Snakebite

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A double-ended whip made from the cured hides of the Lair of the Beasts' deadly black mambas.

the +5,+10 whip "Snakebite"

+5, +10 whip

Venom brand
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Desirability

"Snakebite" is an extremely useful weapon for much of the game, providing powerful, fast attacks with a good brand and a useful resistance. However, its base damage is very low, making it a poor choice for handling high-AC enemies, and its brand proves useless against the many demonic and undead opponents you'll find in the end-game.

History

In 0.14, Snakebite will have a lower damage enchantment, but occasionally be able to inflict curare-type poison.