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'''Weapons''' are items that increase the [[damage]] dealt by [[creatures]] in combat. In fortress mode, after accessing the [[military]] screen with {{K|m}}, pressing {{K|w}} gives a list of which weapons you desire your [[dwarves]] to use. Dwarves only carry a weapon if their profession requires one: that is, if they are a [[miner]], [[woodcutter]], [[hunter]], or soldier. Dwarves working in other trades will only collect a weapon upon being drafted, which may cause a long walk to '''collect equipment''' depending on weapon availability and settings. | '''Weapons''' are items that increase the [[damage]] dealt by [[creatures]] in combat. In fortress mode, after accessing the [[military]] screen with {{K|m}}, pressing {{K|w}} gives a list of which weapons you desire your [[dwarves]] to use. Dwarves only carry a weapon if their profession requires one: that is, if they are a [[miner]], [[woodcutter]], [[hunter]], or soldier. Dwarves working in other trades will only collect a weapon upon being drafted, which may cause a long walk to '''collect equipment''' depending on weapon availability and settings. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | Some types of weapons cannot be used by dwarves in Fortress mode, such as [[bow]]s, and only 7 can be manufactured. Some can however be used if recovered from enemies or gained by trade, and all can be used in [[weapon | + | Some types of weapons cannot be used by dwarves in Fortress mode, such as [[bow]]s, and only 7 can be manufactured. Some can however be used if recovered from enemies or gained by trade, and all can be used in [[Traps|weapon traps]] just fine. |
− | In Adventure mode, all weapons are usable; an adventurer can become a bowdwarf, or use a [[human]] great axe or longsword in one hand despite the fact that he is smaller than the minimum size required to use the axe at all, with both hands or one. It is not clear if there are any penalties associated with using | + | In Adventure mode, all weapons are usable; an adventurer can become a bowdwarf, or use a [[human]] great axe or longsword in one hand despite the fact that he is smaller than the minimum size required to use the axe at all, with both hands or one. It is not clear if there are any penalties associated with using over-sized weapons. |
==Manufacture== | ==Manufacture== | ||
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The material of crossbows does not affect the damage of fired bolts, although it does affect the damage of the crossbow when it is used as a bludgeon (when striking the opponent with the weapon itself - bolts determine the damage when fired at range). | The material of crossbows does not affect the damage of fired bolts, although it does affect the damage of the crossbow when it is used as a bludgeon (when striking the opponent with the weapon itself - bolts determine the damage when fired at range). | ||
− | There are a few enormous weapons that no race can wield, these are only usable when mounted into weapon [[trap]]s. These are the [[spike|menacing spike]], the [[large, serrated disc]], the [[ | + | There are a few enormous weapons that no race can wield, these are only usable when mounted into weapon [[trap]]s. These are the [[spike|menacing spike]], the [[large, serrated disc]], the [[spiked ball]], [[enormous corkscrew]], and the [[giant axe blade]]. |
==Use in Fortress mode== | ==Use in Fortress mode== | ||
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==Effectiveness== | ==Effectiveness== | ||
− | Weapons vary in the amount and type of damage inflicted, according to raw/objects/item_weapon.txt. Blunt weapons like hammers and [[mace]]s tend to deal large amounts of damage to external body parts, and never get stuck in targets. Slashing or cutting weapons such as [[axe]]s or swords have a tendency to sever limbs on good hits, but sometimes get stuck in their victims. Piercing weapons such as [[spear]]s or crossbow bolts have a high chance to deal damage to internal organs, possibly resulting in instant kills, but have the highest chance to get stuck in victims. Weapons that get stuck in their victims cannot be reused until pulled free, which can leave the attacker vulnerable. While stuck, the weapon can be twisted in the wound, possibly causing the victim to pass out from pain. | + | Weapons vary in the amount and type of damage inflicted, according to raw/objects/item_weapon.txt{{version|0.28.181.40d}}. Blunt weapons like hammers and [[mace]]s tend to deal large amounts of damage to external body parts, and never get stuck in targets. Slashing or cutting weapons such as [[axe]]s or swords have a tendency to sever limbs on good hits, but sometimes get stuck in their victims. Piercing weapons such as [[spear]]s or crossbow bolts have a high chance to deal damage to internal organs, possibly resulting in instant kills, but have the highest chance to get stuck in victims. Weapons that get stuck in their victims cannot be reused until pulled free, which can leave the attacker vulnerable. While stuck, the weapon can be twisted in the wound, possibly causing the victim to pass out from pain. |
