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|name = Battleaxe | |name = Battleaxe | ||
|cost = 65 | |cost = 65 | ||
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|skill = Axes | |skill = Axes | ||
|damage = 15 | |damage = 15 | ||
|accuracy = -4 | |accuracy = -4 | ||
| − | |basedelay = | + | |basedelay = 17 |
| + | |mindelay = 7 at skill 20 | ||
|hands = 2H | |hands = 2H | ||
|size = Large | |size = Large | ||
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| − | {{flavour|A large | + | {{flavour|A large war axe with a formidable double-sided head. |
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-Sir Arthur John Evans, "Mycenean tree and pillar cult and its Mediterranean relations," _Journal of Hellenic Studies_ XXI, p. 109. 1901.}} | -Sir Arthur John Evans, "Mycenean tree and pillar cult and its Mediterranean relations," _Journal of Hellenic Studies_ XXI, p. 109. 1901.}} | ||
| − | {{crawlquote|This weapon falls into the | + | {{crawlquote|This weapon falls into the [[Axes]] category. It is a two handed weapon.}} |
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| + | '''Battleaxes''' are large, powerful, and two-handed axes. Though an [[executioner's axe]] is stronger, battleaxes are much more common, and require less skill to wield effectively. | ||
| − | + | ==Strategy== | |
| + | Battleaxes are a fairly decent weapon throughout the midgame. If you're skilled in Axes and haven't found a shield yet, then a battleaxe is almost a no-brainer. With a shield, the choice is less clear. Regardless, a [[brand]]ed battleaxe can be a strong weapon. | ||
| − | Like all | + | They are usually first encountered in the hands of [[orc warrior]]s; exploration of the [[Orcish Mines]] will likely turn up a decent one. The [[unique]] [[berserker]] [[Rupert]] occasionally generates with one as well. Like all axes, this weapon allows the player to [[cleave]]. |
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| − | | '''Mundane''' || [[File:Battle | + | | '''Mundane''' || [[File:Battle axe1.png]] |
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| − | | '''Magical''' || [[File:Battle | + | | '''Magical''' || [[File:Battle axe2.png]] |
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| − | | '''Artifact''' || [[File:Battle axe3.png]] | + | | '''Artifact''' || [[File:Battle axe3.png]] |
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! || [[Unrandart]] Battleaxes | ! || [[Unrandart]] Battleaxes | ||
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| − | | '''[[ | + | | '''[[Wrath of Trog]]''' || [[File:Axe wrath of trog.png]] |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Prior to [[0.12]], battleaxes had 17 base damage and no [[cleaving]]. | + | *Prior to [[0.12]], battleaxes had 17 base damage and no [[cleaving]]. |
{{weapons}} | {{weapons}} | ||
[[Category:Axes]] | [[Category:Axes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:55, 23 October 2024
Version 0.32: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
| Name | Battleaxe |
|---|---|
| Skill | Axes |
| Damage | 15 |
| Accuracy | -4 |
| Base delay (%) | 17 |
| Min delay | 7 at skill 20 |
| Hands | 2H |
| Size | Large |
| Ranged? | No |
| A large war axe with a formidable double-sided head.
"On Carian coins, indeed of quite late date, the labrys, set up on its long, pillar-like handle, with two dependent fillets, has much the appearance of a cult image. -Sir Arthur John Evans, "Mycenean tree and pillar cult and its Mediterranean relations," _Journal of Hellenic Studies_ XXI, p. 109. 1901. |
This weapon falls into the Axes category. It is a two handed weapon.
Battleaxes are large, powerful, and two-handed axes. Though an executioner's axe is stronger, battleaxes are much more common, and require less skill to wield effectively.
Strategy
Battleaxes are a fairly decent weapon throughout the midgame. If you're skilled in Axes and haven't found a shield yet, then a battleaxe is almost a no-brainer. With a shield, the choice is less clear. Regardless, a branded battleaxe can be a strong weapon.
They are usually first encountered in the hands of orc warriors; exploration of the Orcish Mines will likely turn up a decent one. The unique berserker Rupert occasionally generates with one as well. Like all axes, this weapon allows the player to cleave.
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History
| Weapons | |
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| 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 |
