diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_mob/signals_mob_living.dm b/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_mob/signals_mob_living.dm
index 72ea3d18623..942706689e8 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_mob/signals_mob_living.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_mob/signals_mob_living.dm
@@ -70,13 +70,6 @@
 ///from base of element/bane/activate(): (item/weapon, mob/user)
 #define COMSIG_LIVING_BANED "living_baned"
 
-///from base of element/bane/activate(): (item/weapon, mob/user)
-#define COMSIG_OBJECT_PRE_BANING "obj_pre_baning"
-	#define COMPONENT_CANCEL_BANING (1<<0)
-
-///from base of element/bane/activate(): (item/weapon, mob/user)
-#define COMSIG_OBJECT_ON_BANING "obj_on_baning"
-
 // adjust_x_loss messages sent from /mob/living/proc/adjust[x]Loss
 /// Returned from all the following messages if you actually aren't going to apply any change
 #define COMPONENT_IGNORE_CHANGE (1<<0)
diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_object.dm b/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_object.dm
index 716069b6843..c41304f11b1 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_object.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/dcs/signals/signals_object.dm
@@ -686,6 +686,9 @@
 /// Sent from /datum/component/reflection when the reflection is updated to the mob reflecting: (atom/movable/reflecting_in, obj/effect/abstract/reflection)
 #define COMSIG_REFLECTION_UPDATED "reflection_updated"
 
+/// From /datum/element/weapon_description: (list/readout)
+#define COMSIG_ITEM_WEAPON_LABEL_READOUT "item_weapon_label_readout"
+
 /// Send from /datum/element/cuffable_item(): (mob/cuffer, obj/item/cuffs)
 #define COMSIG_ITEM_PRE_CUFFED_TO_MOB "item_cuffed_to_mob"
 	/// Return to stop the cuffing from happening.
diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm b/code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm
index bcc17a7dca1..0ea199845b4 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/mobs.dm
@@ -127,6 +127,26 @@
 ///The mob is all boney
 #define MOB_SKELETAL (1 << 15)
 
