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{{flavour|A blade forged in Hell by the sacrifice of countless tortured souls. It inflicts the rage and suffering of those souls upon its wielder.}}
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[[File:Demon_blade_bloodbane.png]] '''''the +8 demon blade "Bloodbane"'''''<br>
  
{{flavour|It carries the bloody taint of an inhuman madman.}}
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+8 [[demon blade]]
[[File:Demon_blade_bloodbane.png]] '''''the +7,+8 demon blade "Bloodbane"'''''<br>
 
 
 
+7, +8 [[demon blade]]
 
  
 
[[Vorpal]] brand<br>
 
[[Vorpal]] brand<br>
 
Allows [[berserk]]<br>
 
Allows [[berserk]]<br>
Forces berserk<br>
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Forces berserk (on 5% of attacks)<br>
-20 [[stealth]]
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-50 [[stealth]]
  
 
==Desirability==
 
==Desirability==
Similar to but somewhat weaker than the [[Sword of Jihad]], '''Bloodbane''' is a very nice weapon if you can overcome its berserkitis, but if you have to use an amulet of clarity to do so, you'll probably want to eventually switch to a normal demon blade: it is far preferable to have something like [[conservation]] or [[resist mutation]] in your amulet slot, and a well-enchanted demon blade of freezing will provide more damage output in most cases. Being undead or worshiping [[Ashenzari]] will give you a bit more leeway for using this weapon, and the fact that it doesn't [[curse]] itself constantly means you can use it whenever a situation arises in which berserking would actually be useful. Just don't wield it all the time and you'll be fine.
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'''Bloodbane''' is an endgame quality weapon, but going berserk on random very risky. Being [[undead]] or having [[clarity]] will prevent berserkitis, allowing you to use a +8 vorpal demon blade with minimal penalty. Since Bloodbane doesn't [[curse]] itself on equip, other characters can switch to in situations where berserking is safe.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Truly a shapeshifting weapon, Bloodbane was originally a [[long sword]], then a [[katana]] (even after katanas were removed in [[0.9]]), and now a demon blade.
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*Bloodbane was removed in [[0.25]]. Its berserking mechanics were added to the other unrandart demon blade, [[Leech]].
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*Prior to [[0.18]], the forced berserk happened on 9% of attacks.
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*Prior to [[0.15]], the stealth penalty was -20.
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*Truly a shapeshifting weapon, Bloodbane was originally a [[long sword]], then a [[katana]] (even after katanas were removed in [[0.9]]), and is now a demon blade.
  
 
[[Category:Unrands]]
 
[[Category:Unrands]]
 
[[Category:Long blades]]
 
[[Category:Long blades]]

Latest revision as of 22:21, 1 October 2023

Obsolete: This article refers to an aspect of the game which has been removed. It is retained for historical reference only.
A blade forged in Hell by the sacrifice of countless tortured souls. It inflicts the rage and suffering of those souls upon its wielder.

Demon blade bloodbane.png the +8 demon blade "Bloodbane"

+8 demon blade

Vorpal brand
Allows berserk
Forces berserk (on 5% of attacks)
-50 stealth

Desirability

Bloodbane is an endgame quality weapon, but going berserk on random very risky. Being undead or having clarity will prevent berserkitis, allowing you to use a +8 vorpal demon blade with minimal penalty. Since Bloodbane doesn't curse itself on equip, other characters can switch to in situations where berserking is safe.

History

  • Bloodbane was removed in 0.25. Its berserking mechanics were added to the other unrandart demon blade, Leech.
  • Prior to 0.18, the forced berserk happened on 9% of attacks.
  • Prior to 0.15, the stealth penalty was -20.
  • Truly a shapeshifting weapon, Bloodbane was originally a long sword, then a katana (even after katanas were removed in 0.9), and is now a demon blade.