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| + | |name=bill-guisarme | ||
| + | |tile=[[image:bill-guisarme.png]] | ||
| + | |appearance=hooked polearm | ||
| + | |smalldmg=2d4 | ||
| + | |largedmg=d10 | ||
| + | |tohit=<nowiki>+0</nowiki> | ||
| + | |skill=polearm | ||
| + | |size=two-handed | ||
| + | |cost=7 | ||
| + | |weight=120 | ||
| + | |material=iron | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | A '''bill-guisarme''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a [[two-handed]] [[polearm]] that is made of [[iron]], and appears as a '''hooked polearm''' when [[Identification|unidentified]]. | ||
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| + | ==Generation== | ||
| + | In addition to random generation, general [[shop]]s and antique weapons outlets can sell bill-guisarmes. | ||
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| + | [[Watchmen]] and [[soldier]]s may [[Monster starting inventory|be generated with]] a bill-guisarme.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|194|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} | ||
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| + | ==Strategy== | ||
| + | The bill-guisarme is tied for the third-heaviest polearm with the [[bardiche]], and among polearms it has relatively high damage against [[small]] monsters and decent average damage against large monsters. While this makes it a good polearm option, the [[ranseur]] also offers comparable damage for nearly {{frac|2|5}} of the bill-guisarme's [[weight]]. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The bill-guisarme is introduced with all other polearms in [[NetHack 1.3d]]. | ||
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| + | ==Origin== | ||
| + | {{wikipedia|Bill (weapon)}} | ||
| + | [[Image:Bill-guisarmes.png|150px|thumb|right]] | ||
| + | A bill is a class of agricultural implement used for trimming tree limbs that was often repurposed for use as an infantry polearm in medieval Europe - this was done through the addition of various projecting blades, with the bill-guisarme being one such variant. As a weapon, the bill is similar in size, function and appearance to the [[halberd]], and may represent convergent evolution in polearm weapon design due to its thrusting point, hook and spike/axe. The English distinguished among several varieties of bill, including the black, brown and forest bills, but the differences between them are currently not fully understood; some bill-guisarmes are also known simply as [[guisarme]]s. | ||
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| + | ==Variants== | ||
| + | ===xNetHack=== | ||
| + | [[xNetHack]] removes the bill-guisarme and many other polearms. | ||
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| + | ===EvilHack=== | ||
| + | In [[EvilHack]], a bill-guisarme can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining a guisarme and a [[spear]]. This also applies to [[Hack'EM]]. | ||
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| + | ==Encyclopedia entry== | ||
| + | {{encyclopedia-redirect|polearm}} | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
| + | {{nethack-367}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 20:26, 12 April 2024
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| Name | bill-guisarme |
| Appearance | hooked polearm |
| Damage vs. small | 2d4 |
| Damage vs. large | d10 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | polearm |
| Size | two-handed |
| Base price | 7 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 120 |
| Material | iron |
A bill-guisarme is a type of weapon that appears in NetHack. It is a two-handed polearm that is made of iron, and appears as a hooked polearm when unidentified.
Contents
Generation
In addition to random generation, general shops and antique weapons outlets can sell bill-guisarmes.
Watchmen and soldiers may be generated with a bill-guisarme.[1]
Strategy
The bill-guisarme is tied for the third-heaviest polearm with the bardiche, and among polearms it has relatively high damage against small monsters and decent average damage against large monsters. While this makes it a good polearm option, the ranseur also offers comparable damage for nearly 2⁄5 of the bill-guisarme's weight.
History
The bill-guisarme is introduced with all other polearms in NetHack 1.3d.
Origin
A bill is a class of agricultural implement used for trimming tree limbs that was often repurposed for use as an infantry polearm in medieval Europe - this was done through the addition of various projecting blades, with the bill-guisarme being one such variant. As a weapon, the bill is similar in size, function and appearance to the halberd, and may represent convergent evolution in polearm weapon design due to its thrusting point, hook and spike/axe. The English distinguished among several varieties of bill, including the black, brown and forest bills, but the differences between them are currently not fully understood; some bill-guisarmes are also known simply as guisarmes.
Variants
xNetHack
xNetHack removes the bill-guisarme and many other polearms.
EvilHack
In EvilHack, a bill-guisarme can be created at a forge by combining a guisarme and a spear. This also applies to Hack'EM.
Encyclopedia entry
- See the encyclopedia entry for polearm.