+/// Readable biotypes, keep this in the same order as the flags are
+#define MOB_BIOTYPES_READABLE list(\
+	"organic", \
+	"mineral", \
+	"robotic", \
+	"undead", \
+	"humanoid", \
+	"insectoid", \
+	"beast", \
+	"monstrous", \
+	"reptile", \
+	"spirit", \
+	"plant", \
+	"slime", \
+	"aquatic", \
+	"mining", \
+	"crustacean", \
+	"skeletal", \
+)
+
 //Lung respiration type flags
 #define RESPIRATION_OXYGEN (1 << 0)
 #define RESPIRATION_N2 (1 << 1)
diff --git a/code/datums/components/bane.dm b/code/datums/components/bane.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..08d3feac17b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/datums/components/bane.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,199 @@
+/**
+ * ## Bane component
+ *
+ * Applied to items and projectiles that modifies damage dealt to certain things.
+ * For example a sword that deals 2x damage to specifically skeletons.
+ *
+ * For items, you are not limited to only dealing more damage. Supports smaller multipliers or removing flat damage.
+ * For projectiles, you are limited to only dealing more damage, at least until further refactors are done.
+ */
+/datum/component/bane
+	dupe_mode = COMPONENT_DUPE_ALLOWED
+	/// Callback invoked when checking if a target is valid to be baned (arguments: target)
+	/// Return a boolean, FALSE to stop the bane effect or TRUE to allow it
+	VAR_FINAL/datum/callback/should_bane_callback
+	/// Callback invoked before bane damage is applied, allows for modifying the damage or applying other effects. (arguments: target, attacker, damage_modifiers)
+	/// Return value doesn't matter, but you can modify the damage_modifiers list to change the attack's values
+	VAR_FINAL/datum/callback/pre_bane_callback
+	/// Callback invoked after bane damage is applied, allows for applying other effects. (arguments: target, attacker)
+	/// Return value doesn't matter
+	VAR_FINAL/datum/callback/on_bane_callback
+	/// A bitfield of mob biotypes that this bane component applies to.
+	///If NONE, applies to all biotypes. Defaults to NONE.
+	VAR_FINAL/affected_biotypes = NONE
+	/// Multiplier applied to damage when the bane effect applies. Defaults to 1 (no change).
+	VAR_FINAL/damage_multiplier = 1
+	/// Flat damage added when the bane effect applies. Defaults to 0 (no change).
+	VAR_FINAL/added_damage = 0
+	/// Optional text to show in the weapon label readout, if not set it will generate a generic one based on the biotypes
+	VAR_FINAL/label_text = ""
+
+/datum/component/bane/Initialize(
+	damage_multiplier = 1,
+	added_damage = 0,
+	affected_biotypes = NONE,
+	datum/callback/should_bane_callback,
+	datum/callback/pre_bane_callback,
+	datum/callback/on_bane_callback,
+	label_text = "",
+)
+	if(!isitem(parent) && !isprojectile(parent))
+		return COMPONENT_INCOMPATIBLE
+
+	src.damage_multiplier = damage_multiplier
+	src.added_damage = added_damage
+	src.affected_biotypes = affected_biotypes
+	src.should_bane_callback = should_bane_callback
+	src.pre_bane_callback = pre_bane_callback
+	src.on_bane_callback = on_bane_callback
+	src.label_text = label_text
+
+/datum/component/bane/RegisterWithParent()
+	if(isitem(parent))
+		RegisterSignal(parent, COMSIG_ITEM_WEAPON_LABEL_READOUT, PROC_REF(label_readout))
+		RegisterSignal(parent, COMSIG_ITEM_PRE_ATTACK, PROC_REF(pre_attack))
+		RegisterSignal(parent, COMSIG_ITEM_AFTERATTACK, PROC_REF(after_attack))
+		RegisterSignal(parent, COMSIG_MOVABLE_IMPACT_ZONE, PROC_REF(on_thrown_hit))
+	if(isprojectile(parent))
+		RegisterSignal(parent, COMSIG_PROJECTILE_SELF_ON_HIT, PROC_REF(projectile_hit))
+
+/datum/component/bane/UnregisterFromParent()
+	if(isitem(parent))
+		UnregisterSignal(parent, COMSIG_ITEM_WEAPON_LABEL_READOUT)
+		UnregisterSignal(parent, COMSIG_ITEM_PRE_ATTACK)
+		UnregisterSignal(parent, COMSIG_ITEM_AFTERATTACK)
+		UnregisterSignal(parent, COMSIG_MOVABLE_IMPACT_ZONE)
+	if(isprojectile(parent))
+		UnregisterSignal(parent, COMSIG_PROJECTILE_SELF_ON_HIT)
+
+/datum/component/bane/proc/is_bane_target(atom/target)
+	if(!isliving(target))
+		return FALSE
+
+	var/mob/living/living_target = target
+	if(affected_biotypes && !(living_target.mob_biotypes & affected_biotypes))
+		return FALSE
+
+	return isnull(should_bane_callback) ? TRUE : should_bane_callback.Invoke(target)
+
+/datum/component/bane/proc/label_readout(obj/item/source, list/readout)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+
+	if(damage_multiplier == 1 && added_damage == 0 && !label_text)
+		return
+
+	var/label_line = ""
+	if(damage_multiplier > 1 || added_damage > 0)
+		label_line += "It is especially effective against"
+	else if(damage_multiplier < 1 || added_damage < 0)
+		label_line += "It is less effective against"
+	else
+		label_line += "It interacts uniquely with" // for custom behaviors?
