Holy armament: Difference between revisions

The official GemStone IV encyclopedia.
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(add loresinging info)
(Adding section on automated certificate)
 
(15 intermediate revisions by 7 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
Sanctified weapons, shields, and armor are considered permanently [[blessing|blessed]] and able to harm the [[undead]] in the hands of a [[cleric]] or [[paladin]]. [[White ora]] and [[eonake]] are naturally sanctified. Clerics and paladins can use the{{boldmono| [[ASSESS]] }}command to check an item for this property. Sanctified items can also be identified via [[loresinging]].


==Description:==
The blessed property of shields and armor is only useful for offensive [[SHIELD|shield maneuvers]] and [[Bull Rush]], which are available to paladins but not clerics. Paladins can also [[Consecrate (1604)]] any sanctified item to imbue it with temporary plasma flares (against any enemy, not just undead).
A '''holy armament''' is a piece of equipment that has been prepared for use against the undead by [[clerics]] and [[paladins]].
* When used by members of those professions, it provides the benefits of [[304|bless]], removing the normal penalties for physically attacking undead targets with it.
* Holy armaments do not receive any other benefits of blessing.


==Identification:==
Sanctified weapons can typically be purchased in [[:Category:Cleric Shops|clerical shops]].
Holy armaments can be identified through {{boldmono|[[ASSESS]]}} by a cleric or paladin.

Certain [[materials]] will produce holy armaments when used to make weapons, shields, armor, or armor accessories.
* [[Eonake]], [[white ora]], [[white alloy]], and [[faewood]] are materials with the inherent property.
* Occasionally, holy armaments besides the materials listed can be found in the treasure system.
* Items can sometimes be made into holy armaments through paid services.

==Spell Interactions:==
The Paladin spell [[Consecrate (1604)]] receives a 25% increase in number of attacks on holy armaments, while [[Holy Weapon (1625)]] will make the paladin's chosen weapon a holy armament.

==History==
Holy Armament was historically known as Sanctified, but this was changed with the introduction of [[Sanctify (330)]].
* Sanctifying items will not make them holy armaments for the purpose of abilities, and holy armaments do not provide any of the benefits of sanctification.
* However, many of the materials that produce holy armaments also provide a bonus to sanctification.

==Additional Information==
===Adding Holy Armament===
The holy armament status can be applied to existing gear via automated certificates. They have been sold in [[Duskruin]]'s [[BVShop:The Annex|The Annex]] shop. This service allows an eligible item to be turned into a holy armament.


[[Category:Weapon Enhancements]]
[[Category:Weapon Enhancements]]

Latest revision as of 08:51, 18 February 2026

Description:

A holy armament is a piece of equipment that has been prepared for use against the undead by clerics and paladins.

  • When used by members of those professions, it provides the benefits of bless, removing the normal penalties for physically attacking undead targets with it.
  • Holy armaments do not receive any other benefits of blessing.

Identification:

Holy armaments can be identified through ASSESS by a cleric or paladin.

Certain materials will produce holy armaments when used to make weapons, shields, armor, or armor accessories.

  • Eonake, white ora, white alloy, and faewood are materials with the inherent property.
  • Occasionally, holy armaments besides the materials listed can be found in the treasure system.
  • Items can sometimes be made into holy armaments through paid services.

Spell Interactions:

The Paladin spell Consecrate (1604) receives a 25% increase in number of attacks on holy armaments, while Holy Weapon (1625) will make the paladin's chosen weapon a holy armament.

History

Holy Armament was historically known as Sanctified, but this was changed with the introduction of Sanctify (330).

  • Sanctifying items will not make them holy armaments for the purpose of abilities, and holy armaments do not provide any of the benefits of sanctification.
  • However, many of the materials that produce holy armaments also provide a bonus to sanctification.

Additional Information

Adding Holy Armament

The holy armament status can be applied to existing gear via automated certificates. They have been sold in Duskruin's The Annex shop. This service allows an eligible item to be turned into a holy armament.