These weapons vary in style and shape, as do the abilities granted them by the twisted runes inscribed upon them.
A Darkforged weapon is a hand weapon, and can be used in conjunction with the Ensorcelled Weapons special rule. In addition, after deployment but before the first turn begins, roll on the table below to determine an attribute for the weapon.
The weapon has this attribute for the duration of the battle:
Darkforged Weapon Table
D6 Result
1 Infernal Blade: This weapon gains the Flaming Attacks special rule.
2 Malignant: The bearer of this weapon gains the Hatred (all enemies) special rule.
3 Life Bane: This weapon gains the Multiple Wounds (D3) special rule.
4 Dweomer Leach: The bearer of this weapon gains the Magic Resistance (-1) special rule.
5 Hell-forged: This weapon has a Strength characteristic of S+1.
6 Spell-wrought: If the bearer of this weapon is a Wizard, they may apply a +1 modifier to any Casting roll they make. If the bearer of this weapon is not a Wizard, improve the Armour Piercing characteristic of this weapon by 1.