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'''Melee weapons''' refer to any [[weapon]]s which are only capable of attacking opponents adjacent to you (with the exception of [[polearms]]; see below). While they lack the obvious range advantage of [[ranged weapon]]s, they tend to be more powerful overall. Melee weapons are divided into several categories, each of which has its own associated [[skill]] and its own particular advantages.
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'''Melee weapons''' refer to [[weapon]]s which can only attack adjacent to you (with a few exceptions). While [[Ranged Weapons]] have an obvious range advantage, melee weapons are stronger overall. Melee weapons are divided into several categories, each of which has its own associated [[skill]] and its own particular advantages.
  
 
==Weapon attributes==
 
==Weapon attributes==
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!style="text-align: left;" | [[Weapon speed|Speed]]
 
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| This is actually the attack delay in [[aut]]. Every 2 levels of weapon skill lowers the delay by 1 aut. A weapon's minimum delay is half of its base delay (rounded down) or 7 (5 for [[rapier|rapiers]]; 10 for [[hand crossbow|hand crossbows]], [[arbalest|arbalests]], and [[triple crossbow|triple crossbows]]), whichever is lower. Speed brand and haste reduce the delay by one third (round randomly up or down). These effects stack, ''after'' the base cap, but there's an absolute cap of 2 for attack delay.
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| This is actually the attack delay in [[aut]]. Every 2 levels of weapon skill lowers the delay by 1 aut. A weapon's minimum delay is usually the lower of {half of its base delay, rounded down} or 7 aut. It is 5 aut for [[rapier]]s, and 10 aut for [[hand crossbow]]s, [[arbalest]]s, and [[triple crossbow]]s. This can be modified by [[brand]] and [[status effect]]s, to a hard minimum delay of 2 aut.
 
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==Short Blades==
 
==Short Blades==
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Attacks with [[short blades]]<ref>{{source ref|0.23.0|item-prop.cc|447}}</ref> tend to deal less damage than larger weapons do, but are significantly faster. They also deal very high damage when used to make [[stab]] attacks. Their damage scales with [[Dexterity]] instead of [[Strength]], and they [[cross-train]] with [[long blades]].
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Attacks with [[Short Blades]]<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|item-prop.cc|543}}</ref> tend to deal less damage, but they can attack faster. They also get a bonus to [[stab]] damage. Their damage scales with [[Dexterity]] instead of [[Strength]], and they [[cross-train]] with [[Long Blades]].
  
 
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==Long Blades==
 
==Long Blades==
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[[Long blades]]<ref>{{source ref|0.23.0|item-prop.cc|481}}</ref> use [[Dexterity]] instead of [[Strength]] for damage scaling. They cross train with [[short blades]]. Their skill cost is lower than that of polearms and axes, but higher than maces and staves.
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[[Long blades]]<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|item-prop.cc|589}}</ref> are heavier weapons that use [[Dexterity]] instead of [[Strength]] for damage scaling. They cross-train with [[Short Blades]].  
  
 
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| [[Triple sword]] || 19 || -4 || 18 || - || Medium || Slicing || 2 ||
 
| [[Triple sword]] || 19 || -4 || 18 || - || Medium || Slicing || 2 ||
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==Axes==
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==Maces & Flails==
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[[Axes]]<ref>{{source ref|0.23.0|item-prop.cc|527}}</ref> are unique among weapons in that they can perform [[cleaving]] attacks, striking multiple foes in a single strike. They cross train [[polearms]] and [[maces & flails]].
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[[Maces & Flails]]<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|item-prop.cc|457}}</ref> have no unique traits. They generally have higher damage and lower base delay (thus, lower skill to reach mindelay) than other weapons. They cross train [[Axes]] and [[Staves]].  
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! Name || Dam || Hit || Speed || One-handed min. size || Two-handed min. size || Dam Type || Prob || Notes
 
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| [[Hand axe]] || 7 || +3 || 13 || Little || Little || Chopping || 10 ||
 
