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− | + | Any weapon in Fortress Mode can be placed into a [[Trap#Weapon Trap|weapon trap]]. However, there are five '''trap components''', or '''trap weapons''', that are ''specifically'' for weapons traps (and two also have additional uses). As with any weapon, a total of up to 10 of these can be put in a single weapon trap, creating a true "Indiana Jones" type of threat to any beast of any size, and potentially simply making a fine mince (or paste, depending on the weapons) of lesser creatures. | |
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In the order they appear on the various menus, they are the '''menacing spike''', the '''serrated disc''', the '''spiked ball''', the '''enormous corkscrew''', and the '''giant axe blade'''. | In the order they appear on the various menus, they are the '''menacing spike''', the '''serrated disc''', the '''spiked ball''', the '''enormous corkscrew''', and the '''giant axe blade'''. | ||
− | + | While these trap components are wieldable weapons in Adventure Mode, they are only available to use in traps in Fortress Mode. | |
− | All trap component weapons can be made out of 1 [[bar]] of | + | All trap component weapons can be made out of 1 [[bar]] of weapons [[metal]]s (by a [[weaponsmith]]) or [[glass]] (by a [[glassmaker]], with appropriate [[Weapon#Material_Damage_Effects|material modifiers]] for damage. Three can also be made out of [[wood]] (by a [[carpenter]]), as noted below. This can be useful in getting some heavy weapons traps set up before you have a steady [[smelting]] operation going, or if you are short on metal. The penalty for glass is the same penalty as wood items, 50%. |
− | Trap weapons also provide the highest return | + | Trap weapons also provide the highest return for [[melt]]ing, 50%, compared to 30-40% for conventional weapons, which is good for training [[weaponsmith]]s. Trap components are a separate sub-section of a [[forge]] menu, but are at the bottom of the general [[glass furnace]] or [[carpenter's workshop]] menus. |
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==The 5 trap weapons== | ==The 5 trap weapons== | ||
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===Large, serrated disc=== | ===Large, serrated disc=== | ||
− | A '''large, serrated disc''' deals large amounts of slashing [[Weapon#Weapon Stats|damage]], and have a tendency to sever their victims' limbs. While amusing, this can create several [[hauling]] tasks for [[dwarves]] as they have to move each severed [[ | + | A '''large, serrated disc''' deals large amounts of slashing [[Weapon#Weapon Stats|damage]], and have a tendency to sever their victims' limbs. While amusing, this can create several [[hauling]] tasks for [[dwarves]] as they have to move each severed [[chunks|body part]] to a [[butcher's shop]] or [[stockpile|refuse pile]]. While large serrated discs do less damage than trap components like the [[giant axe blade]], they attack three times, giving this trap weapon the highest potential damage of any weapon that can be mounted in a [[trap]]. |
===Spiked ball=== | ===Spiked ball=== | ||
− | While the '''spiked ball''' deals the least damage | + | While the '''spiked ball''' deals the least damage of any trap weapon, it strikes three times, giving it the second highest potential damage of any trap component, almost as much as the legendary [[Large, serrated disc]]. Despite the slightly lower damage threshold, the critical boost possessed by the spiked ball may make it more effective than the disc against enemies with internal organs. |
Spiked balls can also be made from 1 [[wood]]. | Spiked balls can also be made from 1 [[wood]]. | ||
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'''Enormous corkscrews''' can be used as components in [[Trap]]s as well as for [[screw pump]]s. | '''Enormous corkscrews''' can be used as components in [[Trap]]s as well as for [[screw pump]]s. | ||
− | While the enormous corkscrew does the least | + | While the enormous corkscrew does the least [[damage]] of any [[Weapon#Trap weapon statistics|trap component]], it has the highest critical boost, giving it the highest chance of instantly destroying its targets' vital organs ''(~if~ they have any)'', resulting in an instant kill. Since the enormous corkscrew is needed to create [[screw pump]]s, many players recycle the corkscrews from unneeded screw pumps into serviceable weapon traps. Those interested in more lethal weapon traps should invest in some [[spiked ball]]s or [[large, serrated disc]]s. |
Enormous corkscrews can also be made from 1 [[wood]]. | Enormous corkscrews can also be made from 1 [[wood]]. | ||
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===Giant axe blade=== | ===Giant axe blade=== | ||
− | Like the large, serrated disc, the | + | A '''giant axe blade''' is a [[Weapon#Trap weapon statistics|trap component]], which means that it can be mounted in [[Trap#Weapon Trap|weapon traps]], but cannot be wielded by [[dwarves]] directly. |
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+ | Like the [[large, serrated disc]], the giant axe blade deals slashing damage. Giant axe blades deal more [[damage]] per hit than do large, serrated discs, but only strike once, compared to the disc's three attacks. Thus the large, serrated disc generally does more damage than the giant axe blade. | ||
==Data & comparison== | ==Data & comparison== | ||
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! Name !! Damage !! Damage type !! Number of hits !! Critical boost !! Wood? | ! Name !! Damage !! Damage type !! Number of hits !! Critical boost !! Wood? | ||
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− | | Giant axe blade || 220 || Slash || 1 || None || No | + | | [[Giant axe blade]] || 220 || Slash || 1 || None || No |
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− | | Enormous corkscrew† || 150 || Pierce || 1 || 2 || Yes | + | | [[Enormous corkscrew]]† || 150 || Pierce || 1 || 2 || Yes |
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− | | Spiked ball || 100 || Pierce || 3 || 1 || Yes | + | | [[Spiked ball]] || 100 || Pierce || 3 || 1 || Yes |
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− | | Large, serrated disc || 120 || Slash || 3 || None || No | + | | [[Large, serrated disc]] || 120 || Slash || 3 || None || No |
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− | | Menacing spike‡ || 150 || Pierce || 1 || 2 || Yes | + | | [[Menacing spike]]‡ || 150 || Pierce || 1 || 2 || Yes |
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− | | colspan=6 | † ''This trap component is a screw and can also be used in [[screw pump]]s.'' <br> ‡ ''This trap component is a spike and can also be used in | + | | colspan=6 | † ''This trap component is a screw and can also be used in [[screw pump]]s.'' <br> ‡ ''This trap component is a spike and can also be used in upright spike traps.'' |
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:*[[Weapon]] | :*[[Weapon]] | ||
:*[[Trap]] | :*[[Trap]] | ||
− | :*[[Weapon# | + | :*[[Weapon#Material_Damage_Effects|material damage effects]] |
− | :*[[Weapon#Item_quality| | + | :*[[Weapon#Item_quality|item quality]] |
− | + | [[Category:Weapons]] | |
− | + | [[Category:Items]] | |
− | + | [[Category:Traps]] | |
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! Name !! Damage !! Damage type !! Number of hits !! Critical boost !! Wood? | ! Name !! Damage !! Damage type !! Number of hits !! Critical boost !! Wood? | ||
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− | | | + | | [[Menacing spike]]‡ || 150† || Pierce || 1 || 2 || Yes |
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| colspan=6 | † ''Item quality and the material the weapon is made of can change the damage points of a weapon.'' | | colspan=6 | † ''Item quality and the material the weapon is made of can change the damage points of a weapon.'' |