Brilliance (artefact) - Revision history

Hordes at 16:00, 5 February 2026

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Qqqqwe2 at 01:12, 27 November 2024

2024-11-27T01:12:32Z

Patrick2011b: -trunk

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Patrick2011b: update image link and convert 0.32 history note to CBA since it isn't released yet

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update image link and convert 0.32 history note to CBA since it isn't released yet

Qqqqwe2: update article to trunk version (need to update tile)

2024-08-22T18:39:21Z

update article to trunk version (need to update tile)

Kernmantle: /* History */ updating future attributes

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‎History: updating future attributes

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Hordes at 04:18, 14 September 2022

2022-09-14T04:18:32Z

Hordes: Hordes moved page Brilliance to Brilliance (artefact): Brilliance the status is more important

2022-09-13T08:01:10Z

Hordes moved page Brilliance to Brilliance (artefact): Brilliance the status is more important

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 ''This article is about the [[artefact]]. For the [[potion]] effect, see [[potion of brilliance]]. For the monster-only spell, see [[Aura of Brilliance]].''
 {{flavour|Soon after their fall, Yredelemnul attempted to twist holy energy into a dark mockery of itself, turning it against its progenitors and weakening it against undead and demons. They found out too late that such a complete perversion was uncontrollable; the foul flame they produced destabilised or destroyed everything it was infused into, except for several demonic test subjects and one stolen holy weapon. A lesser, and more stable, version of the dark energy proved more workable, and became Yredelemnul's umbra.
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 ==Desirability==
-Despite its low enchantment and lack of many properties, '''Brilliance'''<ref>{{source ref|0.32.0|art-data.txt|409}}</ref> is one of the best options for one-handed [[maces & flails]]. For most creatures, including ones that are [[natural]] and [[non-living]], the damage bonus is equivalent to using a weapon of [[speed]], with less checks against the target's AC. For [[undead]] and [[demonic]] creatures, this bonus is roughly equivalent to a weapon of [[flaming]] or [[freezing]], but does not check any resistances. For holy creatures, this would be like using a weapon of [[holy wrath]] against them if they were vulnerable to it, though this damage is less relevant due to very few holy creatures appearing in any given game.
+Despite its low enchantment and lack of many properties, '''Brilliance'''<ref>{{source ref|0.32.0|art-data.txt|409}}</ref> is one of the best options for one-handed [[Maces & Flails]].
-Combine the great base weapon type with an incredible damage bonus, and you have a weapon that is competitive for all of a 3-rune game. For extended, where most monsters are unholy, a +9 eveningstar or [[demon whip]]/[[sacred scourge]] of flaming/freezing/holy wrath may be a better option, but Brilliance is still a great general option for dealing damage.
+Most creatures are [[natural]], [[plant]], or [[non-living]]. To them, Foul Flame deals +50% damage - the best among brands, equivalent to [[speed]]. Even against [[undead]] and [[demonic]] creatures, the bonus is equivalent to [[flaming]]/[[freezing]]. It deals the most against holy creatures, although these are few and far between.
 ==History==

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 ==Desirability==
-Despite its low enchantment and lack of many properties, '''Brilliance'''<ref>{{source ref|0.32.0|art-data.txt|409}}</ref> is one of the best options for one-handed [[maces & flails]]. For most creatures, including ones that are [[natural]] and [[non-living]], the damage bonus is equivalent to using a weapon of [[speed]], and is less impacted by the target's AC. For [[undead]] and [[demonic]] creatures, this bonus is roughly equivalent to a weapon of [[flaming]] or [[freezing]], but does not check any resistances. For holy creatures, this would be like using a weapon of [[holy wrath]] against them, if they were vulnerable to it, though this damage is less relevant due to very few holy creatures appearing in any given game.
+Despite its low enchantment and lack of many properties, '''Brilliance'''<ref>{{source ref|0.32.0|art-data.txt|409}}</ref> is one of the best options for one-handed [[maces & flails]]. For most creatures, including ones that are [[natural]] and [[non-living]], the damage bonus is equivalent to using a weapon of [[speed]], with less checks against the target's AC. For [[undead]] and [[demonic]] creatures, this bonus is roughly equivalent to a weapon of [[flaming]] or [[freezing]], but does not check any resistances. For holy creatures, this would be like using a weapon of [[holy wrath]] against them if they were vulnerable to it, though this damage is less relevant due to very few holy creatures appearing in any given game.
-Combine the good base weapon type with an incredible damage bonus, and you have a weapon that is competitive for all of a 3-rune game. For extended, where most monsters are unholy, a +9 eveningstar or [[demon whip]] of flaming/freezing/holy wrath may be a better option, but Brilliance is still a great general option for dealing damage.
+Combine the great base weapon type with an incredible damage bonus, and you have a weapon that is competitive for all of a 3-rune game. For extended, where most monsters are unholy, a +9 eveningstar or [[demon whip]]/[[sacred scourge]] of flaming/freezing/holy wrath may be a better option, but Brilliance is still a great general option for dealing damage.
 ==History==

