Difference between revisions of "Double sword"
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{{flavour|A magical weapon with twin razor-sharp blades. According to legend, a knight once suggested the idea of a double-bladed sword to a master forger as a joke, but was pleasantly surprised to find that not only was the forger capable of making such a sword, but that the weapon produced was extremely deadly.}} | {{flavour|A magical weapon with twin razor-sharp blades. According to legend, a knight once suggested the idea of a double-bladed sword to a master forger as a joke, but was pleasantly surprised to find that not only was the forger capable of making such a sword, but that the weapon produced was extremely deadly.}} | ||
| − | {{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.}} |
| − | Despite its ridiculous concept, the rare '''double sword''' is | + | Despite its ridiculous concept, the rare '''double sword''' is a desirable weapon for any Long Blades user looking to wear a [[shield]]. It has roughly the same stats as an [[eveningstar]], though Long Blades scale with [[dexterity]] rather than [[strength]]. |
| − | The [[demon blade]] is | + | ==Strategy== |
| + | ===Compared to demon blades=== | ||
| + | The [[demon blade]] is mostly equivalent to a double sword. 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. Generally, the sword you get ''first'' should be the sword that you use. (The sword you get first can benefit first from [[scrolls of enchant weapon]]). | ||
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Revision as of 14:05, 15 June 2023
Version 0.29: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.
| Name | Double sword |
|---|---|
| Skill | Long Blades |
| Damage | 15 |
| Accuracy | -1 |
| Base delay (%) | 15 (150%) |
| Min delay | 7 at skill 16 |
| Hands | 1H |
| Size | Medium |
| Ranged? | No |
| A magical weapon with twin razor-sharp blades. According to legend, a knight once suggested the idea of a double-bladed sword to a master forger as a joke, but was pleasantly surprised to find that not only was the forger capable of making such a sword, but that the weapon produced was extremely deadly. |
This weapon falls into the Long Blades category. It is a one handed weapon.
Despite its ridiculous concept, the rare double sword is a desirable weapon for any Long Blades user looking to wear a shield. It has roughly the same stats as an eveningstar, though Long Blades scale with dexterity rather than strength.
Strategy
Compared to demon blades
The demon blade is mostly equivalent to a double sword. 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. Generally, the sword you get first should be the sword that you use. (The sword you get first can benefit first from scrolls of enchant weapon).
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History
- In 0.29, Long Blades now scale with dexterity rather than strength.
- Double swords had riposte and 14 base damage in 0.19, then back to 15 damage and no riposte in 0.28.
- Double swords were renamed to bastard swords in 0.14, then back to double swords in 0.16.
| 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 |
