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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|DROP
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|DROP
| An ethereal bluish-green light swirls around the blade of your rune-etched battlesword, and it quickly grows translucent then vanishes.
| An ethereal bluish-green light swirls around the blade of your rune-etched battlesword, and it quickly grows translucent then vanishes.
| An ethereal bluish-green light swirls around the blade of XXXX's rune-etched battlesword, and it quickly grows translucent before vanishing.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|GET
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|GET
| Ribbons of bluish-green light burn into existence and swirl around your hand before quickly forming into a sharp black rune-etched battlesword.
| Ribbons of bluish-green light burn into existence and swirl around your hand before quickly forming into a sharp black rune-etched battlesword.
| Ribbons of bluish-green light burn into existence and swirl around XXXX's hand before quickly forming into a rune-etched battlesword.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="2"|TURN
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="2"|TURN
| You turn your rune-etched battlesword and a smoky ethereal mist forms out of thin air and begins to churn about your body before flowing into your skin!
| You turn your rune-etched battlesword and a smoky ethereal mist forms out of thin air and begins to churn about your body before flowing into your skin!
| XXXX turns his rune-etched battleswordand a smoky ethereal mist forms out of thin air and churns around his body before flowing into his skin!
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center"|Activate the Incision of the Igaesha special ability when used alongside [[Valence Armor]].
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center"|Activate the Incision of the Igaesha special ability when used alongside [[Valence Armor]].
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! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="2"|WAVE
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="2"|WAVE
| You slice your rune-etched battlesword in front of you and the very air seems to blacken and bruise before ripping open into a wide gash!
| You slice your rune-etched battlesword in front of you and the very air seems to blacken and bruise before ripping open into a wide gash!
| XXXX slices his rune-etched battlesword in front of him, and the very air seems to blacken and bruise before ripping open into a wide gash!
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center"|Activate the Slice of Shien'tyr ability.
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center"|Activate the Slice of Shien'tyr ability.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|POKE
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|POKE
| The air around your rune-etched broadsword begins to shimmer, and the blade flickers in and out of existence for a few brief moments.
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| The air around XXXX's rune-etched broadsword begins to shimmer, and the blade flickers in and out of existence for a few brief moments.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="2"|RAISE
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="2"|RAISE
| You raise your rune-etched broadsword and the sky above turns a deep grey overcast before beginning to crack open like shattering dark whorled glass.
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| XXXX raises his rune-etched broadsword and the sky above turns a deep grey overcast before beginning to crack open like shattering dark whorled glass.
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center"|Activate the War Winds ability.
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center"|Activate the War Winds ability.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|TOUCH
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|TOUCH
| You run a finger along the blade of your rune-etched broadsword, and brilliant wisps of bluish-green energy dance along the metal.
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| XXXX runs a finger along the blade of his rune-etched broadsword, and brilliant wisps of bluish-green energy dance along the metal.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="2"|POINT
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="2"|POINT
| You point your rune-etched broadsword at TARGET, and the very air around the blade begins to crackle like shifting ice before the entire metal fades to a frosty opaque hue.
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| XXXX points his rune-etched broadsword at TARGET, and the very air around the blade begins to crackle like shifting ice before the entire metal fades to a frosty opaque hue.
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center"|Activate the Void's Grip ability.
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center"|Activate the Void's Grip ability.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|PROD
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|PROD
| You stab out with your rune-etched broadsword, and the blade suddenly vanishes through a glimmering fold in the air, only to reappear when you pull it back out.
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| XXXX stabs out with his rune-etched broadsword, and the blade suddenly vanishes through a glimmering fold in the air, only to reappear when he pulls it back out.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|RUB
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|RUB
| You swing your rune-etched broadsword and tear open a gash into the air before you, which leaves a trail of black ice shards that shatter on the ground. A moment later the gash closes.<br><br>Roundtime: 3 sec.
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| XXXX swings his rune-etched broadsword and tears open a gash into the air, which leaves a trail of black ice shards that shatter on the ground. A moment later the gash closes.
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'''Extraplanar Bane Affinity:''' Increases potency of extraplanar bane by +10 AS.
'''Extraplanar Bane Affinity:''' Increases potency of extraplanar bane by +10 AS.
|analyze=The description of the rune-etched broadsword may be freely altered.
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The rune-etched broadsword is a Valence Weapon, which temporarily allows the wielder to tap into the energy of various other valences and channel that power in offensive and defensive ways.

The broadsword is tier 4 of 4. This means that it has access to the following verbs: DROP, GET, WAVE (Slice of Shien'tyr), POKE, TOUCH, RAISE (The War Winds), PROD, RUB, POINT (The Void's Grip), CLENCH, TAP, PUSH (Life and Death), Extraplanar Bane Affinity (+10 AS against extraplanar enemies when the weapon is already Extraplanar Bane). Bearing both a Valence Weapon and Valence Armor unlocks a special ability (Incision of the Igaesha), which is activated via TURN to grant a number of double strike attacks based on the average tier of the weapon and armor.

