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Sanctified weapons are [[permablessed]] in the hands of a [[cleric]] or [[paladin]]. They can be purchased in shops in towns. [[White ora]] and [[eonake]] items are naturally sanctified.
==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 [[304|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 {{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)]] works only 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.



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

Latest revision as of 16:39, 27 February 2023

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) works only 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.