Spectral (brand) - Revision history

Hordes at 18:53, 20 April 2026

2026-04-20T18:53:33Z

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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	~~One~~ of the strongest brands on paper~~. Spectral offers~~ an irresistible, AC-independent, +70% damage. ~~In a perfect scenario~~, it completely ~~outdamages~~ the [[speed (brand)\|speed]], [[flaming]], and [[freezing]] brands. It is limited by the mechanics of the spectral weapons.		Spectral is one of the strongest brands on paper, offering an irresistible, AC-independent, +70% damage boost. Provided the spectral weapon can hit the enemy, this brand will ''completely'' outdamage the [[speed (brand)\|speed]], [[flaming]], and [[freezing]] brands. It is limited by the mechanics of the spectral weapons.
	*The spectral brand can cause you to take extra damage, which is always risky. Area-of-effect attacks, like [[axes]] or [[Fireball]]s, are able to hit both you and the spectral weapon, causing you to take up to x1.7 damage.		*The spectral brand can cause you to take extra damage, which is always risky. Area-of-effect attacks, like [[axes]] or [[Fireball]]s, are able to hit both you and the spectral weapon, causing you to take up to x1.7 damage.
	*Spectral weapons need a place to spawn. In a hallway or when surrounded, there can be no space for a spectral weapon, meaning this brand isn't providing any benefit.		*Spectral weapons need a place to spawn. In a hallway or when surrounded, there can be no space for a spectral weapon, meaning this brand isn't providing any benefit.

Hordes at 04:50, 3 November 2025

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	==Sources==		==Sources==
	*Spectral can be found on non-artefact [[club]]s, [[quarterstaves]], and [[lajatang]]s.		*Spectral can be found on non-artefact [[club]]s, [[quarterstaves]], and [[lajatang]]s.
	*[[Scrolls of brand weapon]] can give any weapon the spectral brand.		*[[Scrolls of brand weapon]] can give any melee weapon the spectral brand.
			*Any [[randart]] melee weapon can have the spectral brand.
	*[[Asterion]] always carries a spectral-branded weapon.		*[[Asterion]] always carries a spectral-branded weapon.
	*Any [[randart]] weapon can have the spectral brand.
	*The unrand [[Glaive of the Guard]] is a glaive with both spectral and [[electrocution]] brands. Note that the spectral weapon does not benefit from said electrocution brand.		*The unrand [[Glaive of the Guard]] is a glaive with both spectral and [[electrocution]] brands. Note that the spectral weapon does not benefit from said electrocution brand.

imported>Ge0ff: +details about the 100% bug

2024-10-08T10:12:16Z

+details about the 100% bug

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	==History==		==History==
	*Prior to [[0.32]], spectral weapons dealt 100% attack damage due to a bug.		*Prior to [[0.32]], spectral weapons dealt 100% attack damage due to a bug, which was introduced in 0.30.
	*Prior to [[0.31]], spectral weapons only shared 50% of their damage to their user.		*Prior to [[0.31]], spectral weapons only shared 50% of their damage to their user.
	*Prior to [[0.30]], spectral weapons' damage and to-hit were based off the "spectral weapon" monster, rather than scaling off the wielder's attack power. Also, monsters couldn't use this brand.		*Prior to [[0.30]], spectral weapons' damage and to-hit were based off the "spectral weapon" monster, rather than scaling off the wielder's attack power. Also, monsters couldn't use this brand.

Patrick2011b: update to 0.32

2024-10-07T02:11:40Z

update to 0.32

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	{{flavour\|When its wielder attacks, the weapon's spirit leaps out and launches a second, slightly weaker strike. The spirit shares a part of any damage it takes with its wielder.}}		{{flavour\|When its wielder attacks, the weapon's spirit leaps out and launches a second, slightly weaker strike. The spirit shares a part of any damage it takes with its wielder.}}

	When striking an enemy, the '''spectral''' [[brand]] creates a spiritual copy of your weapon in a nearby tile, which attacks at ~~100~~% of your melee damage.		When striking an enemy, the '''spectral''' [[brand]] creates a spiritual copy of your weapon in a nearby tile, which attacks at 70% of your melee damage.

	==Useful Info==		==Useful Info==
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	On an attack, even if it misses, you instantly create a '''spectral weapon'''. It will spawn in a random tile ''within weapon reach'' of both you and your target. If there is no valid tile, then no spectral weapon spawns.		On an attack, even if it misses, you instantly create a '''spectral weapon'''. It will spawn in a random tile ''within weapon reach'' of both you and your target. If there is no valid tile, then no spectral weapon spawns.

