Not Completely Useless: Difference between revisions

** There are many other items with similar unexpected usefulness, like the Antique Hand Mirror; using it normally just breaks it and gives you [[Bad Luck Charm|7 turns of "bad luck"]] (which [[Subverted Trope|does nothing]]), but using it while fighting the absurdly powerful {{spoiler|[[The Worm That Walks|Guy Made Of Bees]]}} will kill him instantly. The Chaos Butterfly normally has minor, random effects, or gives a seemingly meaningless message. Yet, not only is the Butterfly one of the special deadly combat items mentioned above, but using it in any combat allows you to [[Guide Dang It|complete a certain unrelated quest in half the usual amount of time, if you choose exactly the right multiple-choice options]].

* In ''[[Wizardry]] IV'', the most useless summoned monster in the game is also the only thing that can kill the final boss.

* ''[[Champions of Norrath]]'' and its sequel have several spells that either only work on undead, or are much more effective on undead. For example, the dark elf shadowknight's Convert Undead is absolutely useless ''unless'' you're fighting a horde of undead. The high elf cleric has several [[Holy Hand Grenade]] spells that are only useful against undead.

* There's a Disney game for the Sega Genesis called ''The Great Circus Mystery.'' In it you get several suits that allow Mickey and/or Minnie to solve puzzles, get items and open pathways. You know how you tend to forget about the first one or two weapons you get as the game progresses? Well, nothing will take down Level 5's boss except for the vacuum cleaner-suit from WAY back.