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| [[War axe]] || 11 || 0 || 15 || Little || Little || Chopping || 10 ||
 
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| [[Broad axe]] || 13 || -2 || 16 || Medium || Little || Chopping || 10 ||
 
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| [[Battleaxe]] || 15 || -4 || 17 || - || Medium || Chopping || 10 ||
 
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| [[Executioner's axe]] || 18 || -6 || 19 || - || Medium || Chopping || 2 ||
 
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==Maces & Flails==
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[[Ogre]]s, [[Troll]]s, and [[Formicid]]s have access to [[giant club]]s and [[giant spiked club]]s, the two most powerful weapon types in the game. However, these require a lot of skill and preclude a shield.
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[[Maces & flails]]<ref>{{source ref|0.23.0|item-prop.cc|361}}</ref> have no particular unique traits, but have significantly lower skill costs and are pretty common in the dungeon, making them a popular choice for both one handed and two handed combat. They cross train [[axes]] and [[staves]]. [[Ogre]]s, [[troll]]s, and [[Formicid]]s have access to [[giant club]]s and [[giant spiked club]]s, the two most powerful weapon types in the game. However, these require a lot of skill and preclude a shield.
 
  
 
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| [[Giant spiked club]] || 22 || -7 || 18 || - || Large || Crushing (Piercing) || 10 || Can be used by [[Formicid]]s using both hand-pairs
 
| [[Giant spiked club]] || 22 || -7 || 18 || - || Large || Crushing (Piercing) || 10 || Can be used by [[Formicid]]s using both hand-pairs
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==Axes==
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[[Axes]]<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|item-prop.cc|635}}</ref> have [[cleaving]] attacks. When attacking, axes strike all other enemies adjacent to you for 70% damage. They cross-train [[Polearms]] and [[Maces & Flails]].
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! Name || Dam || Hit || Speed || One-handed min. size || Two-handed min. size || Dam Type || Prob || Notes
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| [[Hand axe]] || 7 || +3 || 13 || Little || Little || Chopping || 10 ||
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| [[War axe]] || 11 || 0 || 15 || Little || Little || Chopping || 10 ||
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| [[Broad axe]] || 13 || -2 || 16 || Medium || Little || Chopping || 10 ||
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| [[Battleaxe]] || 15 || -4 || 17 || - || Medium || Chopping || 10 ||
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| [[Executioner's axe]] || 18 || -6 || 19 || - || Medium || Chopping || 2 ||
 
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==Polearms==
 
==Polearms==
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[[Polearms]]<ref>{{source ref|0.23.0|item-prop.cc|544}}</ref> are unique among melee weapons in that they can make [[reaching]] attacks, striking foes up to two tiles away. They cross train [[axes]] and [[staves]].
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[[Polearms]]<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|item-prop.cc|652}}</ref> have [[reaching]] - they can strike foes up to two tiles away. They cross train [[Axes]] and [[Staves]].
  
 
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==Staves==
 
==Staves==
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The [[Staves]]<ref>{{source ref|0.23.0|item-prop.cc|580}}</ref> skill is used both to fight with physical combat staves ([[quarterstaves]] and [[lajatang]]s) and [[magical staves]]. Physical combat staves are powerful two-handed weapons that require less skill to use effectively, but unlike other weapon classes, there is no ultra-powerful, high-skill option available. Staves cross train [[polearms]] and [[maces & flails]].
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[[Staves]]<ref>{{source ref|0.30.1|item-prop.cc|690}}</ref> are used to fight in physical combat. [[Quarterstaves]] and [[lajatang]]s offer high damage for their base delay (thus, don't require much skill), but are rarer and two-handed. [[Magical staves]] primarily boost the power of [[spell]]s, but can used in melee too.
  
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Note that [[magical staves]] fight like +0 staves, though some offer extra damage or other effects.
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Note that magical staves fight like +0 staves, though with added damage based on your magical skill and [[Evocations]].
  
