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{{weapon
|name=chikage
|appearance=ornate samurai-saber
|smalldmg=1d10
|largedmg=1d12
|tohit=<nowiki>+1</nowiki>
|weight=60
|cost=500
|skill=longsword
|material=metal
|color=metal color
|tile=
}}

A [[chikage]] is a type of [[magical]] [[weapon]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]], and [[notnotdNetHack]]. It is a [[Item size (dNetHack)|medium-sized]] [[one-handed]] slashing weapon that uses the [[longsword]] skill. It appears as a '''ornate samurai saber''' when unidentified and has the [[Object material (dNetHack)|base material]] of [[metal]], but may also be made of [[gold]] or [[green-steel]].

==Generation==
[[Vampire (starting race in dNetHack)|Vampire]] [[Undead Hunter]]s have a {{frac|5}} (20%) chance of starting each game with a cursed +0 chikage. 
Vampire [[Madwomen]] will find a copper chikage in their [[Madman#Quest box|quest box]]. 
Chikage make up {{frac|100}} of randomly generated weapons in the dungeon and in shops. 
Chikage may be randomly generated in [[dilapidated armories]]. 
There is a {{frac|2}} chance of a chikage being generated in the [[chest]] in the top left room with the [[forge (dNetHack)|forge]] of the [[quest home]] level. 
A chikage is randomly generated somwhere on the [[Undead Hunter quest]] goal level. 
[[Deminymph]]s that are given the Undead Hunter kit may receive a chikage with a {{frac|11}} chance, which will have an enchantment of +2–4 
Undead Hunter [[player monster]]s generated on the [[Astral Plane]] have {{frac|14}} chance of being generated with a chikage.

==Description==
[[Applying]] a chikage will coat in in blood, which may increase a character's [[impurity|blood impurity]]. While bloodied, a chikage's base material is changed to [[hemargyos]] and its color set to red, has its base damage die doubled and adds {{frac|XL|3}} damage and {{frac|2}} of the character's sum impurity to all attacks, or {{frac|3}} for an [[Amalgamated skies]] chikage. A bloodied chikage deals an additional {{frac|3|4}} of the character's own max [[HP]] as damage, or half as much if the target has [[poison resistance]] while bloodied. Additionally, chikages will deal {{frac|2}} of the character's total impurity score +{{frac|2}} as flat bonus damage against [[unholy-hating]] monsters when cursed, or {{frac|5}} +{{frac|2|5}} for a chikage-base Amalgamated skies. Every turn a bloodied chikage is wielded, 1 [[hit point]] is lost, and an additional point for every 120 maximum hit points above 235, or twice as many with intrinsic [[poison resistance]]. This effect is cumulative when [[two-weaponing]] chikages.

When active, a chikage can be wielded like a two-handed weapon, gaining a double strength damage bonus of 16 at most. While not bloodied, it is a hand-and-a-half weapon, gaining 1.5 strength bonus of at most 12. The chikage will revert from its bloodied state when not wielded for 1 turn or when dipped into a forge, and has any [[erosion]] it previously had fixed.

Depending on the character's [[insight]] and [[impurity]], a type of poison is applied to the chikage while bloodied:
* Below 20 insight, it counts as [[poisoned]]
* With 20 insight and with at least 10 impurity, it counts as [[filth-crusted]]
* With 50 insight and above and while at a [[HP]] total below 2 × {{sfrac|impurity|100}}, it counts as [[dire-poisoned]]

Like the [[rakuyo]], the chikage gains [[blood-slashes]] at higher insight levels, but which are only carried out when [[force-fighting]] in a specified direction:
* At 20 insight, the chikage gains one blood-slash
* At 36 insight, the chikage a second blood-slash
Blood-slashes have a range of 2 squares and count as [[rotted blood]] poisoned [[Object properties#Offensive|phasing]] attacks that deal half of the character's impurity as additional damage.

For [[lawful]] [[yuki-onna]] [[Kensei]], the chikage may be used as their special weapon. [[Samurai]] may perform [[shattering blow]]s with a wielded mainhand chikage.

==Origins==
The [https://www.bloodborne-wiki.com/2015/03/chikage.html chikage] appears in the 2015 game [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloodborne Bloodborne], where it is a ornamental katana wielded by the Cainhurst knights.

==Messages==
{{message|You sheath your sword in your saya and draw it forth bloody.|You applied a chikage.}}
{{message|You sheath your sword in your heart and draw it forth bloody.|You applied a chikage with at least 27 insight.}}
{{message|You sheath your sword in your shadow's heart and draw it forth bloody.|You applied a chikage with at least 50 insight.}}

==Encyclopedia==
{{encyclopedia|
When the intricate, rippled engraving that spans a chikage's blade
is imbrued with blood, the sword sings in scarlet hues.

