Dire flail

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Name	Dire flail
Skill	Maces & Flails
Damage	13
Accuracy	-3
Base delay (%)	13 (130%)
Min delay	6 at skill 14
Hands	2H
Size	Medium
Ranged?	No

A spiked flail with longer spikes and a heavier head "'Ah! ah! ah!' laughed his two men, 'how the Norman villains will be humbled when they see their doughty knight's skull beaten in by our brave countrymen.'" -Tale of Chivalry; or, Perils by Flood and Field_. 1830.

This weapon falls into the 'Maces & Flails' category. It is a two handed weapon, and it is best used by the strong.

Dire flails have a fairly low base delay considering their damage output, although they are two-handed. If you're a mace user and haven't yet found a shield, consider using one even if you are planning to ultimately go for a one-handed weapon; it has better damage output than all one-handed maces except eveningstars and demon whips, both of which are quite rare.

	Dire flail
Mundane
Magical
Artifact