Singing Sword - Revision history

Hordes at 05:55, 29 January 2026

2026-01-29T05:55:38Z

Patrick2011b: bump

2024-09-27T00:18:37Z

bump

Hordes: /* History */ clarify history note

2024-01-22T06:09:19Z

‎History: clarify history note

Hordes: the damage formulas aren't needed, the derived damage gives just as much information

2023-10-06T21:37:39Z

the damage formulas aren't needed, the derived damage gives just as much information

Hordes: /* Mechanics */ wizmode testing: it's only if you hit an enemy

2023-08-25T10:02:34Z

‎Mechanics: wizmode testing: it's only if you hit an enemy

Hordes: /* Desirability */ mention AC

2023-08-24T15:48:07Z

‎Desirability: mention AC

Ge0ff at 19:45, 13 August 2023

2023-08-13T19:45:39Z

Hordes: /* Mechanics */

2023-08-12T06:41:32Z

‎Mechanics

Hordes: minor wording

2023-08-12T03:07:58Z

minor wording

Hordes: /* Desirability */

2023-08-12T03:06:30Z

‎Desirability

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 The '''Singing Sword'''<ref>{{source ref|0.32.0|art-data.txt|189}}</ref> is a powerful weapon; a +11 double sword with extra singing damage is no joke. At the lowest tier, Sonic Wave is stronger than having [[electrocution]] (though Sonic Wave checks [[AC]]), can't be resisted, and hits every monster in LOS. It's one of the strongest one-handed Long Blades in the game.
-The noise ''is'' a downside, but it can be managed. There's no penalty for switching to another weapon, and the noise is only created on swing. If noise would be an issue (such as when first entering a floor), you can always use a different weapon. Also, Sonic Wave becomes more powerful as more monsters are on screen. Just make sure you don't get carried away by that fact.
+The noise ''is'' a downside, but it can be managed. There's no penalty for switching to another weapon, and the noise is only created on swing. If noise would be an issue (such as when first entering a branch), you can always not attack or use a different weapon. Also, Sonic Wave becomes more powerful as more monsters are on screen. Just make sure you don't get carried away by that fact.
-Sonic Wave will hurt your own [[allies]] (except those protected from harm, e.g. [[Hepliaklqana]] ancestor), so it's not a good idea for [[Summoner]]s, [[Beogh]] worshippers, etc. to use this weapon.
+It synergizes with ways to attack multiple enemies, such as [[Wu Jian]] or [[Manifold Assault]], as each enemy hit triggers a chance to cast Sonic Wave.
 ==History==

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 {{flavour|An enchanted blade which loves nothing more than to sing to its owner, whether they want it to or not.
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 At the highest singing effect, the sword's name changes to the Screaming Sword. When [[silence]]d, the sword's name instead changes to the Sulking Sword and no noise or damage are produced.
-If the character wearing the weapon is not the player, then only the first tier applies.<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|art-func.h|370}}</ref>
+If the character wearing the weapon is not the player, then only the first tier applies.<ref>{{source ref|0.32.0|art-func.h|372}}</ref>
 ==Desirability==
-The '''Singing Sword'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|art-data.txt|189}}</ref> is a powerful weapon; a +11 double sword with extra singing damage is no joke. At the lowest tier, Sonic Wave is stronger than having [[electrocution]] (though Sonic Wave checks [[AC]]), can't be resisted, and hits every monster in LOS. It's one of the strongest one-handed Long Blades in the game.
+The '''Singing Sword'''<ref>{{source ref|0.32.0|art-data.txt|189}}</ref> is a powerful weapon; a +11 double sword with extra singing damage is no joke. At the lowest tier, Sonic Wave is stronger than having [[electrocution]] (though Sonic Wave checks [[AC]]), can't be resisted, and hits every monster in LOS. It's one of the strongest one-handed Long Blades in the game.
 The noise ''is'' a downside, but it can be managed. There's no penalty for switching to another weapon, and the noise is only created on swing. If noise would be an issue (such as when first entering a floor), you can always use a different weapon. Also, Sonic Wave becomes more powerful as more monsters are on screen. Just make sure you don't get carried away by that fact.

