(x5 for *Slay*) damage dice against the relevant monster type
The brands ("of Melting", "of Burning", "of Freezing", "of Shocking",
-and "of Poisoning") all do x2 damage dice to those monsters not
+and "of Poisoning") all do x2.5 damage dice to those monsters not
resistant to the relevant element. There is also a "(Vampiric)" brand
which will suck life from your foes and heal you at the same time and
a "(Chaotic)" brand which can cause some unexpected results when using