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==Analysis== | ==Analysis== | ||
| − | Great axes appear to be simply worse than battle axes when fighting | + | Great axes appear to be simply worse than battle axes when fighting Dwarven sized enemies, after much searching in arena testing for a single situation where they're better. |
Regardless of the size of the user, or the material of the axe or armour (if any), great axes will lose most fair duels against battle axes. | Regardless of the size of the user, or the material of the axe or armour (if any), great axes will lose most fair duels against battle axes. | ||
For creatures that can use great axes with one hand, the disadvantage is small, but for most creatures the disadvantage is immense, as losing use of either [GRASP] will heavily penalize them. | For creatures that can use great axes with one hand, the disadvantage is small, but for most creatures the disadvantage is immense, as losing use of either [GRASP] will heavily penalize them. | ||
| − | When fighting a larger opponent, however, such as an ogre, the increased penetration and contact area can give a slight edge over the battle axe when able to be | + | When fighting a larger opponent, however, such as an ogre, the increased penetration and contact area can give a slight edge over the battle axe when able to be wielding with one hand. |
==Bugs== | ==Bugs== | ||