weapon weapons
There are several categories and types of weapons available; not every class can use every kind of weapon. For example, clerics are only allowed to use weapons that do not produce open wounds and only thieves can use backstab (piercing) weapons. Here is the list: Category Type Classes Stability ----------------------------------------------------------- Slash stinging WAR THI MAG average Slash whipping THI MAG good Slash slashing WAR bad Bludgeon bludgeoning CLE good Bludgeon crushing WAR MAG CLE good Bludgeon pounding WAR CLE good Bludgeon mauling CLE good Bludgeon thrashing WAR CLE good Pierce piercing THI (backstab) bad Pierce blasting THI MAG average Pierce stabbing THI MAG bad You can see the weapon type by using 'identify'. Remort characters can use all weapon types! There are also two special kinds of weapon available: Two-Handed weapons wont allow you to hold things but deal 20% more damage than the identify says and throwing weapons can be thrown at the enemy.
See Also: dur, ac, blacksmith, classes, durability, lifetime, damage