Empty Tome
Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| English Name | Empty Tome |
| Chinese Name | 空白之书 |
| Category | Cooldown reduction passive / evolution material |
| Unlock | Hold 6 weapons simultaneously |
| Priority | S |
| Max Rank | 5 |
Effect and Rank Progression
Reduces all weapon cooldowns by 8% additively per rank. Lower cooldown means higher fire rate, which directly raises DPS across every damaging weapon.
| Rank | Cooldown Reduction | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -8% | -8% |
| 2 | -8% | -16% |
| 3 | -8% | -24% |
| 4 | -8% | -32% |
| 5 | -8% | -40% (max) |
Evolution Weapons
| Weapon | Evolves Into | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Wand | Holy Wand | Base game |
| Phas3r | Photonstorm | DLC weapon (max rank required) |
| Spread Shot | Prototype C | DLC weapon (Weapon Power-Up also required) |
| Shuriken | Yagyu Shuriken | DLC weapon |
| Globus | Nitesco | DLC weapon (max rank required) |
Spawn Locations
Appears as a stage item on the following maps:
- Inlaid Library
- Moongolow
- Boss Rash
- Abyss Foscari
Usage Notes
Empty Tome is an S-tier passive that doubles as cooldown fuel for every weapon and the Magic Wand evolution material. Because cooldown reduction benefits every damaging weapon's fire rate, it's universally worth picking up.
Important clarification: Empty Tome has no connection to Whip or Bloody Tear. Bloody Tear is evolved from Whip + Hollow Heart. In the base game, Empty Tome only enables the Magic Wand → Holy Wand evolution.
Pair with Arcana XX Silent Old Sanctuary to push cooldown reduction to its practical floor and maximize fire rate across the entire weapon loadout.
Build Synergies
| Combination | Reason |
|---|---|
| Magic Wand → Holy Wand | Mandatory evolution material; Holy Wand auto-targets the nearest enemy |
| XX Silent Old Sanctuary | Core of cooldown-minimization builds |
| Spellbinder | Extended Duration complements high fire rate for sustained hit presence |
| Imelda | Magic Wand starter — natural home for this passive |
FAQ
Q: Is Empty Tome needed for Bloody Tear (Whip evolution)?
A: No. Bloody Tear requires Hollow Heart. Empty Tome is the Magic Wand → Holy Wand material only.
Q: Is there a cooldown minimum?
A: Yes — the game caps how low cooldown can go, so combining -40% from Empty Tome with arcana bonuses won't reduce fire intervals indefinitely.