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	\| [[Heavy]] \|\| Adds +80% base damage, but makes attacks 50% slower. (Net increase of +20% before AC or flat boosts.)		\| [[Heavy]] \|\| Adds +80% base damage, but makes attacks 50% slower. (Net increase of +20% before AC or flat boosts.)
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			\| [[Holy wrath]] \|\| Inflicts an average of 75% extra damage to [[demon]]ic and [[undead]] monsters. Available only via [[TSO]]'s ability to bless a weapon.
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	\| [[Penetration]] \|\| Attacks fired from this weapon pass through all creatures in their path. Only available on artefact crossbows and the [[storm bow]].		\| [[Penetration]] \|\| Attacks fired from this weapon pass through all creatures in their path. Only available on artefact crossbows and the [[storm bow]].
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	\| [[Speed]] \|\| Reduces attack delay by 1/3 for a net +50% damage per aut. Only available on artefacts.		\| [[Speed (brand)\|Speed]] \|\| Reduces attack delay by 1/3 for a net +50% damage per aut. Only available on artefacts.
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	! Brand !! Description		! Brand !! Description
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			\| [[Antimagic]] \|\| Causes monsters to fail their spells and temporarily reduces the player's maximum MP while wielded.
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	\| [[Chaos]] \|\| Applies different effects with each attack. Only available through [[scrolls of brand weapon]].		\| [[Chaos]] \|\| Applies different effects with each attack. Only available through [[scrolls of brand weapon]].

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	\|[[Valour]] \|\| [[Long Blades]] \|\| Fires sword beams if HP > 80%.		\|[[Valour]] \|\| [[Long Blades]] \|\| Fires sword beams if HP > 80%.
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	\|[[Concussion]] \|\| [[Maces & Flails]] \|\| Pushes player and enemy backward, or deals collision damage if ~~impossible~~.		\|[[Concussion]] \|\| [[Maces & Flails]] \|\| Pushes player and enemy backward. Briefly stuns enemies if moved, or deals collision damage if against a wall.
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	\|[[Sundering]] \|\| [[Axes]] \|\| After 7 attacks in a row, deal triple damage to enemies within 2 tiles.		\|[[Sundering]] \|\| [[Axes]] \|\| After 7 attacks in a row, deal triple damage to enemies within 2 tiles.

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	==List of Brands==		==List of Brands==
	===Melee Weapons===		===Melee Weapons===
	===General===		====General====
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	! Brand !! Description		! Brand !! Description
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	~~Ranged~~ weapon brands are mostly similar to melee weapon brands, but lack some of the rarer brands, and a few were altered.		The list of ranged weapon brands are mostly similar to melee weapon brands, but lack some of the rarer brands, and a few were altered.

	Ranged weapons may also get [[pain (brand)\|pain]] or [[holy wrath]] (but not [[distortion]]) exclusively from [[Kikubaaqudgha]]'s and [[The Shining One]]'s capstone gifts.		Ranged weapons may also get [[pain (brand)\|pain]] or [[holy wrath]] (but not [[distortion]]) exclusively from [[Kikubaaqudgha]]'s and [[The Shining One]]'s capstone gifts.
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	==History==		==History==
	*In [[0.34]], 6 new weapon type exclusive brands ([[~~Devious~~]], [[~~Valour~~]], [[~~Concussion~~]], [[~~Sundering~~]], [[~~Entangling~~]], [[~~Rebuke~~]]) were added.		*In [[0.34]], 6 new weapon type exclusive brands ([[devious]], [[valour]], [[concussion]], [[sundering]], [[entangling]], [[rebuke]]) were added.
	*Reaping was added to the list of randart melee weapon brands in [[0.33]].		*Reaping was added to the list of randart melee weapon brands in [[0.33]].
	*Prior to [[0.30]], the [[vorpal]] brand (+16.7% average typeless dmg) existed instead of [[heavy]]. Also, Ranged Weapons could have [[venom]] instead of [[draining]].		*Prior to [[0.30]], the [[vorpal]] brand (+16.7% average typeless dmg) existed instead of [[heavy]]. Also, Ranged Weapons could have [[venom]] instead of [[draining]].

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	==List of Brands==		==List of Brands==
	===Melee Weapons===		===Melee Weapons===
	~~'''~~General~~'''~~		===General===
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	! Brand !! Description		! Brand !! Description
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	~~'''~~Weapon Type Exclusive~~:'''~~		====Weapon Type Exclusive====
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	! Brand !! Weapon Type !! Description		! Brand !! Weapon Type !! Description
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	\|[[Entangling]] \|\| [[Polearms]] \|\| Inflicts [[constriction]], dealing slight damage, reducing EV, and preventing movement.		\|[[Entangling]] \|\| [[Polearms]] \|\| Inflicts [[constriction]], dealing slight damage, reducing EV, and preventing movement.
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	\|[[Rebuke]]\| \|\| [[Staves]] \|\| +10 SH when attacking. Blocked melee attacks are redirected on the lowest HP enemy.		\|[[Rebuke]] \|\| [[Staves]] \|\| +10 [[SH]] when attacking. Blocked melee attacks are redirected on the lowest HP enemy.
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	~~'''~~Artefact Only~~'''~~		====Artefact Only====
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	! Brand !! Description		! Brand !! Description

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	''[[Armour]] brands are also called egos. See the [[ego]] page for armour brands.''		''[[Armour]] brands are also called egos. See the [[ego]] page for armour brands.''