Additionally, the weapon will have a standard chance to flare with disintegration damage on successful attacks. Each unlocked tier allows a chance for another successive flare to occur if the previous one was successful, with diminishing chances per flare. <!-- Only necessary if there are drastic changes in ANALYZE between tiers/trees. -->
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|CLENCH
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|CLENCH
| You clench the base of your rune-etched broadsword, and your veins pulse with a golden light while a radiant white glow emanates from your eyes.
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| XXXX clenches the base of his rune-etched broadsword, and his veins pulse with a golden light while a radiant white glow emanates from his eyes.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="2"|PUSH
! scope="row" role="rowheader" rowspan="2"|PUSH
| You run your fingers along the blade of your rune-etched broadsword, and ethereal gold flames leap into existence, grasping out like fiery gilt-hued fingers and coiling around your arm! You feel a rush of intense heat course through your veins, and the visages of several hollow faces of ethereal beings flash before your eyes!
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| XXXX runs his fingers along the blade of his rune-etched broadsword, and ethereal gold flames leap into existence, grasping out like fiery gilt-hued fingers and coiling around his arm! A pool of ethereal white light flashes briefly across his eyes, and his veins throb intensely.
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center"|Activate the Life and Death ability.
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center"|Activate the Life and Death ability.
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! scope="row" role="rowheader"|TAP
! scope="row" role="rowheader"|TAP
| Motes of gilt-hued light float up from the blade of your rune-etched broadsword, fluttering around like golden fireflies before dissipating into the air.
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| Motes of gilt-hued light float up from the blade of XXXX's rune-etched broadsword, fluttering around like golden fireflies before dissipating into the air.
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==See Also==
==See Also==

Latest revision as of 11:35, 3 August 2026

Valence Weapons are part of the Valence armaments script set. They were introduced alongside Valence Armor at Duskruin Arena in February 2022. They were designed by GM Kenstrom and GM Mestys.

Valence Weapons of all types synergize when used with Valence Armor. There are several varieties of Valence Weapons. This original version came in the form of edged weapons, such as swords and daggers. Additional Valence Weapon types were introduced in 2023, with blunt, ranged, and runestaff varieties. Each variety similar verb traps but has slightly different flavor messaging.

Valence armaments are sold at the Beyond Barriers shop.

Tier 1

A Tier 1 Valence Weapon has a standard chance to flare with disintegration damage on successful attacks. They have access to one ability, plus a second special ability if used with Valence Armor.

Slice of Shien'tyr: An AoE SMR attack to reduce foes' defenses, by -30 DS temporarily.

Incision of the Igaesha: Special ability only available when used in conjunction with Valence Armor. Allows for follow-up double attacks for 60 seconds, based on the average total tiers unlocked between the weapon and armor. Cooldown: 60 minutes (-5 per total unlocked tiers, minimum 20 minutes).

Analyze

The description of the rune-etched broadsword may be freely altered.

The rune-etched broadsword is a Valence Weapon, which temporarily allows the wielder to tap into the energy of various other valences and channel that power in offensive and defensive ways.

The broadsword is tier 1 of 4.  This means that it has access to the following verbs: DROP, GET, WAVE (Slice of Shien'tyr).  Bearing both a Valence Weapon and Valence Armor unlocks a special ability (Incision of the Igaesha), which is activated via TURN to grant a number of double strike attacks based on the average tier of the weapon and armor.

Additionally, the weapon will have a standard chance to flare with disintegration damage on successful attacks.  Each unlocked tier allows a chance for another successive flare to occur if the previous one was successful, with diminishing chances per flare.

You might be able to have a talented merchant lighten the rune-etched broadsword for you.

Usage

Verb First Third
DROP An ethereal bluish-green light swirls around the blade of your rune-etched battlesword, and it quickly grows translucent then vanishes. An ethereal bluish-green light swirls around the blade of XXXX's rune-etched battlesword, and it quickly grows translucent before vanishing.
GET Ribbons of bluish-green light burn into existence and swirl around your hand before quickly forming into a sharp black rune-etched battlesword. Ribbons of bluish-green light burn into existence and swirl around XXXX's hand before quickly forming into a rune-etched battlesword.
TURN You turn your rune-etched battlesword and a smoky ethereal mist forms out of thin air and begins to churn about your body before flowing into your skin! XXXX turns his rune-etched battleswordand a smoky ethereal mist forms out of thin air and churns around his body before flowing into his skin!
Activate the Incision of the Igaesha special ability when used alongside Valence Armor.
WAVE You slice your rune-etched battlesword in front of you and the very air seems to blacken and bruise before ripping open into a wide gash! XXXX slices his rune-etched battlesword in front of him, and the very air seems to blacken and bruise before ripping open into a wide gash!
Activate the Slice of Shien'tyr ability.

Tier 2

At Tier 2, Valence Weapons have a 20% chance for a second flare when the tier 1 flare activates. They gain a new ability and two more fluff verb traps.

The War Winds: An AoE SMR attack to knock down foes. Up to 5 creatures or a player. Cooldown: 5 minutes (-1 per tier above 2, minimum 3 minutes).

