Attack - Revision history

GeloMor at 03:27, 5 February 2025

2025-02-05T03:27:11Z

Silverwing235 at 11:41, 15 December 2024

2024-12-15T11:41:30Z

DPhKraken: /* Adventure mode */ Keybind icons, new interface

2024-12-15T02:17:05Z

Adventure mode: Keybind icons, new interface

Zippy: Added image; modernized page.

2024-04-09T04:34:40Z

Added image; modernized page.

179.108.22.19: OUTDATED. This page is currently pure garbage. Useless for guiding new players.

2023-09-27T01:37:02Z

OUTDATED. This page is currently pure garbage. Useless for guiding new players.

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2023-09-27T01:34:40Z

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OddballJoe: /* Adventure mode */(awb), typos fixed: equiped → equipped

2023-01-28T21:25:11Z

Adventure mode: (awb), typos fixed: equiped → equipped

50.45.237.201: /* Fortress Mode */ added note about how I resolved being unable to attack with these steps

2022-12-30T06:56:16Z

Fortress Mode: added note about how I resolved being unable to attack with these steps

LethosorBot: Tagging v50 page (246/4888)

2022-12-21T00:19:34Z

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 :''(See the [[Military]] article for a full discussion of how to manipulate squads and options with your military, like arming or armoring them, among many other important concepts. This article is for an unarmed, immediate response only, the most basic concept.)''
-To issue a kill order, simply press {{Menu icon|q}}, select the military squad that will carry out the order, then click on the sword icon, then click the target. In some cases, a list of units will appear, with the player able to select and deselect enemy units.
+To issue a kill order, simply press {{Menu icon|q}}, select the military squad that will carry out the order, then click on the sword icon ([[File:Interface squad attack.jpg]]), then click the target. In some cases, a list of units will appear, with the player able to select and deselect enemy units.
 == Adventure mode ==

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 {{main|Combat#Adventurer_mode|l1=Adventurer mode combat}}
 Generally, there are multiple ways to attack in [[adventurer mode]]:
-* '''Automatic''' - this the typical roguelike method of using the movement keys towards an adjacent enemy. When moving towards a friendly unit you will swap places with them, instead. [[Combat#Combat_preferences|Combat preferences]] affect which attack types are chosen. Automatic attacks are referred to as "Attack" in the context menu.
+* '''Automatic''' - this is the typical roguelike method of moving with the movement keys towards an adjacent enemy; when moving towards a friendly unit you will swap places with them, instead. [[Combat#Combat_preferences|Combat preferences]] affect which attack types are chosen. Automatic attacks are referred to as "Attack" in the context menu.
-* '''Manual''' - with {{Adv menu icon|A}} you can attack any specific adjacent creature in a specific way; you will need to confirm the attack if the creature is not already in conflict with you. This menu also offers some defensive actions. This menu can also be opened with "Combat" in the context menu.
+* '''Manual''' - with {{Adv menu icon|A}} you can attack any specific adjacent creature in a specific way; you will need to confirm the attack if the creature is not already in conflict with you. This menu also offers some defensive actions, and can also be opened with "Combat" in the context menu.
 * '''Wrestling''' - use {{Adv menu icon|W}} to choose from a variety of grabs or [[wrestling]] maneuvers on an adjacent creature.
 * '''Ranged''' - using either {{Adv menu icon|f}} to fire a projectile with an equipped weapon such as a crossbow, or {{k|t}} to throw an object from your inventory.
-* '''Powers''' or '''abilities''' - [[syndrome]]s (such as being an [[intelligent undead]]) can grant powers that can be used from the {{Adv menu icon|X}} menu (such as Ice Bolt, for example). Most creatures can [[spit]] from this menu, but that does nothing except rarely escalate the [[level of conflict]].
+* '''Powers''' or '''abilities''' - [[syndrome]]s (such as being an [[intelligent undead]]) can grant powers that can be used from the {{Adv menu icon|X}} menu (such as Ice Bolt, for example). Most creatures can [[spit]] from this menu, but that does nothing, except rarely escalate the [[level of conflict]].
-* '''Jumping''' - using {{Adv menu icon|j}} and aiming for a creature usually results in them scrambling out of the way. If you do hit them, it can send them flying and can cause injuries when they land. Unlike the other ways to attack this does not technically count as an attack, so it will not escalate their [[level of conflict]].
+* '''Jumping''' - using {{Adv menu icon|j}} and aiming for a creature usually results in them scrambling out of the way. If they are hit, it can send them flying and can cause injuries when they land. Unlike the other ways to attack, this does not technically count as an attack, so it will not escalate their [[level of conflict]].
 An automatic or manual attack can be a weapon strike, shield bash, strike with a body part (such as punch, kick, scratch, bite, etc.), or [[wrestling]] move. A wrestling move starts with a grab, that can be followed by a takedown, throw, lock, break, choke, strangle, etc., depending on the grab.

