What are the odds of getting a treasure room in Skull Cavern?

The odds of getting a treasure room in Skull Cavern are 1% + daily luck/10 + luck buff * 1%, where the daily luck ranges from -0.1 to +0.1, and the Special Charm from the rabbit’s foot adds 0.025 to daily luck. The chances of finding a treasure room can be increased with food buffs, which add 1% for every point of Luck, and the Special Charm, making it essential to manage Luck and buffs strategically to maximize the chances of encountering a treasure room.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. What is the Skull Cavern?: The Skull Cavern is an endless dungeon found in the Calico Desert, where players can gain XP by fighting monsters or hunt for treasure.
2. How do I access the Skull Cavern?: The Skull Cavern can be accessed once you obtain the Skull Key.
3. What is the primary place to find Iridium Ore?: Skull Cavern is the primary place where players can find Iridium Ore, with the rate of Iridium Nodes spawning increasing every 10 floors.

Treasure Rooms and Rewards

4. What are the chances of running into a treasure room past floor 10?: The chances of running into a treasure room past floor 10 are about 3% in the best luck rolls, and nearly impossible with the worst luck.
5. What are the odds of getting an auto-petter from each chest?: There’s a less than 4% chance you will get an auto-petter from each chest.
6. What is the reward for reaching level 25 in the Skull Cavern?: Reaching level 25 in the Skull Cavern rewards you with 10,000g.

Strategies and Tips

7. How can I descend quickly in the Skull Cavern?: Staircases can be crafted with 99 stone or traded with the Desert Trader on Sundays, allowing for quick descent or escape from tough monster fights.
8. What is the best sword for the Skull Cavern?: The Galaxy Sword, obtained by holding up a Prismatic Shard in the Calico Desert, is considered one of the best swords for the Skull Cavern.
9. Can I use staircases for Qi’s Hungry Challenge?: Yes, stockpiling Staircases is a preferred strategy for making Qi’s Hungry Challenge easier.

Mr. Qi and Challenges

10. Who is Mr. Qi and what challenges does he offer?: Mr. Qi offers challenges, such as reaching level 25 or 100 in the Skull Cavern, with rewards including Qi Gems.
11. What happens after completing Mr. Qi’s quest to reach level 25?: Completing Mr. Qi’s quest to reach level 25 rewards you with 10,000g and a letter from Mr. Qi.
12. Can I redo Mr. Qi quests?: Yes, Mr. Qi’s quests can be repeated for an indefinite number of Qi Gems.

Floor 100 and Beyond

13. What is on the 100th floor of the Skull Cavern?: The 100th floor of the Skull Cavern is guaranteed to contain a treasure chest, except during the run where the player completes the secret.
14. Is it possible to get to the bottom of the Skull Cavern?: The Skull Cavern is endless, but there are rewards for reaching levels 25 and 100.
15. What happens if I fall asleep in the Skull Cavern?: If you remain in the Cavern past 2am, you will pass out and wake up at the Clinic, with a penalty of 1,000g or 10% of your wealth, whichever is less.