Critical Hit Chance

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Here's a comprehensive list of everything in the game that provides an increased chance of getting a critical hit.

Normal critical hit chance is 9%. Items that add a percentage to critical hit, add to that 9% base rate. For example, an item that grants "+3% chance of Critical Hit" increases base critical hit chance to 12%.

Note that items that benefit Critical Hit Chance only affect weapon attacks, not spells. For spell Critical Hit Chance modifiers, see Critical Spell Chance.

Modifiers

Guarantee a Critical Hit

Source (Type)	Duration	Cost	Prereq	Notes
Kodiak Moment (combat skill), from right bear arm (1H weap), if left bear arm (offhand) equipped	(Attack)	Limit: 1 bear skill/combat	left bear arm (offhand) also equipped Non-HC (except HCZS)	Deals Stench/Spooky if a ZS
Summer Siesta (combat skill), from haiku katana (1H weap)	(Attack)	10 MP Limit: 1x/combat (/sword)	Non-HC
Throw Shield (combat skill), from Operation Patriot Shield (offhand)	Next attack in same combat	Limit: 1x/combat	Non-HC
Precision Shot (combat skill), from unwrapped knock-off retro superhero cape (back)	(Attack)	Limit: 1x/combat	Gun equipped	Also Staggers
Caret (combat item)	Next attack in same combat	Item loss
Furious Wallop (combat skill)	(Attack)	1 Fury	SC
Song of Fortune (effect)	First blow only	Song slot	AoB	+25% Item Drops from Monsters +50% Meat from Monsters