+
+	label_line += " "
+	if(label_text)
+		label_line += label_text
+	else if(affected_biotypes)
+		var/list/affected_biotypes_readable = bitfield_to_list(affected_biotypes, MOB_BIOTYPES_READABLE)
+		label_line += "[english_list(affected_biotypes_readable)] enemies"
+	else
+		label_line += "certain enemies"
+
+	if(damage_multiplier > 1 || added_damage > 0)
+		var/magnitude = ""
+		switch(max(damage_multiplier, added_damage / 10))
+			if(3 to INFINITY)
+				magnitude = "massively increased"
+			if(2 to 3)
+				magnitude = "greatly increased"
+			if(1.5 to 2)
+				magnitude = "significantly increased"
+			if(1 to 1.5)
+				magnitude = "slightly increased"
+
+		label_line += ", dealing [span_warning(magnitude)] damage per hit"
+
+	else if(damage_multiplier < 1 || added_damage < 0)
+		var/magnitude = ""
+		switch(min(damage_multiplier, 10 / abs(added_damage || 1)))
+			if(-INFINITY to 0)
+				magnitude = "no"
+			if(0 to 0.3)
+				magnitude = "massively reduced"
+			if(0.3 to 0.6)
+				magnitude = "greatly reduced"
+			if(0.6 to 0.9)
+				magnitude = "significantly reduced"
+			if(0.9 to 1)
+				magnitude = "slightly reduced"
+
+		label_line += ", dealing [span_warning(magnitude)] damage per hit"
+
+	label_line += "."
+	readout += label_line
+
+// Item attack handling
+/datum/component/bane/proc/pre_attack(datum/source, atom/target, mob/living/attacker, list/modifiers, list/attack_modifiers)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+
+	if(!is_bane_target(target))
+		return
+
+	if(added_damage != 0)
+		MODIFY_ATTACK_FORCE(attack_modifiers, added_damage)
+	if(damage_multiplier != 1)
+		MODIFY_ATTACK_FORCE_MULTIPLIER(attack_modifiers, damage_multiplier)
+
+	pre_bane_callback?.Invoke(target, attacker, attack_modifiers)
+
+/datum/component/bane/proc/after_attack(datum/source, atom/target, mob/living/attacker, ...)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+
+	if(!is_bane_target(target))
+		return
+
+	SEND_SIGNAL(target, COMSIG_LIVING_BANED, source, attacker)
+	on_bane_callback?.Invoke(target, attacker)
+
+// Throw impact handling
+/datum/component/bane/proc/on_thrown_hit(datum/source, atom/hit_atom, hit_zone, blocked, datum/thrownthing/throwingdatum)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+
+	if(!is_bane_target(hit_atom))
+		return
+
+	var/mob/thrower = throwingdatum?.thrower?.resolve()
+	var/list/damage_modifiers = list("[FORCE_MULTIPLIER]" = damage_multiplier, "[FORCE_MODIFIER]" = added_damage)
+	pre_bane_callback?.Invoke(hit_atom, thrower, damage_modifiers)
+
+	// We're not modifying the throwforce of the item we're just applying more damage as a separate damage event
+	// That's why we do damage_multiplier - 1 (so that a 1.5x multiplier would apply 0.5x damage here for a total of 1.5x)
+	var/obj/item/throwing_item = parent
+	var/extra_damage = (throwing_item.throwforce * max(0, damage_modifiers[FORCE_MULTIPLIER] - 1)) + damage_modifiers[FORCE_MODIFIER]
+	if(extra_damage > 0)
+		var/mob/living/living_target = hit_atom // safe assertion from is_bane_target
+		living_target.apply_damage(extra_damage, throwing_item.damtype, hit_zone, blocked)
+
+	SEND_SIGNAL(hit_atom, COMSIG_LIVING_BANED, thrower, hit_atom)
+	on_bane_callback?.Invoke(hit_atom, thrower)
+
+// Projectile hit handling
+/datum/component/bane/proc/projectile_hit(datum/source, atom/firer, atom/target, angle, hit_zone, blocked, ...)
+	SIGNAL_HANDLER
+
+	if(!is_bane_target(target))
+		return
+
+	var/list/damage_modifiers = list("[FORCE_MULTIPLIER]" = damage_multiplier, "[FORCE_MODIFIER]" = added_damage)
+	pre_bane_callback?.Invoke(target, firer, damage_modifiers)
+
+	// We're not modifying the projectile damage we're just applying more damage as a separate damage event
+	// That's why we do damage_multiplier - 1 (so that a 1.5x multiplier would apply 0.5x damage here for a total of 1.5x)
+	var/obj/projectile/projectile_owner = parent
+	var/extra_damage = (projectile_owner.damage * max(0, damage_modifiers[FORCE_MULTIPLIER] - 1)) + damage_modifiers[FORCE_MODIFIER]
+	if(extra_damage > 0)
+		var/mob/living/living_target = target // safe assertion from is_bane_target
+		living_target.apply_damage(extra_damage, projectile_owner.damage_type, hit_zone, blocked)
+
+	SEND_SIGNAL(target, COMSIG_LIVING_BANED, firer, target)
+	on_bane_callback?.Invoke(target, firer)
diff --git a/code/datums/components/fantasy/suffixes.dm b/code/datums/components/fantasy/suffixes.dm
index 2b25e442b23..20a55c04e29 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/fantasy/suffixes.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/fantasy/suffixes.dm
@@ -58,7 +58,6 @@
 	name = "of <mobtype> slaying (random species, carbon or simple animal)"
 	placement = AFFIX_SUFFIX
 	alignment = AFFIX_GOOD
-	var/list/target_types_by_comp = list()
 
