Difference between revisions of "Doomblade"
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| − | |smalldmg = 1d5 '''+10''' ''+ | + | |smalldmg = 1d5 '''+10''' ''+(1d4 * 5) (25% chance)'' |
| − | |largedmg = 1d8 '''+10''' ''+ | + | |largedmg = 1d8 '''+10''' ''+(1d4 * 5) (25% chance)'' |
|skill = short sword | |skill = short sword | ||
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| − | '''Doomblade''' is a chaotic [[artifact]] orcish short sword introduced in [[SLASH'EM]] and included in [[SpliceHack]]. It deals a flat extra 10 damage against all monsters, with a 25% chance of dealing an extra 5d4 | + | '''Doomblade''' is a chaotic [[artifact]] orcish short sword introduced in [[SLASH'EM]] and included in [[SpliceHack]]. It deals a flat extra 10 damage against all monsters, with a 25% chance of dealing an extra 1d4 * 5 damage (which is slightly different than just 5d4) every attack. While the average damage of +5d4 vs +1d4 * 5 is the same, the damage output distribution is conceptually different as you will only get values of 4, 8, 12, 16, and 20. A successful proc of the extra damage is indicated by the message '''"You plunge the Doomblade deeply into <monster>"'''; however, it still deals extra damage to incorporeal or tiny monsters, despite what the message might seem to imply. You can still deal this extra damage even if wielding Doomblade as an [[Twoweapon|offhand weapon]] (which is allowed for artifacts in SLASH'EM). |
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | One might consider this weapon the useful big brother to [[Grimtooth]]. Although it is somewhat rarely seen, given the multitude of artifacts in SLASH'EM, it is actually one of the best weapons in the game. On average, it will deal an extra 13 | + | One might consider this weapon the useful big brother to [[Grimtooth]]. Although it is somewhat rarely seen, given the multitude of artifacts in SLASH'EM, it is actually one of the best weapons in the game. On average, it will deal an extra 13 damage, which is better than [[Excalibur]], [[Snickersnee]], and the new [[Skullcrusher]]. Oftentimes, the extra damage is just the thing to finish off a difficult monster, and it occurs frequently enough to be useful, as opposed to just being an occasional bonus. Even if one is unlucky with its random damage bonus, its standard damage bonus makes it a perfectly viable weapon, even in SLASH'EM's end game. Players who cannot effectively use the [[Bat from Hell]] due to being restricted in clubs may find this a worthwhile wish, as might those who want an extremely powerful artifact with which to [[twoweapon|#twoweapon]]. |
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| + | ===Average damage calculation=== | ||
| + | The average damage calculations in the following table do not include bonuses from [[Skill|weapon skills]], [[strength]], or from using a [[blessed]] weapon against [[undead]] or [[demon]]s. | ||
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| + | {|class="wikitable" | ||
| + | !Bonus Damage Proc | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | <math>\frac{4+8+12+16+20}{5}*25%=\bold{3}</math> | ||
| + | |} | ||
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| + | {|class="wikitable" | ||
| + | !Weapon | ||
| + | !Small monsters | ||
| + | !Large monsters | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | +0 Doomblade | ||
| + | | <math>\frac{1+5}{2}+10+3=\bold{16}</math> | ||
| + | | <math>\frac{1+8}{2}+10+3=\bold{17.5}</math> | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | +7 Doomblade | ||
| + | | <math>\frac{1+5}{2}+10+3+7=\bold{23}</math> | ||
| + | | <math>\frac{1+8}{2}+10+3+7=\bold{24.5}</math> | ||
| + | |} | ||
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[[Category:SLASH'EM Artifacts|Doomblade]] | [[Category:SLASH'EM Artifacts|Doomblade]] | ||
Revision as of 18:14, 4 August 2022
) Doomblade 
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| Base item | orcish short sword |
| Damage vs. small | 1d5 +10 +(1d4 * 5) (25% chance) |
| Damage vs. large | 1d8 +10 +(1d4 * 5) (25% chance) |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Bonus versus | (any) |
| Weapon skill | short sword |
| Size | one-handed |
| Affiliation | |
| When carried |
(none) |
| When wielded |
(none) |
| When invoked |
(none) |
| Base price | 1000 zm |
| Weight | 30 |
| Material | iron |
Doomblade is a chaotic artifact orcish short sword introduced in SLASH'EM and included in SpliceHack. It deals a flat extra 10 damage against all monsters, with a 25% chance of dealing an extra 1d4 * 5 damage (which is slightly different than just 5d4) every attack. While the average damage of +5d4 vs +1d4 * 5 is the same, the damage output distribution is conceptually different as you will only get values of 4, 8, 12, 16, and 20. A successful proc of the extra damage is indicated by the message "You plunge the Doomblade deeply into <monster>"; however, it still deals extra damage to incorporeal or tiny monsters, despite what the message might seem to imply. You can still deal this extra damage even if wielding Doomblade as an offhand weapon (which is allowed for artifacts in SLASH'EM).
Strategy
One might consider this weapon the useful big brother to Grimtooth. Although it is somewhat rarely seen, given the multitude of artifacts in SLASH'EM, it is actually one of the best weapons in the game. On average, it will deal an extra 13 damage, which is better than Excalibur, Snickersnee, and the new Skullcrusher. Oftentimes, the extra damage is just the thing to finish off a difficult monster, and it occurs frequently enough to be useful, as opposed to just being an occasional bonus. Even if one is unlucky with its random damage bonus, its standard damage bonus makes it a perfectly viable weapon, even in SLASH'EM's end game. Players who cannot effectively use the Bat from Hell due to being restricted in clubs may find this a worthwhile wish, as might those who want an extremely powerful artifact with which to #twoweapon.
Average damage calculation
The average damage calculations in the following table do not include bonuses from weapon skills, strength, or from using a blessed weapon against undead or demons.
| Bonus Damage Proc |
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| Weapon | Small monsters | Large monsters |
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| +0 Doomblade | 
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| +7 Doomblade | 
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