Bonuses to Critical Hit Chance from Equipment

Item	Slot	Crit Hit Chance	Cost	Prereq	Notes
OK Lumberjack Outfit	Outfit (hat, pants, acc)	+10%		12 Mox 10 Mys
Lens of Violence	Hat	+5%		125 Mys	Part of the Violent Vestments +15% Item Drops from Monsters Weapon Damage +30% Grants skill Violent Gaze
moose antlers	Hat	+5%		40 Mox
sea cape	Back Item	+15%		85 Mox	Bonus works underwater only Combat Initiative +50% (underwater only) Moxie +5% Maximum HP/MP +30
Protonic accelerator pack	Back Item	+5%			+25 Damage vs. Ghosts Regenerate 2-20 MP per adventure +15% Item Drops from Monsters All Attributes +10 Monsters will be less attracted to you. Allows you to bust ghosts (which makes you feel good)
white hat hacker T-shirt	Shirt	+3%		17 Mus Torso Awaregness	All Attributes +2
Great Wolf's rocket launcher	Weapon (2H)	+20%		100 Mox	Ranged Damage +50 Grants skill Fire Rocket
massive wrench	Weapon (2H)	+20%			+10 Elf Warfare Effectiveness Weapon Damage +50%
Spirit Precipice	Weapon (2H)	+20%		45 Mus	Muscle +7 Mysticality +5 Causes 12-24 damage to player on criticals
villainous scythe	Weapon (2H)	+20%		150 Mus	Slime Really Hates It Weapon Damage +30%
4-dimensional guitar	Weapon (2H)	+15%		50 Mox	Ranged Damage +7
astral bludgeon	Weapon (2H)	+15%			Muscle +25% Weapon Damage +20
clockwork staff	Weapon (2H)	+15%		25 Mys	Spell Damage +10 Restore 3-24 MP on Critical hit
clockwork sword	Weapon (1H)	+15%		25 Mus	Melee Damage +10 Restore 3-24 HP on Critical hit
Frosty's nailbat	Weapon (2H)	+15%		200 Mus	Muscle +30% +30 Cold Damage Bonus for Seal Clubbers only
Red Rover BB gun	Weapon (2H)	+15%		10 Mox	Can put your opponent's eye out or your own
repeating crossbow	Weapon (2H)	+15%		17 Mox	Moxie +2
ridiculously overelaborate ninja weapon	Weapon (3H)	+15%		35 Mus	3x Fumble Chance
giant discarded plastic fork	Weapon (3H)	+10%		62 Mus	Part of the Glad Bag Glad Rags Combat Initiative -10%
giant spider leg	Weapon (2H)	+10%		22 Mus	+10 Spooky Damage
Ol' Scratch's infernal pitchfork	Weapon (2H)	+10%		200 Mus	+40 Hot Damage
triple barreled barrel gun	Weapon (3H)	+10%		85 Mox	Weapon Damage +100% +25% Meat from Monsters
armgun	Weapon (2H)	+5%		55 Mox	Bonus Weapon Damage + 10
double barreled barrel gun	Weapon (2H)	+5%		60 Mox	Weapon Damage +50%
crazy bastard sword	Weapon (1H)	+10%		25 Mus	An ultra-rare item Melee Damage +30 +6 PvP fight(s) per day when equipped.
diabolical crossbow	Weapon (1H)	+10%		150 Mox	Slime Hates It +30 Spooky Damage
Granny Hackleton's Gatling gun	Weapon (1H)	+10%		70 Mox	Moxie +25% Ranged Damage +200%
Great Wolf's right paw	Weapon (1H)	+10%		250 Mus	Part of the Dreadful Werewolf Suit Weapon Damage +50 Weapon Damage +50% Bonus for Seal Clubbers only Grants skill Great Slash
ice nine	Weapon (1H)	+10%			Regenerate 10-20 HP and MP per adventure +30% Meat from Monsters +5 PvP fight(s) per day when equipped Item disappears at rollover
Mayor Ghost's gavel	Weapon (1H)	+10%			Weapon Damage +30 +50 Damage vs. Ghosts Grants skill Hammer Ghost
Meteoid ice beam	Weapon (1H)	+10%		25 Mox	+20 Cold Damage On Critical: Freeze Opponent
murderbot whip	Weapon (1H)	+10%		30 Mus	Weapon Damage +10 Deals 1,000 extra damage on Critical Hit
pernicious cudgel	Weapon (1H)	+10%		150 Mus	Slime Hates It +30 Sleaze Damage
Pigsticker of Violence	Weapon (1H)	+10%		100 Mus	Part of the Violent Vestments Regenerate 20-30 HP per adventure Weapon Damage +60% Lets you stab opponents as they fail to attack you
Sledgehammer of the Vælkyr	Weapon (1H)	+10%		60 Mus	Muscle +23 Melee Damage +20% Quest Item gained during the SC Nemesis Quest
stainless steel shillelagh	Weapon (1H)	+10%		30 Mus	Melee Damage +20 Muscle +15% SC's HC reward
kneecapping stick	Weapon (1H)	+8%		30 Mus
vorpal blade	Weapon (1H)	+8%		30 Mus	Part of the Yendorian Finery
black sword	Weapon (1H)	+7%		65 Mus	Part of the Black Armaments Melee Damage +7
blammer	Weapon (1H)	+7%			Successful hit weakens opponent
clockwork crossbow	Weapon (1H)	+7%		25 Mox	Ranged Damage +10 Successful hit weakens opponent on Critical hit
giant cactus quill	Weapon (1H)	+7%		65 Mus	Maximum HP +30
Hammer of Smiting	Weapon (1H)	+7%		15 Mus	Muscle +16 SC's Legendary Epic Weapon Bonus for SCs only
rusty piece of rebar	Weapon (1H)	+7%		85 Mus	Weapon Damage +25
rusty speargun	Weapon (1H)	+7%		85 Mox	Weapon Damage +25 On Critical: Deals 50-60 additional damage
slime-covered club	Weapon (1H)	+7%		200 Mus	Bonus Weapon Damage +25 +50 Damage against Slimes
slime-covered speargun	Weapon (1H)	+7%		200 Mox	Bonus Weapon Damage +25 +50 Damage against Slimes
deep six-shooter	Weapon (1H)	+6%		85 Mox	Ranged Damage +40
dreadful glove	Weapon (1H)	+5%		200 Mus	Part of the Dreadful Pajamas Lets you find 5% more Krueggerands
Foam pistol	Weapon (1H)	+5%			+5% to all Mysticality Gains
haiku katana	Weapon (1H)	+5%			Muscle +15% Bonus Weapon Damage +50% Allows use of The 17 Cuts, Falling Leaf Whirlwind, Spring Raindrop Attack, Summer Siesta, Winter's Bite Technique in combat Cannot equip in Hardcore
