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Despite its ridiculous concept, the rare '''double sword''' is a desirable weapon for any Long Blades user looking to wear a [[shield]]. It has roughly the same stats as an [[eveningstar]], though Long Blades scale with [[dexterity]] rather than [[strength]]. | Despite its ridiculous concept, the rare '''double sword''' is a desirable weapon for any Long Blades user looking to wear a [[shield]]. It has roughly the same stats as an [[eveningstar]], though Long Blades scale with [[dexterity]] rather than [[strength]]. | ||
| − | Unlike the [[demon blade]], the double sword is two-handed for [[ | + | Unlike the [[demon blade]], the double sword is two-handed for [[Kobold]]s and [[Spriggan]]s. |
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
===Compared to demon blades=== | ===Compared to demon blades=== | ||
| − | On most species, [[demon blade]]s are mostly equivalent to double swords. If both weapons are at minimum delay, a +0 demon blade is | + | On most species, [[demon blade]]s are mostly equivalent to double swords. If both weapons are at minimum delay, a +0 demon blade is 1% stronger than a +0 double sword against a 0 AC opponent. As the demon blade attacks faster, it is penalized more by [[AC]], though it benefits more from [[slaying]] and [[auxiliary attack]]s. |
Overall, the differences are too small to make an impact. A +9 demon blade is enough to win you the game, as is a +9 double sword. Generally, the sword you get ''first'' should be the sword that you use. (The sword you get first can benefit first from [[scrolls of enchant weapon]]). | Overall, the differences are too small to make an impact. A +9 demon blade is enough to win you the game, as is a +9 double sword. Generally, the sword you get ''first'' should be the sword that you use. (The sword you get first can benefit first from [[scrolls of enchant weapon]]). | ||
Latest revision as of 13:54, 12 February 2024
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| Name | Double sword |
|---|---|
| Skill | Long Blades |
| Damage | 15 |
| Accuracy | -1 |
| Base delay (%) | 15 (150%) |
| Min delay | 7 at skill 16 |
| Hands | 1H |
| Size | Medium |
| Ranged? | No |
| A fearsome weapon with a forked, razor-sharp blade. |
This weapon falls into the Long Blades category. It is a one handed weapon.
Despite its ridiculous concept, the rare double sword is a desirable weapon for any Long Blades user looking to wear a shield. It has roughly the same stats as an eveningstar, though Long Blades scale with dexterity rather than strength.
Unlike the demon blade, the double sword is two-handed for Kobolds and Spriggans.
Strategy
Compared to demon blades
On most species, demon blades are mostly equivalent to double swords. If both weapons are at minimum delay, a +0 demon blade is 1% stronger than a +0 double sword against a 0 AC opponent. As the demon blade attacks faster, it is penalized more by AC, though it benefits more from slaying and auxiliary attacks.
Overall, the differences are too small to make an impact. A +9 demon blade is enough to win you the game, as is a +9 double sword. Generally, the sword you get first should be the sword that you use. (The sword you get first can benefit first from scrolls of enchant weapon).
For smaller species, the demon blade will usually come out ahead, because it does not use the shield slot.
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History
- Double swords had riposte and 14 base damage in 0.19, then back to 15 damage and no riposte in 0.28.
- Double swords were renamed to bastard swords in 0.14, then back to double swords in 0.16.
| 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 |