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+{{version032}}
 ''This article is about the [[artefact]]. For the [[potion]] effect, see [[potion of brilliance]]. For the monster-only spell, see [[Aura of Brilliance]].''
 {{flavour|Soon after their fall, Yredelemnul attempted to twist holy energy into a dark mockery of itself, turning it against its progenitors and weakening it against undead and demons. They found out too late that such a complete perversion was uncontrollable; the foul flame they produced destabilised or destroyed everything it was infused into, except for several demonic test subjects and one stolen holy weapon. A lesser, and more stable, version of the dark energy proved more workable, and became Yredelemnul's umbra.
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 ==Desirability==
-Despite its low enchantment and lack of many properties, '''Brilliance''' is one of the best options for one-handed [[maces & flails]]. For most creatures, including ones that are [[natural]] and [[non-living]], the damage bonus is equivalent to using a weapon of [[speed]], and is less impacted by the target's AC. For [[undead]] and [[demonic]] creatures, this bonus is roughly equivalent to a weapon of [[flaming]] or [[freezing]], but does not check any resistances. For holy creatures, this would be like using a weapon of [[holy wrath]] against them, if they were vulnerable to it, though this damage is less relevant due to very few holy creatures appearing in any given game.
+Despite its low enchantment and lack of many properties, '''Brilliance'''<ref>{{source ref|0.32.0|art-data.txt|409}}</ref> is one of the best options for one-handed [[maces & flails]]. For most creatures, including ones that are [[natural]] and [[non-living]], the damage bonus is equivalent to using a weapon of [[speed]], and is less impacted by the target's AC. For [[undead]] and [[demonic]] creatures, this bonus is roughly equivalent to a weapon of [[flaming]] or [[freezing]], but does not check any resistances. For holy creatures, this would be like using a weapon of [[holy wrath]] against them, if they were vulnerable to it, though this damage is less relevant due to very few holy creatures appearing in any given game.
 Combine the good base weapon type with an incredible damage bonus, and you have a weapon that is competitive for all of a 3-rune game. For extended, where most monsters are unholy, a +9 eveningstar or [[demon whip]] of flaming/freezing/holy wrath may be a better option, but Brilliance is still a great general option for dealing damage.
 ==History==
-{{CBA|0.32|Brilliance will be restored with a new brand and flavor.}}
+*In [[0.32]], Brilliance was restored with a new brand and flavour.
-*This unrandart eveningstar was retired in [[0.19]]. Originally, it was a +1 eveningstar of [[holy wrath]], that gave +5 [[AC]], +5 [[INT]], rN+, Stealth- and a 3 tile [[halo]]. The halo effect was moved onto [[Eos]].
+*Prior to [[0.19]], Brilliance was a +1 eveningstar of [[holy wrath]], that gave +5 [[AC]], +5 [[INT]], rN+, Stealth- and a 3 tile [[halo]]. The halo effect was moved onto [[Eos]].
 *Prior to [[0.15]], this was a [[mace]] known as the [[mace of Brilliance]]. It had See invisible but only a -20 stealth penalty (pre-halo).
 [[Category:Unrands]]
 [[Category:Maces & Flails]]

