Unorthodox Manual

Unorthodox Manuals are manuals that can only be learned in moderation. All unorthodox manuals are not part of a Supreme Law. 
Unorthodox Manuals allow the Cultivator to obtain additional boosts to their Properties and Five Attributes, above what is possible through learning only Orthodox manuals alone. However, the Attainment from Unorthodox Manuals can only be at most 1/4 of the Attainment from Orthodox Manuals. There are a number of different classes of Unorthodox Manuals, each of which has a different set of properties. Some Unorthodox Manuals are significantly more powerful than others. 
==Regular Unorthodox Manuals==
Regular Unorthodox Manuals can be obtained from transcribing Unorthodox Laws, or from Soul Inquiry. Their power randomly varies depending on the level of the Unorthodox Law from which the Manual is obtainedSettings\Esoterica\EsotericaLables.txt, and can vary by -30% to +30% of the base values statedXiaWorld.EsotericaMgr.RandomEsoterica. They fall into 7 categories (which also apply to the special Unorthodox Manuals):
===Artifact Mastery===
Listed as Type 1 in the game code, improve various artifact battle statistics.
Property	QS 	CS 	GC 	PS 	Name suffix 	Description
Artifact Power Bonus
NpcFight_FabaoPowerAddP	20% 	50% 	100%	200%	Obliterating 	Increases Artifact Power
Artifact Qi Recovery Bonus
NpcFight_FabaoLingRecoverAddP	20% 	50% 	100%	200%	Storing Spirit 	Increases Artifact's Qi Recovery Rate
Artifact Attack Speed Bonus
NpcFight_FabaoCoolDownAddP	0.1%	0.5%	1% 	5% 	Swift Strike 	Increases Artifact Attack Speed
Artifact Max Qi Bonus
NpcFight_FabaoMaxLingAddP	20% 	50% 	100%	200%	Hybrid 	Increases Artifact Durability
Artifact Knockback Distance Bonus
NpcFight_FabaoRepelDistanceAddV	30% 	50% 	70% 	100%	Gigantic Pressure	Increases Artifact Impact
Artifact Flying Speed Bonus
NpcFight_FabaoFlySpeedAddP	10% 	20% 	30% 	50% 	Apparition 	Increases Artifact Speed
Artifact Turning Speed Bonus
NpcFight_FabaoTurnSpeedAddP	10% 	20% 	30% 	50% 	Round Turn 	Increases Artifact Agility
Artifact Knockback Distance Reduction
NpcFight_FabaoRepelResistanceAddV	30% 	50% 	70% 	100%	Earthbound 	Increases Artifact's Resistance to Impact
Artifact Trail Length Bonus
NpcFight_FabaoTrailingLengthAddP	50% 	100%	150%	200%	Shadow Trail 	Increases Artifact Trail Length
===Spell===
Listed as Type 2 in the game code, improve Spell battle statistics.
Property 	QS 	CS 	GC 	PS 	Name suffix 	Description
Spell Qi Cost Bonus
NpcFight_SpellLingCostAddP	-10%	-30%	-60%	-100%	Cursed Spirit 	Reduces Spell Cast DelayAs of version 1.23, the English translation incorrectly states "Reduces Spell Cast Delay", although the in-game variable as well as the Chinese original text specify that it reduces Spell Qi cost.
Spell Channeling Bonus
NpcFight_SpellCastTimeAddP	-5% 	-10%	-15%	-20% 	Urgent Chant 	Reduces Spell CooldownDoes not reduce cooldown, but instead the casting time.
Spell Power Bonus
NpcFight_SpellPowerAddP	50% 	100%	200%	400% 	Heavenly Debacle	Increases Spell Power
Spell Qi Cost Bonus
NpcFight_SpellLingCostAddP	-10%	-30%	-60%	-100%	Cursed Spirit 	Reduces Spell Cast Delay
Receive a random Battle Spell	 	 	 	 	Spell Chant 	Learn Combat Skill
===Protect===
Listed as Type 3 in the game code, improve Barrier Power.
