Elven broadsword - Revision history

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-An '''elven broadsword''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The elven broadsword is a [[one-handed]] [[melee]] weapon that uses the [[broadsword]] skill, and is made of [[wood]]. It appears as a '''runed broadsword''' when unidentified, an appearance it shares with the [[runesword]].
+An '''elven broadsword''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The elven broadsword is a [[one-handed]] [[melee]] weapon that uses the [[broadsword]] [[skill]], and is made of [[wood]]. It appears as a '''runed broadsword''' when unidentified, an appearance it shares with the [[runesword]].
 [[Orcrist]] is an [[artifact]] that can be created by [[naming]] any elven broadsword Orcrist.

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 ===Average damage calculation===
-We assume the player is [[skilled]] in broadsword (the highest possible skill level for the weapon with any playable role), which gives a +1 damage bonus. A blessed weapon deals +1d4 damage against [[major demon]]s and [[undead]]. The worst case scenario is against a non-undead, non-demon, large monster. The best case scenario is against a undead, demon, small monster.
+The table below details the average damage dealt with an elven broadsword and assumes the hero is skilled in broadswords, which is the highest possible skill level for the weapon with any playable role and gives a +1 damage bonus. A blessed weapon deals +1d4 damage against [[major demon]]s and [[undead]]. The worst case scenario is against a non-undead, non-demon, large monster. The best case scenario is against a undead, demon, small monster.
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 Non-[[undead]] [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]] have a {{frac|3}} chance of being [[generated with]] an elven broadsword.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|242|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
-[[Player monster]]s, including those on the [[Astral Plane]], have a {{frac|290}} chance (roughly 0.34%) of being [[generated with]] an elven broadsword before role replacements{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|155|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Default weapons are chosen from range of spear to bullwhip, using standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|138-L292|nethack=3.6.7}}}}&mdash;an elven broadsword that is generated this way and not replaced has a {{frac|2}} chance to be made into an artifact, which will always be Orcrist if it has not yet been generated.
+[[Player monster]]s, including those on the [[Astral Plane]], have a {{frac|290}} chance (roughly 0.34%) of being [[generated with]] an elven broadsword before role replacements{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|155|version=NetHack 3.6.7|comment=Default weapons are chosen from range of spear to bullwhip, using standard random generation probabilities{{refsrc|src/objects.c|138-L292|nethack=3.6.7}}}}&mdash;an elven broadsword that is generated this way and not replaced has a {{frac|2}} chance of being made into an artifact, which will always be Orcrist if it has not yet been generated.
 ==Strategy==

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 ==Generation==
-[[Barbarian]]s, [[Knight]]s, [[Samurai]], [[Valkyries]], and all [[Elf (starting race)|elven]] [[hero]]es start the game with knowledge of the elven broadsword.
+[[Barbarian]]s, [[Knight]]s, [[Samurai]], [[Valkyrie]]s, and all [[Elf (starting race)|elven]] [[hero]]es start the game with knowledge of the elven broadsword.
 Elven broadswords make up {{frac|250}} (0.4%) of all weapon randomly generated on the floor, in general [[shop]]s or as [[death drop]]s. Antique weapons outlets and used armor dealerships can also stock elven broadswords. An elven broadsword generated this way has a base {{frac|20}} chance of being made into Orcrist if no artifacts have been generated yet.{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|816|nethack=3.6.7}}
 Non-[[undead]] [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]] have a {{frac|3}} chance of being [[generated with]] an elven broadsword.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|242|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Strategy==
-Elven broadswords are a solid choice for [[two weapon combat]]: they have higher damage average against small monsters compared to normal broadswords, and outperform the [[long sword]] (a common two weapon combat choice) as well, dealing 6 damage on average versus the long sword's 4.5; however, the long sword has a better damage average against large monsters at 6.5.
+The elven broadsword is an adequate choice of early-game weapon for roles that can train the skill. Elven broadswords are a solid choice for [[two weapon combat]]: they have higher damage average against small monsters compared to normal broadswords, and outperform the [[long sword]] (a common two weapon combat choice) as well, dealing 6 damage on average versus the long sword's 4.5; however, the long sword has a better damage average against large monsters at 6.5.
 Naming an elven broadsword to create Orcrist can make [[Stormbringer]] more likely to appear as a [[sacrifice gift]], particularly for [[Elf (starting race)|elven]] [[Priest]]s and [[Ranger]]s.