 /datum/fantasy_affix/bane/apply(datum/component/fantasy/comp, newName)
 	. = ..()
@@ -83,16 +82,9 @@
 	// This works even with the species picks since we're only accessing the name
 
 	var/obj/item/master = comp.parent
-	master.AddElement(/datum/element/bane, target_type = picked_mobtype)
-	target_types_by_comp[comp] = picked_mobtype
+	comp.appliedComponents += master.AddComponent(/datum/component/bane, affected_biotypes = picked_mobtype, damage_multiplier = 2)
 	return "[newName] of [initial(picked_mobtype.name)] slaying"
 
-/datum/fantasy_affix/bane/remove(datum/component/fantasy/comp)
-	var/picked_mobtype = target_types_by_comp[comp]
-	var/obj/item/master = comp.parent
-	master.RemoveElement(/datum/element/bane, picked_mobtype)
-	target_types_by_comp -= comp
-
 /datum/fantasy_affix/summoning
 	name = "of <mobtype> summoning (dangerous, can pick all but megafauna tier stuff)"
 	placement = AFFIX_SUFFIX
diff --git a/code/datums/elements/bane.dm b/code/datums/elements/bane.dm
deleted file mode 100644
index 769cf8d361d..00000000000
--- a/code/datums/elements/bane.dm
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,93 +0,0 @@
-/// Deals extra damage to mobs of a certain type, species, or biotype.
-/// This doesn't directly modify the normal damage of the weapon, instead it applies its own damage separately ON TOP of normal damage
-/// ie. a sword that does 10 damage with a bane element attached that has a 0.5 damage_multiplier will do:
-/// 10 damage from the swords normal attack + 5 damage (50%) from the bane element
-/datum/element/bane
-	element_flags = ELEMENT_BESPOKE
-	argument_hash_start_idx = 2
-	/// can be a mob or a species.
-	var/target_type
-	/// multiplier of the extra damage based on the force of the item.
-	var/damage_multiplier
-	/// Added after the above.
-	var/added_damage
-	/// If it requires combat mode on to deal the extra damage or not.
-	var/requires_combat_mode
-	/// if we want it to only affect a certain mob biotype
-	var/mob_biotypes
-
-/datum/element/bane/Attach(datum/target, target_type = /mob/living, mob_biotypes = NONE, damage_multiplier=1, added_damage = 0, requires_combat_mode = TRUE)
-	. = ..()
-
-	if(!ispath(target_type, /mob/living) && !ispath(target_type, /datum/species))
-		return ELEMENT_INCOMPATIBLE
-
-	src.target_type = target_type
-	src.damage_multiplier = damage_multiplier
-	src.added_damage = added_damage
-	src.requires_combat_mode = requires_combat_mode
-	src.mob_biotypes = mob_biotypes
-	target.AddElementTrait(TRAIT_ON_HIT_EFFECT, REF(src), /datum/element/on_hit_effect)
-	RegisterSignal(target, COMSIG_ON_HIT_EFFECT, PROC_REF(do_bane))
-
-/datum/element/bane/Detach(datum/source)
-	UnregisterSignal(source, COMSIG_ON_HIT_EFFECT)
-	REMOVE_TRAIT(source, TRAIT_ON_HIT_EFFECT, REF(src))
-	return ..()
-
-/datum/element/bane/proc/do_bane(datum/element_owner, mob/living/bane_applier, mob/living/baned_target, hit_zone, throw_hit)
-	if(!check_biotype_path(bane_applier, baned_target))
-		return
-	if(SEND_SIGNAL(element_owner, COMSIG_OBJECT_PRE_BANING, baned_target) & COMPONENT_CANCEL_BANING)
-		return
-
-	var/force_boosted
-	var/applied_dam_type
-
-	if(isitem(element_owner))
-		var/obj/item/item_owner = element_owner
-		force_boosted = item_owner.force
-		applied_dam_type = item_owner.damtype
-	else if(isprojectile(element_owner))
-		var/obj/projectile/projectile_owner = element_owner
-		force_boosted = projectile_owner.damage
-		applied_dam_type = projectile_owner.damage_type
-	else if (isliving(element_owner))
-		var/mob/living/living_owner = element_owner
-		force_boosted = (living_owner.melee_damage_lower + living_owner.melee_damage_upper) / 2
-		//commence crying. yes, these really are the same check. FUCK.
-		if(isbasicmob(living_owner))
-			var/mob/living/basic/basic_owner = living_owner
-			applied_dam_type = basic_owner.melee_damage_type
-		else if(isanimal(living_owner))
-			var/mob/living/simple_animal/simple_owner = living_owner
-			applied_dam_type = simple_owner.melee_damage_type
-		else
-			return
-	else
-		return
-
-	var/extra_damage = max(0, (force_boosted * damage_multiplier) + added_damage)
-	baned_target.apply_damage(extra_damage, applied_dam_type, hit_zone)
-	SEND_SIGNAL(baned_target, COMSIG_LIVING_BANED, bane_applier, baned_target) // for extra effects when baned.
-	SEND_SIGNAL(element_owner, COMSIG_OBJECT_ON_BANING, baned_target)
-
-/**
- * Checks typepaths and the mob's biotype, returning TRUE if correct and FALSE if wrong.
- * Additionally checks if combat mode is required, and if so whether it's enabled or not.
- */
-/datum/element/bane/proc/check_biotype_path(atom/bane_applier, atom/target)
-	if(!isliving(target))
-		return FALSE
-	var/mob/living/living_target = target
-	if(isliving(bane_applier) && bane_applier)
-		var/mob/living/living_bane_applier = bane_applier
-		if(requires_combat_mode && !living_bane_applier.combat_mode)
-			return FALSE
-	var/is_correct_biotype = living_target.mob_biotypes & mob_biotypes
-	if(mob_biotypes && !(is_correct_biotype))
-		return FALSE
-	if(ispath(target_type, /mob/living))
-		return istype(living_target, target_type)
-	else //species type
-		return is_species(living_target, target_type)
diff --git a/code/datums/elements/nullrod_core.dm b/code/datums/elements/nullrod_core.dm
index fa48e421f8e..6b4a309ba35 100644
--- a/code/datums/elements/nullrod_core.dm
+++ b/code/datums/elements/nullrod_core.dm
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 		effects_we_clear = list(/obj/effect/rune, /obj/effect/heretic_rune, /obj/effect/cosmic_rune), \
 	)
 	target.AddComponent(/datum/component/cult_kill_tracker)
-	target.AddElement(/datum/element/bane, mob_biotypes = MOB_SPIRIT, damage_multiplier = 0, added_damage = 25, requires_combat_mode = FALSE)
+	target.AddComponent(/datum/component/bane, affected_biotypes = MOB_SPIRIT, added_damage = 25)
 	ADD_TRAIT(target, TRAIT_NULLROD_ITEM, ELEMENT_TRAIT(type))
 
 	if(!PERFORM_ALL_TESTS(focus_only/nullrod_variants) || !chaplain_spawnable)
diff --git a/code/datums/elements/weapon_description.dm b/code/datums/elements/weapon_description.dm
index 022318abfcf..23acb72960c 100644
--- a/code/datums/elements/weapon_description.dm
+++ b/code/datums/elements/weapon_description.dm
@@ -97,6 +97,8 @@
 	if(attached_proc)
 		readout += call(source, attached_proc)()
 
+	SEND_SIGNAL(source, COMSIG_ITEM_WEAPON_LABEL_READOUT, readout)
+
 	// Finally bringing the fields together
 	return readout.Join("\n")
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/storage/toolboxes/medical.dm b/code/game/objects/items/storage/toolboxes/medical.dm
index 0c9323212b6..26630831aef 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/storage/toolboxes/medical.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/storage/toolboxes/medical.dm
@@ -41,4 +41,4 @@
 
