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[[Vorpal]] brand<br> | [[Vorpal]] brand<br> | ||
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− | Forces | + | Forces berserk<br> |
− | -20 | + | -20 [[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. | |
==History== | ==History== | ||
− | Truly a shapeshifting weapon, | + | 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. |
[[Category:Unrands]] | [[Category:Unrands]] | ||
[[Category:Long blades]] | [[Category:Long blades]] |
Revision as of 13:55, 2 May 2014
It carries the bloody taint of an inhuman madman. |
the +7,+8 demon blade "Bloodbane"
+7, +8 demon blade
Vorpal brand
Allows berserk
Forces berserk
-20 stealth
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.
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.