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-Walt Whitman, _Song of the Broad-Axe_, l. 1-6. 1867}} | -Walt Whitman, _Song of the Broad-Axe_, l. 1-6. 1867}} | ||
| − | '''Broad axes''' are the most powerful axes | + | {{crawlquote|This weapon falls into the [[Axes]] category. It is a one handed weapon.}} |
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| + | '''Broad axes''' are the most powerful one handed axes, though have the highest base delay. They don't do as much damage as two-handed axes, but they are still good enough to make them a viable choice throughout the game, especially if you find a nice [[artefact]] axe. | ||
Like all axes, this weapon allows the player to [[cleave]], which helps compensate somewhat for its relatively mediocre base damage and speed. | Like all axes, this weapon allows the player to [[cleave]], which helps compensate somewhat for its relatively mediocre base damage and speed. | ||
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| + | ==Strategy== | ||
| + | Broad axes are as strong as a [[morningstar]], but with a 1 higher base delay. Morningstars are strong enough to win the game, and broad axes, with the extra cleave, are no different. | ||
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| + | They aren't ''common'' per-se, but are somewhat less rare than other "top tier" one-handers like the [[eveningstar]] or [[double sword]]. This is because broad axes can be wielded by a number of enemies, including [[orc warrior]]s, [[orc knight]]s, and [[vault guard]]s.<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|mon-gear.cc|339}}</ref> You shouldn't rely on this fact, but it's worth noting anyhow. | ||
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*In [[0.26]], the broad axe's base delay was increased from 16 to 17, with the minimum attack delay requiring 20 [[Axes]] skill instead of 18. | *In [[0.26]], the broad axe's base delay was increased from 16 to 17, with the minimum attack delay requiring 20 [[Axes]] skill instead of 18. | ||
*Prior to 0.12, broad axes had 14 base damage and no [[cleaving]]. | *Prior to 0.12, broad axes had 14 base damage and no [[cleaving]]. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | A more complete list of monsters that can spawn with a broad axe can be found at {{source ref|0.31.0|mon-gear.cc|585}} and {{source ref|0.31.0|mon-gear.cc|621}}. It is 1/120 for "NAGA_WEAPONS" and 1/25 for "ORC_KNIGHT_WEAPONS" / "ORC_WARLORD_SPEC". | ||
{{weapons}} | {{weapons}} | ||
[[Category:Axes]] | [[Category:Axes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:43, 22 March 2024
| Name | Broad axe |
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| Skill | Axes |
| Damage | 13 |
| Accuracy | -2 |
| Base delay (%) | 16 |
| Min delay | 7 at skill 18 |
| Hands | 1H |
| Size | Medium |
| Ranged? | No |
| An axe with langets, spikes, a lengthed haft and a single-bladed crescent head.
"Weapon, shapely, naked, wan! -Walt Whitman, _Song of the Broad-Axe_, l. 1-6. 1867 |
This weapon falls into the Axes category. It is a one handed weapon.
Broad axes are the most powerful one handed axes, though have the highest base delay. They don't do as much damage as two-handed axes, but they are still good enough to make them a viable choice throughout the game, especially if you find a nice artefact axe.
Like all axes, this weapon allows the player to cleave, which helps compensate somewhat for its relatively mediocre base damage and speed.
Strategy
Broad axes are as strong as a morningstar, but with a 1 higher base delay. Morningstars are strong enough to win the game, and broad axes, with the extra cleave, are no different.
They aren't common per-se, but are somewhat less rare than other "top tier" one-handers like the eveningstar or double sword. This is because broad axes can be wielded by a number of enemies, including orc warriors, orc knights, and vault guards.[1] You shouldn't rely on this fact, but it's worth noting anyhow.
| Image | |
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| Mundane | 
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| Magical | 
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| Artifact | 
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| Unrandart Broad Axes | |
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| "Arga" | 
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| Obsidian Axe | 
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History
- In 0.27, the base delay was changed back to 16.
- In 0.26, the broad axe's base delay was increased from 16 to 17, with the minimum attack delay requiring 20 Axes skill instead of 18.
- Prior to 0.12, broad axes had 14 base damage and no cleaving.
References
- ↑ mon-gear.cc:339 (0.31.0)
A more complete list of monsters that can spawn with a broad axe can be found at mon-gear.cc:585 (0.31.0) and mon-gear.cc:621 (0.31.0). It is 1/120 for "NAGA_WEAPONS" and 1/25 for "ORC_KNIGHT_WEAPONS" / "ORC_WARLORD_SPEC".
| 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 |
