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| − | '''Giantkiller''' | + | '''Giantkiller''' is an [[artifact weapon]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]] and [[SlashTHEM]], where it replaces the [[artifact]] [[long sword]] [[Giantslayer]] from ''[[NetHack]]''. It is in It is [[neutral]], and its [[base item]] is a regular [[axe]]. |
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| + | ==Generation== | ||
| + | Any randomly generated axe has a base {{frac|20}} chance of being converted to Giantkiller. Giantkiller can also be given as a [[sacrifice gift]] to any neutral character. | ||
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| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | Giantkiller has a +1d5 [[to-hit]] bonus and deals double damage against [[M2_GIANT|giants]], with a {{frac|3|20}} chance of [[cancel]]ling those monsters on each hit. | ||
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==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | + | Giantkiller encounters the same pitfalls as its vanilla counterpart Giantslayer: most giants are rarely dangerous enough to be a threat even in vanilla, and SLASH'EM only introduces two new monsters with the <code>M2_GIANT</code> flag: [[the Largest Giant]] and the [[troll mummy]]. In situations where such monsters constitute a significant threat, not only are other artifact weapons that cover wider ranges of monsters more, but Giantkiller itself is less effective than a normal [[long sword]] against giants unless enchanted to +2 or better. | |
| − | [[Category:SLASH'EM | + | Giantkiller's base item makes it slightly more common than some other artifacts, which in turn may warrant checking weapon shops thoroughly before attempting an artifact wish. |
| + | {{slashem-7E7}} | ||
| + | [[Category:SLASH'EM artifact weapons]] | ||
| + | [[Category:SlashTHEM artifact weapons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:43, 9 December 2023
) Giantkiller 
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| Base item | axe |
| Damage vs. small | 1d6 x2 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d4 x2 |
| To-hit bonus | +5 |
| Bonus versus | giants |
| Weapon skill | axe |
| Size | one-handed |
| Affiliation | |
| When carried |
(none) |
| When wielded |
(none) |
| When invoked |
(none) |
| Base price | 800 zm |
| Weight | 60 |
| Material | iron |
Giantkiller is an artifact weapon that appears in SLASH'EM and SlashTHEM, where it replaces the artifact long sword Giantslayer from NetHack. It is in It is neutral, and its base item is a regular axe.
Generation
Any randomly generated axe has a base 1⁄20 chance of being converted to Giantkiller. Giantkiller can also be given as a sacrifice gift to any neutral character.
Description
Giantkiller has a +1d5 to-hit bonus and deals double damage against giants, with a 3⁄20 chance of cancelling those monsters on each hit.
Strategy
Giantkiller encounters the same pitfalls as its vanilla counterpart Giantslayer: most giants are rarely dangerous enough to be a threat even in vanilla, and SLASH'EM only introduces two new monsters with the M2_GIANT flag: the Largest Giant and the troll mummy. In situations where such monsters constitute a significant threat, not only are other artifact weapons that cover wider ranges of monsters more, but Giantkiller itself is less effective than a normal long sword against giants unless enchanted to +2 or better.
Giantkiller's base item makes it slightly more common than some other artifacts, which in turn may warrant checking weapon shops thoroughly before attempting an artifact wish.
