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''This page is about the [[Brand|weapon brand]]. For the card, see [[Venom card]].''
''This page is about the [[Brand|weapon brand]]. For the card, see [[Deck of destruction#Venom card|Venom card]].''
 
 
 
 
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The [[venom]] [[brand]] gives each weapon strike a 75% chance of [[poison]]ing monsters without [[poison resistance]]. A venom weapon will drip with poison when wielded, identifying it.
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The '''venom''' [[brand]] allows your weapon to [[poison]] your target, causing it to take further damage over time. All strikes have a flat 75% chance of [[poison]]ing monsters without poison resistance, and a 25% chance of poisoning resistant monsters, regardless of damage done. A venom weapon will drip with poison when wielded, identifying it.
  
For ranged weapons, you are required to deal some damage with the missile, and the chance of poisoning is 90% - 3×AC.
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This brand does not appear on ranged weapons except for the occasional [[randart]].
  
Using such weapons offends [[the Shining One]].
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[[Undead]] and [[nonliving]] opponents are completely unaffected by this brand.
  
 
==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
 
*Venom's ability to poison an enemy is independent of the amount of damage dealt, so it is best used on a fast weapon. Poisoning a target multiple times will strengthen the poison, causing it to deal more damage and take longer to run its course.
 
*Venom's ability to poison an enemy is independent of the amount of damage dealt, so it is best used on a fast weapon. Poisoning a target multiple times will strengthen the poison, causing it to deal more damage and take longer to run its course.
*To get the most use out of this brand, soften foes up with a few stabs and then flee, letting the poison finish them off.
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*This brand allows you to disengage early from fights, giving the foe fewer chances to hit you. Once you've softened a dangerous foe up with a few stabs and given them several shots of poison, you can then retreat, letting the poison finish them off. This works best when dealing with melee threats that aren't faster than you, of course; ranged units will likely shoot you a few times before dying.
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==History==
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Prior to [[0.18]], poison resistant monsters were completely immune to the venom brand.
  
 
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Revision as of 09:14, 30 August 2020

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This page is about the weapon brand. For the card, see Venom card.

It poisons the flesh of those it strikes.

The venom brand allows your weapon to poison your target, causing it to take further damage over time. All strikes have a flat 75% chance of poisoning monsters without poison resistance, and a 25% chance of poisoning resistant monsters, regardless of damage done. A venom weapon will drip with poison when wielded, identifying it.

This brand does not appear on ranged weapons except for the occasional randart.

Undead and nonliving opponents are completely unaffected by this brand.

Tips & Tricks

  • Venom's ability to poison an enemy is independent of the amount of damage dealt, so it is best used on a fast weapon. Poisoning a target multiple times will strengthen the poison, causing it to deal more damage and take longer to run its course.
  • This brand allows you to disengage early from fights, giving the foe fewer chances to hit you. Once you've softened a dangerous foe up with a few stabs and given them several shots of poison, you can then retreat, letting the poison finish them off. This works best when dealing with melee threats that aren't faster than you, of course; ranged units will likely shoot you a few times before dying.

History

Prior to 0.18, poison resistant monsters were completely immune to the venom brand.

Brands
Melee weapons AntimagicChaosDistortionDrainingElectrocutionFlamingFreezingHeavyHoly wrathPainProtectionReachingSpectralSpeedVampiricVenom
DisruptionDragon slayingReapingSilver
Launchers AntimagicDrainingElectrocutionFlamingFreezingHeavyPenetrationSpeed
Throwing weapons AtropaCurareDaturaDispersalPoisonedSilver