However, the rite eats away at the wielder's very essence.
[ Adapted from Bloodborne, by FromSoftware ]
}}

{{variant-343}}
[[Category: dNetHack weapons]]
[[Category: notdNetHack weapons]]
[[Category: notnotdNetHack weapons]]

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   |magical=yes
   |insight=20, 36, 50
-  |special=<ul><li>when bloodied, counts as poisoned</li><li>(20) filth-crusted and 1 blood-slash</li><li>(36) additional blood slash</li><li>(50) dire-poisoned</li><li>drains at least 1 hit-point every turn<br> while bloodied</li><li>gains double base-dice while bloodied</li><li>gains +1 enchantment per x impurity</li><li>gains bonus damage from experience<br> level ({{frac|3}}) and impurity ({{frac|2}})</li><li>gains bonus damage equal to {{frac|3|4}} of the<br> wielder's hit-point maximum</li><li>gain {{frac|2}} of impurity as bonus <br>unholy damage</li><li>1.5x strength damage bonus plus <br>{{frac|2}} impurity (12)</li></ul>
+  |special=<ul><li>when bloodied, counts as poisoned</li><li>(20) filth-crusted and 1 blood-slash</li><li>(36) additional blood slash</li><li>(50) dire-poisoned</li><li>drains at least 1 hit-point every turn<br> while bloodied</li><li>gains double base-dice while bloodied</li><li>gains bonus damage from experience<br> level ({{frac|3}}) and impurity ({{frac|2}})</li><li>gains bonus damage equal to {{frac|3|4}} of the<br> wielder's hit-point maximum</li><li>gain {{frac|2}} of impurity as bonus <br>unholy damage</li><li>1.5x strength damage bonus plus <br>{{frac|2}} impurity (12)</li></ul>
   |size=medium
   |weight=60

