Woodcutter's axe - Revision history

Spudwalt at 01:19, 24 October 2024

2024-10-24T01:19:23Z

Hordes: /* Desirability */ the only "larger" axe is the exe axe, and that isn't reliable

2023-06-19T00:41:17Z

‎Desirability: the only "larger" axe is the exe axe, and that isn't reliable

Hordes at 00:39, 19 June 2023

2023-06-19T00:39:19Z

Hordes at 16:39, 15 May 2023

2023-05-15T16:39:25Z

Hordes: version bump

2023-05-15T16:38:53Z

version bump

Ge0ff: /* Desirability */

2022-10-14T11:27:02Z

‎Desirability

Hordes: /* History */

2022-09-16T16:52:18Z

‎History

Hordes: no shield

2022-09-16T16:52:01Z

no shield

Hordes: de CBA

2022-09-16T16:51:31Z

de CBA

Hordes at 08:46, 3 August 2022

2022-08-03T08:46:29Z

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+{{version032}}
 {{flavour|A weapon that chops foes down as steadily and methodically as a forester cutting wood. The unchanging rhythm of its work has settled on it with the force of natural law, and no amount of force or skill can make it swing faster or slower.}}
 [[File:woodcutter's axe.png]] '''''the +5 woodcutter's axe'''''
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 ==Desirability==
-As a +5 battleaxe, the '''woodcutter's axe'''<ref>{{source ref|0.29.0|art-data.txt|1625}}</ref> is already a respectable weapon in the early game. Combine that with the fact that it can be swung at normal speed with no Axes skill at all, and any early character will find it a worthy weapon indeed.
+As a +5 battleaxe, the '''woodcutter's axe'''<ref>{{source ref|0.32.0|art-data.txt|1636}}</ref> is already a respectable weapon in the early game. Combine that with the fact that it can be swung at normal speed with no Axes skill at all, and any early character will find it a worthy weapon indeed.
-However, as you invest in your weapon skills, you will find that other weapons begin to outspeed and out-damage a weakly enchanted battleaxe. Even if you decide to specialise in Axes, you'll eventually want to upgrade to a [[broad axe]] or regular battleaxe when you have the chance.
+However, as you invest in your weapon skills, you will find that other weapons begin to outspeed and out-damage a moderately-enchanted and unbranded battleaxe. Even if you decide to specialise in Axes, you'll eventually want to upgrade to a [[broad axe]] or regular battleaxe when you have the chance.
-Still, guaranteeing that no regular-speed monster can hit you twice per swing remains quite useful for a long time. Characters who do not plan to invest in a weapon will appreciate having a solid backup melee option, though it does get in way of a [[shield]].
+Still, guaranteeing that no regular-speed monster can hit you twice per swing remains quite useful for a long time. Characters who do not plan to invest in weapon skill will appreciate having a solid backup melee option, though it does get in the way of wearing a [[shield]].
 This artefact is more likely to spawn in the early game, where it is more likely to be useful.

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 As a +5 battleaxe, the '''woodcutter's axe'''<ref>{{source ref|0.29.0|art-data.txt|1625}}</ref> is already a respectable weapon in the early game. Combine that with the fact that it can be swung at normal speed with no Axes skill at all, and any early character will find it a worthy weapon indeed.
-However, as you invest in your weapon skills, you will find that other weapons begin to outspeed and out-damage a weakly enchanted battleaxe. Even if you decide to specialise in Axes, you'll eventually want to upgrade to a larger axe when you're capable of swinging one comfortably.
+However, as you invest in your weapon skills, you will find that other weapons begin to outspeed and out-damage a weakly enchanted battleaxe. Even if you decide to specialise in Axes, you'll eventually want to upgrade to a [[broad axe]] or regular battleaxe when you have the chance.
 Still, guaranteeing that no regular-speed monster can hit you twice per swing remains quite useful for a long time. Characters who do not plan to invest in a weapon will appreciate having a solid backup melee option, though it does get in way of a [[shield]].

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 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.30]], the woodcutter's axe was a +3 [[vorpal]] [[battleaxe]].
-*Prior to [[0.29]], the woodcutter's axe was a +8 [[war axe]].
+*Prior to [[0.29]], the woodcutter's axe was a +8 vorpal [[war axe]].
 *The woodcutter's axe was added in [[0.28]].

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 {{version030}}
 {{flavour|A weapon that chops foes down as steadily and methodically as a forester cutting wood. The unchanging rhythm of its work has settled on it with the force of natural law, and no amount of force or skill can make it swing faster or slower.}}
-[[File:woodcutter's axe.png]] '''''the +3 woodcutter's axe'''''
+[[File:woodcutter's axe.png]] '''''the +5 woodcutter's axe'''''
 +5 [[battleaxe]]

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-{{version|029}}
+{{version030}}
 {{flavour|A weapon that chops foes down as steadily and methodically as a forester cutting wood. The unchanging rhythm of its work has settled on it with the force of natural law, and no amount of force or skill can make it swing faster or slower.}}
 [[File:woodcutter's axe.png]] '''''the +3 woodcutter's axe'''''
-+3 [[battleaxe]]
++5 [[battleaxe]]
 <br>Always swings at 10 [[aut]]s, regardless of any other factors (such as [[Haste]], [[Slow]] or weapon skill).
 ==Desirability==
-As a +3 battleaxe, the '''woodcutter's axe'''<ref>{{source ref|0.29.0|art-data.txt|1625}}</ref> is already a respectable weapon in the early game. Combine that with the fact that it can be swung at normal speed with no Axes skill at all, and any early character will find it a worthy weapon indeed.
+As a +5 battleaxe, the '''woodcutter's axe'''<ref>{{source ref|0.29.0|art-data.txt|1625}}</ref> is already a respectable weapon in the early game. Combine that with the fact that it can be swung at normal speed with no Axes skill at all, and any early character will find it a worthy weapon indeed.
 However, as you invest in your weapon skills, you will find that other weapons begin to outspeed and out-damage a weakly enchanted battleaxe. Even if you decide to specialise in Axes, you'll eventually want to upgrade to a larger axe when you're capable of swinging one comfortably.
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 ==History==
 *Prior to [[0.29]], the woodcutter's axe was a +8 [[war axe]].
 *The woodcutter's axe was added in [[0.28]].

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 ==Desirability==
-As a +8 war axe, the '''woodcutter's axe'''<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-data.txt|1613}}</ref> is already a respectable weapon in the early game (where it is most commonly found). Combine that with the fact that it can be swung at normal speed with no Axes skill at all, and any early character will find it a worthy weapon indeed.
+As a +8 war axe, the '''woodcutter's axe'''<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-data.txt|1613}}</ref> is already a respectable weapon in the early game. Combine that with the fact that it can be swung at normal speed with no Axes skill at all, and any early character will find it a worthy weapon indeed.
 However, as you invest in your weapon skills, you will find that other weapons begin to outspeed and out-damage a mere war axe. Even if you decide to specialise in Axes, you'll eventually want to upgrade to a larger axe when you're capable of swinging one comfortably.
 Still, guaranteeing that no regular-speed monster can hit you twice per swing remains quite useful for a long time. Characters who do not plan to invest in a weapon will appreciate having a solid backup melee option.
 ==History==