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 {{main|Combat#Adventurer_mode|l1=Adventurer mode combat}}
 Generally, there are multiple ways to attack in [[adventurer mode]]:
-* '''Automatic''' - this the typical roguelike method of using the movement keys towards an adjacent enemy. When moving towards a friendly unit you will swap places with them, instead. [[Combat#Combat_preferences|Combat preferences]] affect which attack types are chosen.
+* '''Automatic''' - this the typical roguelike method of using the movement keys towards an adjacent enemy. When moving towards a friendly unit you will swap places with them, instead. [[Combat#Combat_preferences|Combat preferences]] affect which attack types are chosen. Automatic attacks are referred to as "Attack" in the context menu.
-* '''Manual''' - with {{k|A}} you can attack any specific adjacent creature in a specific way; you will need to confirm the attack if the creature is not already in conflict with you. This menu also offers some defensive actions.
+* '''Manual''' - with {{Adv menu icon|A}} you can attack any specific adjacent creature in a specific way; you will need to confirm the attack if the creature is not already in conflict with you. This menu also offers some defensive actions. This menu can also be opened with "Combat" in the context menu.
-* '''Ranged''' - using either {{k|f}} to fire a projectile with an equipped weapon such as a crossbow, or {{k|t}} to throw an object from your inventory.
+* '''Wrestling''' - use {{Adv menu icon|W}} to choose from a variety of grabs or [[wrestling]] maneuvers on an adjacent creature.
-* '''Powers''' or '''abilities''' - [[Intelligent undead]] syndromes can grant powers that can be used from the {{k|x}} menu (such as Ice Bolt, for example). Most creatures can spit from this menu, but that does nothing except rarely escalate the [[level of conflict]].
+* '''Ranged''' - using either {{Adv menu icon|f}} to fire a projectile with an equipped weapon such as a crossbow, or {{k|t}} to throw an object from your inventory.
-* '''Jumping''' - using {{k|j}} and aiming for a creature usually results in them scrambling out of the way, but if you do hit them, it can send them flying which can cause injuries when they land. Unlike the other ways to attack this does not technically count as an attack, so it will not escalate their level of conflict.
+* '''Powers''' or '''abilities''' - [[syndrome]]s (such as being an [[intelligent undead]]) can grant powers that can be used from the {{Adv menu icon|X}} menu (such as Ice Bolt, for example). Most creatures can [[spit]] from this menu, but that does nothing except rarely escalate the [[level of conflict]].
 An automatic or manual attack can be a weapon strike, shield bash, strike with a body part (such as punch, kick, scratch, bite, etc.), or [[wrestling]] move. A wrestling move starts with a grab, that can be followed by a takedown, throw, lock, break, choke, strangle, etc., depending on the grab.

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-'''Attack''' is a command that can be given to military [[dwarves]], which instructs them to kill an individual.
+[[File:kill_icon_preview.png|right]]'''Attack''' is a command that can be given to military [[dwarves]], which instructs them to kill an individual.
 == Fortress Mode ==
-:''(See the [[Military]] article for a full discussion of how to manipulate squads and options with your military, like arming or armouring them, among many other important concepts. This article is for an unarmed, immediate response only, the most basic concept.)''
+:''(See the [[Military]] article for a full discussion of how to manipulate squads and options with your military, like arming or armoring them, among many other important concepts. This article is for an unarmed, immediate response only, the most basic concept.)''
-The military menus (plural) can be confusing at first. You should learn how they work. But if you haven't done that, and all you want/need to do is deal with a minor target ''right now'', without any complex preparation, no armour or weapons, perhaps a [[thief]], perhaps a [[creature]], this is the easiest way to do it (short of relying on [[Kennel#Trainable_Animals|attack animals]] or [[trap design|complex traps]])...
+To issue a kill order, simply press {{Menu icon|q}}, select the military squad that will carry out the order, then click on the sword icon, then click the target. In some cases, a list of units will appear, with the player able to select and deselect enemy units.
 == Adventure mode ==

