Editing 23a:Other weapon

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In [[Fortress mode]], there are only [[Weapon#Dwarf weapons|7 weapon]]s* that dwarves can make for themselves and are considered "standard", but there are about a dozen '''other weapons''' that can be recovered from slain enemies who no longer have any use for them. Dwarves can use some of these, but not all, for melee combat, and each that is usable is associated with a standard [[military]] weapon skill. In Fortress Mode, no other missile weapons are usable by dwarves in combat, but all weapons are usable in [[Trap#Weapon Trap|weapons traps]].

:''(* These are the [[battle axe]], [[mace]], [[pick]], [[short sword]], [[spear]], and [[war hammer]] for melee combat, and the [[crossbow]], which can be used for both [[marksdwarf|ranged attacks]] and, if/when necessary, [[combat|melee combat]] as well.)''

As with any [[weapon]], both [[Weapon#Material damage modifiers|material]] and [[quality]] can improve their effectiveness in combat.

In [[Adventure mode]], any character can use any of these, even if [[size]] should otherwise not permit it.

==Other weapons: statistics & comparison ==
For a comparison of all weapons side by side, see [[Weapon#Weapon_statistics|Weapons: Weapon statistics]].

''(Note - dwarves can not use these in fortress mode unless marked with an *)''

{|cellpadding="2" border="1" class="wikitable sortable"
! Name !! Damage !! Damage Type !! Skill Used !! Crit. Boost 
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| [[Blowgun]]&dagger; (melee) || 20 || [[Bludgeon]] || [[Swordsman|Sword]] || None
|-
| [[Bow]]&dagger; (melee) || 40 || [[Bludgeon]] || [[Swordsman|Sword]] || None
|-
| [[#Large dagger|Large dagger]] || 70 || [[Slash]] || [[Knife user|Dagger]] || 1
|-
| [[#Flail|Flail]] || 130 || [[Bludgeon]] || [[Maceman|Mace]] || None
|-
| [[#Great axe|Great axe]]&Dagger; || 150 || [[Slash]] || [[Axeman|Axe]] || None
|-
| [[#Halberd|Halberd]]&Dagger; || 140 || [[Slash]] || [[Axeman|Axe]] || None
|-
| [[#Long sword|Long sword]]* &dagger; || 120 || [[Slash]] || [[Swordsman|Sword]] || 1
|-
| [[#Maul|Maul]]&Dagger; || 160 || [[Bludgeon]] || [[Hammerman|Hammer]] || None
|-
| [[#Morningstar|Morningstar]]* || 120 || [[Bludgeon]] || [[Maceman|Mace]] || None
|-
| [[#Pike|Pike]] || 120 || [[Pierce]] || [[Pikeman|Pike]] || 2
|-
| [[#Scimitar|Scimitar]]* || 100 || [[Slash]] || [[Swordsman|Sword]] || 1
|-
| [[#Scourge|Scourge]] || 30 || [[Gore]] || [[Lasher|Whip]] || None
|-
| [[#Two-handed sword|Two-handed sword]]&Dagger; || 140 || [[Slash]] || [[Swordsman|Sword]] || 1
|-
| [[#Whip|Whip]]&dagger; || 20 || [[Gore]] || [[Lasher|Whip]] || None
|-
|}
&dagger; ''Dwarves wield weapon two-handed (set number of weapons to 2 in fort mode ({{k|v}}-{{k|p}}-{{k|s}}-{{k|m}}))'' <br>
&Dagger; ''Dwarves cannot wield weapon (too large)''<br>
<nowiki>*</nowiki> ''Can be used by dwarves in fortress mode''

== Blowgun ==

Basically a small tube out of which you blow "deadly" darts.

No main race has this [[weapon]], unless you mod it in. A dwarf can make a blowgun in a [[bowyer's workshop]] after being struck by a [[Strange mood]].  These weapons are extremely rare to find. Unfortunately in Fortress Mode you cannot create darts for use, and any dwarf wielding the blowgun will use it as a melee weapon.

When firing it increases the [[blowgunner]] skill.  Melee with this weapon is a pathetically small [[bludgeon]] attack, and increases [[swordsman]] skill.

==== Dart ====

The darts don't do a lot of damage, but can still be almost as dangerous as [[arrow]]s because they can [[pierce]] organs, which can kill instantly.

== Bow ==

A '''bow''' works the same way as a [[crossbow]], and does identical damage, except that it uses [[arrow]]s instead of [[bolt]]s. [[Dwarf|Dwarves]] cannot equip bows (stubby fingers), and the interface is such that they still cannot be wielded in [[Fortress Mode]] at all*, even with [[Modding guide|modding]] (though memory hacking will permit it). They can still be used in [[weapon trap]]s, although you can't make arrows and so will be dependent on spoils of war to supply trap reloads.

