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'''Weapons''' are items that increase the [[damage]] dealt by [[creatures]] in combat. In fortress mode, after accessing the [[military]] screen with {{K|m}}, pressing {{K|w}} gives a list of which weapons you desire your [[dwarves]] to use. Dwarves only carry a weapon if their profession requires one: that is, if they are a [[miner]], [[woodcutter]], [[hunter]], or soldier. Dwarves working in other trades will only collect a weapon upon being drafted, which may cause a long walk to '''collect equipment''' depending on weapon availability and settings. | '''Weapons''' are items that increase the [[damage]] dealt by [[creatures]] in combat. In fortress mode, after accessing the [[military]] screen with {{K|m}}, pressing {{K|w}} gives a list of which weapons you desire your [[dwarves]] to use. Dwarves only carry a weapon if their profession requires one: that is, if they are a [[miner]], [[woodcutter]], [[hunter]], or soldier. Dwarves working in other trades will only collect a weapon upon being drafted, which may cause a long walk to '''collect equipment''' depending on weapon availability and settings. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | Some | + | Some weapons cannot be used by dwarves in Fortress mode, such as [[bow]]s, nor can they be manufactured. If recovered from enemies or gained by trade, they can however be used in [[Traps|weapon traps]] just fine. |
− | In Adventure mode, all weapons are usable; an adventurer can become a bowdwarf, or use a [[human]] great axe or longsword in one hand despite the fact that he is smaller than the minimum size required to use the axe at all, with both hands or one. It is not clear if there are any penalties associated with using | + | In Adventure mode, all weapons are usable; an adventurer can become a bowdwarf, or use a [[human]] great axe or longsword in one hand despite the fact that he is smaller than the minimum size required to use the axe at all, with both hands or one. It is not clear if there are any penalties associated with using over-sized weapons. |
==Manufacture== | ==Manufacture== | ||
Dwarves with relevant [[skill]]s can create weapons using an appropriate [[workshop]] and [[material|raw material]]. [[Wood|Wooden]] and [[bone]] crossbow bolts and [[Obsidian]] short swords can be created at the [[craftsdwarf's workshop]]. (Metal) bolts and melee weapons can be created at a [[metalsmith's forge]] (or the [[magma forge|magma equivalent]]). Crossbows can be made at a [[bowyer's workshop]]. Dwarves can only create weapons they themselves can wield, with the occasional exception of [[legendary artifact|artifacts]]. | Dwarves with relevant [[skill]]s can create weapons using an appropriate [[workshop]] and [[material|raw material]]. [[Wood|Wooden]] and [[bone]] crossbow bolts and [[Obsidian]] short swords can be created at the [[craftsdwarf's workshop]]. (Metal) bolts and melee weapons can be created at a [[metalsmith's forge]] (or the [[magma forge|magma equivalent]]). Crossbows can be made at a [[bowyer's workshop]]. Dwarves can only create weapons they themselves can wield, with the occasional exception of [[legendary artifact|artifacts]]. | ||
− | Most weapons can be made of a single bar of [[iron]], [[silver]], [[copper]], [[bronze]], [[steel]], [[bismuth bronze]], or [[adamantine]]. | + | Most weapons can be made of a single bar of [[iron]], [[silver]], [[copper]], [[bronze]], [[steel]], [[bismuth bronze]], or [[adamantine]]. A handful of weapons can be made of other [[material|materials]] such as wood or [[obsidian]] (obsidian swords require [[stonecrafting]] not [[weaponsmithing]]). The material of crossbows does not affect the damage of fired bolts, although it does affect the damage of the crossbow when it is used as a bludgeon (when striking the opponent with the weapon itself - bolts determine the damage when fired at range). |
− | + | There are a few enormous weapons that no race can wield, these are only usable when mounted into weapon [[trap]]s. These are the [[spike|menacing spike]], the [[large, serrated disc]], the [[spiked ball]], [[enormous corkscrew]], and the [[giant axe blade]]. | |
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− | There are a few enormous weapons that no race can wield, these are only usable when mounted into weapon [[trap]]s. These are the [[spike|menacing spike]], the [[large, serrated disc]], the [[ | ||
==Use in Fortress mode== | ==Use in Fortress mode== | ||
