Clover** are all gilded metalwork, so they are **repaired at the** [**Blacksmith**](/pawtato-land/gameplay/buildings/crafting-stations.md) rather than at the Mason where Talismans normally go.
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## Equipping a Talisman

Talismans slot into a Hero's **Talisman slots** exactly like Charms do — open [**Hero Management**](https://pawtato.gg/?hm=1), click a Talisman slot, pick the Talisman and **Equip**. See the [Charms](/pawtato-land/gameplay/heroes/charms.md#how-to-equip-a-charm-on-a-hero-step-by-step) page for the step-by-step, and [Attunement](/pawtato-land/gameplay/equipment/attunement.md) for what happens when a Talisman binds on equip.