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[[File:branded.png|thumb|right|The Brand of the Absolute]] | [[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. | ||
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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 [[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]]. | ||
There are no mechanical or narrative consequences to becoming branded, beyond the following two cases: | |||
* A one-time disapproval from some [[companions]]. | |||
* [[Brakkal]] will recognize the brand and subsequently refuse to cooperate with the party. | |||
== Item synergy == | == Item synergy == | ||
Revision as of 18:39, 10 February 2024
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The Brand of the Absolute is an optional permanent bonus that leads to unique dialogue options and powerful item interactions.
Appearance
The brand is a combination of the symbols of each of the Dead Three: the black hand of Bane, the bloody skull of Bhaal, and the triangle-inset skull of Myrkul.
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.
There are no mechanical or narrative consequences to becoming branded, beyond the following two cases:
- A one-time disapproval from some companions.
- Brakkal will recognize the brand and subsequently refuse to cooperate with the party.
Item synergy
The following pieces of equipment require the absolute's brand to function at their full potential: