Difference between revisions of "Quick blade"
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| − | The '''quick blade''' is the fastest weapon in the game, and the only weapon which can reach an unhasted [[attack delay]] of 3 without a speed brand. As such, a quick blade with a [[pain (brand)|pain]], [[electrocution]], or [[distortion]] brand is a very effective vehicle for damage, especially when coupled with high [[ring of slaying|slaying]] bonuses. However, like any other short blade, its damage against armored opponents is underwhelming. | + | The '''quick blade''' is the fastest weapon in the game, and the only weapon which can reach an unhasted [[attack delay]] of 3 without a speed brand. [[Finesse]] or [[Haste]] can lower the attack delay to 2. As such, a quick blade with a [[pain (brand)|pain]], [[electrocution]], or [[distortion]] brand is a very effective vehicle for damage, especially when coupled with high [[ring of slaying|slaying]] bonuses. However, like any other short blade, its damage against armored opponents is underwhelming. |
| − | Quick blades are rare, and are most commonly obtained by way of [[Trog]] and [[Okawaru]]'s [[scroll of acquirement#Weapon acquirement|weapon acquirements]]. Failing this, a character with Short Blades skill will often receive one upon reading a [[scroll of acquirement]]. [[Deep elf blademaster]]s have a 1/26 chance of receiving twin quick blades; since | + | Quick blades are rare, and are most commonly obtained by way of [[Trog]] and [[Okawaru]]'s [[scroll of acquirement#Weapon acquirement|weapon acquirements]]. Failing this, a character with Short Blades skill will often receive one upon reading a [[scroll of acquirement]]. [[Deep elf blademaster]]s have a 1/26 chance of receiving twin quick blades; since a couple of them can spawn in the [[Elven Halls|Elf:3]] treasure vault, an Elf run has a good chance of producing quick blades. Some of the more powerful [[List of spriggans|spriggans]] also carry them on occasion. Quick blades can be found on the ground at deeper dungeon levels, often with good enchantments, but rarely branded. |
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Revision as of 17:34, 3 November 2020
| Name | Quick blade |
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| Skill | Short Blades |
| Damage | 5 |
| Accuracy | +6 |
| Base delay (%) | 7 (70%) |
| Min delay | 3 at skill 8 |
| Hands | 1H |
| Size | One-handed |
| Ranged? | No |
| A carefully wrought dagger which is preternaturally well-balanced, making it much easier for even inexperienced handlers to attack with it quickly.
"He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword... -Julia Ward Howe, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic". 1861 |
The quick blade is the fastest weapon in the game, and the only weapon which can reach an unhasted attack delay of 3 without a speed brand. Finesse or Haste can lower the attack delay to 2. As such, a quick blade with a pain, electrocution, or distortion brand is a very effective vehicle for damage, especially when coupled with high slaying bonuses. However, like any other short blade, its damage against armored opponents is underwhelming.
Quick blades are rare, and are most commonly obtained by way of Trog and Okawaru's weapon acquirements. Failing this, a character with Short Blades skill will often receive one upon reading a scroll of acquirement. Deep elf blademasters have a 1/26 chance of receiving twin quick blades; since a couple of them can spawn in the Elf:3 treasure vault, an Elf run has a good chance of producing quick blades. Some of the more powerful spriggans also carry them on occasion. Quick blades can be found on the ground at deeper dungeon levels, often with good enchantments, but rarely branded.
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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 |
