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{{flavour|An infamous weapon, once used by a vile pirate captain to slaughter countless innocents. He finally met his destiny when a kraken swallowed his ship, and the cutlass was thought to be lost with him. It has the capability to suddenly relieve opponents of their weapons, dealing extra damage in the process.}}
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{{flavour|An infamous weapon, once used by a vile pirate captain to slaughter countless innocents. He finally met his destiny when a kraken swallowed his ship, and the cutlass was thought to be lost with him.}}
 
[[File:Captain's_cutlass.png]] ''''' the +7 captain's cutlass'''''
 
[[File:Captain's_cutlass.png]] ''''' the +7 captain's cutlass'''''
  
+7 [[rapier]]<br>
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+7 [[rapier]]
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[[Speed brand]]<br>
 
[[Speed brand]]<br>
disarm<br>
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Disarm
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==Mechanics==
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If the captain's cutlass did at least <code>2 + 1d([[HD]])</code> damage, it has a <code>0.5 - (<0.5 * [[HD]]> / <4 * damage + 1d20 - 1>)</code> chance to disarm monsters of their weapon.<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-func.h|1219}}</ref> This deals <code>17 + 1d18</code> extra damage in the process. HD is the [[hit dice]] of the monster. Only players can disarm.
  
 
==Desirability==
 
==Desirability==
In the hands of a skilled [[Short Blades]] specialist, the '''captain's cutlass''' is as good as any [[quick blade]], if not better. It can deal excellent amounts of damage quickly, both in open combat and when [[stabbing]]. Like all short blades, it benefits greatly from any [[slaying]] bonuses you can give it, especially when dealing with high-[[AC]] targets in the late game. If you manage to disarm a foe you even get a bonus dam. All in all it's a very respectable weapon.
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The '''captain's cutlass'''<ref>{{source ref|0.31.0|art-data.txt|768}}</ref> is an excellent rapier. For Short Blades specialists, it's around the level of a [[quick blade]], good at both open combat and [[stabbing]]. The cutlass is stronger against enemies that wield weapons, but decent against those who don't.
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Like all Short Blades, it benefits greatly from any [[slaying]] bonuses you can give it, especially against high-[[AC]] targets.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Prior to [[0.18]], the captain's cutlass didn't cause bonus damage when disarming.  
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*Prior to [[0.20]], the captain's cutlass would behead hydras.
 
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*Prior to [[0.18]], the captain's cutlass didn't cause bonus damage when disarming.  
In [[0.16]], the captain's cutlass got its enchantment bonus reduced to +5, but it gained a chance of disarming your opponent each attack.
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*In [[0.16]], the captain's cutlass got its enchantment bonus reduced to +5, but it gained a chance of disarming your opponent each attack.
 
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*Prior to [[0.15]], the captain's cutlass had an enchantment bonus of +5, +10.
Prior to [[0.15]], the captain's cutlass had an enchantment bonus of +5, +10
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*Prior to [[0.10]] this weapon carried a slaying bonus as a property (its base type was a [[sabre]]); in later versions this was incorporated into its base damage, and in [[0.14]], into its enchantment.
  
Prior to [[0.10]] this weapon carried a slaying bonus as a property (its base type was a [[sabre]]); in later versions this was incorporated into its base damage, and in [[0.14]], into its enchantment.
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==References==
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<references />
  
 
[[Category:Unrands]]
 
[[Category:Unrands]]
 
[[Category:Short blades]]
 
[[Category:Short blades]]

Latest revision as of 22:45, 10 March 2024

Version 0.31: This article is up to date for the latest stable release of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.
An infamous weapon, once used by a vile pirate captain to slaughter countless innocents. He finally met his destiny when a kraken swallowed his ship, and the cutlass was thought to be lost with him.

Captain's cutlass.png the +7 captain's cutlass

+7 rapier

Speed brand
Disarm

Mechanics

If the captain's cutlass did at least 2 + 1d(HD) damage, it has a 0.5 - (<0.5 * HD> / <4 * damage + 1d20 - 1>) chance to disarm monsters of their weapon.[1] This deals 17 + 1d18 extra damage in the process. HD is the hit dice of the monster. Only players can disarm.

Desirability

The captain's cutlass[2] is an excellent rapier. For Short Blades specialists, it's around the level of a quick blade, good at both open combat and stabbing. The cutlass is stronger against enemies that wield weapons, but decent against those who don't.

Like all Short Blades, it benefits greatly from any slaying bonuses you can give it, especially against high-AC targets.

History

  • Prior to 0.20, the captain's cutlass would behead hydras.
  • Prior to 0.18, the captain's cutlass didn't cause bonus damage when disarming.
  • In 0.16, the captain's cutlass got its enchantment bonus reduced to +5, but it gained a chance of disarming your opponent each attack.
  • Prior to 0.15, the captain's cutlass had an enchantment bonus of +5, +10.
  • Prior to 0.10 this weapon carried a slaying bonus as a property (its base type was a sabre); in later versions this was incorporated into its base damage, and in 0.14, into its enchantment.

References