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''For the passive feature that can be obtained via surgery see [[Volo's Ersatz Eye (passive feature)]].
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| image = Volos Ersatz Eye Icon.png
| image = Volos Ersatz Eye Icon.png
| description = {{story|Volo's Ersatz Eye}} is a story item that can be used to grant permanent sight of creatures that are Invisible within 9 meters {{SpoilerWarning}}
| controller icon = Volo's Ersatz Eye Icon Unfaded.webp
| quote = A hollow bead of white glass, carefully painted to resemble a realistic eye. Its tarnished brass fittings hum with a tinge of magic.
| icon = Volo's Ersatz Eye Icon Unfaded Icon.png
| where to find =  
| description = '''Volo's Ersatz Eye''' is a common item.
* Can be pickpocketed from [[Volo]] in the [[Goblin Camp]], before resolving the Druid Grove/Goblin Camp conflict. {{Verify}}
| quote = While the ersatz eye is embedded in your eye socket, you can see through the tiny orb as though it were a normal eye. Can't be removed once inserted.
* If Volo is alive during the celebration (after resolving the conflict), he can attempt to remove the player's tadpole via an experimental operation. {{Verify}}
 
** Needless to say - because Volo is a bumbling fool - this operation is unsuccessful and leaves the player character permanently blind in one eye.
A hollow bead of white glass, carefully painted to resemble a realistic eye. Its tarnished brass fittings hum with a tinge of magic.
** Volo gives you the ersatz eye, which will negate all the downsides of this debuff
| where to find = * As an item, the eye can be looted from Volo's corpse. However in order to gain [[See Invisibility (Condition)|See Invisibility]] buff, the player must undergo the surgery.
| type = Misc
| type = Misc
| rarity = story
| rarity = common
| weight kg = 0.2
| weight kg = 0.2
| weight lb = 0.4
| weight lb = 0.4
| price = 1
| price = 220
| effect =  
| effect = * If received through dialogue grants {{cond|See Invisibility}} permanently. Like the spell, this buff allows you to see creatures that are [[Invisible (Condition)|Invisible]] within 9 metres if they fail a {{SavingThrow|DEX}}.
* While the ersatz eye is embedded in your eye socket, you can see through the tiny orb as though it were a normal eye. Can't be removed once inserted.
* Otherwise, the item is a useless bauble.
* When used, the eye has the following '''Permanent''' effects:
| notes = * To obtain [[Volo's Ersatz Eye (passive feature)]] the player must undergo surgery with Volo:
** Invis Sight
** Once [[Volo]] has been rescued (see the quest [[Rescue Volo]]), you may tell him to find you in camp.
** ''(Note: The eye will remain in your inventory after being used.)''
** In camp, Volo can attempt to remove the player's tadpole via an experimental operation.
** Needless to say - because Volo is a bumbling fool - this operation is unsuccessful and leaves the player character permanently blind in one eye. However, he gives you the ersatz eye, which negates the blindness and grants a permanent [[See Invisibility (Condition)|See Invisibility]] buff.
* Unlike other companions, Wyll cannot undergo Volo's procedure.
* In Early Access, the ersatz eye could be pickpocketed from Volo. In the full release of the game, the player must go through with his surgery in order to obtain the eye or kill him.
* In Early Access, the ersatz eye provided +1 to {{Ability|Charisma}} and -1 to {{Ability|Intelligence}}.
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Latest revision as of 00:53, 16 April 2024

For the passive feature that can be obtained via surgery see Volo's Ersatz Eye (passive feature).

Volo's Ersatz Eye image

Volo's Ersatz Eye is a common item.

Description Icon.png
While the ersatz eye is embedded in your eye socket, you can see through the tiny orb as though it were a normal eye. Can't be removed once inserted. A hollow bead of white glass, carefully painted to resemble a realistic eye. Its tarnished brass fittings hum with a tinge of magic.

Properties

Effect

  • If received through dialogue grants See Invisibility See Invisibility permanently. Like the spell, this buff allows you to see creatures that are Invisible within 9 metres if they fail a Dexterity saving throw.
  • Otherwise, the item is a useless bauble.

Where to find

  • As an item, the eye can be looted from Volo's corpse. However in order to gain See Invisibility buff, the player must undergo the surgery.

Notes

  • To obtain Volo's Ersatz Eye (passive feature) the player must undergo surgery with Volo:
    • Once Volo has been rescued (see the quest Rescue Volo), you may tell him to find you in camp.
    • In camp, Volo can attempt to remove the player's tadpole via an experimental operation.
    • Needless to say - because Volo is a bumbling fool - this operation is unsuccessful and leaves the player character permanently blind in one eye. However, he gives you the ersatz eye, which negates the blindness and grants a permanent See Invisibility buff.
  • Unlike other companions, Wyll cannot undergo Volo's procedure.
  • In Early Access, the ersatz eye could be pickpocketed from Volo. In the full release of the game, the player must go through with his surgery in order to obtain the eye or kill him.
  • In Early Access, the ersatz eye provided +1 to Charisma icon.png Charisma and -1 to Intelligence icon.png Intelligence.