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==Desirability== | ==Desirability== | ||
| − | [[Scythe]]s are usually very poor two-handed weapons, with the base damage of a one-handed weapon but the attack speed of the slowest two-handed weapons. However, '''Finisher''''s<ref>{{source ref|0. | + | [[Scythe]]s are usually very poor two-handed weapons, with the base damage of a one-handed weapon but the attack speed of the slowest two-handed weapons. However, '''Finisher''''s<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-data.txt|460}}</ref> speed brand essentially cancels out the poor attack speed, and the chance to instantly kill your target makes it quite an appealing weapon. The instakill chance translates to around a 1-in-4 chance to kill [[goblin]]s and the like, ranging to about a 1-in-10 chance to kill [[orbs of fire]]. |
Finisher doesn't stand out much later on in the game, where you can generally find a [[glaive]] or [[bardiche]] with a good brand and a much better ratio of damage to speed, but it's still a weapon worth considering if you find it early. Do what you can to improve your attack speed in tough fights -- a [[potion of haste]] or [[Okawaru]]'s Finesse will let you try to instagib your opponents more often. | Finisher doesn't stand out much later on in the game, where you can generally find a [[glaive]] or [[bardiche]] with a good brand and a much better ratio of damage to speed, but it's still a weapon worth considering if you find it early. Do what you can to improve your attack speed in tough fights -- a [[potion of haste]] or [[Okawaru]]'s Finesse will let you try to instagib your opponents more often. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | *Prior to [[0.26]], players could use Finisher with the [[Spectral Weapon]] spell. The evisceration property applied to the spectral copy's attacks as well, effectively doubling the chance to one-shot enemies. | ||
| + | *Prior to [[0.23]], Finisher did not have a chance to instantly kill, but did have +3 [[strength]]. | ||
| + | *Prior to [[0.15]], Finisher had a +3, +5 enchantment level. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 21:01, 13 August 2022
| A long and exceedingly sharp scythe, capable of eviscerating in a single blow. Its extraordinary speed is the work of a mad wizard, who spent years refining it before discarding it in a fit of rage. |
the +5 scythe "Finisher"
+5 scythe
Speed brand
(50 - HD)/200 chance to instantly kill target on successful attack
Desirability
Scythes are usually very poor two-handed weapons, with the base damage of a one-handed weapon but the attack speed of the slowest two-handed weapons. However, Finisher's[1] speed brand essentially cancels out the poor attack speed, and the chance to instantly kill your target makes it quite an appealing weapon. The instakill chance translates to around a 1-in-4 chance to kill goblins and the like, ranging to about a 1-in-10 chance to kill orbs of fire.
Finisher doesn't stand out much later on in the game, where you can generally find a glaive or bardiche with a good brand and a much better ratio of damage to speed, but it's still a weapon worth considering if you find it early. Do what you can to improve your attack speed in tough fights -- a potion of haste or Okawaru's Finesse will let you try to instagib your opponents more often.
History
- Prior to 0.26, players could use Finisher with the Spectral Weapon spell. The evisceration property applied to the spectral copy's attacks as well, effectively doubling the chance to one-shot enemies.
- Prior to 0.23, Finisher did not have a chance to instantly kill, but did have +3 strength.
- Prior to 0.15, Finisher had a +3, +5 enchantment level.
References
- ↑ art-data.txt:460 (0.28.0)