hand-carved bokken	Weapon (1H)	+5%		30 Mus	Muscle +5% Weapon Damage +15
hawk	Weapon (1H)	+5%		40 Mus	Weapon Damage +11 +22% Damage vs. Skeletons
licorice whip	Weapon (1H)	+5%			Extra candy on critical hits in The Candy Witch and the Relentless Child Thieves
spooky bicycle chain	Weapon (1H)	+5%		25 Mus	+5 Spooky Damage
Super Magic Power Sword X	Weapon (1H)	+5%		35 Mus	Muscle +4 Combat Initiative +20%
toy ray gun	Weapon (1H)	+5%		72 Mox	+5 Hot Damage
Work is a Four Letter Sword	Weapon (1H)	+5%			Regenerate 4-6 HP per adventure +5 Smithsness Weapon Damage +X (+Damage based on Smithsness)
yohohoyo	Weapon (1H)	+5%		65 Mox	+1 Prismatic Damage
Meteoid ice beam	Weapon (1H)	+2%		25 Mox	+20 Cold Damage On Critical: Freeze Opponent
Pener's drumstick	Weapon (1H)	+5%		35 Mus	+20 Hot Damage Combat Initiative +20% Sets opponents on fire
pointed stick	Weapon (1H)	+5%		65 Mus	Melee Damage +10
prehistoric spear	Weapon (1H)	+5%		35 Mox
depleted Grimacite kneecapping stick	Weapon (1H)	X%		30 Mus	X = ⌈Y/2⌉?, where Y is the daily Grimace darkness (Varies between 0% and 3%)
Scepter of Loathing	Off-Hand Item	+15%		150 Mys	Part of the Clothing of Loathing +15% Chance of Spell Critical Hit Superhuman Spooky Resistance (+5)
Great Wolf's left paw	Off-Hand Item	+10%		250 Mus	Part of the Dreadful Werewolf Suit Prismatic Damage +10 Never fumble Bonus for Seal Clubbers only Grants skill Great Slash
Loathing Legion tape measure	Off-Hand Item	+10%			Foldable into many other items
Brand of Violence	Off-Hand Item	+5%		125 Mus	Part of the Violent Vestments Moxie +20% Weapon Damage +30% Grants skill Brand
enchanted brass knuckles	Off-Hand Item	+5%		10 Mys
lucky lighter	Off-Hand Item	+5%		2 Mys	+6 Hot Damage
plush mutated alielephant	Off-Hand Item	+5%			+9% All Attributes
card sleeve	Off-Hand Item	+3%			With an Alice's Army Foil Hammerman in the sleeve
card sleeve	Off-Hand Item	+1%			With an Alice's Army Hammerman in the sleeve
corroded breeches	Pants	+5%		150 Mox	Part of the Grimy Reaper's Vestments Slime Hates It Damage Absorption +50
extremely skinny jeans	Pants	+5%		200 Mus	All Attributes -10%
honeybritches	Pants	+5%		72 Mox	Part of the Bits o' Honey Muscle +5% Weapon Damage +15
Jodhpurs of Violence	Pants	+5%		125 Mox	Part of the Violent Vestments +4 PvP fight(s) per day when equipped. Weapon Damage +30% Grants skill Mosh
monster pants	Pants	+5%
Uncle Hobo's gift baggy pants	Pants	+5%		200 Mox	Moxie +20%
porcelain plus-fours	Pants	+4%		40 Mox	Part of the Ceramic Suit All Attributes +4 Maximum HP/MP +4 +4 Prismatic Damage Damage Reduction: 4 +4 to Familiar Weight Increase Duration of Turtle Tamer Buffs by 4
spring shoes	Accessory	+50%			Combat Initiative +100% Moxie +20% Enables use of skills Spring Away, Spring Kick, and Spring Growth Spurt Additional post-combat effects
fishbone belt	Accessory	+25%			Weapon Damage +25 Only effective during a Heavy Rains run
V for Vivala mask	Accessory	+10%			Muscle +30% Combat Items do 50% extra damage +1-3 Stat Gains from Fights Enables use of Creepy Grin once per day Critical hits are extra-explosive; possible effects include: +4 Stat Gains from Fights (if finishing blow was critical) Gain 1 Adventure Stun Hot Damage Physical Damage Steal items May not equip more than one Cannot equip in Hardcore
Kremlin's Greatest Briefcase	Accessory	+10%			One possible enchantment for the second of three configurable enchantment slots Briefcase also can create drinks and combat items, and provide buffs
Helps-You-Sleep	Accessory	+10%		100 Mox	Combat Initiative +75%
Ass-Stompers of Violence	Accessory	+5%		125 Mus	Part of the Violent Vestments +5% combat Weapon Damage +30% Allows you to stomp asses
bakelite belt	Accessory	+5%		40 Mys	Part of the Bakelite Brigandine Damage Reduction: 10 Makes Cavalcade of Fury consume less Fury
filigreed hamethyst earring	Accessory	+5%		40 Mys	Muscle +8
Former Sheriff Dan's tin star	Accessory	+5%		50 Mus	Muscle +25% Maximum HP +50 Regenerate 5-10 HP per adventure Weapon Damage +25%
hamethyst bracelet	Accessory	+5%		10 Mys	Muscle +3 May not equip more than one
hamethyst earring	Accessory	+5%		10 Mys	Muscle +3
Novelty Belt Buckle of Violence	Accessory	+5%		125 Mys	Part of the Violent Vestments Muscle +20% Weapon Damage +30% Casts reflections of your spells
Red Fox glove	Accessory	+5%		50 Mys	Regenerate 5-10 HP and MP per adventure Regular attacks can't miss
streetfighting champion's belt	Accessory	+5%		35 Mus	Maximum HP/MP +40 Regenerate 6-8 HP and MP per adventure
tiny die-cast ribbon-cutting Elfborg	Accessory	+5%
pearl diver's necklace	Accessory	+4%		85 Mys	+20 to Monster Level +30% Items from Monsters (underwater only)
sea holster	Accessory	+4%		85 Mys	Ranged Damage +20 Never Fumble
Belt of Howling Anger	Accessory	+3%			All Attributes +5% +3 PvP fight(s) per day when equipped
Elmley shades	Accessory	+3%		75 Mys	Muscle +12 May not equip more than one
pearl diver's ring	Accessory	+3%		85 Mys	+15 to Monster Level +20% Items from Monsters (underwater only)

