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[[File:Crutch Self Defense.png|530px|thumb|right|Dwarves can use crutches for more than just walking.]]
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'''Crutches''' are used by [[dwarf|dwarves]] to move around when lower extremity [[Injury|injuries]] and/or neurological impairment have limited their mobility.  The associated skill is [[crutch-walker|crutch-walking]].
  
Crutches are used by [[dwarf|dwarves]] to move around when injuries have limited their mobility. However, dwarves who have lost the use of their legs due to spinal nerve injuries will not acquire and use crutches; only broken/amputated legs/feet will trigger hospital staff to assign crutches as part of treatment.
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In fortress mode, patients who have lost the use of their legs due to short-term injuries or permanent motor nerve damage and amputation will trigger [[hospital]] staff to assign crutches as part of treatment. However, dwarves with spinal nerve injuries will not acquire and use crutches.
  
Crutches are made out of one [[wood]] log at the [[carpenter's workshop]] or one [[metal]] bar at a [[forge]]. Crutches are stored in a Finished Goods stockpile, and will be placed in bins when there is space available.
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Crutches are made out of one [[wood]] log at the [[carpenter's workshop]] or three [[metal]] bars at a [[forge]], using the [[blacksmith]] skill. Crutches are stored in a Finished Goods [[stockpile]], and will be placed in bins when there is space available.
 
 
Dwarves hold crutches like any other object and may use them in self-defense.
 
  
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Dwarves hold crutches like any other object, and may use them in self-defense. Metal crutches allow for noticeably heavier strikes in this regard, but otherwise are just extra [[weight]] compared to wooden ones.
  
 
== Adventurer mode ==
 
== Adventurer mode ==
  
In adventurer mode crutches can be used to walk when one or both legs are disabled. The associated skill is [[crutch-walker|crutch-walking]], and this can be trained to increase movement speed while using a crutch. It is possible to train crutch-walking without having an injury, however any adventurer carrying a crutch in their hand will have the movement penalty of using a crutch applied. It is possible to sneak while using a crutch. The crutch-walker status remains in effect while swimming. It is possible to aim attacks using crutches if you are holding one.
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In adventurer mode, crutches can be used to walk when one or both legs are disabled. The associated skill (as above) is [[crutch-walker|crutch-walking]], and this can be trained to increase movement speed while using a crutch. It is possible to train crutch-walking without having an injury, however any adventurer carrying a crutch in their hand will have the movement penalty of using a crutch applied. Crutch-walking is only applied to walking [[gait]]s, so the skill is not used when [[swimming]], [[climber|climbing]] or crawling. It is possible to sneak while using a crutch. Crutches can be used to attack with the [[Combat_skill|Misc. object skill]] even when needed for standing support.
 
 
Once a crutch has been equipped, it will continue to be used until it is dropped from one's hands - [[thrower|throwing]] the crutch will not properly clear the "[[crutch-walker|crutch-walking]]" status, nor will placing the crutch into a container (or subsequently dropping or throwing the crutch from said container); in order to stop crutch-walking, the crutch must be re-equipped and then dropped. It may then be picked up and stored in a backpack with no status applied.
 
  
It is not currently possible to craft crutches in adventurer mode. Due to the current store-type imbalance in adventure mode they may be difficult to find for sale in shops. Crutches are most easily found during exploration of fortresses, camps or other places that have loot lying around.
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It is currently possible to craft crutches in adventurer mode, done by pressing {{K|b}} to construct a site, and building a carpentry workshop. Crutches can then be created by dropping a log into the workshop and pressing {{K|x}} to have your adventurer craft a crutch using carpentry - due to the current store-type imbalance in adventure mode, they may be difficult to find for sale in shops. Crutches are most easily found during exploration of mead halls, camps or other places that have loot lying around.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 00:25, 21 December 2022

This article is about the current version of DF.
Note that some content may still need to be updated.

Dwarves can use crutches for more than just walking.

Crutches are used by dwarves to move around when lower extremity injuries and/or neurological impairment have limited their mobility. The associated skill is crutch-walking.

In fortress mode, patients who have lost the use of their legs due to short-term injuries or permanent motor nerve damage and amputation will trigger hospital staff to assign crutches as part of treatment. However, dwarves with spinal nerve injuries will not acquire and use crutches.

Crutches are made out of one wood log at the carpenter's workshop or three metal bars at a forge, using the blacksmith skill. Crutches are stored in a Finished Goods stockpile, and will be placed in bins when there is space available.

Dwarves hold crutches like any other object, and may use them in self-defense. Metal crutches allow for noticeably heavier strikes in this regard, but otherwise are just extra weight compared to wooden ones.

Adventurer mode[edit]

In adventurer mode, crutches can be used to walk when one or both legs are disabled. The associated skill (as above) is crutch-walking, and this can be trained to increase movement speed while using a crutch. It is possible to train crutch-walking without having an injury, however any adventurer carrying a crutch in their hand will have the movement penalty of using a crutch applied. Crutch-walking is only applied to walking gaits, so the skill is not used when swimming, climbing or crawling. It is possible to sneak while using a crutch. Crutches can be used to attack with the Misc. object skill even when needed for standing support.

It is currently possible to craft crutches in adventurer mode, done by pressing b to construct a site, and building a carpentry workshop. Crutches can then be created by dropping a log into the workshop and pressing x to have your adventurer craft a crutch using carpentry - due to the current store-type imbalance in adventure mode, they may be difficult to find for sale in shops. Crutches are most easily found during exploration of mead halls, camps or other places that have loot lying around.