The Void - Shrines

Scattered all throughout the dungeons and catacombs in Diablo are locations of great magic -- the shrines.

Most of the time, a shrine, which is activated when you step onto it, offers only a cryptic clue to its function. These shrines either enhance your skills and abilities, provide assistance to your present predicament, or even bring a tell-tale blow to your capabilities. It is for this reason that a player must be cautious of accessing a shrine. Knowing what a particular shrine does is surely an added advantage to a player.

All shrines in the Dungeon levels (1 to 4) are correspondingly named, and some shrines in the Catacomb levels (5 to 8) are similar. Goat Shrines in the Catacombs generate random shrine effects, so utmost care and caution is observed before attempting to access these shrines. No shrines exist in the Cave levels (9 to 12). In the deep Hell levels (13 to 16), Cauldrons await near the corners. These Cauldrons are similar to the Goat Shrines, for they also generate random shrine effects. Caution and vigilance must be also observed before accessing these unpredictable magical devices.

Herein is a complete list of shrines, the message each of them bestows, and their effects. Although not all of these shrines can help a player, it is worthy to remember the shrines that DO help, so as to remove doubts and hesitations before accessing one of these powerful magical devices. Sometimes, as in the case of the Cryptic Shrine, the Thaumaturgic Shrine, and the Spiritual Shrine, it clearly behooves a player to prepare before triggering the effect....

Also included are the shrines in Hellfire, the official add-on to Diablo, as well as other "shrine-like" structures that affects the player when they are accessed. Take the time to see which structures are beneficial, so that they can be of help in the long run.

NAME	EFFECTS	MESSAGE
ABANDONED	Adds 2 points to Dexterity	"The hands of men may be guided by fate."
CREEPY	Adds 2 points to Strength	"Strength is bolstered by heavenly faith."
CRYPTIC	Fills Mana ball, casts nova spell from player.	"Arcane power brings destruction."
DIVINE	Gives out 2 full rejuvenation potions or a Full Mana and a Full Healing potion, while filling both Mana and Life balls.	"Drink and be refreshed"
EERIE	Adds 2 points to Magic.	"Knowledge and Wisdom at the cost of self."
ELDRITCH	Health and Mana potions become Rejuvenation.	"Crimson and Azure become as the sun."
ENCHANTED	One spell down a level, all others up one level.	"Magic is not always what it seems to be."
FASCINATING	Firebolt spell level gains +2, but 1/10 of maximum Mana is lost.	"Intensity comes at the cost of Wisdom."
GLIMMERING	All items are identified.	"Mysteries revealed in the light of reason."
GLOOMY	Adds 2 points to AC of all shields, helmets and armor, -1 to all weapons' max damage.	"Those who defend seldom attack."
HIDDEN	Adds 10 points to the maximum and current durability of all items, -10 to one.	"New strength is forged through destruction."
HOLY	Teleports character to another place in the level.	"Wherever you go, you are there."
MAGICAL	Casts Mana Shield on player.	"While the spirit is vigilant the body thrives."
MYSTERIOUS	Adds 5 points to one random stat, takes 1 point from others.	"Some are weakened as one grows strong."
ORNATE	Holy Bolt spell level gains +2, but 1/10 of maximum Mana is lost.	"Salvation comes at the cost of Wisdom."
QUIET	Adds 2 points to Vitality.	"The essence of life flows from within."
RELIGIOUS	"Heals" all weapon durability.	"Time cannot diminish the power of steel."
SACRED	Charged Bolt spell level gains +2, but 1/10 of maximum Mana is lost.	"Energy comes at the cost of Wisdom."
SECLUDED	Completes the automap for current level.	"The way is cleared when viewed from above."
SPIRITUAL	Fills player's inventory with gold.	"Riches abound when least expected."
SPOOKY	Gives Full Rejuvenation potions to other players.	YOU: "Where avarice fails, patience gains reward." OTHERS: "Blessed by a benevolent companion."
STONE	Recharges all staves.	"The powers of Mana refocused renews."
TAINTED	All other players get +1 to +3 random stats, -1 to other.	YOU: "Those who are last may yet be first." OTHERS: "Generosity brings its own rewards."
THAUMATURGIC	All chests regenerate with new items, and all open doors become closed.	"What once was opened now is closed."
WEIRD	Adds 1 point to all weapons' maximum damage.	"The sword of justice is fast and sharp."

NAME	EFFECT	MESSAGE
OILY	Adds 2 points to character's primary statistics (+2 Str for Warrior, +2 Mag for Sorcerer, +1 Dex and +1 Mag for Rogue, and +1 Str and +1 Dex for Monk). Casts single-square pillar of fire where you stand.	"That which does not kill you ..."
GLOWING	Adds 5 points to Magic, removes 5% of experience points.	"Knowledge is power."
MENDICANT	Takes half of player's money and adds that amount to experience points.	"Give and you shall receive."
EDISON or SPARKLING	Zaps player with an electric spell. Player gains experience points based on his level and his current dungeon level.	"Some experience is gained by touch."
TOWN	Casts Town Portal spell.	"There is no place like home."
ENERGETIC	Refills player's Mana ball.	"Spiritual energy is restored."
MURPHY	1/3 chance of damaging a random equipped item. Otherwise, player loses 1/3 of his or her gold.	"That which can break will."
SOLAR	(Between noon and 6 pm) adds 2 points to Strength. (Between 6 pm and 8 pm) adds 2 points to Magic. (Between 8 pm and 4 am) adds 2 points to Vitality. (Between 4 am and noon) adds 2 points to Dexterity.	"You feel stronger." "You feel wiser." "You feel refreshed." "You feel more agile."

Not all magical devices that can be accessed by the player are shrines. Commonly found in the Dungeon and Catacomb levels, these shrine-like devices generate specialized effects, mostly in assisting the player in that level, and some of them can be accessed repeatedly.

This fountain, when accessed, adds 1 point to one random attribute and takes away 1 point from another random attribute. Commonly found in the catacombs.

This pool, when accessed, gives the player Infravision for s short duration, or depending on the character's level. This device is scarcely located in all the levels of the labyrinth except the Cavern levels.

This fountain, when accessed, restores 1 Life Point in the player's Life ball. It can be used as many times as the player wants until he or she regains full health. Very common in both the Church and Catacomb levels.

This spring, when accessed, restores 1 Mana Point in the player's Mana ball. It can be used as many times as the player wants until his or her Mana ball is completely replenished. Common in the Church, Catacomb, and Hell levels.

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