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| icon = Runepowder Barrel Unfaded Icon.png
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| description = {{very rare|Runepowder Barrel}} is a very rare [[Consumable]] that can be ignited to deal damage.  
| description = {{very rare|Runepowder Barrel}} is a very rare [[Consumable]] that can be ignited to deal damage.  
| quote = A secret concoction of smokepowder and gnomic mysticism, a single vial of runepowder is more volatile than a whole barrel of smokepowder. Who knows what this much could do...
| quote = A secret concoction of smokepowder and gnomic mysticism, a single vial of Runepowder is more volatile than a whole barrel of smokepowder. Who knows what this much could do...
| book text =  
| book text =  
| type = Consumables  
| type = Consumables  
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** {{DamageInfo|10d8+40|Force}} ({{SavingThrow|DEX|dc=12}} to halve)
** {{DamageInfo|10d8+40|Force}} ({{SavingThrow|DEX|dc=12}} to halve)
| where to find =  
| where to find =  
* One barrel cane be found near [[Philomeen]] in [[Grymforge]].
* 1x - near [[Philomeen]] in [[Grymforge]]
* Two more barrels can be found in [[Angleiron's Cellar]] during act 3, regardless of whether the party stole the initial barrel from [[Philomeen]] or not. However [[Rescue Wulbren]] must be completed for [[Angleiron's Cellar]] to be accessible.
* 2x - in [[Angleiron's Cellar]]
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| notes = * The barrels in [[Angleiron's Cellar]] are there regardless of whether the party stole the initial barrel from [[Philomeen]] or not. However, the quest [[Rescue Wulbren]] must be completed for [[Angleiron's Cellar]] to be accessible.
 
* The barrels can be thrown as an action, but do not detonate unless reduced to 0 hp by the throw or deliberately ignited by other means.
==Notes==
* The barrels can be used atop the [[Netherbrain]]. If positioned right, it can kill all the lithoids.  
* the easiest way to get the barrel in the grim forge is to cast invisibility on a rouge or astarion and pick pocket the vile and steal the barrel this will skip the cutscene with Philomeen and still allow you to save the gnomes and do there other quests if you attempt to steal it during the cutscene no matter what Philomeen will blow up another way to steal it is simply have one charecter talk to Philomeen and then steal it while they are talking
* Philomeen explodes the barrel if attempting to steal it. To circumvent this, she can be engaged in dialogue with one party member while another steals the barrel.
* the rune powder barrel can be used for many thing when you have it but some of the best areas could be atop the nether brain which if used and positioned right can kill all the lithoids
* If the barrel and the [[Runepowder Vial]] are stolen before engaging in dialogue, Philomeen will turn hostile. This can be circumvented by engaging her in dialogue with one party member and have another steal only the barrel. Then the vial has to be stolen, only after Philomeen mentions it in dialogue, because stealing it before will turn her hostile.
* Rune Powder Barrel  can be thrown as an action, but will not detonate unless reduced to 0 hp by the throw or deliberately ignited by other means.
* An ignited Runepowder Barrel produces an explosion with an enormous blast radius of '''~60 ft.''' Exercise extreme caution, especially in Honour Mode.
* Philomeen will explode the barrel if attempting to steal it. To circumvent this, she can be engaged in dialogue with one party member while another steals the barrel.
* If the barrel and the [[Runepowder Vial]] are stolen before engaging in dialogue, Philomeen will turn hostile. This can be circumvented by engaging her in dialogue with one party member and have another steal only the barrel, then only steal the vial after she mentions it in dialogue, stealing it before will turn her hostile.
* An ignited runepowder barrel produces an explosion with an enormous blast radius of '''~60 ft.''' Exercise extreme caution, especially in Honour Mode.
* If using the Runepowder Barrel instead of [[Runepowder Vial]] to clear the rockfall trapping [[Nere]], the explosion kills [[Barcus Wroot]] and his gnome companions.
* If using the Runepowder Barrel instead of [[Runepowder Vial]] to clear the rockfall trapping [[Nere]], the explosion kills [[Barcus Wroot]] and his gnome companions.
* An active [[Globe of Invulnerability]] spell will completely negate damage from an exploding Runepowder Barrel, even a directly-adjacent one. This can be used to great effect in many fights, provided one is willing to spend both a barrel and a scroll/spell slot and ensures that any nearby party members, especially the Globe's caster, are within the spell's area-of-effect.
* An active [[Globe of Invulnerability]] spell will completely negate damage from an exploding Runepowder Barrel, even a directly-adjacent one. This can be used to great effect in many fights, provided one is willing to spend both a barrel and a scroll/spell slot and ensures that any nearby party members, especially the Globe's caster, are within the spell's area-of-effect.
* According to the Narrator's dialogue during the cutscene with Philomeen, Rune Powder has an ashen scent that is acidic, "as if contaminated somehow" or "much, ''much'' more concentrated."
* According to the Narrator's dialogue during the cutscene with Philomeen, Runepowder has an ashen scent that is acidic, "as if contaminated somehow" or "much, ''much'' more concentrated."
* Philomeen claims that "any true Ironhand would trade their life for a ''grain'' of this stuff." though shes is most likely lying as they wouldn't be able to use it
* Philomeen claims that ''any true Ironhand would trade their life for a 'grain' of this stuff.''
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Latest revision as of 18:08, 12 December 2024