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	When looking at a ''+9'' broad axe ''of flaming'', the "of flaming" is the weapon's brand (and the "+9" is the [[enchant]]ment level). In general, brands are harder to change than enchantment.		When looking at a ''+9'' broad axe ''of flaming'', the "of flaming" is the weapon's brand (and the "+9" is the [[enchant]]ment level). In general, brands are harder to change than enchantment.

	Under no circumstances can a normal weapon have more than one brand. However, some [[unrand]]s, such as [[Maxwell's Thermic Engine]] and the [[storm bow]], have multiple.		Under no circumstances can a normal weapon have more than one brand. However, some [[unrand]]s, such as [[Maxwell's Thermic Engine]] and the [[storm bow]], have multiple. Unrands found in special [[Xom]] [[bazaar]]s can have [[chaos]] added in addition to the weapon's usual brand(s).

	Brands are one of the biggest differences between [[Unarmed Combat]] and weaponry: without using a [[transformation]], unarmed fighters have no access to brands.		Brands are one of the biggest differences between [[Unarmed Combat]] and weaponry: without using a [[transformation]], unarmed fighters have no access to brands.

	===Sources===		===Sources===
			*Brands can generate randomly wherever you find regular weapons.
	*Reading a [[scroll of brand weapon]] will give a weapon a randomly selected brand, replacing any existing brand if there is one.		*Reading a [[scroll of brand weapon]] will give a weapon a randomly selected brand, replacing any existing brand if there is one.
	*All [[randart]]s are guaranteed to have a brand, and cannot have their brand modified.		*All [[randart]]s are guaranteed to have a brand, and cannot have their brand modified.
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	==List of Brands==		==List of Brands==
	===Melee Weapons===		===Melee Weapons===
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	! Brand !! Description		! Brand !! Description
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	\| [[Venom]] \|\| [[Poison]]s monsters on attack, dealing extra damage over time.		\| [[Venom]] \|\| [[Poison]]s monsters on attack, dealing extra damage over time.
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			'''Weapon Type Exclusive:'''
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			! Brand !! Weapon Type !! Description
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			\|[[Devious]] \|\| [[Short Blades]] \|\| +10% chance to [[stab]], stabs grant temprorary [[slaying]] and [[EV]] boost.
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			\|[[Valour]] \|\| [[Long Blades]] \|\| Fires sword beams if HP > 80%.
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			\|[[Concussion]] \|\| [[Maces & Flails]] \|\| Pushes player and enemy backward, or deals collision damage if impossible.
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			\|[[Sundering]] \|\| [[Axes]] \|\| After 7 attacks in a row, deal triple damage to enemies within 2 tiles.
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			\|[[Entangling]] \|\| [[Polearms]] \|\| Inflicts [[constriction]], dealing slight damage, reducing EV, and preventing movement.
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			\|[[Rebuke]]\| \|\| [[Staves]] \|\| +10 SH when attacking. Blocked melee attacks are redirected on the lowest HP enemy.
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	'''Artefact Only'''		'''Artefact Only'''
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	\| [[Dragon slaying]] \|\| Inflicts 75% more damage to [[list of dragons\|dragons]] and [[list of draconians\|dragon-like]] monsters. Found only on the unrandart lance [[Wyrmbane]].		\| [[Dragon slaying]] \|\| Inflicts 75% more damage to [[list of dragons\|dragons]] and [[list of draconians\|dragon-like]] monsters. Found only on the unrandart lance [[Wyrmbane]].
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			\| [[Brilliance\|Foul Flame]] \|\| Extra 75% damage vs holy, 25% vs unholy, 50% otherwise. Found only on the unrand [[Brilliance]].
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	\| [[Silver]] \|\| Adds an average of 16.67% extra untyped damage per attack, and more to [[:Category:Silver vulnerability\|monsters weak to silver]]. Found only on the unrand [[Lajatang of Order]].		\| [[Silver]] \|\| Adds an average of 16.67% extra untyped damage per attack, and more to [[:Category:Silver vulnerability\|monsters weak to silver]]. Found only on the unrand [[Lajatang of Order]].
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	\| [[Curare]] \|\| Slows, poisons and deals asphyxiation damage to monsters susceptible to poison. Found only on the unrand ~~whip~~ [[Snakebite]].		\| [[Curare]] \|\| Slows, poisons and deals asphyxiation damage to monsters susceptible to poison. Found only on the unrand [[Snakebite]].
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	===Launchers===		===Launchers===
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	\| [[Freezing]] \|\| Adds an average of 25% extra [[cold]] damage per attack. Can temporarily slow [[cold-blooded]] monsters.		\| [[Freezing]] \|\| Adds an average of 25% extra [[cold]] damage per attack. Can temporarily slow [[cold-blooded]] monsters.
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	\| [[Heavy]] \|\| Adds +80% base damage, but makes attacks 50% slower. (Net increase of +20%)		\| [[Heavy]] \|\| Adds +80% base damage, but makes attacks 50% slower. (Net increase of +20% before AC or flat boosts.)
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	\| [[Penetration]] \|\| Attacks fired from this weapon pass through all creatures in their path. Only available on artefact crossbows and the [[storm bow]].		\| [[Penetration]] \|\| Attacks fired from this weapon pass through all creatures in their path. Only available on artefact crossbows and the [[storm bow]].
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	===Thrown Weapons===		===Thrown Weapons===
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	====Darts====		====Darts====
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	[[Dart]]s are a specialized form of thrown weapon that are designed to inflict [[status effect]]s rather than deal damage. The effectiveness of darts is based on both your [[Throwing]] and [[Stealth]] skills, and is resisted by monster [[hit dice]].		[[Dart]]s are a specialized form of thrown weapon that are designed to inflict [[status effect]]s rather than deal damage. The effectiveness of atropa and datura darts is based on both your [[Throwing]] and [[Stealth]] skills, and is resisted by monster [[hit dice]].
	The chance of success is: <code>100 - 100 (HD - 2) / (4 + pow)</code>, where <code>pow = (Throwing + Stealth) * 2 / 3</code>		The chance of success is: <code>100 - 100 (HD - 2) / (4 + pow)</code>, where <code>pow = (Throwing + Stealth) * 2 / 3</code>
	*There is an additional 3% chance of affecting any monster with 14 or lower HD		*There is an additional 3% chance of affecting any monster with 14 or lower HD
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	==History==		==History==
	~~{{CBA\|~~0.34~~\|several~~ new weapon type ~~specific~~ brands ~~will be~~ added.}}		*In [[0.34]], 6 new weapon type exclusive brands ([[Devious]], [[Valour]], [[Concussion]], [[Sundering]], [[Entangling]], [[Rebuke]]) were added.
	*Reaping was added to the list of randart melee weapon brands in [[0.33]].		*Reaping was added to the list of randart melee weapon brands in [[0.33]].
	*Prior to [[0.30]], the [[vorpal]] brand (+16.7% average typeless dmg) existed instead of [[heavy]]. Also, Ranged Weapons could have [[venom]] instead of [[draining]].		*Prior to [[0.30]], the [[vorpal]] brand (+16.7% average typeless dmg) existed instead of [[heavy]]. Also, Ranged Weapons could have [[venom]] instead of [[draining]].

