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'''Silver''' is a mid-value [[metal]] which is useful for [[weapon]]s, [[ammunition]], [[furniture]],  [[decoration]]s, and other objects. Silver has the highest density of all the weapon-grade metals; its additional weight enhances the performance of [[Attack types#Blunt weapons|bludgeon]]ing weapons such as [[mace]]s, [[Weapon#Foreign weapons|maul]]s, and [[war hammer]]s. However, a low shear strength means silver-made [[edge]]d weapons such as [[spear]]s or [[sword]]s are quite terrible compared to other weapons-grade metals.
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'''Silver''' is a mid-value [[metal]] which is useful for [[weapon]]s, [[ammunition]], [[furniture]],  [[decoration]]s, and other objects.  
  
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While silver swords were said to be the only blades capable of slaying [[Werebeast|werewolves]] in legends, [[steel]] usually works much better for that purpose in Dwarf Fortress.
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==Properties==
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Silver has the highest density of all the weapon-grade metals; its additional weight enhances the performance of [[Attack types#Blunt weapons|bludgeon]]ing weapons such as [[mace]]s, [[Weapon#Foreign weapons|maul]]s, and [[war hammer]]s. However, a low shear strength means silver-made [[edge]]d weapons such as [[spear]]s or [[sword]]s are quite terrible compared to other weapons-grade metals.
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In tests in the [[Object Testing Arena]], silver [[War hammer]]s were found to be the deadliest weapon against humanoids. Silver crossbows can also be a good choice, because the ranged damage of the crossbow doesn't depend on the material the crossbow is made of, but the extra density of silver will help a little bit if the fight comes down to bashing opponents using the crossbow.
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While silver swords were said to be the only blades capable of slaying [[Werebeast|werewolves]] in legends, [[steel]] usually works much better for that purpose in Dwarf Fortress, unless by chance the werebeast you're fighting happens to be vulnerable to silver.
  
 
Silver may be combined with other [[metal|metals]] in a [[magma smelter]] or [[smelter]] to produce the following [[metal|alloys]]:
 
Silver may be combined with other [[metal|metals]] in a [[magma smelter]] or [[smelter]] to produce the following [[metal|alloys]]:

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Silver is a mid-value metal which is useful for weapons, ammunition, furniture, decorations, and other objects.

Properties

Silver has the highest density of all the weapon-grade metals; its additional weight enhances the performance of bludgeoning weapons such as maces, mauls, and war hammers. However, a low shear strength means silver-made edged weapons such as spears or swords are quite terrible compared to other weapons-grade metals.

In tests in the Object Testing Arena, silver War hammers were found to be the deadliest weapon against humanoids. Silver crossbows can also be a good choice, because the ranged damage of the crossbow doesn't depend on the material the crossbow is made of, but the extra density of silver will help a little bit if the fight comes down to bashing opponents using the crossbow.

While silver swords were said to be the only blades capable of slaying werewolves in legends, steel usually works much better for that purpose in Dwarf Fortress, unless by chance the werebeast you're fighting happens to be vulnerable to silver.

Silver may be combined with other metals in a magma smelter or smelter to produce the following alloys:

† these reactions may only be performed with bars (not ores)

Despite its name, Nickel silver does not contain any silver.

  • Silver bars

"Silver" in other Languages Books-aj.svg aj ashton 01.svg
Dwarven: ral
Elven: nelare
Goblin: one
Human: obin
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