Upon being drafted, dwarves will get a "pick up equipment" job and go and pick up the assigned weapon and armor. However, there are three labors, when enabled, allow the dwarf to be fully equipped (but not in the military). This can be very useful to quickly defend against an ambush or attack. | Upon being drafted, dwarves will get a "pick up equipment" job and go and pick up the assigned weapon and armor. However, there are three labors, when enabled, allow the dwarf to be fully equipped (but not in the military). This can be very useful to quickly defend against an ambush or attack. | ||
*A [[woodcutter]] carries a [[battle axe]] even as a civilian. If a woodcutter is assigned to use an axe as a weapon he or she will only need get the assigned [[armor]]. The caveat is that woodcutters need to be cross-trained as axedwarfs (as wielding an axe requires the axe skill) and if you designate a section of trees for wood-cutting, all your dwarves will rush out to cut them down. | *A [[woodcutter]] carries a [[battle axe]] even as a civilian. If a woodcutter is assigned to use an axe as a weapon he or she will only need get the assigned [[armor]]. The caveat is that woodcutters need to be cross-trained as axedwarfs (as wielding an axe requires the axe skill) and if you designate a section of trees for wood-cutting, all your dwarves will rush out to cut them down. | ||
− | *A [[miner]] carries a [[pick]] at all times. The drawback is that picks are mediocre weapons (see [[Weapon#Weapon_statistics|below]] | + | *A [[miner|miner]] carries a [[pick]] at all times. The drawback is that picks are mediocre weapons (see [[Weapon#Weapon_statistics|below]] and a miner will still need to equip the desired armor. Because wielding the pick is based on the civilian "mining" skill, miners don't have to train as soldiers to be semi-effective fighters. Picks will only be used as weapons by miners who are holding picks and instructed to fight unarmed. |
− | *A [[hunter]] will equip the armor and weapon assigned to hunt with (Note: this needn't be a crossbow with leather armor). Military dwarves that are deactivated while fully equipped with a weapon and armor '''and''' have the hunting labor enabled will keep their weapon and armor equipped. This case is only practical when the surrounding wild animals have been depleted and armor and weapons are plentiful. | + | *A [[Hunter|hunter]] will equip the armor and weapon assigned to hunt with (Note: this needn't be a crossbow with leather armor). Military dwarves that are deactivated while fully equipped with a weapon and armor '''and''' have the hunting labor enabled will keep their weapon and armor equipped. This case is only practical when the surrounding wild animals have been depleted and armor and weapons are plentiful. |
==Effectiveness== | ==Effectiveness== | ||
− | Weapons vary in the amount and type of damage inflicted, according to raw/objects/item_weapon.txt. Blunt weapons like hammers and [[mace]]s tend to deal large amounts of damage to external body parts, and never get stuck in targets. Slashing or cutting weapons such as [[axe]]s or swords have a tendency to sever limbs on good hits, but sometimes get stuck in their victims. Piercing weapons such as [[spear]]s or crossbow bolts have a high chance to deal damage to internal organs, possibly resulting in instant kills, but have the highest chance to get stuck in victims. Weapons that get stuck in their victims cannot be reused until pulled free, which can leave the attacker vulnerable. While stuck, the weapon can be twisted in the wound, possibly causing the victim to pass out from pain. | + | Weapons vary in the amount and type of damage inflicted, according to raw/objects/item_weapon.txt{{version|0.28.181.40d}}. Blunt weapons like hammers and [[mace]]s tend to deal large amounts of damage to external body parts, and never get stuck in targets. Slashing or cutting weapons such as [[axe]]s or swords have a tendency to sever limbs on good hits, but sometimes get stuck in their victims. Piercing weapons such as [[spear]]s or crossbow bolts have a high chance to deal damage to internal organs, possibly resulting in instant kills, but have the highest chance to get stuck in victims. Weapons that get stuck in their victims cannot be reused until pulled free, which can leave the attacker vulnerable. While stuck, the weapon can be twisted in the wound, possibly causing the victim to pass out from pain. |
