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-Julia Ward Howe, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic". 1861}} | -Julia Ward Howe, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic". 1861}} | ||
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| − | Quick blades are rare | + | The '''quick blade''' is the fastest weapon in the game, with a [[minimum delay|minimum weapon delay]] of 3 [[aut]]. Either [[Okawaru|Finesse]] or [[Haste]] will bring your attack to a hard minimum of 2 aut. |
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| + | ==Strategy== | ||
| + | Quick blades are generally the strongest Short Blade. Quick blades with a "flat" damage brand, like [[pain (brand)|pain]], [[electrocution]], or [[distortion]] brand, are quite powerful. The low skill is only a bonus. However, like any other short blade, its damage against armored opponents tends to be underwhelming. | ||
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| + | However, quick blades are rare. They are most commonly obtained from [[Trog]] and [[Okawaru]]'s weapon gifts, or a [[scroll of acquirement]]. Failing this, the [[Elven Halls]] provide a good chance at quickblades: [[Deep elf blademaster]]s have a 1/26 chance of receiving twin quick blades, and the [[Elven_Halls#Elf:2 - The Hall of Blades|Hall of Blades]] may spawn one. In addition, some of the more powerful [[List of spriggans|spriggans]] have a chance of spawning with one. | ||
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| + | *Prior to [[0.30]], quick blades could not naturally generate with [[brand]]s. | ||
*Prior to [[0.29]], quick blades dealt 5 base damage and scaled with strength instead of dexterity. | *Prior to [[0.29]], quick blades dealt 5 base damage and scaled with strength instead of dexterity. | ||
*Prior to [[0.27]], [[Cheibriados]] disapproved of quick blades. | *Prior to [[0.27]], [[Cheibriados]] disapproved of quick blades. | ||
Revision as of 13:44, 15 June 2023
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| Name | Quick blade |
|---|---|
| Skill | Short Blades |
| Damage | 4 |
| Accuracy | +6 |
| Base delay (%) | 7 (70%) |
| Min delay | 3 at skill 8 |
| Hands | 1H |
| Size | One-handed |
| Ranged? | No |
| A carefully wrought dagger which is preternaturally well-balanced, making it much easier for even inexperienced handlers to attack with it quickly.
"He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword... -Julia Ward Howe, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic". 1861 |
This weapon falls into the 'Short Blades' category. It is a one handed weapon.
The quick blade is the fastest weapon in the game, with a minimum weapon delay of 3 aut. Either Finesse or Haste will bring your attack to a hard minimum of 2 aut.
Strategy
Quick blades are generally the strongest Short Blade. Quick blades with a "flat" damage brand, like pain, electrocution, or distortion brand, are quite powerful. The low skill is only a bonus. However, like any other short blade, its damage against armored opponents tends to be underwhelming.
However, quick blades are rare. They are most commonly obtained from Trog and Okawaru's weapon gifts, or a scroll of acquirement. Failing this, the Elven Halls provide a good chance at quickblades: Deep elf blademasters have a 1/26 chance of receiving twin quick blades, and the Hall of Blades may spawn one. In addition, some of the more powerful spriggans have a chance of spawning with one.
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| Unrandarts | |
| Gyre and Gimble | 
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| Vampire's Tooth | 
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History
- Prior to 0.30, quick blades could not naturally generate with brands.
- Prior to 0.29, quick blades dealt 5 base damage and scaled with strength instead of dexterity.
- Prior to 0.27, Cheibriados disapproved of quick blades.
| Weapons | |
|---|---|
| Axes | Battleaxe • Broad axe • Executioner's axe • Hand axe • War axe |
| Maces & Flails | Club • Demon whip • Dire flail • Eveningstar • Flail • Giant club • Giant spiked club • Great mace • Mace (Hammer) • Morningstar • Sacred scourge • Whip |
| Long Blades | Demon blade • Double sword • Eudemon blade • Falchion • Great sword • Long sword • Scimitar • Triple sword |
| Polearms | Bardiche • Demon trident • Glaive • Halberd (Scythe) • Spear • Trident • Trishula |
| Ranged Weapons | Arbalest • Hand cannon • Longbow • Orcbow • Shortbow • Sling • Triple crossbow |
| Short Blades | Dagger • Quick blade • Rapier • Short sword |
| Staves | Lajatang • Magical staff • Quarterstaff |
| Throwing | Boomerang • Dart • Javelin • Large rock • Stone • Throwing net |
