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| + | A '''rapier''' is a type of sword that appears in [[SLASH'EM]] and [[dNethack]]. It is made of [[metal]] and uses the [[saber]] skill. | ||
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| + | ==SLASH'EM== | ||
{{weapon | {{weapon | ||
|tile=[[image:rapier.png]] | |tile=[[image:rapier.png]] | ||
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| − | + | Rapiers are comparable in damage to sabers while being somewhat lighter. | |
| − | ==Generation== | + | ===Generation=== |
| − | Rapiers are | + | Rapiers are not randomly generated in SLASH'EM. A [[player monster]] [[rogue (player monster)|rogue]] in the halls of [[Grund's Stronghold]] will [[Monster starting inventory|always generate with]] a [[enchantment|+1]] rapier. |
| − | + | Comments in the source code indicate that a rapier was intended to be the [[base item]] for an [[artifact weapon]] named [[Scalpel (artifact)|Scalpel]], which was carried over from [[SLASH 6]].{{refsrc|objects.c|196|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|artifact.c|1244|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} | |
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| − | + | {{clear}} | |
| − | + | ==dNethack== | |
| − | + | {{weapon | |
| + | |tile=[[image:rapier.png]] | ||
| + | |name=rapier | ||
| + | |smalldmg=1d6 | ||
| + | |largedmg=1d4 | ||
| + | |skillraw=[[silver saber|saber]] | ||
| + | |cost=20 | ||
| + | |weight=28 | ||
| + | |material=metal | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | In dNetHack, rapiers are medium-sized, one-handed piercing weapons. They receive only half the normal strength bonus to damage, but also gain a {{frac|(DEX - 11)|2}} bonus. | ||
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| + | {{Clear}} | ||
| + | ==Origin== | ||
| + | {{wikipedia|Rapier}} | ||
| + | A rapier (/ˈreɪpiər/) is a type of sword with a slender and sharply-pointed double-edged blade; some historical rapier samples feature a [[broadsword]]-like blade mounted on a typical rapier hilt. The term dates back to the mid-16th century, and the sword was popular throughout 16th-and-17th century Western Europe, both for civilian use and as a military side arm. Rapiers are also popularly known as dueling weapons. | ||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
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| − | + | {{slashem-7E7}} | |
[[Category:SLASH'EM items]] | [[Category:SLASH'EM items]] | ||
| + | [[Category:DNethack Items]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:36, 7 September 2021
A rapier is a type of sword that appears in SLASH'EM and dNethack. It is made of metal and uses the saber skill.
SLASH'EM
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| Name | rapier |
| Appearance | rapier |
| Damage vs. small | 1d6 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d8 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | saber |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 40 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 30 |
| Material | metal |
Rapiers are comparable in damage to sabers while being somewhat lighter.
Generation
Rapiers are not randomly generated in SLASH'EM. A player monster rogue in the halls of Grund's Stronghold will always generate with a +1 rapier.
Comments in the source code indicate that a rapier was intended to be the base item for an artifact weapon named Scalpel, which was carried over from SLASH 6.[1][2]
dNethack
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| Name | rapier |
| Appearance | rapier |
| Damage vs. small | 1d6 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d4 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | saber |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 20 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 28 |
| Material | metal |
In dNetHack, rapiers are medium-sized, one-handed piercing weapons. They receive only half the normal strength bonus to damage, but also gain a (DEX - 11)⁄2 bonus.
Origin
A rapier (/ˈreɪpiər/) is a type of sword with a slender and sharply-pointed double-edged blade; some historical rapier samples feature a broadsword-like blade mounted on a typical rapier hilt. The term dates back to the mid-16th century, and the sword was popular throughout 16th-and-17th century Western Europe, both for civilian use and as a military side arm. Rapiers are also popularly known as dueling weapons.
