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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-forged [[edge]]d weapons such as [[spear]]s or [[sword]]s are quite terrible compared to other weapons-grade metals.  
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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 attacks such as with [[mace]]s, [[Weapon#Foreign weapons|maul]]s, and [[war hammer]]s, though all of the normal metals perform about the same and the extra weight of silver may exhaust the wielder slightly faster.[http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=181479] Meanwhile, a low shear strength means silver [[edge]]d attacks such as with [[axe]]s, [[spear]]s, or [[sword]]s are quite terrible compared to other metals. Silver also has somewhat poor yield values important for armor, and is more prone to [[wear]].
  
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In tests in the [[Object_testing_arena|Object Testing Arena]], silver [[war hammer]]s were found to be the deadliest weapon against humanoids in the size ranges of the [[DF2014:Creature#Civilized|civilized races]]. Silver has somewhat poor yield values, and is more prone to [[wear]] than most other weapon grade metals.
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While silver swords were said to be the only blades capable of slaying [[Werebeast|werewolves]] in legends, werebeast types in ''Dwarf Fortress'' will be vulnerable to a random metal, and [[steel]] will tend to be more reliable.
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While silver swords were said to be the only blades capable of slaying [[Werebeast|werewolves]] in legends, and individual werebeasts in ''Dwarf Fortress'' may well be vulnerable to the metal, [[steel]] will tend to fare better.
 
  
 
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Silver

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Uses
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Ore
Properties
Fire-safe Not magma-safe

Wikipedia article

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

Properties

Silver has the highest density of all the weapon-grade metals; its additional weight enhances the performance of bludgeoning attacks such as with maces, mauls, and war hammers, though all of the normal metals perform about the same and the extra weight of silver may exhaust the wielder slightly faster.[1] Meanwhile, a low shear strength means silver edged attacks such as with axes, spears, or swords are quite terrible compared to other metals. Silver also has somewhat poor yield values important for armor, and is more prone to wear.

While silver swords were said to be the only blades capable of slaying werewolves in legends, werebeast types in Dwarf Fortress will be vulnerable to a random metal, and steel will tend to be more reliable.

  • 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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Aluminum • Bismuth • Copper • Gold • Iron • Lead • Nickel • Platinum • Silver • Tin • Zinc
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