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+An '''elven broadsword''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The elven broadsword is a [[one-handed]] [[melee]] weapon that uses the [[broadsword]] skill, and is made of [[wood]]. It appears as a '''runed broadsword''' when unidentified, an appearance it shares with the [[runesword]].
 [[Orcrist]] is an [[artifact]] that can be created by [[naming]] any elven broadsword Orcrist.
 ==Generation==
-Elven broadswords make up about 0.4% of randomly generated weapons (on the floor, as [[death drop]]s, or in [[shop]]s).
+[[Barbarian]]s, [[Knight]]s, [[Samurai]], [[Valkyries]], and all [[Elf (starting race)|elven]] [[hero]]es start the game with knowledge of the elven broadsword.
-General [[store]]s and antique weapons outlets can sell elven broadswords.
+Elven broadswords make up {{frac|250}} (0.4%) of all weapon randomly generated on the floor, in general [[shop]]s or as [[death drop]]s. Antique weapons outlets and used armor dealerships can also stock elven broadswords. An elven broadsword generated this way has a base {{frac|20}} chance of being made into Orcrist if no artifacts have been generated yet.{{refsrc|src/mkobj.c|816|nethack=3.6.7}}
-Non-[[undead]] [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]] have a {{frac|3}} chance of [[Monster starting inventory|being generated with]] an elven broadsword.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|242|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
+Non-[[undead]] [[Elf (monster attribute)|elves]] have a {{frac|3}} chance of being [[generated with]] an elven broadsword.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|242|version=NetHack 3.6.7}}
 ==Strategy==
-Elven broadswords are a solid choice for [[twoweapon]]ing, particularly due to their higher damage average against small monsters compared to normal broadswords. They also outdamage another common two-weapon candidate in the [[long sword]] dealing 6 damage on average versus the long sword's 4.5; however, the long sword has a better damage average against large monsters at 6.5.
+Elven broadswords are a solid choice for [[two weapon combat]]: they have higher damage average against small monsters compared to normal broadswords, and outperform the [[long sword]] (a common two weapon combat choice) as well, dealing 6 damage on average versus the long sword's 4.5; however, the long sword has a better damage average against large monsters at 6.5.
 Naming an elven broadsword to create Orcrist can make [[Stormbringer]] more likely to appear as a [[sacrifice gift]], particularly for [[Elf (starting race)|elven]] [[Priest]]s and [[Ranger]]s.
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 There are two artifact elven broadswords:
-* [[Glamdring (dNetHack)|Glamdring]] is a lawful elven broadsword that favors [[Noble]]s and is the first sacrifice gift for [[Dwarf (starting race)|dwarven]] [[Knight]]s. It has +1d5 to-hit and deals +1d10 damage versus all monsters, along with dealing an additional +1d20 to [[Orc (monster attribute)|orcs]] and [[MA_DEMON|demons]] and [[Warned of monster type|warning of both monster types]] while wielded. Glamdring cannot be knocked out of the player character's hands while wielded.
+* [[Glamdring (dNetHack)|Glamdring]] is a lawful elven broadsword that favors [[Noble]]s and is the first sacrifice gift for [[Dwarf (starting race)|dwarven]] [[Knight]]s. It has +1d5 to-hit and deals +1d10 damage versus all monsters, along with dealing an additional +1d20 to [[Orc (monster attribute)|orcs]] and [[MA_DEMON|demons]] and [[Warned of monster type|warning of both monster types]] while wielded. Glamdring cannot be knocked out of the hero's hands while wielded.
-* [[dNetHack artifacts#The Rod of the Elvish Lords|The Rod of the Elvish Lords]] is a lawful [[Elf (starting race)|elven]] Noble-favoring artifact that can take the form of an elven broadsword, and engraves at the same quality as an [[athame]] in this form.
+* [[dNetHack artifacts#The Rod of the Elvish Lords|The Rod of the Elvish Lords]] is a lawful elven Noble-favoring artifact that can take the form of an elven broadsword, and engraves at the same quality as an [[athame]] in this form.
 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], elven [[sergeant]]s and [[lieutenant]]s may generate with elven broadswords.
+In [[EvilHack]], elven [[Sergeant (monster)|sergeants]] and [[lieutenant]]s may generate with elven broadswords.
 An elven broadsword can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining a [[scimitar]] with an [[elven short sword]].