High "Crit. Boost" is a better chance of causing internal injuries, rather than simply wounding body parts. This is useful against big, hard-to-damage enemies -- piercing weapons like [[spear]]s will tend to damage their organs, which is usually a faster way to take them out. | High "Crit. Boost" is a better chance of causing internal injuries, rather than simply wounding body parts. This is useful against big, hard-to-damage enemies -- piercing weapons like [[spear]]s will tend to damage their organs, which is usually a faster way to take them out. | ||
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===Melee Weapons=== | ===Melee Weapons=== | ||
====Dwarf weapons==== | ====Dwarf weapons==== | ||
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In Fortress mode, these are the only weapons dwarves can manufacture themselves. | In Fortress mode, these are the only weapons dwarves can manufacture themselves. | ||
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| [[Battle axe]] || 110 || Slash || Axe || None | | [[Battle axe]] || 110 || Slash || Axe || None | ||
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− | | [[Crossbow]](melee only) | + | | [[Crossbow]](melee only)† || 70 || Bludgeon || Hammer || None |
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| [[Mace]] || 120 || Bludgeon || Mace || None | | [[Mace]] || 120 || Bludgeon || Mace || None | ||
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− | | [[Pick]] | + | | [[Pick]]† || 70 || Pierce || Mining || 2 |
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| [[Short sword]] || 100 || Slash || Sword || 1 | | [[Short sword]] || 100 || Slash || Sword || 1 | ||
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− | ==== Other weapons ==== | + | ====[[Other weapons]]==== |
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(Note - dwarves can not use these in fortress mode unless marked with an *) | (Note - dwarves can not use these in fortress mode unless marked with an *) | ||
{|cellpadding="2" border="1" class="wikitable sortable" | {|cellpadding="2" border="1" class="wikitable sortable" | ||
! Name !! Damage !! Damage Type !! Skill Used !! Crit. Boost | ! Name !! Damage !! Damage Type !! Skill Used !! Crit. Boost | ||
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Blowgun]]† (melee) || 20 || Bludgeon || Sword || None |
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− | | [[Bow]] | + | | [[Bow]]† (melee) || 40 || Bludgeon || Sword || None |
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Large dagger]] || 70 || Slash || Dagger || 1 |
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| [[Flail]] || 130 || Bludgeon || Mace || None | | [[Flail]] || 130 || Bludgeon || Mace || None | ||
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Great axe]]‡ || 150 || Slash || Axe || None |
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Halberd]]‡ || 140 || Slash || Axe || None |
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− | | [[Long sword]]* | + | | [[Long sword]]* † || 120 || Slash || Sword || 1 |
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Maul]]‡ || 160 || Bludgeon || Hammer || None |
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| [[Morningstar]]* || 120 || Bludgeon || Mace || None | | [[Morningstar]]* || 120 || Bludgeon || Mace || None | ||
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Pike]]‡ || 120 || Pierce || Mace || 2 |
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Scimitar]]* || 100 || Slash || Sword || 1 |
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| [[Scourge]] || 30 || Gore || Whip/Lasher || None | | [[Scourge]] || 30 || Gore || Whip/Lasher || None | ||
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− | | Two-handed | + | | Two-handed sword‡ || 140 || Slash || Sword || 1 |
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− | | [[Whip]] | + | | [[Whip]]† || 20 || Gore || Whip/Lasher || None |
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− | + | † ''Dwarves wield weapon two-handed (set number of weapons to 2 in fort mode ({{k|v}}-{{k|p}}-{{k|s}}-{{k|m}}))'' <br> ‡ ''Dwarves cannot wield weapon (too large)''<br> * ''Can be worn in fortress mode'' | |
===Missile ammunition statistics=== | ===Missile ammunition statistics=== | ||
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| [[Arrow]] || 100 || Pierce || Invaders' weapon | | [[Arrow]] || 100 || Pierce || Invaders' weapon | ||
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Blowdart]] || 10 || Pierce || Invaders' weapon |
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| [[Bolt]] || 100 || Pierce || Dwarf & Invaders' weapon | | [[Bolt]] || 100 || Pierce || Dwarf & Invaders' weapon | ||
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===Trap weapon statistics=== | ===Trap weapon statistics=== | ||
− | (See [[Trap component|Trap Weapon]] | + | (See [[Trap component|Trap Weapon]]) |
