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[[File:branded.png|thumb|right|The Brand of the Absolute]]
The '''Brand of the Absolute''' is an optional [[Permanent Bonuses|permanent bonus]] that leads to unique dialogue options and powerful item interactions.
The '''Brand of the Absolute''' is an optional [[Permanent Bonuses|permanent bonus]] that leads to unique dialogue options and powerful item interactions.


== Appearance ==
== Appearance ==
The brand is a combination of the symbols of each of the [[Dead Three]]: the black hand of [[Bane (God)|Bane]], the bloody skull of [[Bhaal]], and the triangle-inset skull of [[Myrkul]].
The brand is a combination of the symbols of each of the [[Dead Three]]: the black hand of {{CharLink|Bane (God)|Bane}}, the bloody skull of {{CharLink|Bhaal}}, and the triangle-inset skull of {{CharLink|Myrkul}}.


== Becoming Branded ==
== Becoming Branded ==
A character may become branded by speaking to [[Gut]] in the [[Shattered Sanctum]]. After branding you, she will attempt to mentally connect to your parasite and ask you to join her in her private chapel. After this conversation, [[Gut]] will no longer offer to brand additional characters, but any number of party members may receive the brand by switching the active character and speaking to [[Warlock Greez]].
A character may become branded by speaking to {{CharLink|Gut}} in the [[Shattered Sanctum]]. After branding you, she will attempt to mentally connect to your parasite and ask you to join her in her private chapel. After this conversation, Gut will no longer offer to brand additional characters, but any number of party members may receive the brand by switching the active character and speaking to {{CharLink|Greez|Warlock Greez}}.


Becoming branded has the following consequences:
Becoming branded has the following consequences:
* A one-time disapproval from some [[companions]].
* A one-time disapproval from some [[Companions]].
* [[Brakkal]] will recognize the brand and subsequently refuse to cooperate with the party.
* "Branded" appears in the Tags section of the character's Detailed View
* When [[Corsair Greymon]] accosts the party on the skiff in the [[Underdark]], he can be convinced to back down by displaying the brand.
* "Branded" Dialogue options:
** {{CharLink|Brakkal}} will recognize the brand and subsequently refuse to talk to the branded character.
** {{CharLink|Gekh Coal}} will back down without a dialogue check at the [[Decrepit Village]] in the [[Underdark]].
** {{CharLink|Greymon|Corsair Greymon}} will back down without a dialogue check on the skiff in the Underdark.


== Item synergy ==
== Item synergy ==
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* {{MdRarityItem|Gloves of Power}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Gloves of Power}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Ring of Absolute Force}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Ring of Absolute Force}}
The {{MdRarityItem|Vision of the Absolute}} does not seem to have any interaction with the Absolute's brand.


[[Category:Passive features]]
[[Category:Passive features]]

Latest revision as of 11:37, 28 July 2024

The Brand of the Absolute is an optional permanent bonus that leads to unique dialogue options and powerful item interactions.

Appearance[edit | edit source]

The brand is a combination of the symbols of each of the Dead Three: the black hand of Bane (God) Bane, the bloody skull of Bhaal Bhaal, and the triangle-inset skull of Myrkul Myrkul.

Becoming Branded[edit | edit source]

A character may become branded by speaking to Gut Gut in the Shattered Sanctum. After branding you, she will attempt to mentally connect to your parasite and ask you to join her in her private chapel. After this conversation, Gut will no longer offer to brand additional characters, but any number of party members may receive the brand by switching the active character and speaking to Greez Warlock Greez.

Becoming branded has the following consequences:

  • A one-time disapproval from some Companions.
  • "Branded" appears in the Tags section of the character's Detailed View
  • "Branded" Dialogue options:

Item synergy[edit | edit source]

The following pieces of equipment require the Absolute's brand to function at their full potential: