Runesword - Revision history

Netzhack: /* Variants */ more verbal, less gerundive style

2026-05-26T12:38:06Z

‎Variants: more verbal, less gerundive style

Netzhack: /* Strategy */ Participial clause doesn't need "with"

2026-05-26T12:36:44Z

‎Strategy: Participial clause doesn't need "with"

Johnmatt3000: Grammar fix

2026-01-28T17:33:04Z

Grammar fix

Umbire the Phantom: potholes

2024-09-23T15:42:54Z

potholes

Umbire the Phantom: /* EvilHack */ word choice

2024-03-28T22:34:55Z

‎EvilHack: word choice

JASON10668: Add languages template.

2024-03-28T10:34:03Z

Add languages template.

Umbire the Phantom: lede + gen + var

2024-03-28T08:24:00Z

lede + gen + var

Umbire the Phantom: now THESE are identical weapons

2024-03-09T15:08:23Z

now THESE are identical weapons

Umbire the Phantom: /* Description */ word choice

2024-03-09T15:07:58Z

‎Description: word choice

Umbire the Phantom: /* EvilHack */ dichotomy

2024-02-18T08:22:47Z

‎EvilHack: dichotomy

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 ==Variants==
-Some variants will generate a runesword on specific levels, with the standard {{frac|5}} chance of it being made into an artifact (i.e., typically Stormbringer).
+Some variants will generate a runesword on specific levels, with the standard {{frac|5}} chance that it will be an artifact (i.e., typically Stormbringer).
 ===SLASH'EM===

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 ==Strategy==
-A runesword is nearly identical to a regular broadsword, with the only differences being its rarity and significantly lighter weight.
+A runesword is nearly identical to a regular broadsword, the only differences being its rarity and significantly lighter weight.
 ==History==

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 A '''runesword''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a one-handed [[melee]] weapon that uses the [[broadsword]] skill, and appears as a [[runed broadsword]] when [[Identification|unidentified]], an appearance it shares with the [[elven broadsword]]. It is made of [[iron]].
-The runesword is the [[base item]] [[Stormbringer]] is an [[artifact weapon]] that uses the runesword as its [[base item]].
+[[Stormbringer]] is an [[artifact weapon]] that uses the runesword as its [[base item]].
 ==Generation==

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 In [[EvilHack]], [[Pelias]] is always generated with a +5 runesword, and [[Saint Michael]] is always generated with a runesword.
-A runesword can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining a broadsword and a [[dagger]]. [[Dichotomy]] is an artifact runesword that can only be created by combining [[Fire and Frost Brand]] at a forge.
+A runesword can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining a broadsword and a [[dagger]]. [[Dichotomy]] is an artifact runesword that can only be created by combining [[Fire Brand]] and [[Frost Brand]] at a forge.
 ===SlashTHEM===

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 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], [[Pelias]] is always generated with a +5 runesword, and [[Saint Michael]] will always generate with a runesword.
+In [[EvilHack]], [[Pelias]] is always generated with a +5 runesword, and [[Saint Michael]] is always generated with a runesword.
 A runesword can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining a broadsword and a [[dagger]]. [[Dichotomy]] is an artifact runesword that can only be created by combining [[Fire and Frost Brand]] at a forge.

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-A '''runesword''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It uses the [[broadsword]] skill, and appears as a [[runed broadsword]] when [[Identification|unidentified]], which it shares with the [[elven broadsword]]. It is made of [[iron]].
+A '''runesword''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a one-handed [[melee]] weapon that uses the [[broadsword]] skill, and appears as a [[runed broadsword]] when [[Identification|unidentified]], an appearance it shares with the [[elven broadsword]]. It is made of [[iron]].
-[[Stormbringer]] is an [[artifact weapon]] that uses the runesword as its [[base item]].
+The runesword is the [[base item]] [[Stormbringer]] is an [[artifact weapon]] that uses the runesword as its [[base item]].
 ==Generation==
-The runesword is not randomly generated, and is typically only seen in the form of Stormbringer; if a [[bones]] level containing Stormbringer is loaded in a game where you have already generated the artifact, it will be replaced with an ordinary runesword. It is also possible to [[wish]] for a runesword as well.
+Runeswords are not randomly generated, though they can be [[wish]]ed for or found in [[bones]].
 {{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|As part of {{commit|20cbadcf85544cf9d0c3f4e4200b2800bab49c8e|commit 20cbadc}} - which strengthens [[quest leader]]s and makes it so that killing them no longer makes the game [[unwinnable]] - the [[Barbarian]] [[quest leader]] [[Pelias]] is generated with a +5 runesword.}}
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 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], runeswords have their damage improved to 1d10+1d4 against small monsters and 1d10+1 to large monsters.
+In [[dNetHack]], runeswords deal 1d10+1d4 damage versus small monsters and 1d10+1 versus large monsters.
 A cursed +3 runesword is generated in one of the Ruined Temple chests within the [[Chaos Temple Quest]] at level creation.
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 ===SlashTHEM===
-In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, there is a 15% chance of a cursed -9 runesword named Excalipoor generating in a chest within the thieves' stronghold in the village of the [[Town]] branch. Excalipoor is a recurring weapon in the ''[[wikipedia:Final Fantasy|Final Fantasy]]'' series of games, where it is a very weak knockoff of [[Excalibur]] known to fool treasure hunters.
+In [[SlashTHEM]], in addition to SLASH'EM details, there is a {{frac|3|20}} chance of a cursed -9 runesword named Excalipoor generating in a chest within the thieves' stronghold in the village of the [[Town]] branch. Excalipoor is a recurring weapon in the ''[[wikipedia:Final Fantasy|Final Fantasy]]'' series of games, where it is a very weak knockoff of [[Excalibur]] known to fool treasure hunters.
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 [[Category:Weapons]]

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 ==Description==
-A runesword is lighter and more expensive than an elven broadsword, and deals less damage to small monsters while dealing the same damage against large monsters.
+A runesword is nearly identical to a regular broadsword, with the only difference being its significantly lighter weight.
 ==History==