Obsidian axe - Revision history

Hordes: de-CBA

2025-10-13T07:59:03Z

de-CBA

Hordes: /* Mechanics */ rip blade hands spell

2024-06-08T23:47:37Z

‎Mechanics: rip blade hands spell

Ge0ff: bump v and cba commit 5c500c4b6e87

2024-06-07T14:19:31Z

bump v and cba commit 5c500c4b6e87

Ge0ff at 19:48, 26 July 2023

2023-07-26T19:48:31Z

Hordes: fix srcs

2023-07-24T10:43:12Z

fix srcs

Hordes: fix the enchant

2023-05-23T00:39:22Z

fix the enchant

Hordes: 0.30 - vorpal -> draining, enchantment boost

2023-05-05T00:42:31Z

0.30 - vorpal -> draining, enchantment boost

Ge0ff: /* Desirability */

2023-03-10T13:22:10Z

‎Desirability

Hordes: /* Desirability */

2023-03-06T00:47:18Z

‎Desirability

Hordes: /* Desirability */

2022-09-27T23:56:24Z

‎Desirability

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 {{flavour|An axe with a powerful curse placed on it by one of the lords of Pandemonium, so that unsuspecting adventurers would unleash demons into this world. Beware, for it has ways of taking its wielder under its command...}}
 [[File:Obsidian_axe.png]] '''''the +16 obsidian axe'''''<br>
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 [[Evil]]<br>
 [[Mesmerize]]s user if any hostile monster present.<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-func.h|591}}</ref> While mesmerized, you can not unequip the Obisdian axe.<br>
-Each attack has a 10% chance of summoning a friendly common demon (36% chance of a [[Tier-4 demon]]; 64%, a [[Tier-3 demon]]).<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-func.h|553}}</ref> These have a small (~4%) chance to be generated hostile.
+Each attack has a 10% chance of summoning a friendly common demon (36% chance of a [[Tier-4 demon]]; 64%, a [[Tier-3 demon]]).<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-func.h|553}}</ref>
 ==Mechanics==
 If you are wielding this broad axe and a monster is visible, you will be mesmerized and restricted from moving any farther away from the monster: "Visions of slaying the [monster] flood into your mind." If there are multiple monsters, you will fixate on the closest one. When mesmerized by the axe, you lose any current [[confusion]] (suggesting a possible emergency use, if you lack potions of curing).<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-func.h|613}}</ref>
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 ==History==
-{{CBA|0.32|the 4% chance to summon a hostile demon will be removed, so all summoned demons will be friendly.}}
+*Prior to [[0.32]], there was a 4% chance for a summoned demon to be hostile.
 *Prior to [[0.30]], the obsidian axe was a +14 axe with the [[vorpal]] brand.
 *Prior to [[0.27]], the obsidian axe would [[curse]] itself on equip, but did not drain, and could be unwielded when mesmerized (ending the mesmerization, regardless of source).

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 If you are wielding this broad axe and a monster is visible, you will be mesmerized and restricted from moving any farther away from the monster: "Visions of slaying the [monster] flood into your mind." If there are multiple monsters, you will fixate on the closest one. When mesmerized by the axe, you lose any current [[confusion]] (suggesting a possible emergency use, if you lack potions of curing).<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-func.h|613}}</ref>
-Note that if you meld your weapon via [[transformation]] (e.g. [[Blade Hands]]), all source of mesmerization will be dispelled, even if [[siren]]s or [[merfolk avatar]]s are involved.
+Note that if you meld your weapon via [[transformation]] (e.g. if hit with a [[wand of polymorph]]), all source of mesmerization will be dispelled, even if [[siren]]s or [[merfolk avatar]]s are involved.
 The obsidian axe has a chance of summoning demons on any successful hit; this includes hits on harmless creatures like [[plant]]s or [[bush]]es. A maximum of 3 demons summoned by the axe may be present at once.

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 {{flavour|An axe with a powerful curse placed on it by one of the lords of Pandemonium, so that unsuspecting adventurers would unleash demons into this world. Beware, for it has ways of taking its wielder under its command...}}
 [[File:Obsidian_axe.png]] '''''the +16 obsidian axe'''''<br>
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 [[See Invisible]]<br>
 [[Evil]]<br>
-[[Mesmerize]]s user if any hostile monster present.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-func.h|588}}</ref> While mesmerized, you can not unequip the Obisdian axe.<br>
+[[Mesmerize]]s user if any hostile monster present.<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-func.h|591}}</ref> While mesmerized, you can not unequip the Obisdian axe.<br>
-Each attack has a 10% chance of summoning a friendly common demon (36% chance of a [[Tier-4 demon]]; 64%, a [[Tier-3 demon]]).<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-func.h|550}}</ref> These have a small (~4%) chance to be generated hostile.
+Each attack has a 10% chance of summoning a friendly common demon (36% chance of a [[Tier-4 demon]]; 64%, a [[Tier-3 demon]]).<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-func.h|553}}</ref> These have a small (~4%) chance to be generated hostile.
 ==Mechanics==
-If you are wielding this broad axe and a monster is visible, you will be mesmerized and restricted from moving any farther away from the monster: "Visions of slaying the [monster] flood into your mind." If there are multiple monsters, you will fixate on the closest one. When mesmerized by the axe, you lose any current [[confusion]] (suggesting a possible emergency use, if you lack potions of curing).<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-func.h|610}}</ref>
+If you are wielding this broad axe and a monster is visible, you will be mesmerized and restricted from moving any farther away from the monster: "Visions of slaying the [monster] flood into your mind." If there are multiple monsters, you will fixate on the closest one. When mesmerized by the axe, you lose any current [[confusion]] (suggesting a possible emergency use, if you lack potions of curing).<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-func.h|613}}</ref>
 Note that if you meld your weapon via [[transformation]] (e.g. [[Blade Hands]]), all source of mesmerization will be dispelled, even if [[siren]]s or [[merfolk avatar]]s are involved.
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 ==Desirability==
-Using the '''obsidian axe'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-data.txt|1172}}</ref> can be more than a little irritating, but its excellent stats may make up for it.
+Using the '''obsidian axe'''<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-data.txt|1173}}</ref> can be more than a little irritating, but its excellent stats may make up for it.
 The mesmerization property of this weapon can potentially be very dangerous. For instance, it can forces you to run headlong into a group of strong melee monsters instead of retreating into a corridor to fight them. For this reason, if you are going to use this weapon, you should always keep some escape option open and ready to use: a surplus of [[scroll of teleportation|scrolls of teleportation]] and the [[Blink]] spell (the scroll is restricted by mesmerization) are highly advisable. Be aware that in the more dangerous areas of the dungeon, this may cause you rapidly burn through scrolls. Many players will prefer a regular broad axe or two-handed axe instead, which come with none of this axe's downsides.
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 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.30]], the obsidian axe was a +14 axe with the [[vorpal]] brand.
 *Prior to [[0.27]], the obsidian axe would [[curse]] itself on equip, but did not drain, and could be unwielded when mesmerized (ending the mesmerization, regardless of source).

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 [[See Invisible]]<br>
 [[Evil]]<br>
-[[Mesmerize]]s user if any hostile monster present.<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-func.h|522}}</ref> While mesmerized, you can not unequip the Obisdian axe.<br>
+[[Mesmerize]]s user if any hostile monster present.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-func.h|588}}</ref> While mesmerized, you can not unequip the Obisdian axe.<br>
-% chance of summoning a friendly common demon (36% chance of [[Tier-4 demon|Tier-4]]; 64%, [[Tier-3 demon|Tier-3]]) per attack.<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-func.h|488}}</ref> These have a small (~4%) chance to be generated hostile.
+Each attack has a 10% chance of summoning a friendly common demon (36% chance of a [[Tier-4 demon]]; 64%, a [[Tier-3 demon]]).<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-func.h|550}}</ref> These have a small (~4%) chance to be generated hostile.
 ==Mechanics==
-If you are wielding this broad axe and a monster is visible, you will be mesmerized and restricted from moving any farther away from the monster: "Visions of slaying the [monster] flood into your mind." If there are multiple monsters, you will fixate on the closest one. When mesmerized by the axe, you lose any current [[confusion]] (suggesting a possible emergency use, if you lack potions of curing).<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-func.h|544}}</ref>
+If you are wielding this broad axe and a monster is visible, you will be mesmerized and restricted from moving any farther away from the monster: "Visions of slaying the [monster] flood into your mind." If there are multiple monsters, you will fixate on the closest one. When mesmerized by the axe, you lose any current [[confusion]] (suggesting a possible emergency use, if you lack potions of curing).<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-func.h|610}}</ref>
 Note that if you meld your weapon via [[transformation]] (e.g. [[Blade Hands]]), all source of mesmerization will be dispelled, even if [[siren]]s or [[merfolk avatar]]s are involved.
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 ==Desirability==
-Using the '''obsidian axe'''<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-data.txt|1149}}</ref> can be more than a little irritating, but its excellent stats may make up for it.
+Using the '''obsidian axe'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|art-data.txt|1172}}</ref> can be more than a little irritating, but its excellent stats may make up for it.
 The mesmerization property of this weapon can potentially be very dangerous. For instance, it can forces you to run headlong into a group of strong melee monsters instead of retreating into a corridor to fight them. For this reason, if you are going to use this weapon, you should always keep some escape option open and ready to use: a surplus of [[scroll of teleportation|scrolls of teleportation]] and the [[Blink]] spell (the scroll is restricted by mesmerization) are highly advisable. Be aware that in the more dangerous areas of the dungeon, this may cause you rapidly burn through scrolls. Many players will prefer a regular broad axe or two-handed axe instead, which come with none of this axe's downsides.

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 [[See Invisible]]<br>
 [[Evil]]<br>
-[[Mesmerize]]s<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-func.h|522}}</ref> user if any hostile monster present. While mesmerized, you can not unequip the Obisdian axe.<br>
+[[Mesmerize]]s user if any hostile monster present.<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-func.h|522}}</ref> While mesmerized, you can not unequip the Obisdian axe.<br>
-% chance of summoning a friendly common demon<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-func.h|488}}</ref> (36% chance of [[Tier-4 demon|Tier-4]]; 64%, [[Tier-3 demon|Tier-3]]) per attack. These have a small (~4%) chance to be generated hostile.
+% chance of summoning a friendly common demon (36% chance of [[Tier-4 demon|Tier-4]]; 64%, [[Tier-3 demon|Tier-3]]) per attack.<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-func.h|488}}</ref> These have a small (~4%) chance to be generated hostile.
 ==Mechanics==
-If you are wielding this broad axe and a monster is visible, you will be mesmerized and restricted from moving any farther away from the monster: "Visions of slaying the [monster] flood into your mind." If there are multiple monsters, you will fixate on the closest one. When mesmerized by the axe, you lose any current [[confusion]] (suggesting a possible emergency use, if you lack potions of curing)<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-func.h|544}}</ref>.
+If you are wielding this broad axe and a monster is visible, you will be mesmerized and restricted from moving any farther away from the monster: "Visions of slaying the [monster] flood into your mind." If there are multiple monsters, you will fixate on the closest one. When mesmerized by the axe, you lose any current [[confusion]] (suggesting a possible emergency use, if you lack potions of curing).<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-func.h|544}}</ref>
 Note that if you meld your weapon via [[transformation]] (e.g. [[Blade Hands]]), all source of mesmerization will be dispelled, even if [[siren]]s or [[merfolk avatar]]s are involved.

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-{{version028}}
+{{version030}}
 {{flavour|An axe with a powerful curse placed on it by one of the lords of Pandemonium, so that unsuspecting adventurers would unleash demons into this world. Beware, for it has ways of taking its wielder under its command...}}
 [[File:Obsidian_axe.png]] '''''the +14 obsidian axe'''''<br>
-+14 [[broad axe]]
++16 [[broad axe]]
-[[Vorpal]] brand<br>
+[[Draining brand]]<br>
 [[Drain]]s the user on unequip<br>
 Allow [[flight]]<br>
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 [[Mesmerize]]s<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-func.h|522}}</ref> user if any hostile monster present. While mesmerized, you can not unequip the Obisdian axe.<br>
 % chance of summoning a friendly common demon<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-func.h|488}}</ref> (36% chance of [[Tier-4 demon|Tier-4]]; 64%, [[Tier-3 demon|Tier-3]]) per attack. These have a small (~4%) chance to be generated hostile.
 ==Desirability==
-Using the '''obsidian axe'''<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-data.txt|1149}}</ref> can be more than a little irritating, but its excellent stats may make up for it. If you are wielding this broad axe and a monster is visible, you will be mesmerized and restricted from moving any farther away from the monster: "Visions of slaying the [monster] flood into your mind." If there are multiple monsters, you will fixate on the closest one. When mesmerized by the axe, you lose any current [[confusion]] (suggesting a possible emergency use, if you lack potions of curing)<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-func.h|544}}</ref>.
+Using the '''obsidian axe'''<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-data.txt|1149}}</ref> can be more than a little irritating, but its excellent stats may make up for it.
-The mesmerization property of this weapon can potentially be very dangerous. For instance, it can forces you to run headlong into a group of strong melee monsters instead of retreating into a corridor to fight them. For this reason, if you are going to use this weapon, you should always keep some escape option open and ready to use: a surplus of [[scroll of teleportation|scrolls of teleportation]] and the [[Blink]] spell (the scroll is restricted by mesmerization) are highly advisable. Be aware that in the more dangerous areas of the dungeon, this may cause you rapidly burn through scrolls. Many players may simply choose to go for a good two-handed axe anyway, which will provide similar damage output with none of the downsides of this weapon.
+The mesmerization property of this weapon can potentially be very dangerous. For instance, it can forces you to run headlong into a group of strong melee monsters instead of retreating into a corridor to fight them. For this reason, if you are going to use this weapon, you should always keep some escape option open and ready to use: a surplus of [[scroll of teleportation|scrolls of teleportation]] and the [[Blink]] spell (the scroll is restricted by mesmerization) are highly advisable. Be aware that in the more dangerous areas of the dungeon, this may cause you rapidly burn through scrolls. Many players will prefer a regular broad axe or two-handed axe instead, which come with none of this axe's downsides.
-Note that weapon-melding [[transformation]]s, e.g., [[Blade Hands]], allow dispelling all forms of mesmerization, even if [[siren]]s or [[merfolk avatar]]s are involved.
+By the time you head into [[Zot]] and the [[extended game]], drain becomes an unimpressive brand, as most enemies will be immune to it. By this point, you will likely want to switch to another weapon. A +9 broad axe with [[freezing]] will perform similarly to this axe.
 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.27]], the obsidian axe would [[curse]] itself on equip, but did not drain, and could be unwielded when mesmerized (ending the mesmerization, regardless of source).
 *Prior to [[0.19]], it had a +3 Strength bonus.