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{{dNetHack weapon
|color=copper color
|name=khopesh
|appearance=sickle-sword
|smalldmg=1d8
|largedmg=1d6
|type=slashing
|skill=short sword
|skill2=axe
|attr=strength
|magical=no
|size=small
|cost=40
|weight=30
|material=copper
}}
A '''khopesh''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]]. The khopesh is a [[Item size (dNetHack)|small]] [[melee]] weapon that is [[two-handed]] for a [[medium]]-size wielder, and uses the higher between the hero's [[axe]] and [[short sword]] [[skill]]s. It has a [[Object materials (dNetHack)|base material]] of [[copper]], and appears as a '''sickle-sword''' when [[Identification|unidentified]].

==Generation==
Khopeshes are not randomly generated, though they can be [[wish]]ed for or found in [[bones]].

A [[soldier mummy]] has a {{frac|10}} chance of [[generating with]] a khopesh.

==Description==
The khopesh deals slashing damage, with 1d8 against small monsters and 1d6 against large ones (the inverse of the normal short sword item). A khopesh can be [[Poisoned weapon#dNetHack|poisoned]] by dipping it in an appropriate [[potion]]. A [[hero]] that wields a khopesh while they are at Skilled or better in short swords gains the "hew", "bleed" and "create opening" [[expert trait]]s.

In terms of [[monster weapon preference]], monsters will favor the khopesh over the [[bec de corbin]] (if they can use [[polearms]] in melee) and the [[long saw]], and will prefer a [[Wakizashi (dNetHack)|wakizashi]] or better to the khopesh.
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 The khopesh inflicts slashing damage, with 1d8 against small monsters and 1d6 against large ones (the inverse of the normal short sword item). A khopesh can be [[Poisoned weapon#dNetHack|poisoned]] by [[dipping]] it in an appropriate [[potion]]. A hero that wields a khopesh while they are at Skilled or better in short swords gains the "hew", "bleed" and "create opening" [[expert trait]]s.
-In terms of [[monster weapon preference]], monsters will favor a khopesh over the [[bec de corbin]] (if they can use [[polearms]] in melee) or [[long saw]], and will prefer a [[Wakizashi (dNetHack)|wakizashi]] or better to the khopesh.
+In terms of [[monster weapon preference]], monsters will favor a khopesh over the [[bec de corbin]] (if they can use [[polearms]] in melee) and [[long saw]], and will prefer a [[Wakizashi (dNetHack)|wakizashi]] or better to the khopesh.
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 ==Description==
-The khopesh deals slashing damage, with 1d8 against small monsters and 1d6 against large ones (the inverse of the normal short sword item). A khopesh can be [[Poisoned weapon#dNetHack|poisoned]] by dipping it in an appropriate [[potion]]. A hero that wields a khopesh while they are at Skilled or better in short swords gains the "hew", "bleed" and "create opening" [[expert trait]]s.
+The khopesh inflicts slashing damage, with 1d8 against small monsters and 1d6 against large ones (the inverse of the normal short sword item). A khopesh can be [[Poisoned weapon#dNetHack|poisoned]] by [[dipping]] it in an appropriate [[potion]]. A hero that wields a khopesh while they are at Skilled or better in short swords gains the "hew", "bleed" and "create opening" [[expert trait]]s.
 In terms of [[monster weapon preference]], monsters will favor a khopesh over the [[bec de corbin]] (if they can use [[polearms]] in melee) or [[long saw]], and will prefer a [[Wakizashi (dNetHack)|wakizashi]] or better to the khopesh.

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	The khopesh is not randomly generated, though it can be [[wished]] for or found in [[bones]]. [[Fire Brand]] and [[Frost Brand]] can be generated or wished for in khopesh form if the hero is a [[Wizard/dNetHack\|Wizard]], and Wizard heroes can reshape either artifact into a khopesh by dipping the artifact of the matching element into a [[Forge (dNetHack)\|forge]] or [[fountain]] respectively—this reshaping requires the hero to either have a khopesh in their inventory or be at least Skilled in short swords.		The khopesh is not randomly generated, though it can be [[wished]] for or found in [[bones]]. [[Fire Brand]] and [[Frost Brand]] can be generated or wished for in khopesh form if the hero is a [[Wizard/dNetHack\|Wizard]], and Wizard heroes can reshape either artifact into a khopesh by dipping the artifact of the matching element into a [[Forge (dNetHack)\|forge]] or [[fountain]] respectively—this reshaping requires the hero to either have a khopesh in their inventory or be at least Skilled in short swords.
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		+	[[Neferet the Green]] has a chance of summoning and firing khopeshes when casting the [[arrow rain]] [[dNetHack monster spells\|monster spell]].

	Two [[bronze]] khopeshes are each randomly placed on the [[Troubadour quest]] goal level during level creation.		Two [[bronze]] khopeshes are each randomly placed on the [[Troubadour quest]] goal level during level creation.

