Temple of the Art Map Wiki

Temple of the Art (TOTA) is a magical adventure map that transforms Minecraft into a high-stakes roguelite. Players navigate an ancient mage academy, battling through 20 increasingly difficult waves of custom enemies and bosses. The core of the experience lies in its deep spell-crafting system, allowing for the creation of unique wands with over 300 different spells.

Key Features

• Roguelite Progression: Every run starts fresh, but players can unlock meta-progression currency and rescue NPCs to populate the starting area.
• Deep Spell-Crafting: Combine projectiles, modifiers, and multicasts to create devastating magical effects.
• Alchemy System: Over 50 alchemic reactions involving various liquids and flasks.
• Challenging Combat: 100+ custom enemies and complex boss fights with unique attack patterns.
• Secrets & Puzzles: Hidden areas and lore-rich puzzles are scattered across every floor.

Wands are the primary tools of combat in TOTA. Each wand has a set of stats that determine how it handles the spells slotted into it. Understanding these stats is crucial for building an effective arsenal.

Wand Statistics

Spell Casting Logic

Wands process spells from left to right. If a Multicast spell is encountered, it will draw the next X spells from the wand to fire at once. Modifiers affect the next projectile in the sequence. If a wand has 'Shuffle: No', players can create complex 'loops' and high-frequency firing patterns by carefully arranging their spells.

With over 300 spells available, the possibilities for wand builds are nearly infinite. Spells are categorized into several types: Projectiles, Static Projectiles, Modifiers, Multicasts, and Utility spells.

Notable Spells

• Spark Bolt: A basic, reliable projectile with low mana cost.
• Triplicate Bolt: Fires three bolts in a spread; now synergizes with all custom projectile modifiers.
• Annihilation: A utility spell that creates an eldritch portal, instantly killing enemies within 4 blocks and dropping their loot.
• Epsilon: A powerful utility spell that copies the first spell in the wand.
• Chaos Magic: Casts a random spell from the entire pool.
• End of Everything: A high-tier spell that triggers a catastrophic magical event.
• Chain Damage: A modifier that causes damage to jump between nearby enemies, scaling with the player's base damage.
• Mana Malfunction: A high-risk spell with a 35% chance to trigger a powerful effect.
• Quack Attack: A whimsical but dangerous spell that summons explosive ducks.
• Arc Spells: A group of modifiers (e.g., Fire Arc, Electric Arc) that cause projectiles to bounce or arc toward surfaces.

Relics provide permanent passive buffs for the duration of a run. There are 138 unique relics to discover, often found in chests or purchased from shops.

Featured Relics

Affinities

Affinities are specialized paths players can choose to further define their playstyle:

• Bloodthirsty: Focuses on aggressive combat; features the 'Combat Disrupt' ability.
• Monarch: Focuses on defense and control; features the 'Magic Guard' ability.
• Vampiric: Allows the player to heal by consuming blood flasks or dealing damage.
• Beastmaster: Enhances the power of familiars and summoned creatures.

The alchemy system allows players to interact with the environment using various liquids. Flasks can be thrown to create puddles or drank for direct effects.

Alchemic Reactions

There are over 50 unique reactions. For example:

• Water + Toxic Sludge: Purifies the sludge into water.
• Lava + Water: Creates obsidian or steam.
• Blood: Can be collected in flasks and used by those with the Vampiric Affinity to restore health.

The Flask Shop

Located in the hub area, the Flask Shop machine allows players to purchase any flask in the game for a set price. Enemies also have a 1% chance to 'bleed' specific alchemic liquids when taking damage, allowing for emergent environmental hazards.

The Temple is inhabited by over 100 custom enemies and several powerful bosses. Enemies scale in difficulty as the player progresses through waves and enters New Game Plus (NG+).

NPCs

• The Librarian: Manages spell knowledge and lore.
• The Blacksmith: Found at the Anvil of Destiny; assists with wand modifications.
• The Alchemist: Provides flasks and alchemic guidance.
• Master of Companions: Manages familiars (e.g., wolves) whose damage scales with the player's bolt damage.

Bosses

Bosses appear at key intervals (typically every 5 waves). They feature 'clear and creative' attack patterns, often involving bullet-hell elements. Notable encounters include variants that can double their attacks in higher difficulty settings.

The game is structured into 20 waves. Between waves, players return to the Holy Mountain, a safe zone where they can edit wands, purchase new spells, and heal.

Floors

Each floor features unique environmental hazards and structure variations.

• Frozen Cavern: A chilly environment with slippery surfaces and ice-themed enemies.
• Mage Academy: The primary setting, filled with libraries and ritual rooms.

Meta-Progression

While TOTA is a roguelite, players earn currency based on their performance. This currency can be spent in the lobby to unlock new starting wands, permanent upgrades, and cosmetic trophies in the Achievement Room, which features a dynamic Solar System display.