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A weapon imbued with magic to disrupt and destroy the forces binding undead creatures together. Legends say that, long ago, a lich lord created many such weapons to ensure the loyalty of his undead servants. Sadly, this mace might be the last one left.

the +7 great mace "Undeadhunter"

+7 great mace

Deathbane
rN+

Desirability

Undeadhunter^[1] deals superlative damage to the undead, equal to +100% damage on average. However, actually threatening undead monsters are rare before extended, consisting mostly of bone dragons (Abyss), curse toes (Zot), and the three liches (Vaults:5, Zot:5, rarely in other places). Against the living, it's a +7 great mace; alright, but worse than a regular great mace or eveningstar with a decent enchant and brand.

Note that holy wrath already has a massive multiplier (+75% average), also works on demons, and can appear on one-handers. Therefore, Undeadhunter is often just unnecessary. However, undead and demonic players (Ghouls, Mummies, Vampires, Demonspawn) are unable to use holy wrath. And regardless of species, there's no stronger mace for the undead infested - but demon lacking - Crypt or Tomb.

History

Prior to 0.30, Undeadhunter's deathbane brand was called disruption.
Prior to 0.14, Undeadhunter was considered an evil weapon, with the good gods forbidding its use.
Prior to 0.9, Undeadhunter bore a holy wrath brand and was unwieldable by evil characters as a result.

References

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[1] rt-data.txt:715 (0.32.1)

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-{{flavour|This weapon is imbued with magic that can counter and disrupt the magic holding undead together, inflicting great damage.}}
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+{{flavour|A weapon imbued with magic to disrupt and destroy the forces binding undead creatures together. Legends say that, long ago, a lich lord created many such weapons to ensure the loyalty of his undead servants. Sadly, this mace might be the last one left.}}
+[[File:Great_mace_undeadhunter.png]] '''''the +7 great mace "Undeadhunter"'''''
-[[File:Great_mace_undeadhunter.png]] '''''A great steel mace'''''<br>
++7 [[great mace]]
-+7, +7 [[great mace]]
+[[Deathbane]]<br>
+rN+
-Disrupt undead (special brand)<br>
+==Desirability==
-rN+
+'''Undeadhunter'''<ref>{{source ref|0.32.1|art-data.txt|715}}</ref> deals superlative damage to the [[undead]], equal to +100% damage on average. However, actually threatening undead monsters are rare before [[extended]], consisting mostly of [[bone dragon]]s ([[Abyss]]), [[curse toe]]s ([[Zot]]), and the three [[lich]]es ([[Vaults]]:5, Zot:5, rarely in other places). Against the living, it's a +7 great mace; alright, but worse than a regular great mace or [[eveningstar]] with a decent [[enchant]] and [[brand]].
-Deals special damage to undead but no extra to demonic monsters.
+Note that [[holy wrath]] already has a massive multiplier (+75% average), also works on [[demons]], and can appear on one-handers. Therefore, Undeadhunter is often just ''unnecessary''. However, undead and demonic players ([[Ghouls]], [[Mummies]], [[Vampires]], [[Demonspawn]]) are unable to use holy wrath. And regardless of species, there's no stronger mace for the undead infested - but demon lacking - [[Crypt]] or [[Tomb]].
-==Desirability==
+==History==
+*Prior to [[0.30]], Undeadhunter's deathbane brand was called disruption.
+*Prior to [[0.14]], Undeadhunter was considered an evil weapon, with the [[good god]]s forbidding its use.
+*Prior to [[0.9]], Undeadhunter bore a [[holy wrath]] brand and was unwieldable by evil characters as a result.
-If you find it and are already using two-handed maces, it's a good switch for places such as Tomb or Crypt.  A mundane weapon is likely to be better for general use, though.
+==References==
+<references />
 [[Category:Unrands]]
+[[Category:Maces & Flails]]