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[[File:branded.png|thumb|right|The Brand of the Absolute]]
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[[Category:Passive Features]]
{{SpoilerWarning}}
 
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.


See [[:Category:Absolute Equipment]] for a list of items that interact with the brand.
== Appearance ==
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. If you do this, [[Gut]] will no longer offer to brand additional characters.  
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:
* A one-time disapproval from some [[Companions]].
* "Branded" appears in the Tags section of the character's Detailed View
* "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 ==
The following pieces of equipment require the Absolute's brand to function at their full potential:
 
* {{MdRarityItem|Absolute's Protector}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Absolute's Talisman}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Absolute's Warboard}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Gloves of Power}}
* {{MdRarityItem|Ring of Absolute Force}}


Any number of characters may receive the brand by switching the active character and speaking to [[Gut]] again (if she is still present in the main hall) or alternatively by speaking to [[Warlock Greez]].
== Bugs ==


As of Early Access Patch 9, there are no mechanical or story drawbacks to becoming branded, but this is unlikely to remain true in the full release of the game.
* [[Origins#Custom|Tav]] may not become "Branded" after an attempt in [[patch notes|Patch #7]], [[patch notes|Hotfix #27]], [[patch notes|Hotfix #28]], so it is necessary to check if it has succeeded or if it has failed.{{verify}}


== Notes and Trivia ==
[[Category:Passive features]]
{{SpoilerBox|The '''Brand of the Absolute''' bears a striking resemblance to the symbols of the [[Dead Three]]: the black hand of Bane, the skull of Bhaal, and the triangle-inset skull of Myrkul. The significance of this resemblance has yet to be revealed in Early Access.}}

Latest revision as of 09:42, 30 October 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:

Bugs[edit | edit source]