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{{flavour|A weapon imbued with magic to disrupt and destroy the forces binding undead creatures together. Legends say that, long ago, a lich lord created many such weapons to ensure the loyalty of his undead servants. Sadly, this mace might be the last one left.}}
 
{{flavour|A weapon imbued with magic to disrupt and destroy the forces binding undead creatures together. Legends say that, long ago, a lich lord created many such weapons to ensure the loyalty of his undead servants. Sadly, this mace might be the last one left.}}
 
[[File:Great_mace_undeadhunter.png]] '''''the +7 great mace "Undeadhunter"'''''
 
[[File:Great_mace_undeadhunter.png]] '''''the +7 great mace "Undeadhunter"'''''
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==Desirability==
 
==Desirability==
'''Undeadhunter'''<ref>{{source ref|0.26.1|art-data.txt|630}}</ref> is a solidly-enchanted weapon that deals superlative damage to [[undead]] opponents. While disruption is less versatile than [[holy wrath]] (as it has no impact against [[demons]]), it can be used by [[demonspawn]], [[vampires]], [[mummies]], and [[ghouls]], and its damage output against undead opponents is far superior to a weapon of holy wrath. If you find it and are already using two-handed maces, it's a good switch for places such as [[the Tomb]] or [[the Crypt]], or when facing down [[bone dragon|bone dragons]] or [[lich|liches]]. A mundane weapon with a more universally powerful brand is likely to be better for general use, though.
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'''Undeadhunter'''<ref>{{source ref|0.26.1|art-data.txt|630}}</ref> deals superlative damage to the undead, with disruption dealing an astonishing +100% damage on average. However, actually threatening undead monsters are very rare before the extended game, consisting of [[bone dragon]]s and the three [[liches]]. It shouldn't be used to fight the living, unless you are lacking another decently enchanted [[eveningstar]] or great mace.
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Note that [[holy wrath]] already has a massive multiplier (+75% average), also works on [[demons]], and can appear on one-handers. Therefore, Undeadhunter is often just ''unnecessary'', let alone hyperspecific. However, undead and demonic players ([[demonspawn]], [[vampires]], [[mummies]], and [[ghouls]]) are unable to use holy wrath, and there's no better mace for the undead infested (but demon lacking) [[Crypt]] or [[Tomb]].
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
*Prior to [[0.15]], Undeadhunter had a +7, +7 enchantment level.
 
*Prior to [[0.15]], Undeadhunter had a +7, +7 enchantment level.
*Prior to [[0.14]], Undeadhunter was considered an evil weapon with the good gods forbidding its use.
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*Prior to [[0.14]], Undeadhunter was considered an evil weapon, with the [[good god]]s forbidding its use.
 
*Prior to [[0.9]], Undeadhunter bore a [[holy wrath]] brand and was unwieldable by evil characters as a result.
 
*Prior to [[0.9]], Undeadhunter bore a [[holy wrath]] brand and was unwieldable by evil characters as a result.
  

Revision as of 22:41, 20 August 2022

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A weapon imbued with magic to disrupt and destroy the forces binding undead creatures together. Legends say that, long ago, a lich lord created many such weapons to ensure the loyalty of his undead servants. Sadly, this mace might be the last one left.

Great mace undeadhunter.png the +7 great mace "Undeadhunter"

+7 great mace

Disruption
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Desirability

Undeadhunter[1] deals superlative damage to the undead, with disruption dealing an astonishing +100% damage on average. However, actually threatening undead monsters are very rare before the extended game, consisting of bone dragons and the three liches. It shouldn't be used to fight the living, unless you are lacking another decently enchanted eveningstar or great mace.

Note that holy wrath already has a massive multiplier (+75% average), also works on demons, and can appear on one-handers. Therefore, Undeadhunter is often just unnecessary, let alone hyperspecific. However, undead and demonic players (demonspawn, vampires, mummies, and ghouls) are unable to use holy wrath, and there's no better mace for the undead infested (but demon lacking) Crypt or Tomb.

History

  • Prior to 0.15, Undeadhunter had a +7, +7 enchantment level.
  • Prior to 0.14, Undeadhunter was considered an evil weapon, with the good gods forbidding its use.
  • Prior to 0.9, Undeadhunter bore a holy wrath brand and was unwieldable by evil characters as a result.

References