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| − | The '''Polearms''' skill denotes how well your character uses long hafted weapons. Polearms tend to deal less damage than other weapon types, but have an innate [[reaching]] ability, allowing them to attack from 2 tiles away. It [[ | + | The '''Polearms''' skill denotes how well your character uses long hafted weapons. Polearms tend to deal less damage than other weapon types, but have an innate [[reaching]] ability, allowing them to attack from 2 tiles away. It [[cross-train]]s with the [[Axes]] skill and the [[Staves]] skill. |
You may reach with a polearm by pressing '''v''', and any form of [[tab|autofight]] ('''Tab''') will do it for you. | You may reach with a polearm by pressing '''v''', and any form of [[tab|autofight]] ('''Tab''') will do it for you. | ||
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! Name || Dam || Hit || Delay || Min delay || Hands || Size || Cuts Hydras? | ! Name || Dam || Hit || Delay || Min delay || Hands || Size || Cuts Hydras? | ||
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| − | | [[Spear]] || 6 || 4 || 11 || | + | | [[Spear]] || 6 || +4 || 11 || 5 (12 skill) || One || Any || No |
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| − | | [[Trident]] || 9 || 1 || 13 || 6 (14 skill) || One || Medium+ for 1H || No | + | | [[Trident]] || 9 || +1 || 13 || 6 (14 skill) || One || Medium+ for 1H || No |
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| − | | [[Demon trident]] || 12 || 1 || 13 || 6 (14 skill) || One || Medium+ for 1H || No | + | | [[Demon trident]] || 12 || +1 || 13 || 6 (14 skill) || One || Medium+ for 1H || No |
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| [[Trishula]] || 13 || 0 || 13 || 6 (14 skill) || One || Medium+ for 1H || No | | [[Trishula]] || 13 || 0 || 13 || 6 (14 skill) || One || Medium+ for 1H || No | ||
Revision as of 22:03, 9 March 2024
The Polearms skill denotes how well your character uses long hafted weapons. Polearms tend to deal less damage than other weapon types, but have an innate reaching ability, allowing them to attack from 2 tiles away. It cross-trains with the Axes skill and the Staves skill.
You may reach with a polearm by pressing v, and any form of autofight (Tab) will do it for you.
Aptitudes
| At | Ba | DE | Dg | Ds | Dj | Dr | Fe | Fo | Gr | Gh | Gn | HO | Hu | Ko | Mf | Mi | Mu | Na | Op | On | Sp | Te | Tr | Vp | VS |
| -2 | 0 | -3 | -1 | -1 | -2 | 0 | N/A | 0 | -1 | -1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | -2 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 1 | -2 | -1 | -1 |
List of Polearms
| Name | Dam | Hit | Delay | Min delay | Hands | Size | Cuts Hydras? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spear | 6 | +4 | 11 | 5 (12 skill) | One | Any | No |
| Trident | 9 | +1 | 13 | 6 (14 skill) | One | Medium+ for 1H | No |
| Demon trident | 12 | +1 | 13 | 6 (14 skill) | One | Medium+ for 1H | No |
| Trishula | 13 | 0 | 13 | 6 (14 skill) | One | Medium+ for 1H | No |
| Halberd | 13 | -3 | 15 | 7 (16 skill) | Two | Medium+ | Yes |
| Glaive | 15 | -3 | 17 | 7 (20 skill) | Two | Medium+ | Yes |
| Bardiche | 18 | -6 | 19 | 7 (24 skill) | Two | Medium+ | Yes |
Strategy
During the early Dungeon, polearms are usually the strongest of the base weapons. An extra tile of reach means you'll get 1 "free" hit against a melee enemy. If you are concerned about D:1 and D:2 survival, then start with a polearm (spear or trident).
Polearms can reach over deep water, summons, and other allies. If you have a consistent source of allies, such as Summonings spells or the Hepliaklqana ancestor, then these weapons can do you well.
There is an odd lack of one-handed polearms. Until you have access to a demon trident, your next best option is the regular trident.
History
- Prior to 0.10, polearms could only reach if they had the reaching brand, but polearms dealt more damage overall.
See Also
| Skills | |
|---|---|
| Weapons | Short Blades • Long Blades • Ranged Weapons
Axes • Maces & Flails • Polearms • Staves • Unarmed Combat • Throwing |
| Physical | Fighting • Armour • Dodging • Stealth • Shields |
| Magical | Spellcasting • Invocations • Evocations • Shapeshifting |
| Spell Schools | Air • Alchemy • Conjurations • Earth • Fire • Hexes • Ice • Necromancy • Summoning • Translocations |
