Absolute's brand not working

[6h0$t942]

There are a few items in the game which say they give a benefit when branded. Normally i never do this but im trying it on this one character. Ring of absolute force, "wearer bears the brand, DEAL 1 additional thunder damage.
So far this isnt true, on melee or thrown weapons?
I am trying to use this effect in conjuction with the gloves of belligerent skies, but this bug is still here?

[Landomart]

It only works when doing thunder damage.

[6h0$t942]

Originally posted by Landomart:

It only works when doing thunder damage.

ahhhhhhh ok. Some of these items could be worded a bit better, had the same issue with staff of arcane blesing

[Modrayus Felstaud]

Is it supposed to show up as a permanent buff next to your character panel?

[6h0$t942]

Originally posted by Modrayus Felstaud:

Is it supposed to show up as a permanent buff next to your character panel?

Not sure. For my one guy it doesnt. But in one conversation later on having the brand was acknowledged by the game.

[Wotto]

Weird I had the shield that adds +1 to saving throws on a character that wasn't branded and it gave the +1 to all saves. Got Branded on another playthrough and the shield wont add the +1. I didn't let her delve deep into mind so maybe it only happens when gut captures you. Unless it is a set and the whole set needs to be equipped, still that doesn't explain why it was giving the +1 on unbranded