Property	QS 	CS 	GC 	PS 	Name suffix 	Description
Barrier Power Bonus (Value)
NpcFight_ShieldConversionRate	0.01	0.02	0.03	0.04	Foundation Laying	Increases Base Shield Value
Barrier Power Bonus (Percent)
NpcFight_ShieldConversionRateAddP	6% 	8% 	10% 	12% 	Ironclad 	Increases Shield Defense
===Alchemy===
Listed as Type 4 in the game code, improve Alchemy properties.
Property	QS 	CS 	GC 	PS 	Name suffix 	Description
Alchemy Speed Bonus
DanMake_SpeedAddV	10%	20%	30%	40%	Masterful 	Increases Elixir Concoction Speed
Alchemy Success Rate Bonus
DanMake_SuccessRateAddV	10%	30%	50%	70%	Divine Farmer	Increases Elixir Concoction Success Rate
Elixir Concoction Yield Bonus
DanMake_YieldAddP	10%	15%	20%	25%	Fertile Plain	Increases Elixir Concoction Yield
===Artifact Crafting===
Listed as Type 5 in the game code, improve Artifact Crafting properties.
Property	QS 	CS 	GC 	PS 	Name suffix 	Description
Artifact Crafting Speed Bonus
FabaoMake_SpeedAddV	10%	20%	30%	40% 	Ghost Hand 	Increases Artifact Crafting Speed
Artifact Crafting Success Rate Bonus
FabaoMake_SuccessRateAddV	30%	50%	70%	100%	Treasure Buddha	Increases Artifact Crafting Success Rate
Artifact Crafting Grade Bonus
FabaoMake_LingInheritRateAddV	30%	50%	70%	100%	Jade Polishing 	Increases Artifact Tier (Crafted)
Artifact Crafting Quality Bonus
FabaoMake_QualityAddV	3% 	5% 	7% 	10% 	Tempered 	Increases Artifact Quality (Crafted)
===Practice===
Listed as Type 6 in the game code, improve various miscellaneous properties.
Property	QS 	CS 	GC 	PS 	Name suffix 	Description
Perception
Perception	3% 	5% 	7% 	9% 	Divine Sight 	Increases Perception
Constitution
Physique	3% 	5% 	7% 	9% 	Homecoming 	Increases Constitution
Qi Absorption Efficiency
NutritionWaterAutoRecover	0.04 	0.08 	0.12 	0.2 	Fasting 	Increases Qi Absorption Efficiency
Stamina Acquisition Rate
NutritionToJingYuanK	0.001	0.002	0.003	0.004	Taotie 	Increases Stamina Acquisition Rate
Energy Consumption Bonus
FatigueConsumeConstant	-10% 	-15% 	-20% 	-25% 	Qi Absorption 	Reduces Fatigue Cost
Energy Replenishment Bonus
FatigueRecoveryConstant	10% 	15% 	20% 	25% 	Whale Bite 	Increases Fatigue Recovery
Lifespan
MaxAge	50 	100 	200 	400 	Divine TurtleEpochsEternal	Extends Lifespan
Pain Tolerance
PainTolerance	0.2 	0.25 	0.3 	0.35 	Determination 	Increases Pain Endurance
Mood Multiplier
EmotionAmplificationFactor	-0.05	-0.1 	-0.15	-0.2 	Tranquility 	Improves Mentality
===Misc===
Listed as Type 7 in the game code, improve various miscellaneous properties.
Property	QS 	CS 	GC 	PS 	Name suffix 	Description
Intelligence
Intelligence	3% 	5% 	7% 	9% 	Perceptive 	Increases Intelligence
Charisma
Charisma	3% 	5% 	7% 	9% 	Possessed Spirit	Increases Charisma
Luck
Luck	3% 	5% 	7% 	9% 	Divine Blessing 	Increases Luck
Recreation Consumption Bonus
HappyConsumeConstant	-20%	-25%	-30%	-35%	Buddhist Heart 	Reduces Recreation Cost
Recreation Replenishment Bonus
HappyRecoveryConstant	20% 	30% 	40% 	50% 	Unifying 	Increases Recreation Obtainment
==Boss Loot Unorthodox Manuals==
The three Boss Loot items , , and can all produce unorthodox manuals when comprehended after their respective Orthodox Manual is learned. They consume 4-9 Unorthodox Attainment when learned from the Manual PavilionSettings\MapStories\MapStory_Item.xml. Learning it from comprehending the item itself does not add Attainment nor does it require any InspirationXLua\ObjectTranslator.cs (line 51747, __gen_param_count == 9). The power multiplier for Boss Loot Unorthodox Manuals ranges randomly from 0.6-1.5, with higher powered Manuals consuming more Attainment.