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-{{weapon
+{{dNetHack weapon
   |name=chikage
   |appearance=ornate samurai saber
   |smalldmg=1d10
   |largedmg=1d12
   |tohit=<nowiki>+1</nowiki>
   |weight=60
   |cost=500
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   |tile=
 }}
-A [[chikage]] is a type of [[magical item|magic]] [[weapon]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]], and [[notnotdNetHack]]. It is a [[Item size (dNetHack)|medium-sized]] [[one-handed]] slashing weapon that uses the [[longsword]] skill. It appears as a '''ornate samurai saber''' when unidentified and has the [[Object materials (dNetHack)|base material]] of [[metal]], but may also be made of [[gold]] or [[green-steel]].
+A [[chikage]] is a type of [[magical item|magic]] [[weapon]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]], and [[notnotdNetHack]]. It is a [[Item size (dNetHack)|medium-sized]] [[one-handed]] slashing weapon that uses the [[longsword]] skill. It appears as an "ornate samurai saber" when unidentified and has the [[Object materials (dNetHack)|base material]] of [[metal]] but may also be made of [[gold]] or [[green-steel]].
 ==Generation==
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 Chikage may be randomly generated in [[dilapidated armories]].<br>
 There is a {{frac|2}} chance of a chikage being generated in the [[chest]] in the top left room with the [[forge (dNetHack)|forge]] of the [[quest home]] level.<br>
-A chikage is randomly generated somwhere on the [[Undead Hunter quest]] goal level.<br>
+A chikage is randomly generated somewhere on the [[Undead Hunter quest]] goal level.<br>
-[[Deminymph]]s that are given the Undead Hunter kit may receive a chikage with a {{frac|11}} chance, which will have an enchantment of +2&ndash;4<br>
+[[Deminymph]]s that are given the Undead Hunter kit may receive a chikage with a {{frac|11}} chance, which will have an enchantment of +2&mdash;4<br>
-Undead Hunter [[player monster]]s generated on the [[Astral Plane]] have {{frac|14}} chance of being generated with a chikage.
+Undead Hunter [[player monster]]s generated on the [[Astral Plane]] have a {{frac|14}} chance of being generated with a chikage.
 ==Description==
-[[Applying]] a chikage will coat in in blood, which may increase a character's [[impurity|blood impurity]]. While bloodied, a chikage's base material is changed to [[hemargyos]] and its color set to red, has its base damage die doubled and adds {{frac|XL|3}} damage and {{frac|2}} of the character's sum impurity to all attacks, or {{frac|3}} for a [[The Amalgamated Skies]] chikage. A bloodied chikage deals an additional {{frac|3|4}} of the character's own max [[HP]] as damage, or half as much if the target has [[poison resistance]] while bloodied. Additionally, chikages will deal {{frac|2}} of the character's total impurity score +{{frac|2}} as flat bonus damage against [[unholy-hating]] monsters when cursed, or {{frac|5}} +{{frac|2|5}} for a chikage-base Amalgamated skies. Every turn a bloodied chikage is wielded, 1 [[hit point]] is lost, and an additional point for every 120 maximum hit points above 235, or twice as many with intrinsic [[poison resistance]]. This effect is cumulative when [[two-weaponing]] chikages.
+[[Applying]] a chikage will coat it in blood, which may increase a character's [[impurity|blood impurity]]. While bloodied, a chikage's base material is changed to [[hemargyos]], and its color is set to red; it has its base damage die doubled and adds {{frac|XL|3}} damage and {{frac|2}} of the character's sum impurity to all attacks, or {{frac|3}} for a chikage-base [[The Amalgamated Skies|Amalgamated Skies]]. A bloodied chikage deals an additional {{frac|3|4}} of the character's own max [[HP]] as damage, or half as much if the target has [[poison resistance]] while bloodied. Additionally, chikage will deal {{frac|2}} of the character's total impurity score +{{frac|2}} as flat bonus damage against [[unholy-hating]] monsters when cursed, or {{frac|5}} +{{frac|2|5}} for a chikage-base Amalgamated skies. Every turn a bloodied chikage is wielded, 1 [[hit point]] is lost, and an additional point for every 120 maximum hit points above 235, or twice as many with intrinsic [[poison resistance]]. This effect is cumulative when [[two-weaponing]] chikages.
-When active, a chikage can be wielded like a two-handed weapon, gaining a double strength damage bonus of 16 at most. While not bloodied, it is a hand-and-a-half weapon, gaining 1.5 strength bonus of at most 12. The chikage will revert from its bloodied state when not wielded for 1 turn or when dipped into a forge, and has any [[erosion]] it previously had fixed.
+It is a hand-and-a-half weapon, gaining a 1.5x strength bonus of +12 at 25 strength, +{{frac|2}} impurity. The chikage will revert from its bloodied state when not wielded for 1 turn or when dipped into a forge and has any [[erosion]] it previously had fixed.
 Depending on the character's [[insight]] and [[impurity]], a type of [[Poisoned weapon|poison]] is applied to the chikage while bloodied:
 * Below 20 insight, it counts as poisoned
 * With 20 insight and with at least 10 impurity, it counts as [[filth-crusted]]
-* With 50 insight and above and while at a [[HP]] total below 2 × {{sfrac|impurity|100}}, it counts as [[dire-poisoned]]
+* With 50 insight and above and while at an [[HP]] total below 2 × {{sfrac|impurity|100}}, it counts as [[dire-poisoned]]
-Like the [[rakuyo]], the chikage gains [[blood-slashes]] at higher insight levels, but which are only carried out when [[force-fighting]] in a specified direction:
+Like the [[rakuyo]], the chikage gains [[blood-slashes]] at higher insight levels, but these are only carried out when [[force-fighting]] in a specified direction:
 * At 20 insight, the chikage gains one blood-slash
 * At 36 insight, the chikage a second blood-slash
 Blood-slashes have a range of 2 squares and count as [[rotted blood]] poisoned [[Object properties#Offensive|phasing]] attacks that deal half of the character's impurity as additional damage.
 For [[lawful]] [[yuki-onna]] [[Kensei]], the chikage may be used as their special weapon. [[Samurai]] may perform [[shattering blow]]s with a wielded mainhand chikage.
 ==Origins==
-The [https://www.bloodborne-wiki.com/2015/03/chikage.html chikage] appears in the 2015 game [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloodborne Bloodborne], where it is a ornamental katana wielded by the Cainhurst knights.
+The [https://www.bloodborne-wiki.com/2015/03/chikage.html chikage] appears in the 2015 game [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloodborne Bloodborne], where it is an ornamental katana wielded by the Cainhurst knights. dNetHack's Chikage is similarly a weapon imbued by the power of blood, and shares the rust-red ornamental appearance of two other Cainhurst and Cainhurst-inspired weapons: the [[evelyn]] and the [[shanta-pata]]. As insight rises, the sword it shares some characteristics seen in the [https://www.bloodborne-wiki.com/2015/11/rakuyo.html rakuyo].
 ==Messages==
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 ==Encyclopedia==
 {{encyclopedia|
 	When the intricate, rippled engraving that spans a chikage's blade
 	is imbrued with blood, the sword sings in scarlet hues.
 	However, the rite eats away at the wielder's very essence.
 		[ Adapted from Bloodborne, by FromSoftware ]
 }}
 {{variant-343}}
 [[Category: dNetHack weapons]]
 [[Category: notdNetHack weapons]]
 [[Category: notnotdNetHack weapons]]