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{{flavour|A beautiful mithril axe, probably lost by some dwarven hero.}}
 
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[[File:Mithril_axe_arga.png]] '''''the +8 mithril axe "Arga"'''''
 
[[File:Mithril_axe_arga.png]] '''''the +8 mithril axe "Arga"'''''
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==Desirability==
 
==Desirability==
With a base damage of 13 and a min delay of 0.467 once you account for the speed brand, '''Arga'''<ref>{{source ref|0.27.0|art-data.txt|594}}</ref> isn't capable of the raw brutality of a two-handed axe, but ''does'' swing marvelously fast and allows you to wear a [[shield]]. The willpower boost is minor, but welcome. Couple it with some solid [[slaying]] sources and this [[cleaving]] weapon can be extremely effective throughout the game.
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'''Arga'''<ref>{{source ref|0.28.0|art-data.txt|594}}</ref> is a broad axe, one of the most versatile (if not powerful) one-handers, with the speed brand, the most powerful and consistent brand for natural creatures. 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. The willpower boost is just a cherry on top.
 
 
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==History==
 
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*Prior to [[0.14]], Arga had a smaller magic resistance bonus.
 
*Prior to [[0.14]], Arga had a smaller magic resistance bonus.
 
*Prior to [[0.13]], Arga was a [[war axe]].
 
*Prior to [[0.13]], Arga was a [[war axe]].
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[[Category:Unrands]]
 
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[[Category:Axes]]

Revision as of 05:32, 2 August 2022

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

Mithril axe arga.png the +8 mithril axe "Arga"

+8 broad axe

Speed brand
+40 Will

Desirability

Arga[1] is a broad axe, one of the most versatile (if not powerful) one-handers, with the speed brand, the most powerful and consistent brand for natural creatures. 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. The willpower boost is just a cherry on top.

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.

References