Flood Dragon Forbidden Scale provides Unorthodox Manuals of the Water element regarding Artifact Mastery.
Phoenix Fire Jade provides Unorthodox Manuals of the Fire element regarding Spell.
Chaos Jade provides Non-elemental Unorthodox Manuals of all types.
==Ancient Cultivator Unorthodox Manuals==
When successfully Negotiating with an Ancient Cultivator, there is a chance that an Unorthodox Manual is received. 
Learning it from the Ancient Cultivator directly does not add Attainment nor does it require any InspirationSettings\MapStories\MapStory_Special.xml. The power multiplier for Ancient Cultivator Unorthodox Manuals ranges randomly from 1.0-1.5. All manuals require 9 Attainment when learned from the Manual Pavilion, and are at the Primordial Spirit Level. The Unorthodox Manual will be of the Ancient Cultivator's Element, and can be of any type. 
==Spirit Root Unorthodox Manuals==
Unorthodox Manuals learned from Spirit Roots are significantly more useful than those learned from regular Unorthodox Laws as they only consume 1 Unorthodox Attainment when learned from the Manual PavilionScripts\MapStory\MapStory.lua. Learning it from the tree itself does not add Attainment nor does it require any InspirationXLua\ObjectTranslator.cs (line 51793, __gen_param_count == 5). The power multiplier for Spirit Root Unorthodox Manuals is fixed at 2. The element of the Unorthodox Manual matches the Element of the Spirit Root.
===Blessed Unorthodox Manuals===
Blessed Unorthodox Manuals can be one of the following types (4-7): 
*Alchemy
*Artifact Crafting
*Five Attributes
*Various auxiliary properties such as Qi Absorption Efficiency or Recreation Consumption Bonus
===Cursed Unorthodox Manuals===
Cursed Unorthodox Manuals can be one of the following types (1-3):
*Artifact Mastery
*Spell
*Protect
==NPC Unorthodox Manuals==
Unorthodox Manuals can also sometimes be obtained from NPCsWnd_JianghuTalk.TalkAbout, or by Interrogating them after they are killedWnd_JianghuTalk.LingHunTalkAbout. To obtain the Manual, you must discover the NPC's Secret Knowledge in the Social Minigame, either by asking someone else about it or by asking the NPC after exceeding 60 Relationship Score in the Talk Minigame. These Manuals are also known as Friendship Manuals, as they are obtained through the Social Minigame. 
When asked about the topic Secret Knowledge, if the Relationship Score exceeds 60 and the topic has been revealed, the NPC will drop the Manual as an item, and it must be picked up before leaving the map. They are significantly more useful than those learned from regular Unorthodox Laws as they only consume 1 Unorthodox Attainment when learned from the Manual Pavilion. 
Killing the NPC provides Unorthodox Manuals with required Cultivation Level equal to the NPC's Cultivation Level, while talking to the NPC provides Unorthodox Manuals with required Cultivation Level equal to their Cultivation Level-2, with a minimum of 1. The power of the Unorthodox Manual is randomly generated, based on the NPC's Seed's l property. This property ranges from 0 to 9XiaWorld.JianghuMgr.JHNpcLocaltionSeed2Data, this variable also determines the NPC's Cultivation Level. The higher the Cultivation Level of the NPC, the stronger the Manual will be, with Sect Elders having a multiplier that ranges from 1 to 1.25XiaWorld.JianghuMgr.GetNpc (0,6,7,8,9 result in Outer Disciples, 1 results in Qi Shaping, 2 results in Core Shaping, 3 results in Golden Core, 4 and 5 result in Primordial Spirit (Sect Elders).). 
The properties of the Unorthodox Manual depends on the NPC's Secret Knowledge as well as their Unorthodox Law. The manual will be the same type as the NPC's Secret Knowledge, and will be the same element as the law practiced by the NPC. 
==References==
Category:Game Mechanics