 /obj/item/storage/toolbox/medical/coroner/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
-	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, mob_biotypes = MOB_UNDEAD, damage_multiplier = 1) //Just in case one of the tennants get uppity
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/bane, affected_biotypes = MOB_UNDEAD, damage_multiplier = 2) //Just in case one of the tennants get uppity
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weaponry/melee/misc.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weaponry/melee/misc.dm
index 11d951f22a9..b79ff035f20 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weaponry/melee/misc.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weaponry/melee/misc.dm
@@ -488,7 +488,18 @@
 			/obj/effect/decal/cleanable/ants,
 			/obj/item/queen_bee,
 		))
-	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, mob_biotypes = MOB_BUG,  target_type = /mob/living/basic, damage_multiplier = 0, added_damage = 24, requires_combat_mode = FALSE)
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/bane, affected_biotypes = MOB_BUG, pre_bane_callback = CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(bane_check)) )
+
+// Different type of bug mobs get different amounts of damage multipliers
+/obj/item/melee/flyswatter/proc/bane_check(mob/living/target, mob/living/attacker, list/attack_modifiers)
+	if(isanimal_or_basicmob(target))
+		MODIFY_ATTACK_FORCE(attack_modifiers, 24)
+	else if(isflyperson(target))
+		MODIFY_ATTACK_FORCE(attack_modifiers, 29)
+	else if(ismoth(target))
+		MODIFY_ATTACK_FORCE(attack_modifiers, 9)
+	else // ?? Whatever
+		MODIFY_ATTACK_FORCE(attack_modifiers, 14)
 
 /obj/item/melee/flyswatter/afterattack(atom/target, mob/user, list/modifiers, list/attack_modifiers)
 	if(is_type_in_typecache(target, splattable))
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weaponry/melee/sabre.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weaponry/melee/sabre.dm
index 0cc90020800..1507193e3e8 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weaponry/melee/sabre.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weaponry/melee/sabre.dm
@@ -34,29 +34,23 @@
 		bonus_modifier = 5, \
 	)
 	// The weight of authority comes down on the tider's crimes.
-	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, target_type = /mob/living/carbon/human, damage_multiplier = 0.35)
-	RegisterSignal(src, COMSIG_OBJECT_PRE_BANING, PROC_REF(attempt_bane))
-	RegisterSignal(src, COMSIG_OBJECT_ON_BANING, PROC_REF(bane_effects))
-
-/**
- * If the target reeks of maintenance, the blade can tear through their body with a total of 20 damage.
- */
-/obj/item/melee/sabre/proc/attempt_bane(element_owner, mob/living/carbon/criminal)
-	SIGNAL_HANDLER
-	var/obj/item/organ/liver/liver = criminal.get_organ_slot(ORGAN_SLOT_LIVER)
-	if(isnull(liver) || !HAS_TRAIT(liver, TRAIT_MAINTENANCE_METABOLISM))
-		return COMPONENT_CANCEL_BANING
-
-/**
- * Assistants should fear this weapon.
- */
-/obj/item/melee/sabre/proc/bane_effects(element_owner, mob/living/carbon/human/baned_target)
-	SIGNAL_HANDLER
-	baned_target.visible_message(
-		span_warning("[src] tears through [baned_target] with unnatural ease!"),
-		span_userdanger("As [src] tears into your body, you feel the weight of authority collapse into your wounds!"),
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/bane, \
+		damage_multiplier = 1.35, \
+		should_bane_callback = CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(bane_check)), \
+		on_bane_callback = CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(bane_message)), \
+		label_text = "assistants", \
 	)
-	INVOKE_ASYNC(baned_target, TYPE_PROC_REF(/mob/living/carbon/human, emote), "scream")
+
+/obj/item/melee/sabre/proc/bane_check(mob/living/target)
+	var/obj/item/organ/liver/liver = target.get_organ_slot(ORGAN_SLOT_LIVER)
+	return !isnull(liver) && HAS_TRAIT(liver, TRAIT_MAINTENANCE_METABOLISM)
+
+/obj/item/melee/sabre/proc/bane_message(mob/living/target, mob/living/attacker)
+	target.visible_message(
+		span_warning("[src] tears through [target] with unnatural ease!"),
+		span_boldwarning("As [src] tears into your body, you feel the weight of authority collapse into your wounds!"),
+	)
+	INVOKE_ASYNC(target, TYPE_PROC_REF(/mob, emote), "scream")
 
 /obj/item/melee/sabre/hit_reaction(mob/living/carbon/human/owner, atom/movable/hitby, attack_text = "the attack", final_block_chance = 0, damage = 0, attack_type = MELEE_ATTACK, damage_type = BRUTE)
 	if(attack_type == PROJECTILE_ATTACK || attack_type == LEAP_ATTACK || attack_type == OVERWHELMING_ATTACK)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weaponry/melee/soulscythe.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weaponry/melee/soulscythe.dm
index 35b27736e13..a0430b34ce9 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weaponry/melee/soulscythe.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weaponry/melee/soulscythe.dm
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
 	RegisterSignal(soul, COMSIG_MOB_ATTACK_RANGED, PROC_REF(on_attack))
 	RegisterSignal(soul, COMSIG_MOB_ATTACK_RANGED_SECONDARY, PROC_REF(on_secondary_attack))
 	RegisterSignal(src, COMSIG_ATOM_INTEGRITY_CHANGED, PROC_REF(on_integrity_change))
-	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, mob_biotypes = MOB_PLANT, damage_multiplier = 0.5, requires_combat_mode = FALSE)
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/bane, affected_biotypes = MOB_PLANT, damage_multiplier = 1.5)
 
