What does "★20% damage" mean in Dead Cells?

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In a game of Dead Cells (with the new update), I just received this item (emphasis mine, sorry but I can't get a screenshot of any quality here easily):

Electric Whip V

442 DPS
+50% damage

Automatically targets nearby enemies. Ignores shields.

★20% damage

◆+30% damage to a burning target

What does "★20% damage" mean? Is it a typo that is supposed to say "+20% damage"? Is it a mis-starred downside that makes my attacks only deal 20% damage?

I am playing on Nintendo Switch.

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Best Answer

Star identifies "rare" modifier. Usually can be found on Legendary items, but sometimes may appear on usual items.

I doubt star is used instead of "+", most likely "+" is just missing.

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