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Stat Barrels
  • Stat barrels are those that have a colored liquid visible at their top. Any barrel with a sealed wooden top is useless, so don't waste your time with it.

    Liquid Color     Effect
    -----------------------------
    Clear            none
    Red              +2 Might
    Blue             +2 Magic
    Green            +2 Endurance
    Yellow           +2 Accuracy
    Purple           +2 Speed
    White            +2 Luck

    There are also barrels that have liquid that's a yucky-looking green with bubbles. Using those gives a low-level random item but also causes the diseased condition.