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== Damage calculation == | == Damage calculation == | ||
− | + | [[Weapon]]s and [[trap]]s do one of four types of damage, the type of damage influences what type of critical hits it can inflict. | |
− | Damage is reduced by the | + | Damage is reduced by the targets [[armor]] and [[toughness]]. |
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|Slash | |Slash | ||
|Sever Limbs | |Sever Limbs | ||
− | |[[axe]], | + | |[[axe]], sword, [[dagger]], [[giant axe blade]], [[large, serrated disc|serrated disc]] |
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|Pierce | |Pierce | ||
|Organ damage | |Organ damage | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[pike (weapon)|pike]], [[pick]], [[spear]], [[bolt]], [[arrow]], [[blowdart]], [[enormous corkscrew]], [[menacing spike]], [[spiked ball]] |
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|Bludgeon | |Bludgeon | ||
|Break bones | |Break bones | ||
− | |[[war hammer]], [[mace]], unloaded [[crossbow]] or [[bow]] or [[ | + | |[[war hammer]], [[mace]], unloaded [[crossbow]] or [[bow]] or [[blowgun]], [[maul]], [[flail]], [[morningstar]], [[fist]], stone-fall [[trap]] |
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|Gore | |Gore | ||
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===Material damage modifiers=== | ===Material damage modifiers=== | ||
− | Dwarves can only make metal weapons out of [[copper]], [[iron]], [[bronze]], [[bismuth bronze]], [[steel]], [[silver]] or [[adamantine]] | + | Dwarves can only make metal weapons out of [[copper]], [[iron]], [[bronze]], [[bismuth bronze]], [[steel]], [[silver]]or [[adamantine]]. (Short swords can also be made from obsidian, with a [[wood]]en handle.) The rare exception is a [[strange mood]], which can produce a weapon from almost anything (and would fall into the "other" category), and elves, who trade wooden weapons. |
− | + | Actual weapon damage depends partially on the material from which the weapon was forged. An iron battle axe does 110 damage for example, while a steel axe does 146 damage etc. | |
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− | Actual weapon damage depends partially on the material from which the weapon was forged | ||
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| [[Adamantine]] || 500 | | [[Adamantine]] || 500 | ||
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− | | [[Steel]] and [[Obsidian]] | + | | [[Steel]] and [[Obsidian]]† || 133 |
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| [[Iron]] || 100 | | [[Iron]] || 100 | ||
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| [[Copper]] || 66 | | [[Copper]] || 66 | ||
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− | | All other | + | | All other materials† ([[wood]], [[silver]], [[glass]], etc.) || 50 |
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− | | colspan=2 | | + | | colspan=2 | † ''This value could not be verified from the raws. It is believed to still be accurate but use at your own risk.'' |
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=== Item quality === | === Item quality === | ||
− | [[ | + | [[Toady]] has [http://www.bay12games.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=12&t=000013 stated] that [[quality]] increases its protection (or damage, in the case of weapons), namely, "Quality has a huge effect on damage and damage reduction... Exceptional is almost double damage/damage block." |
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− | + | * Item Name : Basic crafted weapon - x1.0 damage | |
+ | * -Item Name- : Well-Crafted weapon - x1.2 damage | ||
+ | * +Item Name+ : Finely Crafted weapon - x1.4 damage | ||
+ | * *Item Name* : Superior Quality weapon - x1.6 damage | ||
+ | * ≡Item Name≡ : Exceptional weapon - x1.8 damage | ||
+ | * ☼Item Name☼ : Masterful weapon - x2.0 damage | ||
=== Damage Formula === | === Damage Formula === | ||
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Toady One recently revealed the actual damage formula for normal hits. This formula is in effect until the next version comes out, at which point there will be a new one. | Toady One recently revealed the actual damage formula for normal hits. This formula is in effect until the next version comes out, at which point there will be a new one. | ||
− | [prone]{standing} 2*( RND(DMG*QLT*MAT/10) + RND(STR) + {berserk} RND(4) + {charging} RND(5) | + | [prone]{standing} 2*( RND(DMG*QLT*MAT/10) + RND(STR) + {berserk} RND(4) + {charging} RND(5) +RND(DMBL*2) + {bigger} RND(DIFFSIZE) - {smaller} DIFFSIZE - RND(TOU*2) - [berserk] RND(4) ) |
* RND(X) = random number from 0 to X | * RND(X) = random number from 0 to X | ||
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:* [[Soldier]] | :* [[Soldier]] | ||
− | + | [[Category:Fortress defense]] | |
− | + | [[Category:Weapons]] | |
− | + | [[Category:Items]] | |
− | + | [[Category:Military]] | |
− | + | [[Category:Traps]] | |
− | + | [[Category:Weapons| ]] |