Draining Whip (Deadfire)

Draining Whip
Restrictions
Class	Cipher
Requirement	Below maximum Focus
Ability
Type	2nd Level Cipher Passive
Origin	Progression
Activation	Passive
Level	2
Learn type	Optional
Learn level	3 (Single) / 4 (Multi)
Upgrades fr.	Soul Whip
Effects
Self: +20% Damage with weapons, 1.0 Focus generated per point of weapon damage dealt to enemies (+100% Focus Gain)
Related
Abilities	Draining Whip Draining Whip (Ascendant) Draining Whip (Beguiler)
Technical
Ability ID	Draining_Whip
Guid	7fb93b05-7c31-43ff-ac7c-10cca31c3567

Draining Whip is an ability in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.

Description

Causes the cipher's weapons to generate a field of parasitic energy that lashes out at the target, increasing Damage inflicted and generating Focus for the cipher.

(Draining Whip) - Enhances the draining power of the cipher's Soul Whip, regenerating Focus more quickly.

Effects

• Self: +20% Damage with weapons, 1.0 Focus generated per point of weapon damage dealt to enemies (+100% Focus Gain)

Variants

Ability	Condition	Learn level	Description	Effects
Draining Whip (Ascendant)	Ascendant (Cipher subclass)	Optional at level 3 / 4	(Ascendant) - Soul Whip does not turn off at Max Focus and provides more bonus damage when at Max Focus. (Draining Whip) - Enhances the draining power of the cipher's Soul Whip, regenerating Focus more quickly.	+10% Damage with weapons, 1.25 Focus generated per point of damage dealt to enemies (+150% Focus Gain), Soul Whip no does not turn off at max Focus.
Draining Whip (Beguiler)	Beguiler (Cipher subclass)	Optional at level 3 / 4	(Beguiler) - Soul Whip provides less bonus damage and generates less Focus if the cipher's target is not vulnerable to Sneak Attack. (Draining Whip) - Enhances the draining power of the cipher's Soul Whip, regenerating Focus more quickly.	+10% Damage, 0.5 Focus generated per point of weapon damage dealt to enemies (restored to +20% Damage and 0.75 Focus if attacking Sneak Attack vulnerable target).