 
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| [[Lajatang]] || 16 || -3 || 14 || - || Little || Slicing || 2 ||
 
| [[Lajatang]] || 16 || -3 || 14 || - || Little || Slicing || 2 ||
 
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===Magical Staves===
 
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[[Magical staves]] are magical devices which are wielded like one-handed weapons (two-handed for [[Kobold]]s and [[Spriggan]]s. While a spellcaster wields one, it enhances the [[spellpower]] of a certain school of magic and may add a resistance depending on type. Although normally very weak when used as melee weapons (they use the [[staff]] as a template for their stats), some magical staves inflict additional elemental effects when used by a skilled practitioner. See the [[magical staff]] page for more details.
 
  
 
==Retired Weapons==
 
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*[[Hammer]]
 
 
*The [[blessed weapon|blessed]] versions of several long blades.
 
*The [[blessed weapon|blessed]] versions of several long blades.
 
*[[Rods]]
 
*[[Rods]]
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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Prior to [[0.18]], each weapon had a strength weight percentage that determined how the weapon would benefit from your strength and dexterity.
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*Prior to [[0.18]], each weapon had a strength weight percentage that determined how the weapon would benefit from your strength and dexterity.
  
 
==References==
 
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Revision as of 23:39, 19 November 2023

Version 0.30: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.

Melee weapons refer to weapons which can only attack adjacent to you (with a few exceptions). While Ranged Weapons have an obvious range advantage, melee weapons are stronger overall. Melee weapons are divided into several categories, each of which has its own associated skill and its own particular advantages.

Weapon attributes

The following is a table of all melee weapons in Crawl. Below is a short explanation of each field:

Name The name of the item as it appears in Crawl.
Damage The base amount of damage the weapon does, before various bonuses and adjustments.
Hit To hit modifier for the weapon, before any other adjustments.
Speed This is actually the attack delay in aut. Every 2 levels of weapon skill lowers the delay by 1 aut. A weapon's minimum delay is usually the lower of {half of its base delay, rounded down} or 7 aut. It is 5 aut for rapiers, and 10 aut for hand crossbows, arbalests, and triple crossbows. This can be modified by brand and status effects, to a hard minimum delay of 2 aut.
One-handed min. size Minimum size required to be able to use the weapon with one hand. The order is little, small, medium, large, giant.
Two-handed min. size Minimum size required to be able to use the weapon with two hands. When the player's size is equal or greater than 'Two-handed min. size', but less than 'One-handed min. size', the weapon cannot be used with a shield.
Dam Type What category of damage does the weapon deal?
Prob A larger number indicates higher probability of acquiring through scrolls of acquirement.

Short Blades

Attacks with Short Blades[1] tend to deal less damage, but they can attack faster. They also get a bonus to stab damage. Their damage scales with Dexterity instead of Strength, and they cross-train with Long Blades.

Name Dmg Hit Speed One-handed min. size Two-handed min. size Dam Type Prob Notes
Dagger 4 +6 10 Little Little Piercing 10 More stab damage than other Short Blades
Quick blade 4 +6 7 Little Little Piercing 2 Cannot receive speed brand
Short sword 5 +4 10 Little Little Piercing 10
Rapier 7 +4 12 Little Little Piercing 10 Min delay is 5

Long Blades

Long blades[2] are heavier weapons that use Dexterity instead of Strength for damage scaling. They cross-train with Short Blades.

Name Dam Hit Speed One-handed min. size Two-handed min. size Dam Type Prob Notes
Falchion 8 +2 13 Little Little Slicing 10
Long sword 10 +1 14 Little Little Slicing 10
Scimitar 12 0 14 Little Little Slicing 10
Demon blade 13 -1 13 Little Little Slicing 2
Eudemon blade 14 -2 12 Little Little Slicing - A demon blade blessed by The Shining One
Double sword 15 -1 15 Medium Little Slicing 2
Great sword 17 -3 17 - Medium Slicing 10
Triple sword 19 -4 18 - Medium Slicing 2

Maces & Flails

Maces & Flails[3] have no unique traits. They generally have higher damage and lower base delay (thus, lower skill to reach mindelay) than other weapons. They cross train Axes and Staves.