 /obj/item/soulscythe/examine(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weaponry/melee/spear.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weaponry/melee/spear.dm
index c3a87f4f0d6..39ca04c5017 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weaponry/melee/spear.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weaponry/melee/spear.dm
@@ -462,7 +462,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/spear/dragonator/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
-	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, mob_biotypes = MOB_MINING, damage_multiplier = 0, added_damage = 80, requires_combat_mode = FALSE) //For killing really big monsters.
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/bane, affected_biotypes = MOB_MINING, added_damage = 80) //For killing really big monsters.
 
 /*
  * Untreated Giantslayer , needs to be thrown into lava
diff --git a/code/modules/art/statues.dm b/code/modules/art/statues.dm
index 2bb49122747..e86b53d68ea 100644
--- a/code/modules/art/statues.dm
+++ b/code/modules/art/statues.dm
@@ -332,14 +332,17 @@
 	. = ..()
 	AddElement(/datum/element/eyestab)
 	AddElement(/datum/element/wall_engraver)
-	//deals 200 damage to statues, meaning you can actually kill one in ~250 hits
-	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, target_type = /mob/living/basic/statue, damage_multiplier = 40)
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/bane, damage_multiplier = 40, should_bane_callback = CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(bane_check)), label_text = "statues")
 
 /obj/item/chisel/Destroy()
 	prepared_block = null
 	tracked_user = null
 	return ..()
 
+/// Bane component callback
+/obj/item/chisel/proc/bane_check(mob/living/target)
+	return istype(target, /mob/living/basic/statue)
+
 /*
 Hit the block to start
 Point with the chisel at the target to choose what to sculpt or hit block to choose from preset statue types.
diff --git a/code/modules/fishing/fishing_rod.dm b/code/modules/fishing/fishing_rod.dm
index 8f21acb8829..ce2abbc6b99 100644
--- a/code/modules/fishing/fishing_rod.dm
+++ b/code/modules/fishing/fishing_rod.dm
@@ -92,11 +92,12 @@
 		set_slot(new line(src), ROD_SLOT_LINE)
 
 	update_appearance()
-
-	//Bane effect that make it extra-effective against mobs with water adaptation (read: fish infusion)
-	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, target_type = /mob/living, damage_multiplier = 1.25)
-	RegisterSignal(src, COMSIG_OBJECT_PRE_BANING, PROC_REF(attempt_bane))
-	RegisterSignal(src, COMSIG_OBJECT_ON_BANING, PROC_REF(bane_effects))
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/bane, \
+		damage_multiplier = 2.25, \
+		should_bane_callback = CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(should_bane_fish_infusions)), \
+		on_bane_callback = CALLBACK(src, PROC_REF(on_bane_fish_infusions)), \
+		label_text = "fishpeople", \
+	)
 
 /obj/item/fishing_rod/add_context(atom/source, list/context, obj/item/held_item, mob/user)
 	if(src == held_item)
@@ -260,18 +261,13 @@
 	material_chance += user.mind?.get_skill_level(/datum/skill/fishing) * 1.5
 	return material_chance
 
-///Fishing rodss should only bane fish DNA-infused spessman
-/obj/item/fishing_rod/proc/attempt_bane(datum/source, mob/living/fish)
-	SIGNAL_HANDLER
-	if(!force || !HAS_TRAIT(fish, TRAIT_WATER_ADAPTATION))
-		return COMPONENT_CANCEL_BANING
+/obj/item/fishing_rod/proc/should_bane_fish_infusions(mob/living/target)
+	return force > 0 && HAS_TRAIT(target, TRAIT_WATER_ADAPTATION)
 
-///Fishing rods should hard-counter fish DNA-infused spessman
-/obj/item/fishing_rod/proc/bane_effects(datum/source, mob/living/fish)
-	SIGNAL_HANDLER
-	fish.adjust_staggered_up_to(STAGGERED_SLOWDOWN_LENGTH, 4 SECONDS)
-	fish.adjust_confusion_up_to(1.5 SECONDS, 3 SECONDS)
-	fish.adjust_wet_stacks(-4)
+/obj/item/fishing_rod/proc/on_bane_fish_infusions(mob/living/target, mob/living/attacker)
+	target.adjust_staggered_up_to(STAGGERED_SLOWDOWN_LENGTH, 4 SECONDS)
+	target.adjust_confusion_up_to(1.5 SECONDS, 3 SECONDS)
+	target.adjust_wet_stacks(-4)
 
 /obj/item/fishing_rod/interact(mob/user)
 	if(currently_hooked)
diff --git a/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroitemdefines.dm b/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroitemdefines.dm
index 51100267572..a35b938fcf6 100644
--- a/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroitemdefines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/hydroponics/hydroitemdefines.dm
@@ -172,11 +172,8 @@
 
