Great mace - Revision history

Patrick2011b: bump

2025-03-08T02:40:30Z

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Hordes at 16:26, 11 March 2024

2024-03-11T16:26:11Z

Ge0ff: reword so we don't (directly!) compare percentages of weapon damage and shield blocks

2024-03-10T21:13:37Z

reword so we don't (directly!) compare percentages of weapon damage and shield blocks

Hordes: reformat strategy

2024-03-09T05:21:07Z

reformat strategy

Pisaster: bump

2024-02-13T02:03:41Z

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Hordes at 14:17, 5 September 2023

2023-09-05T14:17:49Z

Ge0ff: /* Strategy */

2023-06-16T13:11:53Z

‎Strategy

Hordes: /* Strategy */

2023-06-16T09:15:32Z

‎Strategy

Hordes: /* Strategy */ mention eveningstars

2023-06-16T09:15:17Z

‎Strategy: mention eveningstars

Hordes: +orc knights, vault guards

2023-06-15T17:49:40Z

+orc knights, vault guards

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 ==Strategy==
-Great maces are a fairly common weapon, often carried by [[ettin]]s, [[orc knight]]s, and [[vault guard]]s. They are closer to a [[battleaxe]] or [[glaive]] (in both rarity and strength) than they are to an executioner's axe or bardiche.
+Great maces are a fairly common weapon, often carried by [[ettin]]s, [[orc knight]]s, and [[vault guard]]s. They are closer to a [[battleaxe]] or [[glaive]] (in both rarity and strength) than they are to an [[executioner's axe]] or [[bardiche]].
-Compared to the other 'top-tier' two-handed weapons, great maces lack any special properties, but are more common and reach mindelay at a lower level. [[Troll]]s and [[Oni]] who plan to wield two-handers will want a [[giant spiked club]], but other species can find this a respectable endgame weapon.
+Compared to something like an executioner's axe, great maces lack any special properties, but are more common and reach mindelay at a lower level. [[Troll]]s and [[Oni]] who plan to wield two-handers will want a [[giant spiked club]], but other species can find this a respectable endgame weapon.
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 Compared to the other 'top-tier' two-handed weapons, great maces lack any special properties, but are more common and reach mindelay at a lower level. [[Troll]]s and [[Oni]] who plan to wield two-handers will want a [[giant spiked club]], but other species can find this a respectable endgame weapon.
-However, [[eveningstar]]s are typically better. Compared to great maces, eveningstars only deal -12% base damage, but only use one hand, allowing use of a [[shield]]. Since shields generally block ''much'' more than 12% of attacks, this tradeoff is usually worth it. Eveningstars are considerably rarer, though.
+However, [[eveningstar]]s are typically better. Compared to great maces, eveningstars only deal -12% base damage, but only require one hand, allowing use of a [[shield]]. Since shields improve your survivability, this tradeoff is usually worth it. Eveningstars are considerably rarer, though.
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 The '''great mace''' is the largest and heaviest weapon in the Maces & Flails category that most [[species]] can wield.
 ==Strategy==
-[[Ogre]]s and [[Troll]]s who plan to wield two-handed weapons will want a [[giant spiked club]], but this remains a good endgame weapon for more average-sized Maces & Flails users.
+Great maces are a fairly common weapon, often carried by [[ettin]]s, [[orc knight]]s, and [[vault guard]]s. They are closer to a [[battleaxe]] or [[glaive]] (in both rarity and strength) than they are to an executioner's axe or bardiche.
-Great maces are a fairly common weapon, often carried by [[ettin]]s, [[orc knight]]s, and [[vault guard]]s. They are closer to a [[battleaxe]] or [[glaive]] (in both rarity and strength) than they are to an [[executioner's axe]] or [[bardiche]].
+Compared to the other 'top-tier' two-handed weapons, great maces lack any special properties, but are more common and reach mindelay at a lower level. [[Troll]]s and [[Oni]] who plan to wield two-handers will want a [[giant spiked club]], but other species can find this a respectable endgame weapon.
-Many players will prefer an [[eveningstar]]. The damage difference between a great mace and eveningstar isn't big (2 base damage, 88%), but the latter can be held with a [[shield]]. However, they are considerably rarer.
+However, [[eveningstar]]s are typically better. Compared to great maces, eveningstars only deal -12% base damage, but only use one hand, allowing use of a [[shield]]. Since shields generally block ''much'' more than 12% of attacks, this tradeoff is usually worth it. Eveningstars are considerably rarer, though.
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 Great maces are a fairly common weapon, often carried by [[ettin]]s, [[orc knight]]s, and [[vault guard]]s. They are closer to a [[battleaxe]] or [[glaive]] (in both rarity and strength) than they are an [[executioner's axe]] or [[bardiche]].
-Many players will prefer an [[eveningstar]]. The damage difference between a great mace and eveningstar isn't big (2 base damage, 88%), but the latter can be held with a [[shield]]. However, eveningstars are considerably rarer weapons.
+Many players will prefer an [[eveningstar]]. The damage difference between a great mace and eveningstar isn't big (2 base damage, 88%), but the latter can be held with a [[shield]]. However, they are considerably rarer.
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