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The [[holy wrath]] brand causes a weapon to deal additional damage (up to 150% of normal damage dealt, average 75%) to demons and the undead, and renders it immune to curses. It can be found on any melee weapon, and radiates with a divine glow when wielded, identifying it.
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The '''holy wrath''' [[brand]] does the following:
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*Against [[undead]] and [[demon]]s, deals an average of +75% damage (min. 1, max. +150%).<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|attack.cc|1401}}</ref> This is independent from "[[holy]]" damage, so undead that are rHoly (e.g. [[profane servitor]]s) are not immune to holy wrath.
  
You cannot wield this brand if you are a [[mummy]], [[ghoul]], [[vampire]], [[demonspawn]], or [[lichform]] character. Worshipers of [[Yredelemnul]], [[Kikubaaqudgha]], or [[Makhleb]] should also avoid using it, as doing so will offend them.
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Undead players ([[Mummy]], [[Ghoul]], [[Vampire]], and [[Death Form]]) and [[Demonspawn]] can wield weapons of holy wrath, but the brand is disabled for them. Using the brand will offend [[Yredelemnul]], but the other [[evil]] gods won't mind.
  
The holy wrath brand is [[the Shining One]]'s special brand. At 160+ [[piety]], you can have him add the brand to a weapon of your choosing. Do not try to make a temporary holy wrath brand permanent using a [[scroll of vorpalise weapon]]: it will fail and injure you.
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==Sources==
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Holy wrath can be found on any melee weapon except [[demon blade]]s, [[demon trident]]s, and [[demon whip]]s (which become their blessed counterparts instead). It can not be obtained through a [[scroll of brand weapon]]. It can also be found by:
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*[[The Shining One]], at 6* piety, can bless any weapon, including [[Ranged Weapons]]. This can be done once per game.
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*Any [[eudemon blade]]s, [[trishula]]s, and [[sacred scourge]]s you find will always have holy wrath (and cannot be rebranded without divine blessing). These are often found on [[angel]]s, [[daeva]]s, and [[Mennas]].
  
 
==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
*Holy wrath works best on high-damage weapons due to its percentage-based damage output.
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*While holy wrath is weak in most early-game branches (such as [[the Lair]]), it excels in the [[extended game]], when most branches are filled with powerful demons and undead. [[The Crypt]], [[the Tomb]], [[Pandemonium]] and the [[Hell]]s are especially good places to have a weapon of holy wrath.
*While weak in certain branches ([[the Lair]], the [[Slime Pits]]), it excels in the late-game, when most branches are filled with powerful demons and undead.
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*Holy wrath doesn't do anything against "[[evil]]" creatures aren't actually undead or demonic, such as [[necromancer (monster)|necromancers]] or [[hell knight]]s.
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==History==
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*Prior to [[0.32]], undead and demonspawn couldn't wield weapons of holy wrath at all.
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*Prior to [[0.24]], weapons of holy wrath were immune to being [[curse]]d, even from [[Ashenzari]].
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*Prior to [[0.4]], holy wrath only dealt +50% average damage against undead (but had the same damage against demons).
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 04:38, 2 September 2024

Version 0.32: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
It has been blessed by The Shining One, dealing an additional three-quarters of any damage that pierces undead and demons' armour.

The holy wrath brand does the following:

  • Against undead and demons, deals an average of +75% damage (min. 1, max. +150%).[1] This is independent from "holy" damage, so undead that are rHoly (e.g. profane servitors) are not immune to holy wrath.

Undead players (Mummy, Ghoul, Vampire, and Death Form) and Demonspawn can wield weapons of holy wrath, but the brand is disabled for them. Using the brand will offend Yredelemnul, but the other evil gods won't mind.

Sources

Holy wrath can be found on any melee weapon except demon blades, demon tridents, and demon whips (which become their blessed counterparts instead). It can not be obtained through a scroll of brand weapon. It can also be found by:

Tips & Tricks

History

  • Prior to 0.32, undead and demonspawn couldn't wield weapons of holy wrath at all.
  • Prior to 0.24, weapons of holy wrath were immune to being cursed, even from Ashenzari.
  • Prior to 0.4, holy wrath only dealt +50% average damage against undead (but had the same damage against demons).

References

  1. attack.cc:1401 (0.31.0)
Brands
Melee weapons AntimagicChaosDistortionDrainingElectrocutionFlamingFreezingHeavyHoly wrathPainProtectionReachingSpectralSpeedVampiricVenom
DisruptionDragon slayingReapingSilver
Launchers AntimagicDrainingElectrocutionFlamingFreezingHeavyPenetrationSpeed
Throwing weapons AtropaCurareDaturaDispersalPoisonedSilver