 /obj/item/scythe/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
-	AddComponent(/datum/component/butchering, \
-	speed = 9 SECONDS, \
-	effectiveness = 105, \
-	)
-	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, mob_biotypes = MOB_PLANT, damage_multiplier = 0.5, requires_combat_mode = FALSE)
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/butchering, speed = 9 SECONDS, effectiveness = 105)
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/bane, affected_biotypes = MOB_PLANT, damage_multiplier = 1.5)
 
 /obj/item/scythe/suicide_act(mob/living/user)
 	user.visible_message(span_suicide("[user] is beheading [user.p_them()]self with [src]! It looks like [user.p_theyre()] trying to commit suicide!"))
diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/chaplain/chaplain_vorpal_scythe.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/chaplain/chaplain_vorpal_scythe.dm
index 91823a073c8..c06f8993b53 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/chaplain/chaplain_vorpal_scythe.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/chaplain/chaplain_vorpal_scythe.dm
@@ -79,12 +79,8 @@ If the scythe isn't empowered when you sheath it, you take a heap of damage and
 /obj/item/vorpalscythe/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	AddElement(/datum/element/nullrod_core, chaplain_spawnable = FALSE, rune_remove_line = "TO DUST WITH YE!! AWAY!!") // The implant is the actual item the chappie can select
-	AddComponent(
-		/datum/component/butchering, \
-		speed = 3 SECONDS, \
-		effectiveness = 125, \
-	)
-	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, mob_biotypes = MOB_PLANT, damage_multiplier = 0.5, requires_combat_mode = FALSE) //also good at killing plants
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/bane, affected_biotypes = MOB_PLANT, damage_multiplier = 1.5) //also good at killing plants
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/butchering, speed = 3 SECONDS, effectiveness = 125)
 
 /obj/item/vorpalscythe/attack(mob/living/target, mob/living/user, list/modifiers, list/attack_modifiers)
 	if(ismonkey(target) && !target.mind) //Don't empower from hitting monkeys. Hit a corgi or something, I don't know.
diff --git a/code/modules/library/bibles.dm b/code/modules/library/bibles.dm
index 07a83912f00..597c245a7c3 100644
--- a/code/modules/library/bibles.dm
+++ b/code/modules/library/bibles.dm
@@ -365,13 +365,13 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(bibleitemstates, list(
 /obj/item/book/bible/syndicate/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	AddComponent(/datum/component/anti_magic, MAGIC_RESISTANCE|MAGIC_RESISTANCE_HOLY)
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/bane, affected_biotypes = MOB_SPIRIT, added_damage = 25)
 	AddComponent(/datum/component/effect_remover, \
 		success_feedback = "You disrupt the magic of %THEEFFECT with %THEWEAPON.", \
 		success_forcesay = "BEGONE FOUL MAGIKS!!", \
 		tip_text = "Clear rune", \
 		effects_we_clear = list(/obj/effect/rune, /obj/effect/heretic_rune, /obj/effect/cosmic_rune), \
 	)
-	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, mob_biotypes = MOB_SPIRIT, damage_multiplier = 0, added_damage = 25, requires_combat_mode = FALSE)
 
 /obj/item/book/bible/syndicate/attack_self(mob/living/carbon/human/user, modifiers)
 	if(!uses || !istype(user))
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/boulder_processing/boulder.dm b/code/modules/mining/boulder_processing/boulder.dm
index 96ed8878e71..3969c555180 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/boulder_processing/boulder.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/boulder_processing/boulder.dm
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 	register_context()
 	AddComponent(/datum/component/two_handed, require_twohands = TRUE, force_unwielded = 0, force_wielded = 5) //Heavy as all hell, it's a boulder, dude.
 	AddComponent(/datum/component/sisyphus_awarder)
-	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, mob_biotypes = MOB_SPECIAL, added_damage = 20, requires_combat_mode = FALSE)
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/bane, affected_biotypes = MOB_SPECIAL, added_damage = 20)
 
 /obj/item/boulder/Destroy(force)
 	SSore_generation.available_boulders -= src
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/equipment/mining_tools.dm b/code/modules/mining/equipment/mining_tools.dm
index 73ebdf10a71..d16be7e4b4c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/equipment/mining_tools.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/equipment/mining_tools.dm
@@ -185,7 +185,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/shovel/serrated/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
-	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, mob_biotypes = MOB_ORGANIC, damage_multiplier = 1) //You may be horridly cursed now, but at least you kill the living a whole lot more easily!
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/bane, affected_biotypes = MOB_ORGANIC, damage_multiplier = 2) //You may be horridly cursed now, but at least you kill the living a whole lot more easily!
 
