I’ve been playing CloverPit for what feels like forever, and let me tell you – discovering Barathrum completely changed how I approach this game. When I first stumbled upon this mysterious charm, I had no idea I was holding one of the most game-changing items in the entire roguelike. Today, I’m going to break down everything you need to know about Barathrum and how to use it like a pro.
My First Encounter with Barathrum
I remember the moment clearly. I was deep into one of my longest runs, having completed who-knows-how-many deadlines, when this strange-looking charm appeared in my options. At first glance, Barathrum didn’t seem all that special – just another rare charm with some cryptic description about banning phone abilities. Boy, was I wrong to underestimate it!
After dozens of runs experimenting with this bad boy, I’ve unlocked its true potential, and I’m here to share all my secrets with you. Trust me, once you master Barathrum, you’ll wonder how you ever played without it.
What Exactly is Barathrum?
Barathrum is one of the rarest charms in CloverPit, and for good reason – it’s an absolute game-changer when used correctly. This rare charm costs 6 to acquire, but the real price isn’t in currency; it’s in the grind to unlock it in the first place.
To get your hands on Barathrum, you need to pick up 100 phone abilities throughout your CloverPit journey. That means completing 100 deadlines and choosing an upgrade each time the phone rings. I know, it sounds like a ton of work, and honestly, it is! But let me tell you, it’s worth every single deadline you push through.
The game keeps track of your progress on the terminal, so you can always see how close you are to unlocking this powerhouse. When I finally hit that magic number 100, I felt like I’d achieved something special – and I wasn’t wrong.
How Barathrum Actually Works The Simple Explanation?
Okay, so here’s the deal with Barathrum’s mechanics, and I’m going to break it down in the simplest way possible because the game’s description can be pretty confusing at first.
Barathrum’s Core Effect:
- Whenever you pick a phone ability, Barathrum bans that ability
- When you discard Barathrum, it unban the phone ability and triggers it again
- Barathrum can only ban one ability at any given time
In plain English? Barathrum lets you duplicate any phone ability you choose, but there’s a catch – you permanently lose access to that specific phone ability for the rest of your run. It’s a trade-off: double the effect now, but never again.
The Duplication Magic: My Favorite Strategy
This is where Barathrum gets really interesting, and it’s the reason I’ve saved so many runs that would have otherwise ended in disaster. When you discard Barathrum after picking up a phone ability, you get to trigger that ability twice instead of once.
Let me give you a real example from one of my recent runs. I picked up the “Please Don’t Throw My Stuff Away!” ability, which permanently increases my charm space by one. Normally, that’s great – one extra slot forever. But with Barathrum? I discarded it, triggered the ability again, and suddenly I had TWO extra charm spaces permanently. That’s the kind of game-changing difference we’re talking about here.
Another time, I used Barathrum with “Life Gave Me Lemons!” which makes lemons manifest more often. After discarding Barathrum, I was getting double the lemons, which completely transformed my economy for the rest of the run.
The Megaphone Combo: Where Things Get Crazy
If you think Barathrum is good on its own, wait until you pair it with Megaphone. This is, without a doubt, my favorite combination in the entire game, and it’s the reason I’ve achieved some of my highest scores ever.
Here’s how it works: Megaphone makes every phone ability trigger an additional time when you pick it up. When you combine this with Barathrum’s duplication effect, things get absolutely wild.
Let me break it down step by step:
- You pick up a phone ability (triggers once normally)
- Megaphone triggers it a second time
- You discard Barathrum, which triggers the ability a third time
- Megaphone triggers Barathrum’s duplicate a fourth time
That’s right – you get FOUR times the effect of a single phone ability! I used this combo with “I’m Gonna Go ‘All in’!” which triples the value of the seven. Instead of getting 3x the value, I was getting 12x the value. My score absolutely skyrocketed, and I was able to pay off my debt in record time.
When to Use Barathrum: Timing is Everything?