Usage

Verb First Third
POKE The air around your rune-etched broadsword begins to shimmer, and the blade flickers in and out of existence for a few brief moments. The air around XXXX's rune-etched broadsword begins to shimmer, and the blade flickers in and out of existence for a few brief moments.
RAISE You raise your rune-etched broadsword and the sky above turns a deep grey overcast before beginning to crack open like shattering dark whorled glass. XXXX raises his rune-etched broadsword and the sky above turns a deep grey overcast before beginning to crack open like shattering dark whorled glass.
Activate the War Winds ability.
TOUCH You run a finger along the blade of your rune-etched broadsword, and brilliant wisps of bluish-green energy dance along the metal. XXXX runs a finger along the blade of his rune-etched broadsword, and brilliant wisps of bluish-green energy dance along the metal.

Tier 3

At Tier 3, Valence Weapons have a 10% for a third flare when the second flare activates. They gain a new ability and two more fluff verb traps.

The Void's Grip: An SMR attack to do cold damage and root a foe in place. Cooldown: 5 minutes (-2 per tier above 3, minimum 3 minutes).

Usage

Verb First Third
POINT You point your rune-etched broadsword at TARGET, and the very air around the blade begins to crackle like shifting ice before the entire metal fades to a frosty opaque hue. XXXX points his rune-etched broadsword at TARGET, and the very air around the blade begins to crackle like shifting ice before the entire metal fades to a frosty opaque hue.
Activate the Void's Grip ability.
PROD You stab out with your rune-etched broadsword, and the blade suddenly vanishes through a glimmering fold in the air, only to reappear when you pull it back out. XXXX stabs out with his rune-etched broadsword, and the blade suddenly vanishes through a glimmering fold in the air, only to reappear when he pulls it back out.
RUB You swing your rune-etched broadsword and tear open a gash into the air before you, which leaves a trail of black ice shards that shatter on the ground. A moment later the gash closes.

Roundtime: 3 sec.
XXXX swings his rune-etched broadsword and tears open a gash into the air, which leaves a trail of black ice shards that shatter on the ground. A moment later the gash closes.

Tier 4

At Tier 4, Valence Weapons have a 5% chance for a fourth flare when the third flare activates. They gain one final ability, a boost to extraplanar bane affinity, and two more fluff verb traps.

Life and Death: Increase AS/CS per successful attack for 30 seconds, costing health. AS (+10) and CS (+6) from each successful attack, but drains HP (-3) from the user as it goes. A cap on both AS/CS (+50/+30) and HP loss (-15) is set. Cooldown: 30 minutes.

Extraplanar Bane Affinity: Increases potency of extraplanar bane by +10 AS.

Analyze

The description of the rune-etched broadsword may be freely altered.

The rune-etched broadsword is a Valence Weapon, which temporarily allows the wielder to tap into the energy of various other valences and channel that power in offensive and defensive ways.

The broadsword is tier 4 of 4.  This means that it has access to the following verbs: DROP, GET, WAVE (Slice of Shien'tyr), POKE, TOUCH, RAISE (The War Winds), PROD, RUB, POINT (The Void's Grip), CLENCH, TAP, PUSH (Life and Death), Extraplanar Bane Affinity (+10 AS against extraplanar enemies when the weapon is already Extraplanar Bane).  Bearing both a Valence Weapon and Valence Armor unlocks a special ability (Incision of the Igaesha), which is activated via TURN to grant a number of double strike attacks based on the average tier of the weapon and armor.

Additionally, the weapon will have a standard chance to flare with disintegration damage on successful attacks.  Each unlocked tier allows a chance for another successive flare to occur if the previous one was successful, with diminishing chances per flare. 
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Usage

Verb First Third
CLENCH You clench the base of your rune-etched broadsword, and your veins pulse with a golden light while a radiant white glow emanates from your eyes. XXXX clenches the base of his rune-etched broadsword, and his veins pulse with a golden light while a radiant white glow emanates from his eyes.
PUSH You run your fingers along the blade of your rune-etched broadsword, and ethereal gold flames leap into existence, grasping out like fiery gilt-hued fingers and coiling around your arm! You feel a rush of intense heat course through your veins, and the visages of several hollow faces of ethereal beings flash before your eyes! XXXX runs his fingers along the blade of his rune-etched broadsword, and ethereal gold flames leap into existence, grasping out like fiery gilt-hued fingers and coiling around his arm! A pool of ethereal white light flashes briefly across his eyes, and his veins throb intensely.
Activate the Life and Death ability.
TAP Motes of gilt-hued light float up from the blade of your rune-etched broadsword, fluttering around like golden fireflies before dissipating into the air. Motes of gilt-hued light float up from the blade of XXXX's rune-etched broadsword, fluttering around like golden fireflies before dissipating into the air.

See Also

Valence Weapon edged Information
Type Mechanical
Item Classification Weapon
Item(s) Applied to Edged weapons
Alterable Yes
Light/Deep Yes
Original Release Venue Duskruin
Original Release Year 2022
Tiered Yes
Number of Tiers 4
How to Unlock Certificate
Corresponding Item Scripts Valence Armor
Item Verbs
CLENCH DROP GET POINT
POKE PROD PUSH RAISE
RUB TAP TOUCH TURN
WAVE