Arga

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A beautiful mithril axe, probably lost by some dwarven hero.

the +8 mithril axe "Arga"

+8 broad axe

Speed brand
+40 Will

Desirability

Arga is a broad axe, one of the most versatile if not powerful one-handers, with the speed brand, the most powerful and consistent brand against any creature, except for holy wrath against evil. Its quick delay and +8 enchant also make it very easy to train up. Suffice to say, Arga is an incredibly powerful artefact weapon that can easily define a run, viable to swap to even in the later portions of the midgame. The willpower boost is just a cherry on top.

While a weapon with holy wrath might be stronger in the extended part of the game, Arga is still useful for anything unaffected by it, or if you're undead/demonic and unable to wield weapons of holy wrath.

History

• Prior to 0.19, Arga had a +2 Strength bonus.
• Prior to 0.15, Arga had a +10, +6 enchantment bonus.
• Prior to 0.14, Arga had a smaller magic resistance bonus.
• Prior to 0.13, Arga was a war axe.