High "Crit. Boost" is a better chance of causing internal injuries, rather than simply wounding body parts. This is useful against big, hard-to-damage enemies -- piercing weapons like [[spear]]s will tend to damage their organs, which is usually a faster way to take them out. | High "Crit. Boost" is a better chance of causing internal injuries, rather than simply wounding body parts. This is useful against big, hard-to-damage enemies -- piercing weapons like [[spear]]s will tend to damage their organs, which is usually a faster way to take them out. | ||
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==Weapon statistics== | ==Weapon statistics== | ||
These have been taken from /raw/objects/item_weapon.txt: | These have been taken from /raw/objects/item_weapon.txt: | ||
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{|cellpadding="2" border="1" class="wikitable sortable" | {|cellpadding="2" border="1" class="wikitable sortable" | ||
! Name !! Damage !! Damage Type !! Skill Used !! Crit. Boost | ! Name !! Damage !! Damage Type !! Skill Used !! Crit. Boost | ||
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| [[Battle axe]] || 110 || Slash || Axe || None | | [[Battle axe]] || 110 || Slash || Axe || None | ||
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Blowgun]]† (melee) || 20 || Bludgeon || Sword || None |
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Bow]]† (melee) || 40 || Bludgeon || Sword || None |
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Crossbow]]† (melee) || 70 || Bludgeon || Hammer || None |
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Dagger]] || 70 || Slash || Dagger || 1 |
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Flail]] || 130 || Bludgeon || Mace || None |
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Great axe]]‡ || 150 || Slash || Axe || None |
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− | | | + | | Halberd‡ || 140 || Slash || Axe || None |
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− | | | + | | Long sword† || 120 || Slash || Sword || 1 |
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Mace]] || 120 || Bludgeon || Mace || None |
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Maul]]‡ || 160 || Bludgeon || Hammer || None |
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Morningstar]] || 120 || Bludgeon || Mace || None |
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Pick]]† || 70 || Pierce || Mining || 2 |
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Pike (Weapon)|Pike]]‡ || 120 || Pierce || Pike || 2 |
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Scimitar]] || 100 || Slash || Sword || 1 |
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Scourge]] || 30 || Gore || Whip/Lasher || None |
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Short sword]] || 100 || Slash || Sword || 1 |
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Spear]] || 100 || Pierce || Spear || 2 |
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− | | | + | | Two handed sword‡ || 140 || Slash || Sword || 1 |
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− | | [[ | + | | [[War hammer]] || 120 || Bludgeon || Hammer || None |
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− | + | | [[Whip]]† || 20 || Gore || Whip/Lasher || None | |
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− | | [[Whip]] | ||
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|} | |} | ||
− | + | † ''Dwarves wield weapon two-handed'' <br> ‡ ''Dwarves cannot wield weapon (too large)'' | |
− | == | + | [[Category:Weapons]] |
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+ | ==Ammunition statistics== | ||
These have been taken from /raw/objects/item_ammo.txt: | These have been taken from /raw/objects/item_ammo.txt: | ||
{|cellpadding="2" border="1" | {|cellpadding="2" border="1" | ||
− | ! Name !! Damage !! Damage Type | + | ! Name !! Damage !! Damage Type |
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− | | [[Arrow]] || 100 || Pierce | + | | [[Arrow]] || 100 || Pierce |
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− | | [[ | + | | [[Blowdart]] || 10 || Pierce |
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− | | [[Bolt]] || 100 || Pierce | + | | [[Bolt]] || 100 || Pierce |
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− | + | ==Trap weapon statistics== | |
− | + | (See [[Trap component|Trap Weapon]]) | |
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== Damage calculation == | == Damage calculation == | ||
− | + | [[Weapon]]s and [[trap]]s do one of four types of damage, the type of damage influences what type of critical hits it can inflict. | |
