ClefAria wrote:I barely understand what a "brand" is at all.
What other kinds other than blue and white, if any? I think I've seen one white and a bunch of blues, but never anything else.
A 'brand' is a special bonus that weapons might have in addition to its normal weapon properties. An axe of flaming, for instance, has the usual axe properties of a damaging cutting edge, but the blade also catches on fire when you swing it for extra damage. Brands are invisible when not in use, but your character will recognize any weapon he or she has seen in use and remember any relevant brands. Wielding a weapon yourself works to learn if it has a brand, as does letting a monster hit you with it. There are only a handful of ways to change a brand or add a brand to an unbranded weapon, and none of these are likely to be easily accessible to a low-level character.
The blue and white colors don't necessarily mean anything useful. Blue weapons might or might not have a brand. You'll have to check them to find out. Dull white weapons definitely will not have a brand, although they might have a modest + or - to accuracy and damage. A bright white weapon (which you probably haven't seen yet) is an artifact weapon, which might or might not be useful but you'll have to wield it to find out. Generally speaking, it's a good idea to gather up any blue equipment with plans to check for curses and try it on when you get a chance, but dull white equipment will almost certainly be a waste of time.
Tuesday, 25th October 2011, 05:34 
