Consecrated labrys

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An axe with a delicate blessing placed on it by one of the sacred Seraphim, so that worthy adventurers would rid this world of demons. Rejoice, for it has ways of bringing courage to its wielder in even the darkest places...

the Consecrated labrys

+4 holy axe (modified broad axe: +1 base damage)

Holy brand
Allows flight
See Invisible
Fragile
Gets bonus enchantment as scarier enemies come into view

Mechanics

For every "tough" enemy in line of sight, the labrys gains +3 enchantment. For every "nasty" enemy, it gains +9 enchantment. Maximum enchantment is +16.

See the Threat article for how "tough" and "nasty" monsters are determined.

Desirability

The Consecrated labrys is, at minimum, a +4 broad axe of holy wrath, which is already a great weapon for the extended game. The labrys will frequently raise its enchantment, making it even stronger. Any reasonably threatening monster will count as "tough", so reaching a +13 or +16 enchantment is quite easy.

During the 3-rune portion of the game, the labrys can still be a great weapon. While its brand will rarely be effective, it will frequently get to a high enchantment.

History

• The Consecrated labrys was added in 0.30.