Unique armor
Monarch Talons
Boots · Mage · Trickster
Monarch Talons is the Unique Boots from the Monarch set and the Unique version of Sculker Boots. It adds its own fixed effect while keeping the same random effect pool.
Fixed effect
Deal 50% more damage to enemies affected by a negative status.
Effects
What does this armor do?
Armor has three separate effect layers. Keep them apart before you keep, reroll or enchant a piece.
Fixed Unique effect
Part of the Unique piece itself. It is not rolled and it is not a Gear Effect.
Random Gear Effects
Rolled when the piece drops. These are the effects the Blacksmith can reroll.
Enchantments
Added later through the Enchantsmith, not part of the drop.
Fixed Unique effect
Deal 50% more damage to enemies affected by a negative status.
A Unique's fixed effect is its identity. It is kept separate from rollable Gear Effects.
Random Effects it can roll
9 possible effectsInherited from Sculker Boots
Eligibility is resolved from this piece's archetype and pool in production data, not guessed from the name.
Armor set
Monarch Set
Boots · Light · Mage · Trickster
Set pieces
The four pieces are separate slots. You can wear them together or mix them with other sets.
Set bonus
No separate 4-piece set bonus was found in the current game data. A set groups the Weight and effect pool of its pieces.
Full set details →Explore all 4 pieces
Base / Unique
Unique version
This Unique is the roll of the regular piece with the same random effect pool.
Where to find
Where to find Monarch Talons
It drops as the Unique roll of Sculker Boots. Farm the regions that can drop Sculker Boots.
A listed region means the piece can drop there. It is not an exact item drop rate.
Farm this piece
Compare the confirmed sources and plan your run.
Build fit
Build uses for Monarch Talons
- Set archetype
- Mage · Trickster
- Useful for
- Souls · Mobility
Gear decisions
Blacksmith & Enchantments
Blacksmith
- Power upgrade
- Built-in Gear Effect reroll
Only rolled Gear Effects can be rerolled. A Unique's fixed effect is not a rerollable Gear Effect.
Open Blacksmith →Enchantments
A fixed Unique effect, a rolled Gear Effect and an Enchantment are three different things.
Alternatives
Other Boots options
Matched by slot, archetype, Weight and counterpart relation. This is not a ranking.
- Sculker BootsBoots · LightBase / Unique pairSame slotSame archetypeSame Weight
- Alchemist LoafersBoots · LightSame slotSame archetypeSame Weight
- Disciple WrapsBoots · LightSame slotSame archetypeSame Weight
- Monarch CrownHelmet · LightSame setSame archetypeSame Weight
- Monarch MantleChestplate · LightSame setSame archetypeSame Weight
- Monarch SashLeggings · LightSame setSame archetypeSame Weight
FAQ
Common player questions
- Where can I find Monarch Talons?
- It has 2 confirmed source regions. See the farm section for them in progression order.
- What does the Unique effect of Monarch Talons do?
- Deal 50% more damage to enemies affected by a negative status.
- Does the Monarch set have a set bonus?
- No separate 4-piece set bonus was found in the current game data. A set groups the Weight and effect pool of its pieces.
- Which random effects can Monarch Talons roll?
- 9 Gear Effects are eligible for this piece.
- What is the difference between Monarch Talons and Sculker Boots?
- Sculker Boots is the corresponding piece of the same slot. A Unique version adds a fixed effect but keeps the same random effect pool.