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	::*4.1.5) Skip to the next step if the squad is already in range of the target(s) (which is likely if you formed the squad from the nearest <s>victims</s> volunteers); if not, hit {{k\|m}}, move the cursor near (within 10 to 20 steps) to your target, and hit {{k\|enter}} to order them to {{k\|m}}ove to that location. (Note, though, if the target is moving or a long way away, ordering short hops may be better than ordering one move). Unpause (you may press space to unpause without leaving the squad window) and let them go to the location. When close, pause again and...		::*4.1.5) Skip to the next step if the squad is already in range of the target(s) (which is likely if you formed the squad from the nearest <s>victims</s> volunteers); if not, hit {{k\|m}}, move the cursor near (within 10 to 20 steps) to your target, and hit {{k\|enter}} to order them to {{k\|m}}ove to that location. (Note, though, if the target is moving or a long way away, ordering short hops may be better than ordering one move). Unpause (you may press space to unpause without leaving the squad window) and let them go to the location. When close, pause again and...

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		+	'''Outdated: Item 4.2 - version 50.10 does not uses {{k\|k}} for {{k\|k}}illing, but instead for stocks.'''
	::*4.2) Hit {{k\|k}} to attack ({{k\|k}}ill!) a target. Now you have several ways to choose your target - or more than one target, depending on the method...		::*4.2) Hit {{k\|k}} to attack ({{k\|k}}ill!) a target. Now you have several ways to choose your target - or more than one target, depending on the method...

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	::3.2) Once you have all the dwarves you want, hit {{k\|u}} for "supplies". Use the {{k\|-}}/{{k\|+}} keys to select "'''Do not carry water'''", and the {{k\|/}}/{{k\|}} keys to select "'''Do not carry food'''". Hit {{k\|Esc}} to ''completely'' exit the military menu.		::3.2) Once you have all the dwarves you want, hit {{k\|u}} for "supplies". Use the {{k\|-}}/{{k\|+}} keys to select "'''Do not carry water'''", and the {{k\|/}}/{{k\|}} keys to select "'''Do not carry food'''". Hit {{k\|Esc}} to ''completely'' exit the military menu.

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		+	'''Outdated: Item 4 - version 50.10 does not uses {{k\|s}} for {{k\|s}}quads, but instead for moving the camera to the south.'''
	:*4) Now hit {{k\|s}} to open the '''{{k\|s}}quads sub-window''' (note that this is ''not'' in the military menu).		:*4) Now hit {{k\|s}} to open the '''{{k\|s}}quads sub-window''' (note that this is ''not'' in the military menu).

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	::*2.1) Exit and re-enter the {{k\|n}}obles screen, and you'll notice a new position appears at the bottom, "militia captain". Assign one of the dwarves you want to use for this skirmish to "militia captain". {{k\|Esc}} out of the nobles menu.		::*2.1) Exit and re-enter the {{k\|n}}obles screen, and you'll notice a new position appears at the bottom, "militia captain". Assign one of the dwarves you want to use for this skirmish to "militia captain". {{k\|Esc}} out of the nobles menu.

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		+	'''Outdated: Item 3 - version 50.10 does not uses {{k\|m}} for {{k\|m}}ilitary, but instead for {{k\|m}}ining.'''
	:*3) Open the '''{{k\|m}}ilitary menu'''. Use the up/down arrows to highlight the "militia captain" and hit {{k\|c}}reate squad.		:*3) Open the '''{{k\|m}}ilitary menu'''. Use the up/down arrows to highlight the "militia captain" and hit {{k\|c}}reate squad.

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	Note that unarmed, untrained dwarves are not very impressive in their death-dealing abilities, not even against minor opponents - and one with a knife can prove to be quite dangerous. Sending four or more against a goblin/kobold thief will eventually kill the little bugger, but not before some injuries to the home team.		Note that unarmed, untrained dwarves are not very impressive in their death-dealing abilities, not even against minor opponents - and one with a knife can prove to be quite dangerous. Sending four or more against a goblin/kobold thief will eventually kill the little bugger, but not before some injuries to the home team.
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		+	Note that the attack command will fail to activate on member dwarves and permanent residents of the fortress including foreign monster slayers or entertainers who've been given permanent resident status through a petition. In order to issue the attack command, you'll have to first expel them from the fortress. This can be done with a button in the upper right of their information screen.

	For a truly safe response system, you need regular military - and to expand on this by reading and understanding the [[military]] and related articles.		For a truly safe response system, you need regular military - and to expand on this by reading and understanding the [[military]] and related articles.