Reaping

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If a monster killed with it leaves a corpse in good enough shape, the corpse will be animated as a zombie friendly to the killer.

Reaping is a very rare brand, found only on the Sword of Zonguldrok. If an enemy killed by a reaping weapon would normally generate a corpse, it may instead generate an allied zombie of that creature. The chance of this occurring depends on the percentage of damage you dealt with the actual weapon of reaping. Death drops (such as dragon scales) will not be created, and all undead-creating Necromancy spells are ineffective with reaping.

This is considered an evil brand. Attacking an enemy with a weapon of reaping will offend the good gods. Reaping is also ineffective while worshipping Yredelemnul (who reaps for you), Gozag, or Okawaru.

History

• Prior to 0.28, the reaping brand did not prevent death drops from appearing and did not conflict with Death Channel.
• Prior to 0.16, this brand could be found on the Spear of the Botono.
• Prior to 0.13, this brand could also generate on scythes.
• Before 0.10, the effect occurred any time you dealt a killing blow with the reaping weapon.
• Before 0.8, this brand was also found on arrows, darts, bows and longbows.