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| − | {{crawlquote|This weapon falls into the [[Long Blades]] category. It is a one handed weapon | + | {{crawlquote|This weapon falls into the [[Long Blades]] category. It is a one handed weapon.}} |
| − | '''Demon blades''' are one of the best one-handed | + | '''Demon blades''' are one of the best one-handed Long Blades you can find. Although [[double sword]]s deal more damage, demon blades are slightly faster, with roughly the same damage/turn. |
| − | Worshipers of [[good]] [[god]]s cannot attack with them without suffering [[penance]]. | + | Worshipers of [[good]] [[god]]s cannot attack with them without suffering [[penance]]. Worshippers of [[the Shining One]] can convert a demon whip into a [[eudemon blade]], with better stats and the [[holy wrath]] brand. You can reverse the process with [[Kikubaaqudgha]]'s or [[Lugonu]]'s blessing. |
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | Demon weapons are often found on the [[hell knight]]s in the [[Depths]] and the [[Vestibule of Hell]], often with good [[enchant]]ment levels and [[brand]]s. | + | Demon weapons are often found on the [[hell knight]]s in the [[Depths]] and the [[Vestibule of Hell]], often with good [[enchant]]ment levels and [[brand]]s. |
| − | The [[double sword]] is | + | ===Compared to double sword=== |
| + | The [[double sword]] is mostly equivalent to a demon blade. If both weapons are at minimum delay, a +0 demon blade is +1% stronger than a +0 double sword against a 0 AC opponent. As the demon blade attacks faster, it is penalized more by [[AC]], though it benefits more from [[slaying]] and [[auxiliary attack]]s. | ||
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| + | Overall, the differences are too small to make an impact. A +9 demon blade is enough to win you the game, as is a +9 double sword. Therefore, the sword you get first should (generally) be the sword that you use. | ||
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Revision as of 13:59, 15 June 2023
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| Name | Demon blade |
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| Skill | Long Blades |
| Damage | 13 |
| Accuracy | -1 |
| Base delay (%) | 13 (130%) |
| Min delay | 6 at skill 14 |
| Hands | 1H |
| Size | Medium |
| Ranged? | No |
| A terrible weapon, forged in the fires of Hell. |
This weapon falls into the Long Blades category. It is a one handed weapon.
Demon blades are one of the best one-handed Long Blades you can find. Although double swords deal more damage, demon blades are slightly faster, with roughly the same damage/turn.
Worshipers of good gods cannot attack with them without suffering penance. Worshippers of the Shining One can convert a demon whip into a eudemon blade, with better stats and the holy wrath brand. You can reverse the process with Kikubaaqudgha's or Lugonu's blessing.
Strategy
Demon weapons are often found on the hell knights in the Depths and the Vestibule of Hell, often with good enchantment levels and brands.
Compared to double sword
The double sword is mostly equivalent to a demon blade. If both weapons are at minimum delay, a +0 demon blade is +1% stronger than a +0 double sword against a 0 AC opponent. As the demon blade attacks faster, it is penalized more by AC, though it benefits more from slaying and auxiliary attacks.
Overall, the differences are too small to make an impact. A +9 demon blade is enough to win you the game, as is a +9 double sword. Therefore, the sword you get first should (generally) be the sword that you use.
| Demon blade | Eudemon blade |
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| Mundane |
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| "Leech" | 
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History
- In 0.28, Long Blades lost riposte. Damage was increased back to pre-riposte levels.
- In 0.19, Long Blades gained riposte. Demon blades were reduced by 1 base damage to compensate.
- Prior to 0.14, demon blades dealt slightly more damage than normal in the hands of demonspawn characters.
| 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 |