	The spectral weapon attacks whenever you attack, including on the turn it was created. Its damage is calculated as if you had swung again. [[To-hit]] is the same as your to-hit.		The spectral weapon attacks whenever you attack, including on the turn it was created. Its damage is calculated as if you had swung again, but with a 70% multiplier. [[To-hit]] is the same as your to-hit.

	The spectral weapon is a physical entity. It has the traits of the weapon class ([[cleaving]] of [[Axes]], [[reaching]] of [[Polearms]]...), but doesn't benefit from [[artefact]] properties. Whenever it is damaged, 70% of damage is additionally dealt to you, ignoring any of your defenses or resistances.		The spectral weapon is a physical entity. It has the traits of the weapon class ([[cleaving]] of [[Axes]], [[reaching]] of [[Polearms]]...), but doesn't benefit from [[artefact]] properties. Whenever it is damaged, 70% of damage is additionally dealt to you, ignoring any of your defenses or resistances.
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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	One of the strongest brands on paper. Spectral offers an irresistible, AC-independent, +~~100~~% damage. In a perfect scenario, it completely outdamages the [[speed (brand)\|speed]], [[flaming]], and [[freezing]] brands. It is limited by the mechanics of the spectral weapons.		One of the strongest brands on paper. Spectral offers an irresistible, AC-independent, +70% damage. In a perfect scenario, it completely outdamages the [[speed (brand)\|speed]], [[flaming]], and [[freezing]] brands. It is limited by the mechanics of the spectral weapons.
	*The spectral brand can cause you to take extra damage, which is always risky. Area-of-effect attacks, like [[axes]] or [[Fireball]]s, are able to hit both you and the spectral weapon, causing you to take up to x1.7 damage.		*The spectral brand can cause you to take extra damage, which is always risky. Area-of-effect attacks, like [[axes]] or [[Fireball]]s, are able to hit both you and the spectral weapon, causing you to take up to x1.7 damage.
	*Spectral weapons need a place to spawn. In a hallway or when surrounded, there can be no space for a spectral weapon, meaning this brand isn't providing any benefit.		*Spectral weapons need a place to spawn. In a hallway or when surrounded, there can be no space for a spectral weapon, meaning this brand isn't providing any benefit.
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	==History==		==History==
	~~{{CBA\|~~0.32\|spectral weapons ~~will deal 70~~% attack damage~~. They were supposed~~ to ~~do this when the brand was reworked in 0.30, but they're bugged to deal 100% damage instead~~.}}		*Prior to [[0.32]], spectral weapons dealt 100% attack damage due to a bug.
	*Prior to [[0.31]], spectral weapons only shared 50% of their damage to their user.		*Prior to [[0.31]], spectral weapons only shared 50% of their damage to their user.
	*Prior to [[0.30]], spectral weapons' damage and to-hit were based off the "spectral weapon" monster, rather than scaling off the wielder's attack power. Also, monsters couldn't use this brand.		*Prior to [[0.30]], spectral weapons' damage and to-hit were based off the "spectral weapon" monster, rather than scaling off the wielder's attack power. Also, monsters couldn't use this brand.

Patrick2011b: apparently, the 0.30 simplification of this brand was bugged to not apply the damage penalty (see 5e87250, which fixes it in trunk)

2024-02-11T02:55:22Z

apparently, the 0.30 simplification of this brand was bugged to not apply the damage penalty (see 5e87250, which fixes it in trunk)

Hordes at 12:45, 19 January 2024

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	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	One of the strongest brands on paper. Spectral offers an irresistible, AC-independent, +70% damage. In a perfect scenario, it completely outdamages the [[speed brand]], [[flaming]], and [[freezing]]. It is limited by the mechanics of the spectral weapons.		One of the strongest brands on paper. Spectral offers an irresistible, AC-independent, +70% damage. In a perfect scenario, it completely outdamages the [[speed brand]], [[flaming]], and [[freezing]]. It is limited by the mechanics of the spectral weapons.
	*The spectral brand can cause you to take extra damage, which is always risky. Area-of-effect attacks, like [[axes]] or [[Fireball]]s, are able to hit both you and the spectral weapon, causing you to take up to x1.5 damage.		*The spectral brand can cause you to take extra damage, which is always risky. Area-of-effect attacks, like [[axes]] or [[Fireball]]s, are able to hit both you and the spectral weapon, causing you to take up to x1.7 damage.
	*Spectral weapons need a place to spawn. In a hallway or when surrounded, there can be no space for a spectral weapon, meaning this brand isn't providing any benefit.		*Spectral weapons need a place to spawn. In a hallway or when surrounded, there can be no space for a spectral weapon, meaning this brand isn't providing any benefit.

