Editing Psyfocus

{{quote|Psyfocus is a special type of mental structuring which is necessary to use psychic powers. Psyfocus dissipates over time, and must be built by regular meditation. Losing all psyfocus makes someone unable to use psychics, but has no other consequences. Higher levels of psyfocus permit higher-level powers, but also increase the rate of psyfocus dissipation|In-game Description}}

'''Psyfocus''' is a medium-term limit of how often a pawn can use [[psycast]]s.

==Summary==

Psyfocus is a value ranging from 0% to 100%, obtained by any pawn with a psylink, a value from 0% to 100%. Every [[psycast]] immediately consumes a certain percentage of psyfocus. All psyfocus costs are the same for every caster, and unlike [[neural heat]], these costs cannot be bypassed.  

*Level 3-4 psycasts require a minimum of 25% psyfocus

*Level 5-6 psycasts require a minimum of 50% psyfocus

===Degradation===

*Below 25% psyfocus, the psyfocus falls at 3.5% per day,

*Between 25 and 50%, it falls at 5.5% per day

*Above 50%, it falls at 7.5% per day.

==Meditation==

With a few exceptions, psyfocus can only be gained by through meditation.  

Pawns gain a default of +50% psyfocus per day, or 2.08% per hour, of pure meditation. Meditation foci further improve these rates by their listed strength. For example, a wall with the ''Minmalist'' foci increases psyfocus gain by +22%/day, for a total of 72% psyfocus per day.

A pawn's target psyfocus level can be set using with gizmo on the toolbar while they are selected. The pawn will attempt to maintain that psyfocus level by meditating any time it drops below that value and the pawn is [[Menus#Schedule|scheduled]] for "'''Anything'''". Meditation can also be performed while under Recreation or Meditation, but the gizmo will not stop the action.

==List of meditation foci==

! Meditation Focus !! Focus Type !! Base Strength !! Psyfocus/Hour<br>@ Base|| Max Strength !! Psyfocus/Hour<br>@ Max

Each pawn has one or more meditiation types. Each type allows the pawn to use different objects as a focus. A pawn with multiple types can use any type available to them.

 

Required: Most tribal Childhood [[Backstories]], including the Tribe Child backstory for any [[children]]{{BiotechIcon}} raised in a [[New Tribe]] start.<br>Note that as of [[Version/1.3.3117|1.3.3117]], player created backstories do not gain the natural meditation focus even when found on tribal pawns or the backstory is tribal themed. It is unclear if this is intended or a bug.  

[[File:Anima tree.png|64px|left|link=Anima tree]]

Anima trees have a base meditation focus strength of 28%. Each animus stone within 10 tiles increases the meditation effectiveness by 2%, while each small or large natural shrine within 10 tiles increases it by 1%. Up to 4 buildings can affect the tree, for a maximum bonus of +8% for 4 animus stones. Its effectiveness is limited by artificial buildings within a 35 tile radius. Note that this does not include flooring and torch lamps.

The maximum meditation focus strength is thus 36% for an anima tree with no artificial buildings within 35 tiles and surrounded by 4 animus stones. Also note that unlike other natural buildings, meditating at the anima tree also produces anima grass for additional psylink levels for pawns with the natural focus.  

!Artificial items in range

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!Strength Offset

[[File:AnimusStone.png|64px|left|link=Animus stone]]

Animus stones have a base meditation focus strength of 34%. Each animus stone up to a total of additional 4 stones within 10 tiles of an animus stone increases the meditation effectiveness by 2%, for a maximum of +8%. Like the [[Anima tree]] its effectiveness is limited by artificial buildings within a 35 tile radius. Note that this does not include flooring and torch lamps.

The maximum meditation focus strength is thus 42% for a Animus stone with no artificial buildings within 35 tiles and surrounded by 4 additional animus stones.

