Melancholic Skull
–Wilson, examining the Melancholic Skull.
–Willow, examining the Melancholic Skull.
–Wolfgang, examining the Melancholic Skull.
–Wendy, examining the Melancholic Skull.
–WX-78, examining the Melancholic Skull.
–Wickerbottom, examining the Melancholic Skull.
–Woodie, examining the Melancholic Skull.
–Maxwell, examining the Melancholic Skull.
–Wigfrid, examining the Melancholic Skull.
–Webber, examining the Melancholic Skull.
–Winona, examining the Melancholic Skull.
–Warly, examining the Melancholic Skull.
–Wortox, examining the Melancholic Skull.
–Wormwood, examining the Melancholic Skull.
–Wurt, examining the Melancholic Skull.
–Walter, examining the Melancholic Skull.
–Wanda, examining the Melancholic Skull.
–Winky, examining the Melancholic Skull.
–Wathom, examining the Melancholic Skull.
–Wixie, examining the Melancholic Skull.
The Melancholic Skull Also known as the Veteran's Shrine is a special Structure that appears in a rocky mini biome usually spawning near to the Florid Postern. It is unbreakable but can be interacted with. It will speak to the player when approached, trying to coax you into activating it. If interacted with, it will cast the Veteran's Curse upon the player. When standing near it, the Rag Time track can faintly be heard playing.
After the touching it for the first time it will warn the player, touching it again will properly curse the player. Touching it again after the player has the curse will prompt text saying "Now you must live with the consequences..."
When cursed a skull icon above the map icon will appear detailing the effects of the Veteran's Curse.
Veteran's Curse[edit | edit source]
–Wilson, after receiving the curse.
–Willow, after receiving the curse.
–Wolfgang, after receiving the curse.
–Wendy, after receiving the curse.
–WX-78, after receiving the curse.
–Wickerbottom, after receiving the curse.
–Woodie, after receiving the curse.
–Maxwell, after receiving the curse.
–Wigfrid, after receiving the curse.
–Webber, after receiving the curse.
–Winona, after receiving the curse.
–Warly, after receiving the curse.
–Wortox, after receiving the curse.
–Wormwood, after receiving the curse.
–Wurt, after receiving the curse.
–Walter, after receiving the curse.
–Wanda, after receiving the curse.
–Winky, after receiving the curse.
–Wathom, after receiving the curse.
–Wixie, after receiving the curse.
Veteran's Curse is a player debuff meant to challenge more seasoned players, it's main purpose is to provide a risk-reward factor. It's activated by interacting with the Veteran's Shrine and the only way to remove is by swapping characters at the Celestial Portal.
It's effects include the following:
- 20% more damage taken.
- 20% faster hunger drain.
- Food items restore Sanity and Health overtime slower than usual
- Plus, if the configuration option for Healing Overtime is disabled, the curse enables it for the player.
- The ability to use unique and powerful items.
- Below is a list of items that can only be equipped with Veteran's Curse active.
Mod Compatibility[edit | edit source]
When playing Uncompromising Mode with Cherry Forest on a server, another Veteran's Curse item will be available:
Quotes[edit | edit source]
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When an un-cursed player is near
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Taunting the player about their decision
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Trivia[edit | edit source]
- The Melancholic Skull used to be able to speak towards the player, this was removed in the Stalking Stuffers update for unknown reasons.
- It can now speak again, this was re-introduced in the Fight And Flight Update.
- However, it will not speak to Wes. Audio will play, but no dialogue will appear.
Bugs[edit | edit source]
- The icon and information about Veteran's Curse which are supposed to show above the map icon, will not appear for some people.
Credits[edit | edit source]
| Idea | Canis | 
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| Code | Axe and Scrimbles |  
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| Art | Canis |
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| Quotes | Canis |
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Gallery[edit | edit source]
The warning you receive after touching it for the first time.
The message after touching it with the curse.
Veteran's Shrine luring the player.
Veteran's Shrine mocking a cursed player.