Bonuses to Critical Hit Chance from Effects

Effect	CHC Bonus	Other Enchantments	Source (Type)	Duration	Prereqs & Costs	Notes
Berry Critical	+30%		Nadsat berry (potion)	20 turns
Super Accuracy	+30%		Greatest American Pants superpower (5x-daily boon)	10 turns	Effect is removed if GAP is
Ferocity (passive skill)	+25%		Ferocity (passive skill)	Always	AoB
New and Improved	+25%	+200% All Attr +100% Init +25% Spell Crit	warbear rejuvenation potion (potion)	20 turns
Celestial Body	+20%	+100% Weapon Damage	alien animal goo (spleen)	40 turns	1 Spleen	Dropped by hostile animals (of all sizes) Through the Spacegate
Mark of Candy Cain	+20%	+20% Spell Crit	Ask for candy @ Mom (boon)	50 turns		Effect can be received once per day
Big Smile of the Mongoose	+20%		Gaze at the Stars, sometimes (thrice-daily boon)	20 turns	Access to Your Campsite Away From Your Campsite
The Power of LOV	+15%	+40 Muscle +50% Weapon Damage	LOV Elixir #3 (potion)	40 turns		Drops only if you defeat the enforcer with basic attacks only
Invisible (20 Minutes Ago)	+15%	+15% Spell Crit "Makes You Invisible In The Past" (?)	invisible potion (potion)	20 turns		Sold for 10 Chroner on The Niña
Ninja, Please	+15%	+15% Spell Crit	natto pocky (3-full food)	30 turns		Sold by the Cashier in the AA game store for a snack voucher
			natto-infused sake (3-drunk booze)	30 turns
			natto marble soda (potion)	15 turns
Bastille Budgeteer	+10%	+25 Muscle Regen 10-20 HP/adv	CANNON @ Bastille Battalion murder hole size (once-daily boon)	100 turns
critical.enh	+10%	+10% Spell Crit	"critical.enh" @ Source Terminal enhancement (thrice-daily boon)	25-100 turns
Broberry Brotality	+10%	+100% Muscle +50% Meat	broberry brogurt (3-drunk booze)	40 turns	Lvl 11	Sold at The Frozen Brogurt Stand for 10 Beach Bucks
Human-Horror Hybrid	+10%	+10% Spell Crit	Gene Tonic: Horror (potion)	30 turns
			? DNA extraction syringe on a Horror	Intrinsic
Liquid Luck	+10%	+10% Spell Crit	liquid shifting time weirdness (2-spleen spline)	10 turns	Level 6
Macho, Macho Dog	+10%	+50% Muscle +50% Damage vs Bugbears & Werewolves	savage macho dog (2-full food) @ Hot Dog Stand (daily boon)	50 turns	VIP Hot Dog Stand access Hot dog unlocked 10 furry furs (from pool)
Nightstalkin'	+10%		Nightstalker perfume (potion)	30 turns
Outer Wolf™	+10%	+200% Weapon Damage	Outer Wolf™ cologne (potion)	20 turns
Prelude of Precision	+10%		Prelude of Precision (skill)	Accordion-based	50 MP & Level 15 AT (caster), AT song slot (recipient)
Radiating Black Body™	+10%	+10% Moxie +3 MP/skill	Black Body™ spray (potion)	10 turns
Superheroic	+10%	+10% Muscle +10 Weapon Damage	confiscated comic book (potion)	20 turns
Virulence (passive skill)	+10%		Virulence (passive skill)	Always	ZS
Smile of the Mongoose	+10%		Gaze at the Stars, sometimes (thrice-daily boon)	20 turns	Access to Your Campsite Away From Your Campsite
Kernel Panic!	+5%		sweet-corn-flavored Mr. Mediocrebar (potion)	30 turns
Piratey Flavor	+5%		pirate paste (spleen)	10 turns	Level 4 4 Spleen
Video... Games?	+5%	Many other +5 enchantments	defective Game Grid token (item; daily boon)	5 turns
Violent Night	+5%		disintegrating sheet music (potion)	10 turns
Whippin' It Good	+5%		licorice snake (item) (potion)	20 turns
Precision of the Penguin (passive skill)	+X%	X = gallons of Fury	Precision of the Penguin (passive skill)	Always

History

• Before November 16, 2012, there were also items that multiplied critical hit chance; these multipliers mostly did not stack with each other and only the largest one counted. At that time those became increasers and all the critical hit chance bonuses were changed.

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