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	==Origin==		==Origin==
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	The ''khopesh'' (also vocalized "khepesh") is an Egyptian sickle-shaped sword that evolved from the epsilon axe or similar crescent-shaped axes that were used in Western Asian warfare, as well as curved and/or crescent-shaped swords. The word may have been derived from "leg", specifically as in "leg of beef", because of their similarity in shape: the hieroglyph for ḫpš ('leg') is found as early as during the time of the Coffin Texts (the First Intermediate Period), though the 196 BC Rosetta Stone references it as the "sword" determinative in a hieroglyph block, with the spelled letters of "kh", "p", and "sh".		The ''khopesh'' (also vocalized "khepesh") is an Egyptian sickle-shaped sword that evolved from the epsilon axe or similar crescent-shaped axes that were used in Western Asian warfare, as well as curved and/or crescent-shaped swords. The word may have been derived from "leg", specifically as in "leg of beef", because of their similarity in shape: the hieroglyph for ḫpš ('leg') is found as early as during the time of the Coffin Texts (the First Intermediate Period), though the 196 BC Rosetta Stone references it as the "sword" determinative in a hieroglyph block, with the spelled letters of "kh", "p", and "sh".

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 The ''khopesh'' style of sword originated during the Bronze Age (c. 3000 BC), and was introduced to Lower Egypt via settlers during the Hyksos rule of the Second Intermediate Period (1782-1550 BC): the earliest known depiction of a ''khopesh'' is from the Stele of the Vultures, depicting King Eannatum of Lagash wielding the weapon; this would date the khopesh to at least 2500 BC. The weapon became more common within Egypt in the New Kingdom era, and is often depicted with various pharaohs in statues and murals as a symbol of power and conquest; some have been found in royal graves, such as the two examples found with Tutankhamun.
-A typical ''khopesh'' is 50–60 cm (20–24 in) in length, though smaller examples also exist, and the blade is only sharpened on the outside portion of the curved end&mdash;examples have been found with dull edges, most likely indicating they were of ceremonial purpose. Ancient Egyptian soldiers carried the ''khopesh'' with various weapons such as axes, spears, maces, daggers, bows, and war chariots; the height of its use in warfare was during the New Kingdom Dynasties (c. 1570-1069 BC), with it falling out of use around 1300 BC.
+A typical ''khopesh'' is 50–60 cm (20–24 in) in length, though smaller examples also exist, and the blade is only sharpened on the outside portion of the curved end&mdash;examples have been found with dull edges, most likely indicating they were of ceremonial purpose. Ancient Egyptian soldiers carried the ''khopesh'' with various weapons such as axes, spears, maces, daggers, bows, and war chariots; the height of its use in warfare was during the New Kingdom Dynasties (c. 1570-1069 BC), and it then fell out of use around 1300 BC.
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-A '''khopesh''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]]. The khopesh is a [[Item size (dNetHack)|small]] [[melee]] weapon that is [[two-handed]] for a [[medium]]-size wielder, and uses the higher between the hero's [[axe]] and [[short sword]] [[skill]]s. It has a [[Object materials (dNetHack)|base material]] of [[copper]], and appears as a '''sickle-sword''' when [[Identification|unidentified]].
+A '''khopesh''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]]. The khopesh is a [[Item size (dNetHack)|small]] [[melee]] weapon that is [[two-handed]] for a [[medium]]-size wielder, and uses the higher between the [[hero]]'s [[axe]] and [[short sword]] [[skill]]s. It has a [[Object materials (dNetHack)|base material]] of [[copper]], and appears as a '''sickle-sword''' when [[Identification|unidentified]].
 ==Generation==
-Khopeshes are not randomly generated, though they can be [[wish]]ed for or found in [[bones]].
+[[Barbarian/dNetHack|Barbarians]], [[Kensei]], [[Knight/dNetHack|Knights]], [[Samurai/dNetHack|Samurai]], and [[Valkyrie/dNetHack|Valkyries]] start the game with knowledge of the khopesh.
-A [[soldier mummy]] has a {{frac|10}} chance of [[generating with]] a khopesh.
+The khopesh is not randomly generated, though it can be [[wished]] for or found in [[bones]]. [[Fire Brand]] and [[Frost Brand]] can be generated or wished for in khopesh form if the hero is a [[Wizard/dNetHack|Wizard]], and Wizard heroes can reshape either artifact into a khopesh by dipping the artifact of the matching element into a [[Forge (dNetHack)|forge]] or [[fountain]] respectively&mdash;this reshaping requires the hero to either have a khopesh in their inventory or be at least Skilled in short swords.
 ==Description==
-The khopesh deals slashing damage, with 1d8 against small monsters and 1d6 against large ones (the inverse of the normal short sword item). A khopesh can be [[Poisoned weapon#dNetHack|poisoned]] by dipping it in an appropriate [[potion]]. A [[hero]] that wields a khopesh while they are at Skilled or better in short swords gains the "hew", "bleed" and "create opening" [[expert trait]]s.
+The khopesh deals slashing damage, with 1d8 against small monsters and 1d6 against large ones (the inverse of the normal short sword item). A khopesh can be [[Poisoned weapon#dNetHack|poisoned]] by dipping it in an appropriate [[potion]]. A hero that wields a khopesh while they are at Skilled or better in short swords gains the "hew", "bleed" and "create opening" [[expert trait]]s.
 In terms of [[monster weapon preference]], monsters will favor a khopesh over the [[bec de corbin]] (if they can use [[polearms]] in melee) or [[long saw]], and will prefer a [[Wakizashi (dNetHack)|wakizashi]] or better to the khopesh.