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 This is that weapon: an eveningstar with its light long fled, despite its name, and a shadow that repulses those its light used to comfort...}}
-[[File:Mace_of_brilliance.png]] '''''the +1 eveningstar Brilliance'''''
+[[File:Brilliance.png]] '''''the +1 eveningstar Brilliance'''''
 +1 [[eveningstar]]
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 ==History==
-*Brilliance was restored in [[0.32]], with a new brand and flavor.
+{{CBA|0.32|Brilliance will be restored with a new brand and flavor.}}
 *This unrandart eveningstar was retired in [[0.19]]. Originally, it was a +1 eveningstar of [[holy wrath]], that gave +5 [[AC]], +5 [[INT]], rN+, Stealth- and a 3 tile [[halo]]. The halo effect was moved onto [[Eos]].
 *Prior to [[0.15]], this was a [[mace]] known as the [[mace of Brilliance]]. It had See invisible but only a -20 stealth penalty (pre-halo).

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-{{obsolete}}
+{{version-trunk}}
-''This article is about the obsolete [[artefact]]. For the [[potion]] effect, see [[potion of brilliance]]. For the monster-only spell, see [[Aura of Brilliance]].''
+''This article is about the [[artefact]]. For the [[potion]] effect, see [[potion of brilliance]]. For the monster-only spell, see [[Aura of Brilliance]].''
-{{flavour|A brightly shining eveningstar. It illuminates the dungeon's recesses, but its halo may alert enemies to your presence. Its light is hated by the undead, and reveals the machinations of those who would prefer to stay invisible.}}
+{{flavour|Soon after their fall, Yredelemnul attempted to twist holy energy into a dark mockery of itself, turning it against its progenitors and weakening it against undead and demons. They found out too late that such a complete perversion was uncontrollable; the foul flame they produced destabilised or destroyed everything it was infused into, except for several demonic test subjects and one stolen holy weapon. A lesser, and more stable, version of the dark energy proved more workable, and became Yredelemnul's umbra.
 [[File:Mace_of_brilliance.png]] '''''the +1 eveningstar Brilliance'''''
 +1 [[eveningstar]]
-[[Holy wrath]] [[brand]]<br>
+Foul Flame [[brand]] (does an additional 75% damage to holy beings, 25% to unholy beings, and 50% to all others, post-[[AC]])<br>
-+5 [[AC]]<br>
+tile [[umbra]]<br>
-+5 INT<br>
+[[Evil]]
-rN+<br>
--50 [[Stealth]]<br>
+==Desirability==
-tile [[halo]]
+Despite its low enchantment and lack of many properties, '''Brilliance''' is one of the best options for one-handed [[maces & flails]]. For most creatures, including ones that are [[natural]] and [[non-living]], the damage bonus is equivalent to using a weapon of [[speed]], and is less impacted by the target's AC. For [[undead]] and [[demonic]] creatures, this bonus is roughly equivalent to a weapon of [[flaming]] or [[freezing]], but does not check any resistances. For holy creatures, this would be like using a weapon of [[holy wrath]] against them, if they were vulnerable to it, though this damage is less relevant due to very few holy creatures appearing in any given game.
 ==History==
-{{CBA|0.32|Brilliance will return with the new '''foul flame''' brand and provide an [[umbra]]. The brand will deal an additional 3/4 of damage to holy beings, an extra 1/4 to undead and demons, and an extra 1/2 damage to all others. Holy beings won't be able to use this item.}}
+*Brilliance was restored in [[0.32]], with a new brand and flavor.
-*This unrandart eveningstar was retired in [[0.19]]. The halo effect was moved onto [[Eos]].
+*This unrandart eveningstar was retired in [[0.19]]. Originally, it was a +1 eveningstar of [[holy wrath]], that gave +5 [[AC]], +5 [[INT]], rN+, Stealth- and a 3 tile [[halo]]. The halo effect was moved onto [[Eos]].
 *Prior to [[0.15]], this was a [[mace]] known as the [[mace of Brilliance]]. It had See invisible but only a -20 stealth penalty (pre-halo).
 [[Category:Unrands]]
 [[Category:Maces & Flails]]

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