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	\| [[Chaos]] \|\| [[Xom]]'s special brand; can inflict different effects with each attack.		\| [[Chaos]] \|\| [[Xom]]'s special brand; can inflict different effects with each attack.
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	~~\| [[Concuss]] \|\| Spawns on Maces and Flails, and can knock back enemies hit with every attack.~~
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	~~\| [[Devious]] \|\| Spawns on short blades, and grants extra evasion and slaying upon stabbing an unaware or incapacitated enemy.~~
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	\| [[Distortion]] \|\| [[Lugonu]]'s special brand. Can have multiple damaging and [[Translocations]]-related effects upon a successful hit, including [[Banishment]] to [[the Abyss]].		\| [[Distortion]] \|\| [[Lugonu]]'s special brand. Can have multiple damaging and [[Translocations]]-related effects upon a successful hit, including [[Banishment]] to [[the Abyss]].
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	==History==		==History==
			{{CBA\|0.34\|several new weapon type specific brands will be added.}}
	*Reaping was added to the list of randart melee weapon brands in [[0.33]].		*Reaping was added to the list of randart melee weapon brands in [[0.33]].
	*Prior to [[0.30]], the [[vorpal]] brand (+16.7% average typeless dmg) existed instead of [[heavy]]. Also, Ranged Weapons could have [[venom]] instead of [[draining]].		*Prior to [[0.30]], the [[vorpal]] brand (+16.7% average typeless dmg) existed instead of [[heavy]]. Also, Ranged Weapons could have [[venom]] instead of [[draining]].

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	\| [[Chaos]] \|\| [[Xom]]'s special brand; can inflict different effects with each attack.		\| [[Chaos]] \|\| [[Xom]]'s special brand; can inflict different effects with each attack.
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	\| [[Concuss]] Spawns on Maces and Flails, and can knock back enemies hit with every attack.		\| [[Concuss]] \|\| Spawns on Maces and Flails, and can knock back enemies hit with every attack.
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	\| [[Devious]] \|\| Spawns on short blades, and grants extra evasion and slaying upon stabbing an unaware or incapacitated enemy.		\| [[Devious]] \|\| Spawns on short blades, and grants extra evasion and slaying upon stabbing an unaware or incapacitated enemy.