When firing arrows it uses the [[marksman|bowman]] skill.  When attacking with melee, it uses the [[swordsman]] skill, although it's a bludgeoning attack.

* In the raw\objects\item_weapon.txt file, you can replace this line of the bow "[RANGED:BOW:ARROW]" by "[RANGED:CROSSBOW:ARROW]" to make bows equipable and usable, they will be considered like crossbow and use the crossbow skill but still shoot arrows.

==== Arrow ====
An '''arrow''' is just like a [[bolt]] but for bows. [[Dwarves]] can't handle bows, so they don't need arrows. But in [[adventure mode]], [[humans]] and [[elves]] can use bows, so they will need arrows if they choose to use one.

Arrows can also be thrown in adventure mode for about the same results, except that it uses the [[thrower]] skill.

'''See also:''' 
*[[Quiver]]

== Large dagger ==

In Dwarf Fortress, any dagger is "large".  '''Large daggers''' are wielded by [[Kobold]] and [[Goblin]] [[thief|thieves]] only. They do small [[slashing]] damage, but have a critical bonus, which means they usually are not anything to worry about, but occasionally get brutally lucky.

In [[adventure mode]], no other race has them or can even start with one. If an adventurer finds one of these [[weapon]]s, they can train with them. Those who use daggers always do [[slashing]] damage with them, there is no stabbing for [[piercing]] damage.  In this game they are basically small [[sword]]s, as they can sever limbs as well on a lucky hit.

These weapons use the [[Knife user]] skill.

== Flail ==

A [[weapon]] comprised of one or more chains with a spiked ball or metal-studded bar at one end and a handle at the other.  Does ''slightly'' more [[damage]] (8.3%) than the [[Morningstar]], and uses the same skill, [[maceman]].  Goblins are known to wield these weapons.

== Great axe ==
The Great axe is a large version of the [[battle axe]], doing 36% more damage. Too large for a dwarf to use.

In fact, this weapon is too large to be used by most races, even though two handed ([[Invader]]s tend to ignore this restriction).

== Halberd ==
A halberd is a long axe or a short pole-arm weapon, doing 27% more damage than a dwarven [[battle axe]].  It is two-handed for a human-sized character, but too large for a dwarf to use.

== Long sword ==
A typical human-sized weapon. 20% more damage than a [[short sword]]. Dwarves can wield them using two hands.

== Maul ==
The '''Maul''' is a large heavy hammer and is the highest damaging melee [[weapon]] in the game, despite being a bludgeoning weapon. It can only be wielded by a [[human]], and even then it requires both hands.  It does 33% more damage than a hammer.

It uses the [[hammerman]] skill.

In fortress mode, [[invader]]s can use both a maul and a [[shield]].

== Morningstar ==

A '''Morningstar''' is a spiked ball directly attached to a handle.  Does less [[damage]] than the [[flail]].  Damage is identical to the regular [[mace]].

Uses the [[Maceman]] skill. Dwarves can equip it.

== Pike ==
[[Image:Pike example.jpg|right|thumb|250px|'''''Pike''' on the right. On the left is what would be called a "halberd" in Dwarf Fortress.'']]

A '''pike''' is a very long spear. It does more [[damage]] than the normal [[spear]] by 20%, and still has the same critical boost.

This [[weapon]] trains the [[Pikeman]] skill when used in adventure mode.

For unknown reasons, all two-handed weapons, including pikes, can be used one-handed by invaders, even by creatures who are smaller than the minimum size needed to use the weapon two-handed.

== Scimitar ==

The '''Scimitar''' is a sword with a heavy curved blade. Its statistics are identical to the [[short sword]], but it cannot be made of rock, and [[dwarves]] cannot make it at all. They can however use it one handed just fine.

Uses the [[Swordsman]] skill.

== Scourge ==

The '''scourge''' is a slightly more deadly version of a [[whip]].  Although still doing weak [[damage]], it causes gore damage, which can cause massive bleeding or pain.  Effective against living, unarmored [[creatures]].  Very weak against non-living creatures.

It uses the [[lasher]] skill. Since dwarves cannot use this skill, it can be melted down or used in a [[Trap]].

== Two-handed sword ==

Big sword with high damage, 40% more than a [[short sword]].  Too large for a dwarf to use.

== Whip ==

A '''whip''' is a [[weapon]] that does weak [[damage]], but it causes gore damage, which can cause massive bleeding or pain. Effective against living, preferably small, unarmored [[creatures]]. Very weak against [[undead]] creatures. Whips are unusable by [[dwarves]], but [[goblin]]s use them sometimes. A better version of a whip is called a [[scourge]].

It uses the [[lasher]] skill.

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''See Also:
:* [[weapon]]
:* [[dwarven weapon]]s
{{Category|Weapons}}
{{Category|Ammo}}