Through trial and error (and plenty of failed runs), I’ve learned that timing is crucial when it comes to using Barathrum. Use it too early, and you might ban an ability you really need later. Use it too late, and you might not get enough value from it.
Here’s my personal strategy for when to pull the trigger:
Perfect Timing Scenarios:
- When you’ve established a stable run and have a good foundation
- When you encounter a phone ability that has compound effects or permanent benefits
- When you have Megaphone and can trigger the quadruple effect combo
- When you’re confident you won’t need the specific ability again in your run
Hold Off Scenarios:
- Early in the run when you’re still building your foundation
- When you’re not sure if you’ll need the ability later
- When the ability’s effect is minimal or not worth duplicating
- When you’re still unlocking other crucial charms and mechanics
Best Phone Abilities to Duplicate with Barathrum
After countless runs, I’ve found that some phone abilities are just made for Barathrum duplication. Here are my top picks that have consistently given me the best results:
Tier 1: Must-Duplicate Abilities
- Please Don’t Throw My Stuff Away! – Permanent charm space increase is always valuable
- Life Gave Me Lemons (or symbol variants) – More resources mean more options
- I’m Gonna Go “All in”! – Massive score potential when quadrupled with Megaphone
Tier 2: Situational but Powerful
- Pattern trigger abilities – Extra patterns can combo with other mechanics
- Charm space increases – More room for crucial charms
- Resource generation abilities – More tickets, coins, or other resources
Tier 3: Use with Caution
- One-time powerful effects – Great if timed right, but you lose them forever
- Defensive abilities – Only duplicate if you’re confident in your survival
Advanced Barathrum Strategies
Once you’ve mastered the basics, you can start getting really creative with Barathrum. Here are some advanced techniques I’ve developed through my playtime:
The Storage Strategy
Did you know you can actually store Barathrum in one of your drawers until you need it? This is perfect for those moments when you’re not sure if you want to use it yet but don’t want to pass up the opportunity. Just be careful – if you forget about it and leave it there too long, it’ll turn into a Corpse in your next run. I learned this the hard way!
The Ban Management Game
Since Barathrum can only ban one ability at a time, you can actually “swap” which ability is banned by picking up a new one. This opens up some interesting strategic possibilities where you can temporarily ban something you don’t need, then switch to banning something more valuable later.
The Late-Game Power Play
Sometimes, the best strategy is to save Barathrum for the very end of your run when you’re going for maximum score. I’ve had runs where I held onto Barathrum until I found the perfect high-value ability, then unleashed it for a massive point boost that pushed me into leaderboards I never thought I’d reach.
Common Mistakes I’ve Made (And You Should Avoid)
I’ll be honest – I’ve made plenty of mistakes with Barathrum over my playtime. Here are the biggest ones I see other players making (and that I’ve definitely been guilty of myself):
Mistake #1: Using It Too Early I can’t tell you how many runs I’ve ended prematurely because I used Barathrum on some minor early-game ability, only to realize later that I really needed that ability for my endgame strategy. Patience is key with this charm.
Mistake #2: Forgetting About the Ban It’s easy to get excited about the duplication effect and forget that you’re permanently losing access to that ability. I’ve had moments where I went to pick up a crucial ability only to remember I’d banned it earlier with Barathrum. Always think ahead!
Mistake #3: Not Planning for Megaphone If you have both Barathrum and Megaphone, you’re sitting on a potential game-winning combination. I’ve wasted opportunities by using them separately instead of waiting for the perfect moment to combine them.
Mistake #4: Underestimating Permanent Effects Some of the best uses of Barathrum are on abilities that give permanent bonuses like extra charm space or increased resource generation. I used to focus too much on immediate effects and not enough on long-term benefits.
Is Barathrum Worth the Grind?
