Difference between revisions of "Cutlass"
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(Uhhh, cutlasses are still in 0.15. I should know -- I'm playing a Kobold Berserker right now.) |
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{{crawlquote|This weapon falls into the '[[Short Blades]]' category. It is a one handed weapon, and it is better for the dexterous.}} | {{crawlquote|This weapon falls into the '[[Short Blades]]' category. It is a one handed weapon, and it is better for the dexterous.}} | ||
| − | The '''cutlass''' is the short blade with the highest base damage, making it a desirable choice for both [[stabbing]] and actual melee combat (though [[quick blade]]s are generally considered more powerful, particularly when coupled with a high [[slaying]] bonus). Just be careful about using them on [[hydra]]s; although they are short blades, they can still sever hydra heads. Cutlasses are fairly uncommon, but some early- and mid-game monsters wield them (such as the [[unique]] [[summoner]] [[Eustachio]] and the deep elves of the [[Elven Halls]]). | + | The '''cutlass''' is the short blade with the highest base damage, making it a desirable choice for both [[stabbing]] and actual melee combat (though [[quick blade]]s are generally considered more powerful, particularly when coupled with a high [[slaying]] bonus). Just be careful about using them on [[hydra]]s; although they are short blades, they can still sever hydra heads (unless, of course, they have the [[flaming]] [[brand]], in which case a skilled user can wield them against hydras to great effect). Cutlasses are fairly uncommon, but some early- and mid-game monsters wield them (such as the [[unique]] [[summoner]] [[Eustachio]] and the deep elves of the [[Elven Halls]]). |
Note that cutlasses are special-cased to have a minimum delay of 5, even though all other weapons with a base delay of 12 have a min delay of 6. | Note that cutlasses are special-cased to have a minimum delay of 5, even though all other weapons with a base delay of 12 have a min delay of 6. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Cutlasses | + | Cutlasses will be removed in [[0.16]] in favor of [[rapier]]s. |
Prior to [[0.14]], this weapon was known as a [[sabre]]. | Prior to [[0.14]], this weapon was known as a [[sabre]]. | ||
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Revision as of 19:06, 5 March 2015
| Name | Cutlass |
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| Skill | Short Blades |
| Damage | 7 |
| Accuracy | +4 |
| Base delay (%) | 12 (120%) |
| Min delay | 5 at skill 14 |
| Hands | 1H |
| Size | Medium |
| Ranged? | No |
| A broad curved short sword.
"Who was the first that forged the deadly blade? -Albius Tibullus, _Elegies_ I, xi. ca. 25 B.C. trans. James Grainger, 1822. |
This weapon falls into the 'Short Blades' category. It is a one handed weapon, and it is better for the dexterous.
The cutlass is the short blade with the highest base damage, making it a desirable choice for both stabbing and actual melee combat (though quick blades are generally considered more powerful, particularly when coupled with a high slaying bonus). Just be careful about using them on hydras; although they are short blades, they can still sever hydra heads (unless, of course, they have the flaming brand, in which case a skilled user can wield them against hydras to great effect). Cutlasses are fairly uncommon, but some early- and mid-game monsters wield them (such as the unique summoner Eustachio and the deep elves of the Elven Halls).
Note that cutlasses are special-cased to have a minimum delay of 5, even though all other weapons with a base delay of 12 have a min delay of 6.
History
Cutlasses will be removed in 0.16 in favor of rapiers.
Prior to 0.14, this weapon was known as a sabre.
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| Mundane | 
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| Magical | 
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| Artifact | 
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| Unrandart | |
| Captain's cutlass | 
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| Arc blade | 
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| 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) • Partisan • 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 |