Hordes: de-CBA

2024-01-15T11:28:12Z

de-CBA

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	The spectral weapon attacks whenever you attack, including on the turn it was created, dealing 70% damage. Its damage is calculated as if you had swung again (just with a 70% damage multiplier). [[To-hit]] is the same as your to-hit.		The spectral weapon attacks whenever you attack, including on the turn it was created, dealing 70% damage. Its damage is calculated as if you had swung again (just with a 70% damage multiplier). [[To-hit]] is the same as your to-hit.

	The spectral weapon is a physical entity. It has the traits of the weapon class ([[cleaving]] of [[Axes]], [[reaching]] of [[Polearms]]...), but doesn't benefit from [[artefact]] properties. Whenever it is damaged, 50% of damage is additionally dealt to you, ignoring any of your defenses or resistances.		The spectral weapon is a physical entity. It has the traits of the weapon class ([[cleaving]] of [[Axes]], [[reaching]] of [[Polearms]]...), but doesn't benefit from [[artefact]] properties. Whenever it is damaged, 70% of damage is additionally dealt to you, ignoring any of your defenses or resistances.
	* It has one level of resistance each to [[fire]], [[cold]], and [[electricity]].		* It has one level of resistance each to [[fire]], [[cold]], and [[electricity]].
	* It is immune to [[poison]], [[negative energy]], [[blind]]ing, drowning, and it is [[insubstantial]].		* It is immune to [[poison]], [[negative energy]], [[blind]]ing, drowning, and it is [[insubstantial]].
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	==History==		==History==
	*In [[0.31]], spectral weapons ~~will share 70~~% of damage ~~they take instead of 50%~~.		*Prior to [[0.31]], spectral weapons only shared 50% of their damage to their user.
	*Prior to [[0.30]], spectral weapons' damage and to-hit were based off the "spectral weapon" monster, rather than scaling off the wielder's attack power. Also, monsters couldn't use this brand.		*Prior to [[0.30]], spectral weapons' damage and to-hit were based off the "spectral weapon" monster, rather than scaling off the wielder's attack power. Also, monsters couldn't use this brand.
	*Prior to [[0.27]], this brand was boosted by [[Evocations]]. It was native to clubs, staves, and two-handed artefacts, though it could still be applied to any melee weapon with a scroll of brand weapon. Also, monsters could create a copy of their weapon when using this brand.		*Prior to [[0.27]], this brand was boosted by [[Evocations]]. It was native to clubs, staves, and two-handed artefacts, though it could still be applied to any melee weapon with a scroll of brand weapon. Also, monsters could create a copy of their weapon when using this brand.
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	{{flavour\|When its wielder attacks, the weapon's spirit leaps out and launches a second, slightly weaker strike. The spirit shares a part of any damage it takes with its wielder.}}		{{flavour\|When its wielder attacks, the weapon's spirit leaps out and launches a second, slightly weaker strike. The spirit shares a part of any damage it takes with its wielder.}}

	When striking an enemy, the '''spectral''' [[brand]] creates a spiritual copy of your weapon in a nearby tile, which attacks at 70% of your melee damage.		When striking an enemy, the '''spectral''' [[brand]] creates a spiritual copy of your weapon in a nearby tile, which attacks at 100% of your melee damage.

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	On an attack, even if it misses, you instantly create a '''spectral weapon'''. It will spawn in a random tile ''within weapon reach'' of both you and your target. If there is no valid tile, then no spectral weapon spawns.		On an attack, even if it misses, you instantly create a '''spectral weapon'''. It will spawn in a random tile ''within weapon reach'' of both you and your target. If there is no valid tile, then no spectral weapon spawns.

	The spectral weapon attacks whenever you attack, including on the turn it was created~~, dealing 70% damage~~. Its damage is calculated as if you had swung again ~~(just with a 70% damage multiplier)~~. [[To-hit]] is the same as your to-hit.		The spectral weapon attacks whenever you attack, including on the turn it was created. Its damage is calculated as if you had swung again. [[To-hit]] is the same as your to-hit.

