Difference between revisions of "Dragonbane"
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− | '''Dragonbane''' is an [[artifact weapon]] that does [[double damage]] against [[dragon]]s and grants reflection when wielded. Like most artifacts that target a specific class of monster, the damage bonus from Dragonbane | + | '''Dragonbane''' is an [[artifact weapon]] that does [[double damage]] against [[dragon]]s and grants reflection when wielded. Like most artifacts that target a specific class of monster, the damage bonus from Dragonbane doesn't affect most monsters, making it one of the less useful artifacts. However, dragons can be a fairly valuable and dangerous target, so it might be useful if you want to make [[dragon scale mail]] earlier than normal, or fight [[Ixoth]] or the [[Chromatic Dragon]]. Additionally, getting Dragonbane from sacrificing will unrestrict [[broadsword]] skill, which can allow you to wield [[Stormbringer]] effectively if you found it in a [[bones]] pile. And of course, the reflection is useful if you do not yet have another source of it. Later in the game, you can use the reflection as a substitute for a [[shield of reflection]], and [[two-weapon]] Dragonbane with another weapon for extra damage; this is also useful if you want to [[Spellcasting#Calculating_spell_success_rate|cast spells]] without the penalty of a shield. |
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− | In [[SporkHack]] and [[UnNetHack]] Dragonbane is instead a [[dwarvish spear]] that confers fire, cold, acid, sleep, disintegration and shock resistance while wielded, and has a 50% chance of instantly slaying dragons ( | + | In [[SporkHack]] and [[UnNetHack]] Dragonbane is instead a [[dwarvish spear]] that confers fire, cold, acid, sleep, disintegration and shock resistance while wielded, and has a 50% chance of instantly slaying dragons (reduced to 20% in UnNetHack<ref>[[unnethack/artifact.c, line1161]]</ref>). It also gets +d5 to hit and +d4 damage against all enemies. (If you are polymorphed into a dragon, a monster wielding Dragonbane can instantly kill you!) |
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Revision as of 20:44, 12 November 2018
) Dragonbane | |
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Base item | broadsword |
Damage vs. small | 2d4 x2 |
Damage vs. large | 1d6+1 x2 |
To-hit bonus | +1d5 |
Bonus versus | dragons |
Weapon skill | broadsword |
Size | one-handed |
Affiliation | |
When carried |
(none) |
When wielded | |
When invoked |
(none) |
Base price | 500 zm |
Weight | 70 |
Material | iron |
Dragonbane is an artifact weapon that does double damage against dragons and grants reflection when wielded. Like most artifacts that target a specific class of monster, the damage bonus from Dragonbane doesn't affect most monsters, making it one of the less useful artifacts. However, dragons can be a fairly valuable and dangerous target, so it might be useful if you want to make dragon scale mail earlier than normal, or fight Ixoth or the Chromatic Dragon. Additionally, getting Dragonbane from sacrificing will unrestrict broadsword skill, which can allow you to wield Stormbringer effectively if you found it in a bones pile. And of course, the reflection is useful if you do not yet have another source of it. Later in the game, you can use the reflection as a substitute for a shield of reflection, and two-weapon Dragonbane with another weapon for extra damage; this is also useful if you want to cast spells without the penalty of a shield.
Variants
UnNetHack and SporkHack
) Dragonbane | |
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Base item | dwarvish spear |
Damage vs. small | 1d8 +1d4 |
Damage vs. large | 1d8 +1d4 |
To-hit bonus | +1d5 |
Bonus versus | (any) |
Weapon skill | dwarvish spear |
Size | one-handed |
Affiliation | |
When carried |
(none) |
When wielded | |
When invoked |
(none) |
Base price | 500 zm |
Weight | 30 |
Material | iron |
In SporkHack and UnNetHack Dragonbane is instead a dwarvish spear that confers fire, cold, acid, sleep, disintegration and shock resistance while wielded, and has a 50% chance of instantly slaying dragons (reduced to 20% in UnNetHack[1]). It also gets +d5 to hit and +d4 damage against all enemies. (If you are polymorphed into a dragon, a monster wielding Dragonbane can instantly kill you!)
FIQHack
) Dragonbane | |
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Base item | lance |
Damage vs. small | 1d8 +1d20 |
Damage vs. large | 1d8 +1d20 |
To-hit bonus | +1d5 |
Bonus versus | dragons |
Weapon skill | lance |
Size | one-handed |
Affiliation | |
When carried |
(none) |
When wielded | |
When invoked |
(none) |
Base price | 500 zm |
Weight | 180 |
Material | iron |
In FIQHack, Dragonbane is an artifact lance that confers reflection. Because it is an artifact, it will never break when jousting.
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