 /obj/item/shovel/serrated/examine(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/flypeople.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/flypeople.dm
index eca9383698f..93d054d5344 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/flypeople.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/flypeople.dm
@@ -26,20 +26,6 @@
 		BODY_ZONE_CHEST = /obj/item/bodypart/chest/fly,
 	)
 
-/datum/species/fly/on_species_gain(mob/living/carbon/human/human_who_gained_species, datum/species/old_species, pref_load, regenerate_icons)
-	. = ..()
-	RegisterSignal(human_who_gained_species, COMSIG_ATOM_ATTACKBY, PROC_REF(on_attackby))
-
-/datum/species/fly/on_species_loss(mob/living/carbon/human/C, datum/species/new_species, pref_load)
-	. = ..()
-	UnregisterSignal(C, COMSIG_ATOM_ATTACKBY)
-
-/datum/species/fly/proc/on_attackby(mob/living/source, obj/item/attacking_item, mob/living/attacker, list/modifiers, list/attack_modifiers)
-	SIGNAL_HANDLER
-
-	if(istype(attacking_item, /obj/item/melee/flyswatter))
-		MODIFY_ATTACK_FORCE_MULTIPLIER(attack_modifiers, 30) // Yes, a 30x damage modifier
-
 /datum/species/fly/get_physical_attributes()
 	return "These hideous creatures suffer from pesticide immensely, eat waste, and are incredibly vulnerable to bright lights. They do have wings though."
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/mothmen.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/mothmen.dm
index 4b410f52ee7..9660b2d2e4c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/mothmen.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/mothmen.dm
@@ -29,20 +29,6 @@
 		BODY_ZONE_R_LEG = /obj/item/bodypart/leg/right/moth,
 	)
 
-/datum/species/moth/on_species_gain(mob/living/carbon/human/human_who_gained_species, datum/species/old_species, pref_load, regenerate_icons)
-	. = ..()
-	RegisterSignal(human_who_gained_species, COMSIG_ATOM_ATTACKBY, PROC_REF(on_attackby))
-
-/datum/species/moth/on_species_loss(mob/living/carbon/human/C, datum/species/new_species, pref_load)
-	. = ..()
-	UnregisterSignal(C, COMSIG_ATOM_ATTACKBY)
-
-/datum/species/moth/proc/on_attackby(mob/living/source, obj/item/attacking_item, mob/living/attacker, list/modifiers, list/attack_modifiers)
-	SIGNAL_HANDLER
-
-	if(istype(attacking_item, /obj/item/melee/flyswatter))
-		MODIFY_ATTACK_FORCE_MULTIPLIER(attack_modifiers, 10) // Yes, a 10x damage modifier
-
 /datum/species/moth/randomize_features()
 	var/list/features = ..()
 	features[FEATURE_MOTH_MARKINGS] = pick(SSaccessories.feature_list[FEATURE_MOTH_MARKINGS])
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/bows/bow_arrows.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/bows/bow_arrows.dm
index d1d5a977de8..84b5a216732 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/bows/bow_arrows.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/ballistic/bows/bow_arrows.dm
@@ -117,8 +117,8 @@
 
 /obj/projectile/bullet/arrow/holy/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
-	//50 damage to revenants
-	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, mob_biotypes = MOB_SPIRIT, damage_multiplier = 0, added_damage = 30)
+	// 50 damage to revenants
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/bane, affected_biotypes = MOB_SPIRIT, added_damage = 30)
 
 /// plastic arrows
 // completely dogshit quality and they break when they hit something.
@@ -190,5 +190,4 @@
 
 /obj/projectile/bullet/arrow/ashen/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
-	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, mob_biotypes = MOB_MINING, damage_multiplier = 0, added_damage = 40)
-
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/bane, affected_biotypes = MOB_MINING, added_damage = 40)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/cannonball.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/cannonball.dm
index bfc781e6fac..41277bc9559 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/cannonball.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/cannonball.dm
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@
 
 /obj/projectile/bullet/ballista_spear/dragonator/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
-	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, mob_biotypes = MOB_MINING, damage_multiplier = 2)
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/bane, affected_biotypes = MOB_MINING, damage_multiplier = 3)
 
 /obj/projectile/bullet/ballista_spear/dragonator/attach_spear(obj/item/spear)
 	AddComponent(/datum/component/projectile_instance_drop, spear)
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/surgery_tools.dm b/code/modules/surgery/surgery_tools.dm
index 69f97210b30..f07c53b8117 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/surgery_tools.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/surgery_tools.dm
@@ -729,7 +729,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/scalpel/cruel/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
-	AddElement(/datum/element/bane, mob_biotypes = MOB_UNDEAD, damage_multiplier = 1) //Just in case one of the tennants get uppity
+	AddComponent(/datum/component/bane, affected_biotypes = MOB_UNDEAD, damage_multiplier = 2) //Just in case one of the tennants get uppity
 
 /obj/item/surgicaldrill/cruel
 	name = "tearing drill"
diff --git a/tgstation.dme b/tgstation.dme
index 8df27166a3e..af524133cbe 100644
--- a/tgstation.dme
+++ b/tgstation.dme
@@ -1131,6 +1131,7 @@
 #include "code\datums\components\atom_mounted.dm"
 #include "code\datums\components\aura_healing.dm"
 #include "code\datums\components\bakeable.dm"
+#include "code\datums\components\bane.dm"
 #include "code\datums\components\banned_from_space.dm"
 #include "code\datums\components\basic_inhands.dm"
 #include "code\datums\components\basic_mob_attack_telegraph.dm"
@@ -1539,7 +1540,6 @@
 #include "code\datums\elements\attack_equip.dm"
 #include "code\datums\elements\attack_zone_randomiser.dm"
 #include "code\datums\elements\backblast.dm"
-#include "code\datums\elements\bane.dm"
 #include "code\datums\elements\basic_allergenic_attack.dm"
 #include "code\datums\elements\basic_eating.dm"
 #include "code\datums\elements\basic_health_examine.dm"