	The spectral weapon is a physical entity. It has the traits of the weapon class ([[cleaving]] of [[Axes]], [[reaching]] of [[Polearms]]...), but doesn't benefit from [[artefact]] properties. Whenever it is damaged, 70% of damage is additionally dealt to you, ignoring any of your defenses or resistances.		The spectral weapon is a physical entity. It has the traits of the weapon class ([[cleaving]] of [[Axes]], [[reaching]] of [[Polearms]]...), but doesn't benefit from [[artefact]] properties. Whenever it is damaged, 70% of damage is additionally dealt to you, ignoring any of your defenses or resistances.
	* It has one level of resistance each to [[fire]], [[cold]], and [[electricity]].		*It has one level of resistance each to [[fire]], [[cold]], and [[electricity]].
	* It is immune to [[poison]], [[negative energy]], [[blind]]ing, drowning, and it is [[insubstantial]].		*It is immune to [[poison]], [[negative energy]], [[blind]]ing, drowning, and it is [[insubstantial]].
	* It is considered a [[durable summon]].		*It is considered a [[durable summon]].
	The spectral weapon will vanish if you take an action besides making a melee attack.		The spectral weapon will vanish if you take an action besides making a melee attack.

	==Sources==		==Sources==
	* Spectral can be found on non-artefact [[club]]s, [[quarterstaves]], and [[lajatang]]s.		*Spectral can be found on non-artefact [[club]]s, [[quarterstaves]], and [[lajatang]]s.
	* [[Scrolls of brand weapon]] can give any weapon the spectral brand.		*[[Scrolls of brand weapon]] can give any weapon the spectral brand.
	* [[Asterion]] always carries a spectral-branded weapon.		*[[Asterion]] always carries a spectral-branded weapon.
	* Any [[randart]] weapon can have the spectral brand.		*Any [[randart]] weapon can have the spectral brand.
	* The unrand [[Glaive of the Guard]] is a glaive with both spectral and [[electrocution]] brands. Note that the spectral weapon does not benefit from said electrocution brand.		*The unrand [[Glaive of the Guard]] is a glaive with both spectral and [[electrocution]] brands. Note that the spectral weapon does not benefit from said electrocution brand.

	==Strategy==		==Strategy==
	One of the strongest brands on paper. Spectral offers an irresistible, AC-independent, +70% damage. In a perfect scenario, it completely outdamages the [[speed brand]], [[flaming]], and [[freezing]]. It is limited by the mechanics of the spectral weapons.		One of the strongest brands on paper. Spectral offers an irresistible, AC-independent, +100% damage. In a perfect scenario, it completely outdamages the [[speed (brand)\|speed]], [[flaming]], and [[freezing]] brands. It is limited by the mechanics of the spectral weapons.
	*The spectral brand can cause you to take extra damage, which is always risky. Area-of-effect attacks, like [[axes]] or [[Fireball]]s, are able to hit both you and the spectral weapon, causing you to take up to x1.7 damage.		*The spectral brand can cause you to take extra damage, which is always risky. Area-of-effect attacks, like [[axes]] or [[Fireball]]s, are able to hit both you and the spectral weapon, causing you to take up to x1.7 damage.
	*Spectral weapons need a place to spawn. In a hallway or when surrounded, there can be no space for a spectral weapon, meaning this brand isn't providing any benefit.		*Spectral weapons need a place to spawn. In a hallway or when surrounded, there can be no space for a spectral weapon, meaning this brand isn't providing any benefit.
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	==History==		==History==
			{{CBA\|0.32\|spectral weapons will deal 70% attack damage. They were supposed to do this when the brand was reworked in 0.30, but they're bugged to deal 100% damage instead.}}
	*Prior to [[0.31]], spectral weapons only shared 50% of their damage to their user.		*Prior to [[0.31]], spectral weapons only shared 50% of their damage to their user.
	*Prior to [[0.30]], spectral weapons' damage and to-hit were based off the "spectral weapon" monster, rather than scaling off the wielder's attack power. Also, monsters couldn't use this brand.		*Prior to [[0.30]], spectral weapons' damage and to-hit were based off the "spectral weapon" monster, rather than scaling off the wielder's attack power. Also, monsters couldn't use this brand.