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[[File:Small nature shrine.png|64px|left|link=Small nature shrine]]

Small nature shrines have a base meditation focus strength of 22%. Each animus stone within 10 tiles increases the meditation effectiveness by 2%, up to a total of 4 stones for a maximum of +8%. Like the [[Anima tree]] its effectiveness is limited by artificial buildings within a 35 tile radius. Note that this does not include flooring and torch lamps.

The maximum meditation focus strength is thus 30% for a small nature shrine with no artificial buildings within 35 tiles and surrounded by 4 animus stones.

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[[File:Large nature shrine.png|64px|left|link=Large nature shrine]]

Large nature shrines have a base meditation focus strength of 30%. Each animus stone within 10 tiles increases the meditation effectiveness by 2%, up to a total of 4 stones for a maximum of +8%. Like the [[Anima tree]] its effectiveness is limited by artificial buildings within a 35 tile radius. Note that this does not include flooring and torch lamps.

The maximum meditation focus strength is thus 38% for a small nature shrine with no artificial buildings within 35 tiles and surrounded by 4 animus stones.

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==== Morbid ====

Required: [[Psychopath]], [[Bloodlust]], [[Cannibal]], [[Masochist]], [[Jealous]], [[Undergrounder]], [[Tortured artist]]

[[File:GraveFull.png|64px|left|link=Grave]]

Graves have a base Meditation Focus Strength of 6%. This increases by 10% if the grave is full, and a further 10% if the grave is occupied by a pawn with a relationship to the meditator. It is further increased by being within 10 tiles of up to 4 additional graves or sarcophagi. Each of these 4 grants an additional 1%, or 2% if full, for a maximum bonus of 8%. Note that only the primary grave has to contain a pawn with a relationship to the meditator.  

[[File:Sarcophagus.png|64px|left|link=Sarcophagus]]

Sarcophagi have a base Meditation Focus Strength of 10%. This increases by 10% if the sarcophagus is full, and a further 10% if the sarcophagus is occupied by a pawn with a relationship to the meditator. It is further increased by being within 10 tiles of up to 4 additional Graves or Sarcophagi. Each of these 4 grants an additional 1%, or 2% if full, for a maximum bonus of 8%. Note that only the primary sarcophagus has to contain a pawn with a relationship to the meditator.  

The maximum meditation focus strength is thus 38% for a sarcophagus occupied by a loved one and surrounded by 4 additional full graves or sarcophagi.

==== Artistic ====

'''[[Small sculpture]]/[[Large sculpture]]/[[Grand sculpture]]/[[Terror sculpture]] {{IdeologyIcon}}:'''

[[File:Sculpture small bust a.png|64px|left|link=Sculptures]]

All sculpture sizes have identical meditation statistics and mechanics. Sculptures have a base Meditation Focus Strength that dependent on their [[quality]]. Higher quality sculptures have higher strengths, up to a maximum of 28% at legendary quality. Up to 8 additional sculpture of normal quality or better within 10 tiles will each increase this strength by a value dependent on its quality. 8 additional sculptures of masterwork or better can the maximum bonus of 16%. Note, as the focus sculpture's quality has a significantly larger effect than that of the supporting sculpture, it is always better to have the best quality sculpture as the focus.

The maximum meditation focus strength is thus 44% for a legendary sculpture surrounded by 8 additional sculptures of masterwork or legendary quality.  

!Quality

!Awful

!Poor

!Normal

!Good

!Excellent

!Masterwork

!Legendary

!Base Strength

!Strength Offset

[[File:Largestele.png|64px|left|link=Large stele]]

Large steles have a base Meditation Focus Strength of 15%. It appears that no other modifiers exist for steles as they do for other foci.{{Check Tag|Fact Check Needed|Based on game code only}}

[[File:Grandstele.png|64px|left|link=Grand stele]]

Grand steles have a base Meditation Focus Strength of 18%. It appears that no other modifiers exist for steles as they do for other foci.{{Check Tag|Fact Check Needed|Based on game code only}}

==== Minimal ====

[[File:Wall wall.png|64px|left|link=Wall]]

