Black Thistle

Introduced:  Throne of Destiny Related Quests:  Rares Updated:  Shedding Skin Retired Versions:  1 Rare #259

Black Thistle Value: 50,000 200 Burden Units A piece of the Heroic Destroyer Set. This dagger was created by a barbarian hedge wizard in the untamed territory between Milantos and Souia-Vey. The wizard used it as both a weapon and as a device for channeling his magical power. Somehow, the dagger ended up in Dereth, and it has developed a unique counter-reaction to the magical energies of the new world. It acquired the rare and deadly ability to punch through the magical protections afforded by Life Magic. At the same time, it seems to mark its bearer as a sort of magical lightning rod -- as if the force of the world's magic itself is taking vengeance against the offender. Item Level: 0/50 Item XP: 0/2,000,000,000 Special Properties: Wisp Slayer Damage: 29 - 36 (54.14 - 67), Slashing/Piercing Speed: Fast (20) (0) Bonus to Attack Skill: +18% Bonus to Melee Defense: +18.0% Casts the following spells: Incantation of Swift Killer, Epic Dagger Aptitude, Incantation of Blood Drinker, Epic Quickness, Epic Blood Thirst, Incantation of Magic Yield Self, Incantation of Dagger Mastery Self Activation Requirements: None Spellcraft: 500 Mana: 2100 Mana Cost: 1 point per 30 seconds.

Notes

• In Shedding Skin the stats were improved, including for existing items, see Black Thistle (Retired) for the old stats. Also no longer drops on death automatically, it can be protected with death items/augmentations.
• The weapon now levels when you gain experience fighting with it and gives bonus spells the higher the level.