Penetration

Version 0.24: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.

Weapon: Ammo fired by it will pass through the targets it hits, potentially hitting all targets in its path until it reaches maximum range. Ammo: It will pass through any targets it hits, potentially hitting all targets in its path until it reaches its maximum range.

Penetration is a brand which causes your ranged attacks to act like bolt spells, hitting all monsters along the path of your shot. To make the best use of this, fire at large clusters of enemies, especially ones following you through long hallways. Penetrating weapons cannot be blocked by shields.

Javelins inherently have the penetration property. The artefact longbow Piercer gives arrows fired from it penetration.

History

• Prior to 0.24, javelins and crossbows could have the penetration brand.
• Bolts of penetration were removed in 0.18.
• Prior to 0.14, penetrating projectiles could be blocked by shields.