− | Damage is reduced by the | + | Damage is reduced by the targets [[armor]] and [[toughness]]. |
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|Slash | |Slash | ||
|Sever Limbs | |Sever Limbs | ||
− | |[[axe]], | + | |[[axe]], sword, [[dagger]], [[giant axe blade]], [[large, serrated disc|serrated disc]] |
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|Pierce | |Pierce | ||
|Organ damage | |Organ damage | ||
− | |[[ | + | |[[pike (weapon)|pike]], [[pick]], [[spear]], [[bolt]], [[arrow]], [[blowdart]], [[enormous corkscrew]], [[menacing spike]], [[spiked ball]] |
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|Bludgeon | |Bludgeon | ||
|Break bones | |Break bones | ||
− | |[[war hammer]], [[mace]], unloaded [[crossbow]] or [[bow]] or [[ | + | |[[war hammer]], [[mace]], unloaded [[crossbow]] or [[bow]] or [[blowgun]], [[maul]], [[flail]], [[morningstar]], [[fist]], stone-fall [[trap]] |
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|Gore | |Gore | ||
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===Material damage modifiers=== | ===Material damage modifiers=== | ||
− | + | Actual weapon damage depends partially on the material from which the weapon was forged. An iron battle axe does 110 damage for example, while a steel axe does 146 damage etc. | |
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− | Actual weapon damage depends partially on the material from which the weapon was forged | ||
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| [[Adamantine]] || 500 | | [[Adamantine]] || 500 | ||
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− | | [[Steel]] and [[Obsidian]] | + | | [[Steel]] and [[Obsidian]]† || 133 |
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| [[Iron]] || 100 | | [[Iron]] || 100 | ||
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| [[Copper]] || 66 | | [[Copper]] || 66 | ||
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− | | All other | + | | All other materials† ([[wood]], [[silver]], etc.) || 50 |
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− | | colspan=2 | | + | | colspan=2 | † ''This value could not be verified from the raws. It is believed to still be accurate but use at your own risk.'' |
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=== Item quality === | === Item quality === | ||
− | [[ | + | [[Toady]] has [http://www.bay12games.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=12&t=000013 stated] that [[quality]] increases its protection (or damage, in the case of weapons), namely, "Quality has a huge effect on damage and damage reduction... Exceptional is almost double damage/damage block." |
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− | + | * Item Name : Basic crafted weapon - x1.0 damage | |
+ | * -Item Name- : Well-Crafted weapon - x1.2 damage | ||
+ | * +Item Name+ : Finely Crafted weapon - x1.4 damage | ||
+ | * *Item Name* : Superior Quality weapon - x1.6 damage | ||
+ | * ≡Item Name≡ : Exceptional weapon - x1.8 damage | ||
+ | * ☼Item Name☼ : Masterful weapon - x2.0 damage | ||
=== Damage Formula === | === Damage Formula === | ||
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Toady One recently revealed the actual damage formula for normal hits. This formula is in effect until the next version comes out, at which point there will be a new one. | Toady One recently revealed the actual damage formula for normal hits. This formula is in effect until the next version comes out, at which point there will be a new one. | ||
− | [prone]{standing} 2*( RND(DMG* | + | [prone]{standing} 2*( RND(DMG*QLT1*MAT1/10) + RND(STR*1) + {berserk} RND(4) + {charging} RND(5) +RND(DMBL*2) + {bigger} RND(DIFFSIZE) - {smaller} DIFFSIZE - RND(TOU*2) - [berserk] RND(4) ) |
* RND(X) = random number from 0 to X | * RND(X) = random number from 0 to X | ||
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* MAT = material modifier | * MAT = material modifier | ||
* STR = strength level of attacker | * STR = strength level of attacker | ||
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* TOU = toughness level of defender | * TOU = toughness level of defender | ||
* {xxx} = if attacker is xxx, then apply the following | * {xxx} = if attacker is xxx, then apply the following | ||
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:* [[Soldier]] | :* [[Soldier]] | ||
− | + | [[Category:Fortress defense]] | |
− | + | [[Category:Items]] | |
− | + | [[Category:Military]] | |
− | + | [[Category:Traps]] | |
− | + | [[Category:Weapons| ]] | |
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