Dystechnia
Category
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Mental defect |
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Cost
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-2 |
ExclusionsOther mutations that cannot be
selected with this mutation |
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ID?Use this ID to wish for the mutation
(example: mutation:Dystechnia) |
Dystechnia |
Reality DistortingReality distorting mutations
cannot be used under the effects of normality. |
no |
Infobox data from game version 2.0.206.63
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Dystechnia (D) is a mental defect that makes the player much worse at artifact examination, and introduces a chance for artifacts to explode if the examination fails. Furthermore, the player cannot pay tinkers, such as 
Argyve, to inspect artifacts on their behalf.
Dystechnia (D) adds a -20 modifier to artifact examination attempts.
Failing an Artifact Examination
The weird artifact explodes! |
If the player fails at examining an artifact with Dystechnia (D), the artifact will explode with a force equal to the artifact's complexity times a random number between 2400 and 3600[1] (note that explosive force is not the same as damage).
If the artifact is of tier 8 or higher, the explosion will be considered neutronic.[1]
The following is a list of all tier 8+ artifacts:
nullray pistol (Complexity: 8)
timecube (Complexity: 8)
flange from the Great Machine (Complexity: 8)
sail from the Great Machine (Complexity: 8)
gauge from the Great Machine (Complexity: 8)
gear from the Great Machine (Complexity: 8)
black mote (Complexity: 8)
leyline puppeteers (Complexity: 8)
transkinetic cuffs (Complexity: 8)
dazzle cheek (Complexity: 8)
psychodyne helmet (Complexity: 8)
phase cannon (Complexity: 8)
swarm rack (Complexity: 8)
Disadvantages & Considerations
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This section is opinion-based. Your mileage may vary. |
Disadvantages
- Only two points are gained from taking this defect
- May not be considered a worthwhile tradeoff for being unable to identify artifacts
Considerations
- Can be potentially offset by wearing multiple
telescopic monocles, carrying a powered 
advanced toolkit, and having moderate to high intelligence - Other methods of identification exist that bypass Dystechnia entirely, such as Scanning or the identification effect of cooking with
sun-dried bananas - Explosions may not be a significant danger at high levels with a lot of
HP - Can be an effective mechanical constraint for a no tinkering challenge run