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 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.30]], the Singing Sword was a +7 [[vorpal]] double sword.
-*Prior to [[0.23]], the Singing Sword's sonic damage was weaker and could trigger at any time with high enough tension. It also did not have the [[vorpal]] brand.
+*Prior to [[0.23]], the Singing Sword's sonic damage was weaker, and would trigger over time with high enough tension (instead of requiring weapon hits). It also did not have the [[vorpal]] brand.
 *Prior to [[0.14]], this weapon was significantly worse; its base type was a [[long sword]] and it generated significant amounts of noise regardless of the presence of monsters.
 *Prior to [[0.9]], this weapon did not cast Sonic Wave.

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 At the highest singing effect, the sword's name changes to the Screaming Sword. When [[silence]]d, the sword's name instead changes to the Sulking Sword and no noise or damage are produced.
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 ==Desirability==
-The '''Singing Sword'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|art-data.txt|189}}</ref> is a powerful weapon; a +11 double sword with extra singing damage is no joke. At the lowest tier, Sonic Wave is stronger than [[electrocution]] (though Sonic Wave checks [[AC]]), can't be resisted, and hits every monster in LOS. It's one of the strongest one-handed Long Blades in the game.
+The '''Singing Sword'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|art-data.txt|189}}</ref> is a powerful weapon; a +11 double sword with extra singing damage is no joke. At the lowest tier, Sonic Wave is stronger than having [[electrocution]] (though Sonic Wave checks [[AC]]), can't be resisted, and hits every monster in LOS. It's one of the strongest one-handed Long Blades in the game.
 The noise ''is'' a downside, but it can be managed. There's no penalty for switching to another weapon, and the noise is only created on swing. If noise would be an issue (such as when first entering a floor), you can always use a different weapon. Also, Sonic Wave becomes more powerful as more monsters are on screen. Just make sure you don't get carried away by that fact.

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 ==Mechanics==
-Every time you swing the Singing Sword (even if you miss), it has a chance to cast the Sonic Wave spell. Higher [[tension]] increases the frequency, damage, and noise of Sonic Wave.
+Every time you hit an enemy with the Singing Sword, it has a chance to cast the Sonic Wave spell. Higher [[tension]] increases the frequency, damage, and noise of Sonic Wave.
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 ==Desirability==
-The '''Singing Sword'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|art-data.txt|189}}</ref> is a powerful weapon; a +11 double sword with extra singing damage is no joke. At the lowest tier, Sonic Wave is stronger than [[electrocution]], can't be resisted, and applied to every monster in LOS. It's one of the strongest one-handed Long Blades in the game.
+The '''Singing Sword'''<ref>{{source ref|0.30.0|art-data.txt|189}}</ref> is a powerful weapon; a +11 double sword with extra singing damage is no joke. At the lowest tier, Sonic Wave is stronger than [[electrocution]], can't be resisted, and hits every monster in LOS. It's one of the strongest one-handed Long Blades in the game.
-The noise ''is'' a downside, but it can be managed. There's no penalty to switching weapons, and the noise is only created on swing. If noise would be an issue (such as when first entering a floor), you can always use a different weapon. Also, Sonic Wave becomes more powerful as more monsters are on screen. Just make sure you don't get carried away by that fact.
+The noise ''is'' a downside, but it can be managed. There's no penalty for switching to another weapon, and the noise is only created on swing. If noise would be an issue (such as when first entering a floor), you can always use a different weapon. Also, Sonic Wave becomes more powerful as more monsters are on screen. Just make sure you don't get carried away by that fact.
 Sonic Wave will hurt your own [[allies]] (except those protected from harm, e.g. [[Hepliaklqana]] ancestor), so it's not a good idea for [[Summoner]]s, [[Beogh]] worshippers, etc. to use this weapon.