Oracle

OracleHardmode exclusive Map icon Statistics Type NPC Environment Marble Cave Damage 30 Max Life 300 Defense 30 KB Resist 100% Grants Buff Heresy Buff duration 5 minutes (Upon clicking on the "Bless" option) Buff tooltip The gods accept your challenge Enchanted enemies appear more often Inflicts Debuff Greek Fire Debuff duration Infinite (While an enemy is within the aura) Debuff tooltip Set ablaze by the Gods themselves Runes

The Oracle's aura

The Oracle is a Hardmode NPC vendor that randomly spawns in Marble Caves while the quest "Ancient Augury" is active. They sell various items in exchange for Olympium Tokens, a special currency.

Unlike most other NPCs, they are invincible and cannot be harmed by any means. While enemies are nearby, they surround themselves with a massive rotating aura and runes. While enemies are within the aura, they are inflicted with the Greek Fire debuff, which causes them to rapidly lose health and emit an eruption of glowing particles.

Blessing

Upon interacting with the Oracle, they provide a "Bless" option, which is located on the farther right of the NPC dialogue box. Clicking on the option will cause the Oracle to say a random quote and granting the player with the Heresy buff for 5 minutes. The Heresy buff increases the chance of Arachmatons, Lernean Hydras, Medusas, Stymphalian Bats, and Trochmatons of becoming blessed from 1/15 (6.67%) to 1/5 (20%).

Items sold

Inventory
Item	Cost	Availability
Iokheira	25	Always available.
Mark of Zeus	25	Always available.
Blades of Chaos	25	Always available.
Eleutherios	20	Always available.
Mirror Coat	2	Always available.
Olive Branch	2	Always available.
Sacred Scripture	1	Always available.
Pocket Mirror	10	Always available.

Names

The Oracle can have the following names:

• Cassandra
• Chrysame
• Eritha
• Hypatia
• Phemonoe
• Pythia
• Themistoclea
• Theoclea

Quotes

Interaction quotes

"The heavens have certainly spoken of you, <name of Player>." "The divinity I offer isn't for any simple coin, traveler." "Have you caught wind of a man named Zagreus? ...nevermind." "Oh, how far I'd go for some ichor..." "I have a little scroll for sale, if you wish to find me elsewhere." "Not having eyes is a blessing from the gods when you work where I work." "Warm greetings, warrior. I sense power within you, perhaps I can aid in its growth. The creatures within these walls hold mighty tokens, in which I am interested. If you were to trade them with me, I would grant you a weapon enchanted by the gods themselves!" "Ah, what I would give for some aged wine... Has Anthesteria arrived already?" "My epic tale has no end, and may never have one!" "Mythology? What part of this makes you believe it is a myth?" "I have lost track of time, and the gods refuse to tell me where it is!" "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet... Be patient, I'm not finished." "I am unable to die unless I am forgotten. I wonder who still remembers me..." "What do you need? I don't have unending time. Hm...on second thought..." "I had all life to write a glorious tale, but I cannot get past 'the'." "Between you and me, reptiles cause me great distress." "I ponder about the presence of ambient song in the distance, yet cannot stop myself from indulging in it." "Boons? You want them? They're yours, my friend!" "Ah, I see. Or do I? Intriguing, is it not?" "The reason I float is simple - why should I not, if I can?" When first talked to: "I've been expecting you, traveler. My visions spoke of a time when a hero would need some guidance. I can offer you powerful armaments in exchange for Olympium, the currency of the Gods. To find some, seek out and defeat enemies that have been blessed by the Gods themselves. I can give you my blessing if you would like to find more of these creatures, but you risk incurring the wrath of the Gods." After completing the quest Ancient Augury: "Ah, you've returned safe and sound! Wonderful. I'll exchange these tokens with you for some powerful weapons and equipment. And take this sacred parchment. If you need me, I will be by your side. Safe journey, hero." After selecting Bless: "You wish for a challenge? I may stop you not, as it benefits us both. I do hope you're prepared!" "I shall consult the gods about their boons - these monsters will become relentless, I hope you are aware." "You want me to call them what?! Such foul battle language, yet I will deliver the message. The Gods won't be happy about this!" "The boons cause slain foes to drop more tokens, yes, but do remember that the foes become stronger, too!" "Do come back alive! I would enjoy hearing tales of your victories. Bring many tokens as well!"

Trivia

• The Bestiary entry for the Oracle: "They offers blessings and goods in exchange for ancient currency. They wear a blindfold, as being enlightened and blessed by Olympus has made their vision unnecessary."

• An oracle is a type of person that provides prophecies or insights.

History

• 1.4.4.1: Corrected a word in one of their dialogues.

• 1.4.3: Introduced.