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'''Partisans''' are the heaviest one-handed [[polearms]], dealing more damage than [[demon trident]]s while having the highest base delay of any one-handed weapon. Though partisans slightly weaker than [[double sword]]s or [[eveningstar]]s, their [[reaching]] ability helps make them more desirable.
 
'''Partisans''' are the heaviest one-handed [[polearms]], dealing more damage than [[demon trident]]s while having the highest base delay of any one-handed weapon. Though partisans slightly weaker than [[double sword]]s or [[eveningstar]]s, their [[reaching]] ability helps make them more desirable.
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==Strategy==
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===Compared to demon tridents===
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With both weapons at mindelay, a +0 partisan deals the same damage/turn as a +0 [[demon trident]] against 0 AC enemies. While AC and flat boosts like [[slay]]ing could alter the calculations, it's not by much - either weapon is enough to win a 3 rune game.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Partisans were added in [[0.33]].
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*Partisans were added in [[0.33]].
  
 
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Name Partisan
Skill Polearms
Damage 14
Accuracy +1
Base delay (%) 17 (170%)
Min delay 7 at skill 20
Hands 1H
Size Medium
Ranged? No
A long polearm with sharp protrusions on either side of the spearhead.
This weapon falls into the 'Polearms' category. It is a one-handed weapon.

Partisans are the heaviest one-handed polearms, dealing more damage than demon tridents while having the highest base delay of any one-handed weapon. Though partisans slightly weaker than double swords or eveningstars, their reaching ability helps make them more desirable.

Strategy

Compared to demon tridents

With both weapons at mindelay, a +0 partisan deals the same damage/turn as a +0 demon trident against 0 AC enemies. While AC and flat boosts like slaying could alter the calculations, it's not by much - either weapon is enough to win a 3 rune game.

History

  • Partisans were added in 0.33.
Image
Mundane Partisan1.png
Magical Partisan2.png
Artifact Partisan3.png
Weapons
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Long Blades Demon bladeDouble swordEudemon bladeFalchionGreat swordLong swordScimitarTriple sword
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