Grim Cesta (knife)

This article is about the Grim Cesta (knife). For the other versions, see Grim Cesta.

Grim Cesta
Type	Focus item
Campaign	Prophecies
Attribute requirement(s)	Blood Magic
Value	Unidentified: 20
Salvage	Not salvageable
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A knife-shaped version of the Grim Cesta, this skin can only be obtained through the completion of the quest below. The item has become popular due to its utility in 55 Monk equipment.

Grim Cesta (knife) item description for both Healing Prayers (old version) and Blood Magic (current version).

Acquisition

• Ascalon
  • Cities of Ascalon quest

Stats

Energy +6 (Requires 5 Blood Magic)

Health -50

Energy +3 (while Enchanted)

Energy +3 (while Hexed)

Energy +5 (while Health is below 40%)

Dye

Dye affects the entire item. The item will dye to the color specified with the wrappings dying slightly darker than the rest of the item. The default color can be closely replicated using yellow dye.

Notes

• Originally this item was Healing Prayers as attribute. This was changed to Blood Magic between June-July 2005 in a game update, which could be 20050511, 20050608 or an undocumented one (source and research).
• Regular foci may only reduce health by 20 with the inscription "Life is Pain", or the associated inherent mod.
• This item is necessary for the 55 Monk build.
• Other items with this appearance:
  • Blood Knife
  • Idol (knife)
  • Ogre-Slaying Knife (unique)