Not to be confused with similar consumable, Runepowder Bomb
Runepowder Barrel image

Runepowder Barrel is a very rare Consumable that can be ignited to deal damage.

Description Icon.png

A secret concoction of smokepowder and gnomic mysticism, a single vial of Runepowder is more volatile than a whole barrel of smokepowder. Who knows what this much could do...

Properties

  • Consumables
  • Single Use
  • Rarity: Very Rare
  •  Weight: 16 kg / 32 lb
  • Price: 2500 gp
  • UUID 79dfb371-cd87-48f3-b542-26db2d39cfe2

Effect

  • The runepowder inside explodes when ignited, damaging everything in its vicinity.

Where to find

Notes

  • The barrels in Angleiron's Cellar are there regardless of whether the party stole the initial barrel from Philomeen or not. However, the quest Rescue Wulbren must be completed for Angleiron's Cellar to be accessible.
  • The barrels can be thrown as an action, but do not detonate unless reduced to 0 hp by the throw or deliberately ignited by other means.
  • The barrels can be used atop the Netherbrain. If positioned right, it can kill all the lithoids.
  • Philomeen explodes the barrel if attempting to steal it. To circumvent this, she can be engaged in dialogue with one party member while another steals the barrel.
  • If the barrel and the Runepowder Vial are stolen before engaging in dialogue, Philomeen will turn hostile. This can be circumvented by engaging her in dialogue with one party member and have another steal only the barrel. Then the vial has to be stolen, only after Philomeen mentions it in dialogue, because stealing it before will turn her hostile.
  • An ignited Runepowder Barrel produces an explosion with an enormous blast radius of ~60 ft. Exercise extreme caution, especially in Honour Mode.
  • If using the Runepowder Barrel instead of Runepowder Vial to clear the rockfall trapping Nere, the explosion kills Barcus Wroot and his gnome companions.
  • An active Globe of Invulnerability spell will completely negate damage from an exploding Runepowder Barrel, even a directly-adjacent one. This can be used to great effect in many fights, provided one is willing to spend both a barrel and a scroll/spell slot and ensures that any nearby party members, especially the Globe's caster, are within the spell's area-of-effect.
  • According to the Narrator's dialogue during the cutscene with Philomeen, Runepowder has an ashen scent that is acidic, "as if contaminated somehow" or "much, much more concentrated."
  • Philomeen claims that any true Ironhand would trade their life for a 'grain' of this stuff.
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