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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. Regardless of your choice here, civilians will not wield weapons until drafted with the exception of [[wood cutter]]s who use a [[battle axe]] to fell [[tree]]s down. Although it is considered a tool and not a weapon, [[miner]]s will also hit harder with their pick much the same way than a [[marksdwarf]] use his [[crossbow]] to deal melee damage when his supply of [[bolt]]s run out.
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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 [[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 have different properties that affect the way they deal damage.  Blunt weapons like [[hammer]]s 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 [[sword]]s 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.
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==Availability==
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Some weapons cannot be used by dwarves in Fortress mode, such as [[bow]]s. They can however be used in [[Traps|weapon traps]] just fine. In Adventure mode however , all weapons are usable; an adventurer can become a bowdwarf, or use a [[human]] great axe 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 oversized weapons
  
Some weapons cannot be used by dwarves in Fortress mode, such as [[bow]]s. They can however be used in [[Traps|weapon traps]] just fine. Also, in Adventure mode, all weapons are usable; an adventurer can become a bowdwarf, or use a [[human]] great axe 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 oversized weapons
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==Manufacture==
 
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Dwarves with relevant [[skill]]s can create weapons using an appropriate [[workshop]] and [[material|raw material]].  [[Wood]]en and [[bone]] crossbow bolts can be created at the [[craftsdwarf's workshop]].  Higher quality bolts and melee weapons can be created at a [[metalsmith's forge]] (or the [[magma forge|magma equivalent]]).  Dwarves can only create weapons they themselves can wield, with the occasional exception of [[legendary artifact|artifact]]s.
Dwarves can also create weapons themselves.  [[Wood]]en and [[bone]] crossbow bolts can be created at the [[craftsdwarf's workshop]].  Higher quality bolts and melee weapons can be created at a [[metalsmith's forge]].  Dwarves can only create weapons they themselves can wield, with the occasional exception of [[legendary artifact|artifact]]s.
 
  
 
Most weapons can be made of [[iron]], [[silver]], [[copper]], [[bronze]], [[steel]], [[bismuth bronze]], or [[adamantine]].  A handful of weapons can be made of other [[material]]s such as wood or [[obsidian]].  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 (i.e., when all bolts have been expended).
 
Most weapons can be made of [[iron]], [[silver]], [[copper]], [[bronze]], [[steel]], [[bismuth bronze]], or [[adamantine]].  A handful of weapons can be made of other [[material]]s such as wood or [[obsidian]].  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 (i.e., when all bolts have been expended).
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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 menacing [[spike]], the [[large, serrated disc]], the [[spiked ball]], [[enormous corkscrew]], and the [[giant axe blade]].
 
There are a few enormous weapons that no race can wield, these are only usable when mounted into weapon [[trap]]s.  These are the menacing [[spike]], the [[large, serrated disc]], the [[spiked ball]], [[enormous corkscrew]], and the [[giant axe blade]].
  
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==Use in Fortress mode==
 
In most cases, dwarves will go to pick up an assigned weapon upon being drafted.  However, there are a few special cases.  A [[woodcutter]] uses a [[battle axe]] even as a civilian, so if a woodcutter is assigned to use an axe as a weapon he or she will not need to prepare (except to wear any assigned [[armor]]).  A [[hunter]] usually carries a crossbow, bolts and even light armor, all of which can carry over to the military if the settings are appropriate.  And [[miner]]s carry their [[pick]]s at all times; picks make mediocre weapons, but they use the civilian "mining" skill in combat, so miners don't have to train as soldiers to be effective fighters.
 
In most cases, dwarves will go to pick up an assigned weapon upon being drafted.  However, there are a few special cases.  A [[woodcutter]] uses a [[battle axe]] even as a civilian, so if a woodcutter is assigned to use an axe as a weapon he or she will not need to prepare (except to wear any assigned [[armor]]).  A [[hunter]] usually carries a crossbow, bolts and even light armor, all of which can carry over to the military if the settings are appropriate.  And [[miner]]s carry their [[pick]]s at all times; picks make mediocre weapons, but they use the civilian "mining" skill in combat, so miners don't have to train as soldiers to be effective fighters.
  
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Weapons have varying amounts of damage and type, according to raw/objects/weapons.txt.{{version|0.27.169.33a}}
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==Efectiveness==
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Weapons vary in the amount and type of damage inflicted, according to raw/objects/weapons.txt.{{version|0.27.169.33a}} Blunt weapons like [[hammer]]s 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 [[sword]]s 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 -- things like [[spear]]s will tend to damage their organs, which is usually a faster way to take them out.
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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.
  
==Weapon Stats==
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==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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==Ammunition Stats==
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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:
 
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While trap components are wieldable weapons in adventure mode, they are only available to use in traps in fortress mode.
  
 
All trap component weapons can be made out of [[metal]], as well as [[glass]], oddly enough. Some can also be made out of [[wood]], as noted in the table. This can be useful in getting some heavy weapons traps set up before you have a steady [[smelter|smelting]] operation going. Remember though that weapons made of wood suffer a penalty to damage.
 