Ogres, Trolls, and Formicids have access to giant clubs and giant spiked clubs, the two most powerful weapon types in the game. However, these require a lot of skill and preclude a shield.

Name Dam Hit Speed One-handed min. size Two-handed min. size Dam Type Prob Notes
Whip 6 +2 11 Little Little Slashing 0
Club 5 +3 13 Little Little Crushing 0
Mace 8 +3 14 Little Little Crushing 10 Certain vaults can spawn hammers, which have the same stats
Flail 10 0 14 Little Little Crushing 10
Morningstar 13 -2 15 Little Little Crushing (Piercing) 10
Demon whip 11 +1 11 Little Little Slashing 2
Sacred scourge 12 0 11 Little Little Slashing - A blessed demon whip
Dire flail 13 -3 13 - Medium Crushing (Piercing) 10
Eveningstar 15 -1 15 Little Little Crushing (Piercing) 2
Great mace 17 -4 17 - Medium Crushing 10
Giant club 20 -6 16 - Large Crushing 10 Can be used by Formicids using both hand-pairs
Giant spiked club 22 -7 18 - Large Crushing (Piercing) 10 Can be used by Formicids using both hand-pairs

Axes

Axes[4] have cleaving attacks. When attacking, axes strike all other enemies adjacent to you for 70% damage. They cross-train Polearms and Maces & Flails.

Name Dam Hit Speed One-handed min. size Two-handed min. size Dam Type Prob Notes
Hand axe 7 +3 13 Little Little Chopping 10
War axe 11 0 15 Little Little Chopping 10
Broad axe 13 -2 16 Medium Little Chopping 10
Battleaxe 15 -4 17 - Medium Chopping 10
Executioner's axe 18 -6 19 - Medium Chopping 2

Polearms

Polearms[5] have reaching - they can strike foes up to two tiles away. They cross train Axes and Staves.

Name Dam Hit Speed One-handed min. size Two-handed min. size Dam Type Prob Notes
Spear 6 +4 11 Little Little Piercing 10
Trident 9 +1 13 Medium Little Piercing 10
Halberd 13 -3 15 - Medium Chopping (Piercing) 10 Sigmund and reapers spawn with scythes, which have the same stats
Demon trident 12 +1 13 Medium Little Piercing 2
Trishula 13 0 13 Medium Little Piercing - A blessed demon trident
Glaive 15 -3 17 - Medium Chopping 10
Bardiche 18 -6 19 - Medium Chopping 2

Staves

Staves[6] are used to fight in physical combat. Quarterstaves and lajatangs offer high damage for their base delay (thus, don't require much skill), but are rarer and two-handed. Magical staves primarily boost the power of spells, but can used in melee too.

Note that magical staves fight like +0 staves, though with added damage based on your magical skill and Evocations.

Name Dam Hit Speed One-handed min. size Two-handed min. size Dam Type Prob Notes
Staff 5 +5 12 Medium Little Crushing - Not available in game. Used only as a base type for magical staves.
Quarterstaff 10 +3 13 - Little Crushing 10
Lajatang 16 -3 14 - Little Slicing 2

Retired Weapons

Over the years, several weapons have been removed from the Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup arsenal, either due to redundancy with existing weapons or simply due to flavor issues.

History

  • Prior to 0.18, each weapon had a strength weight percentage that determined how the weapon would benefit from your strength and dexterity.

References

  1. ↑ item-prop.cc:543 (0.30.1)
  2. ↑ item-prop.cc:589 (0.30.1)
  3. ↑ item-prop.cc:457 (0.30.1)
  4. ↑ item-prop.cc:635 (0.30.1)
  5. ↑ item-prop.cc:652 (0.30.1)
  6. ↑ item-prop.cc:690 (0.30.1)
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