This is the question I get most often from other players, and my answer is always an enthusiastic YES! But let me break it down for you:
The Investment:
- 100 phone abilities needed
- That’s 100 deadlines completed
- Could take multiple runs depending on your skill level
The Return:
- Ability to duplicate any phone ability
- Potential for quadruple effects with Megaphone
- Game-changing score potential
- Access to strategies impossible without it
When I look at that trade-off, it’s not even close in my mind. The time investment is significant, but the strategic depth and power you gain in return is absolutely worth it. Some of my most memorable and successful runs have been built around Barathrum mechanics.
My Personal Barathrum Success Story
Let me tell you about my best run ever, which was made possible entirely by Barathrum. I was deep into a run, maybe 150 deadlines in, and I had both Barathrum and Megaphone in my inventory. I was doing well, but I knew I needed something special to break into the top scores.
Then the phone rang with “I’m Gonna Go ‘All in’!” – the ability that triples the value of sevens. Now, I’d been saving Barathrum specifically for this moment. I picked up the ability, let Megaphone trigger it once, then discarded Barathrum for the duplication effect, which triggered Megaphone again.
Suddenly, I wasn’t just getting 3x the value of my sevens – I was getting 12x the value! My score exploded, and I went from a respectable run to one of my highest scores ever. That’s the kind of moment that makes all the grinding worth it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Barathrum
How long does it actually take to unlock Barathrum?
Honestly, it varies depending on your skill level and how long your typical runs last. For me, it took about 15-20 hours of playtime spread across multiple runs. Some players might get it faster if they’re really good at surviving long runs, while others might take longer. The key is consistency – just keep picking up those phone abilities!
Can you use Barathrum more than once per run?
Great question! Technically, yes, but with limitations. Barathrum can only ban one ability at a time, so if you want to use it on a different ability, you’ll need to pick up a new phone ability (which will ban the new one and unban the old one). However, you can only discard Barathrum once per run since discarding it consumes the charm.
What happens if I discard Barathrum without picking up a phone ability first?
Don’t do this! I’ve made this mistake before, and it’s basically a waste of Barathrum. If you discard it without having picked up a phone ability while it was in your inventory, nothing happens. You just lose the charm with no benefit. Always make sure you’ve picked up a phone ability with Barathrum active before discarding it.
Is Barathrum good for beginners or only for advanced players?
I’d say Barathrum is definitely more of an advanced player tool. New players are still learning the basics of which phone abilities are good and when to use them, so adding the complexity of Barathrum’s ban mechanic might be overwhelming. That said, once you’re comfortable with the game’s core mechanics, Barathrum is a great tool to start experimenting with.
Can you get Barathrum in every run once it’s unlocked?
Yes! Once you’ve unlocked Barathrum by picking up 100 phone abilities, it can appear in the charm shop in any subsequent run. However, like other rare charms, it’s not guaranteed to appear every time. Sometimes you’ll see it multiple runs in a row, other times you might go several runs without seeing it.
Final Thoughts: Why Barathrum Changed My Game
Looking back on my CloverPit journey, discovering and mastering Barathrum was a real turning point. It added a whole new layer of strategic depth to the game that I didn’t even know I was missing. Suddenly, I wasn’t just reacting to what the game gave me – I was making calculated decisions about which abilities to sacrifice for immediate power gains.
The risk-reward gameplay that Barathrum introduces is exactly what I love about roguelikes. Every time I pick up a phone ability with Barathrum in my inventory, I’m asking myself: “Is this worth duplicating? Will I need this later? Is this the moment to go all in?”
Those kinds of meaningful decisions are what make CloverPit so compelling, and Barathrum is perhaps the best example of that design philosophy in action.
If you’re still on the fence about grinding for Barathrum, I hope this guide has convinced you to go for it. Yes, it takes time and effort, but the strategic options it opens up are absolutely worth it. And who knows – maybe your next run will be the one where you finally unlock it and discover the game-changing potential for yourself.
Happy gaming, and may your Barathrum duplications always be perfectly timed!
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