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:''For a comparison of different weapons, see [[Weapon]].''
 
:''For a comparison of different weapons, see [[Weapon]].''
  
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[[File:spear_sprite_preview.png|right]]A '''spear''' is a piercing [[weapon]] that is essentially a sharply pointed blade mounted on the end of a long handle. Spears are half the size of [[pike (weapon)|pikes]], but only suffer a 17% decrease in penetration.
  
[[Image:Brooklyn Museum 22.1419 Spear.jpg|right|thumb|250px|''A '''spear''''']]
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Spears use and train the [[speardwarf]] skill. Dwarves can [[forge]] spears out of any weapon-grade [[metal]] but those with [[material science|superior edge properties]] are more effective. For the purposes of building a realistic [[danger room]], less lethal wooden spears may be used if purchased from elves first. All dwarves can equip spears, but [[Weapon#Size|some must use two hands]].
A '''spear''' is a piercing [[weapon]] that is essentially a sharply pointed blade mounted on the end of a long handle. Spears are half the size of [[pike (weapon)|pikes]], but only suffer a 17% decrease in penetration.
 
 
 
Spears use and train the [[speardwarf]] skill. Dwarves can [[forge]] spears out of any weapon-grade [[metal]] but those with [[material science|superior edge properties]] are more effective. For purposes of building a realistic [[danger room]] a less lethal wooden spears may be used if purchased from elves first. All dwarves can equip spears, but some must use two hands.
 
  
 
Spears may also be installed in [[trap#Upright Spear/Spike|upright spear traps]], allowing them to be mechanically operated; this is particularly useful for constructing [[danger room]]s.
 
Spears may also be installed in [[trap#Upright Spear/Spike|upright spear traps]], allowing them to be mechanically operated; this is particularly useful for constructing [[danger room]]s.
  
== Forging and Melting ==
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== Forging and melting ==
 
* Metal spears cost '''one''' [[metal]] bar to [[forge]], or '''three''' [[adamantine]] wafers.
 
* Metal spears cost '''one''' [[metal]] bar to [[forge]], or '''three''' [[adamantine]] wafers.
 
* When a non-adamantine metal spear is [[melt|melted down]], it will return '''0.9''' metal bars, for an '''efficiency of 90%'''.
 
* When a non-adamantine metal spear is [[melt|melted down]], it will return '''0.9''' metal bars, for an '''efficiency of 90%'''.
 
* When an adamantine spear is melted down, it will produce '''0.9''' wafers, for an '''efficiency of 30%'''
 
* When an adamantine spear is melted down, it will produce '''0.9''' wafers, for an '''efficiency of 30%'''
  
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| goblin  = bukza
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Latest revision as of 14:26, 26 June 2023

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Note that some content may still need to be updated.

For a comparison of different weapons, see Weapon.
Spear sprite preview.png

A spear is a piercing weapon that is essentially a sharply pointed blade mounted on the end of a long handle. Spears are half the size of pikes, but only suffer a 17% decrease in penetration.

Spears use and train the speardwarf skill. Dwarves can forge spears out of any weapon-grade metal but those with superior edge properties are more effective. For the purposes of building a realistic danger room, less lethal wooden spears may be used if purchased from elves first. All dwarves can equip spears, but some must use two hands.

Spears may also be installed in upright spear traps, allowing them to be mechanically operated; this is particularly useful for constructing danger rooms.

Forging and melting[edit]

  • Metal spears cost one metal bar to forge, or three adamantine wafers.
  • When a non-adamantine metal spear is melted down, it will return 0.9 metal bars, for an efficiency of 90%.
  • When an adamantine spear is melted down, it will produce 0.9 wafers, for an efficiency of 30%
"Spear" in other Languages Books-aj.svg aj ashton 01.svg
Dwarven: lokum
Elven: iti
Goblin: bukza
Human: asi
Ranged and ammunition
Blowgun and blowdart · Bow and arrow · Crossbow and bolt
Blunt
Edged (slashing)
Edged (piercing)
Dagger · Morningstar · Pick · Pike · Spear
See also: Attack types