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 In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], the elven broadsword has a +2 [[to-hit]] bonus, deals 1d6+1d4 damage to small monsters and 1d6+2 to large monsters, and its weight is reduced to 20 [[aum]].
-The treasure piles in the [[Grue's Cavern]] will contain two elven broadswords: the one belonging to the dead [[Elvenking]] or [[Elvenqueen (dNetHack)|Elvenqueen]] will be enchanted and made of its default material, while the other is found within a [[sack]] in the pile and will be made of [[silver]].
+The treasure piles generated in the [[Grue's Cavern]] at level creation will contain two elven broadswords: the one belonging to the dead [[Elvenking]] or [[Elvenqueen (dNetHack)|Elvenqueen]] will be enchanted and made of its default material, while the other is found within a [[sack]] in the pile and will be made of [[silver]].
 There are two artifact elven broadswords:

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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]], the elven broadsword deals 1d6+1d4 damage to small monsters and 1d6+2 to large monsters, has a +2 [[to-hit]] bonus, and its weight is reduced to 20 [[aum]].
+In [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]], the elven broadsword has a +2 [[to-hit]] bonus, deals 1d6+1d4 damage to small monsters and 1d6+2 to large monsters, and its weight is reduced to 20 [[aum]].
 The treasure piles in the [[Grue's Cavern]] will contain two elven broadswords: the one belonging to the dead [[Elvenking]] or [[Elvenqueen (dNetHack)|Elvenqueen]] will be enchanted and made of its default material, while the other is found within a [[sack]] in the pile and will be made of [[silver]].

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 dNetHack and notdNetHack also add a couple of artifact elven broadswords:
-* [[Glamdring (dNetHack)|Glamdring]] is a lawful elven broadsword that favors [[Noble]]s and is the first sacrifice gift for [[Dwarf (starting race)|dwarven]] [[Knight]]s. It has +1d5 to-hit and deals +1d10 damage versus all monsters, along with dealing an additional +1d20 to [[Orc (monster attribute)|orcs]] and [[Demon (monster attribute)|demons]] and [[Warned of monster type|warning of both monster types]] while wielded. Glamdring cannot be knocked out of the player character's hands while wielded.
+* [[Glamdring (dNetHack)|Glamdring]] is a lawful elven broadsword that favors [[Noble]]s and is the first sacrifice gift for [[Dwarf (starting race)|dwarven]] [[Knight]]s. It has +1d5 to-hit and deals +1d10 damage versus all monsters, along with dealing an additional +1d20 to [[Orc (monster attribute)|orcs]] and [[MA_DEMON|demons]] and [[Warned of monster type|warning of both monster types]] while wielded. Glamdring cannot be knocked out of the player character's hands while wielded.
 * [[dNetHack artifacts#The Rod of the Elvish Lords|The Rod of the Elvish Lords]] is a lawful [[Elf (starting race)|elven]] Noble-favoring artifact that can take the form of an elven broadsword, and engraves at the same quality as an [[athame]] in this form.