All trap component weapons can be made out of [[metal]], as well as [[glass]], oddly enough. Some can also be made out of [[wood]], as noted in the table. This can be useful in getting some heavy weapons traps set up before you have a steady [[smelter|smelting]] operation going. Remember though that weapons made of wood suffer a penalty to damage.
  
==Material Damage Effects==
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==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.
 
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.
  

Revision as of 12:46, 14 June 2008

Weapons are items that increase the damage dealt by creatures in combat. In fortress mode, after accessing the military screen with m, pressing 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 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

Some weapons cannot be used by dwarves in Fortress mode, such as bows. They can however be used in weapon traps just fine. In Adventure mode however , all weapons are usable; an adventurer can become a bowdwarf, or use a human great axe 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 oversized weapons

Manufacture

Dwarves with relevant skills can create weapons using an appropriate workshop and raw material. Wooden and bone crossbow bolts can be created at the craftsdwarf's workshop. Higher quality bolts and melee weapons can be created at a metalsmith's forge (or the magma equivalent). Dwarves can only create weapons they themselves can wield, with the occasional exception of artifacts.

Most weapons can be made of iron, silver, copper, bronze, steel, bismuth bronze, or adamantine. A handful of weapons can be made of other materials such as wood or obsidian. 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 (i.e., when all bolts have been expended).

There are a few enormous weapons that no race can wield, these are only usable when mounted into weapon traps. These are the menacing spike, the large, serrated disc, the spiked ball, enormous corkscrew, and the giant axe blade.

Use in Fortress mode

In most cases, dwarves will go to pick up an assigned weapon upon being drafted. However, there are a few special cases. A woodcutter uses a battle axe even as a civilian, so if a woodcutter is assigned to use an axe as a weapon he or she will not need to prepare (except to wear any assigned armor). A hunter usually carries a crossbow, bolts and even light armor, all of which can carry over to the military if the settings are appropriate. And miners carry their picks at all times; picks make mediocre weapons, but they use the civilian "mining" skill in combat, so miners don't have to train as soldiers to be effective fighters.

Picks will only be used as weapons by miners who are not instructed to wield any other weapon (in other words, the dwarves must be set to "unarmed" and drafted while carrying a pick).


Efectiveness

Weapons vary in the amount and type of damage inflicted, according to raw/objects/weapons.txt.v0.27.169.33a Blunt weapons like hammers and maces tend to deal large amounts of damage to external body parts, and never get stuck in targets. Slashing or cutting weapons such as axes or swords have a tendency to sever limbs on good hits, but sometimes get stuck in their victims. Piercing weapons such as spears 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 spears will tend to damage their organs, which is usually a faster way to take them out.

Weapon statistics

These have been taken from /raw/objects/item_weapon.txt:

Name Damage Damage Type Skill Used Crit. Boost
Battle axe 110 Slash Axe None
Blowgun† (melee) 20 Bludgeon Sword None
Bow† (melee) 40 Bludgeon Sword None
Crossbow† (melee) 70 Bludgeon Hammer None
Dagger 70 Slash Dagger 1
Flail 130 Bludgeon Mace None
Great axe 150 Slash Axe None
Halberd 140 Slash Axe None
Long sword 120 Slash Sword 1
Mace 120 Bludgeon Mace None
Maul 160 Bludgeon Hammer None
Morningstar 120 Bludgeon Mace None
Pick 70 Pierce Mining 2
Pike (Weapon)[Verify] 120 Pierce Pike 2
Scimitar 100 Slash Sword 1
Scourge 30 Gore Whip None
Short sword 100 Slash Sword 1
Spear 100 Pierce Spear 2
Two handed sword 140 Slash Sword 1
War hammer 120 Bludgeon Hammer None
Whip 20 Gore Whip None
Dwarves wield weapon two-handed
Dwarves cannot wield weapon (too large)

Ammunition statistics

These have been taken from /raw/objects/item_ammo.txt:

Name Damage Damage Type
Arrow 100 Pierce
Blowdart 10 Pierce
Bolt 100 Pierce


Trap weapon statistics

These have been taken from raw/objects/item_trapcomp.txt:

Name Damage Damage type Number of hits Critical boost Wood?
Giant axe blade 220 Slash 1 None No
Enormous corkscrew 150 Pierce 1 2 Yes
Spiked ball 100 Pierce 3 1 Yes
Large, serrated disc 120 Slash 3 None No
Menacing spike 150 Pierce 1 2 Yes
This trap component is a screw and can also be used in screw pumps.
This trap component is a spike and can also be used in upright spike traps.

While trap components are wieldable weapons in adventure mode, they are only available to use in traps in fortress mode.

All trap component weapons can be made out of metal, as well as glass, oddly enough. Some can also be made out of wood, as noted in the table. This can be useful in getting some heavy weapons traps set up before you have a steady smelting operation going. Remember though that weapons made of wood suffer a penalty to damage.

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.

Material Damage %
Adamantine 500
Steel and Obsidian 133
Iron 100
Bronze and Bismuth bronze 75
Copper 66
All other materials† (wood, silver, etc.) 50
This value could not be verified from the raws. It is believed to still be accurate but use at your own risk.

Item quality


Toady has 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."

  • 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