Walls have a base Meditation Focus Strength of 22%. It appears that no other modifiers exist for wall as they do for other foci.{{Check Tag|Fact Check Needed|Based on game code only}}

==== Flame ====

[[File:Brazier.png|64px|left|link=Brazier]]

Braziers have a base Meditation Focus Strength of 0% in their unlit state. This increases by 15% when lit. It is further increased by being within 10 tiles of up to 8 additional braziers, torch lamps or campfires. Note that they must be lit to grant the bonus. Each of these 8 grants an additional 2%, for a maximum bonus of 16%.  

The maximum meditation focus strength is thus 31% for a lit brazier surrounded by 8 lit braziers, torch lamps or campfires.

[[File:Campfire.png|64px|left|link=Campfire]]

Campfires have a base Meditation Focus Strength of 0% in their unlit state. This increases by 12% when lit. It is further increased by being within 10 tiles of up to 8 additional braziers, torch lamps or campfires. Note that they must be lit to grant the bonus. Each of these 8 grants an additional 2%, for a maximum bonus of 16%.  

The maximum meditation focus strength is thus 28% for a lit campfire surrounded by 8 lit braziers, torch lamps or campfires.

[[File:Torch lamp.png|64px|left|link=Torch lamp]]

Torch lamps have a base Meditation Focus Strength of 0% in their unlit state. This increases by 10% when lit. It is further increased by being within 10 tiles of up to 8 additional braziers, torch lamps or campfires. Note that they must be lit to grant the bonus. Each of these 8 grants an additional 1%, for a maximum bonus of 8%.  

The maximum meditation focus strength is thus 18% for a lit torch lamp surrounded by 8 lit braziers, torch lamps or campfires.

==== Dignified ====

'''[[Meditation throne]]/[[Grand meditation throne]]:'''

[[File:Throne_south.png|64px|left|link=Throne]]

Both thrones have identical meditation statistics and mechanics. They start with a meditation focus strength of 15%. If it is in a [[Room roles|throne room]] that meets the pawns [[Titles|requirements]], its focus strength is improved by 8%. Additionally its effectiveness is affected by room [[Room_stats#Levels_of_impressiveness|impressiveness]].

'''N.B.''' It is currently unclear if the following values are cut offs, or points in a processed curve fit to those values. Also note, the room impressiveness descriptors only relate to descriptors the room will have at that specific value. The descriptors themselves do not control the value. A room with 50 room impressiveness will be listed "Slightly Impressive" but will not make the cut off for the 4% increase.  

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!Impressiveness Value

!0

!30

!60

!100

!170

!Description at Value

|Awful

|Mediocre

|Slightly Impressive

|Very Impressive

|Unbelievably Impressive  

==Other ways to increase psyfocus==

*Using [[Go-juice]] instantly gives 15% psyfocus when taken by psycasters.

*Using [[Wake-up]] increases the psyfocus gain from meditation by 20% per day for the duration of the effect.

*Certain [[Ideoligion#Rituals|ritual]]s {{IdeologyIcon}} grant full psyfocus to all participants when completed with sufficient quality.

*The Psy-meditative [[Persona_traits|persona trait]] grants an additional +10% psyfocus gain per day of meditation while the weapon is held in hand.

*The Kill-focused [[Persona_traits|persona trait]] grant an instant +20% psyfocus on killing an enemy. Note that psyfocus is gained for the killing blow, even on friendlies, so finishing off downed hostiles and even slaughtering colony animals will grant psyfocus as long as the weapon is held in hand whilst doing so. Animal age and body size do not affect this rate either. This can be used to turn excess colony animals, especially from rapidly-breeding animals such as chickens, geese, and ducks into massive psyfocus gain, which can then be leveraged for high-psyfocus-cost utility psycasts such as [[Psycasts#Special_psycasts|Word of Inspiration]] or [[Psycasts#Special_psycasts|Word of Trust]].