Variable

Variable is a weapon trait that causes the weapon to randomly have different properties (durability, damage, weight, and armor penetration) than its base stats when crafted. These variations could make the weapon better or worse than a base weapon of the same name spawned via the admin panel.

The range for all variable stats is 0.85-1.15.

The trait is applied when the weapon is dropped by an enemy or first added to any blacksmith's bench, typically by crafting it. However, if a variable weapon is admin-spawned, it will have its base stats until manually placed into a blacksmith's bench, at which time it will be randomized.