Tsurugi - Revision history

Umbire the Phantom: incidentally this one also has damage values - few touches here

2025-12-09T05:50:40Z

incidentally this one also has damage values - few touches here

Umbire the Phantom: follow-up, thanks Ion

2025-03-25T20:20:33Z

follow-up, thanks Ion

Ion frigate: word

2025-03-25T16:17:42Z

word

Ion frigate: rephrase a bit, note that it's the highest base damage weapon in the game

2025-03-25T16:17:22Z

rephrase a bit, note that it's the highest base damage weapon in the game

Ion frigate: space

2025-03-25T16:09:59Z

space

Ion frigate: it's different enough from a 2h sword to have a section describing that; also, this thing would absolutely kill in the early game

2025-03-25T05:30:23Z

it's different enough from a 2h sword to have a section describing that; also, this thing would absolutely kill in the early game

Umbire the Phantom: lede + upcoming

2024-03-29T01:44:26Z

lede + upcoming

ScienceBall: /* Origin */ Link directly to the Tsurugi (sword) Wikipedia page instead of the Tsurugi disambiguation

2024-03-28T21:01:18Z

‎Origin: Link directly to the Tsurugi (sword) Wikipedia page instead of the Tsurugi disambiguation

Umbire the Phantom: ogre emp

2024-02-29T14:54:50Z

ogre emp

Umbire the Phantom: formatting + copyedit + update pass

2024-02-29T14:53:17Z

formatting + copyedit + update pass

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    |tile=[[image:tsurugi.png]]
    |appearance=long samurai sword
-   |smalldmg=1d16
+   |smalldmg=1d16 (1-16)
    |largedmg=1d8+2d6 (3-20)
    |tohit=<nowiki>+2</nowiki>
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    |material=metal
 }}
+A '''tsurugi''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The tsurugi is a [[two-handed]] [[melee]] weapon that uses the [[two-handed sword]] [[skill]]. It is made of [[metal]], and appears as a '''long samurai sword''' when [[identification|unidentified]].
 The tsurugi is the [[base item]] for [[the Tsurugi of Muramasa]], which the tsurugi's [[encyclopedia]] entry alludes to.
 ==Generation==
-Tsurugi are not randomly generated, though they can be [[wish]]ed for and appear in [[bones]].
+Tsurugi are not randomly generated, though they can be [[wish]]ed for and will appear in [[bones]].
-The Tsurugi of Muramasa will revert to a plain tsurugi of the same enchantment if found in a bones file by a [[Samurai]] [[hero]].
+The Tsurugi of Muramasa will revert to a plain tsurugi of the same enchantment if it is found in a bones file by a [[Samurai]] [[hero]].
 ==Description==
-The tsurugi has a +2 [[to-hit]] bonus, and deals 1d16 damage against small monsters and 1d8+2d6 against large monsters&mdash;it has the highest base damage against monsters of all weapons, and is tied for the highest damage against large monsters with the [[dwarvish mattock]].
+The tsurugi has a +2 [[to-hit]] bonus, and deals 1d16 damage against small monsters and 1d8+2d6 against large monsters&mdash;it has the highest base damage against monsters of all mundane weapons, and is tied for the highest damage against large monsters with the [[dwarvish mattock]].
 ==Strategy==
 The tsurugi's much higher damage, lighter weight of 60 [[aum]] and inherently [[erosion]]-proof metal material make it superior to ordinary two-handed swords&mdash;in theory, the tsurugi's combination of high base damage and inherent accuracy bonus would make it a powerful early-game weapon, but outside of an early [[wish]] there is no way to obtain one (and there are far better options for early wishes). Furthermore, they are subject to [[Two-handed weapon#Wielding cursed two-handers|the same disadvantages]] as other two-handed weapons, and any role that is unrestricted in two-handed swords can also [[twoweapon]], which allows for weapon combinations that can do more damage than an ordinary tsurugi.
-{{upcoming|3.7.0|Per {{commit|60c1956850179f4860e59957138154ec65255998}}, two-handed weapons gain a {{frac|2}} [[strength]] bonus when used in melee.}}
+{{upcoming|NetHack 3.7.0|Per {{commit|60c1956850179f4860e59957138154ec65255998}}, two-handed weapons gain a {{frac|2}} [[strength]] bonus when used in melee.}}
 ==History==

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 }}
-A '''tsurugi''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a two-handed weapon that uses the [[two-handed sword]] [[skill]], and appears as a '''long samurai sword''' when [[identification|unidentified]].
+A '''tsurugi''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. The tsurugi is a [[two-handed]] weapon that is made of [[metal]] and uses the [[two-handed sword]] [[skill]]. It appears as a '''long samurai sword''' when [[identification|unidentified]].
-The tsurugi is the [[base item]] for [[the Tsurugi of Muramasa]], which the former's [[encyclopedia]] entry alludes to.
+The tsurugi is the [[base item]] for [[the Tsurugi of Muramasa]], which the tsurugi's [[encyclopedia]] entry alludes to.
 ==Generation==
-Tsurugi are not randomly generated, though they can be [[wish]]ed for and appear in [[bones]]. The Tsurugi of Muramasa will revert to a plain tsurugi if found in a bones file by a Samurai character.
+Tsurugi are not randomly generated, though they can be [[wish]]ed for and appear in [[bones]].
 ==Description==
-Compared to a two-handed sword, the tsurugi's attributes are superior.  It is much lighter (60 [[aum]], rather than 150), has a +2 bonus [[to-hit]], is made of inherently erodeproof [[metal]], and does more base damage against all monsters&mdash;in fact, it has the highest base damage of any weapon in the game: against small monsters it is unsurpassed, and against large ones it is tied with the [[dwarvish mattock]].
+The tsurugi has a +2 [[to-hit]] bonus, and deals 1d16 damage against small monsters and 1d8+2d6 against large monsters&mdash;it has the highest base damage against monsters of all weapons, and is tied for the highest damage against large monsters with the [[dwarvish mattock]].
 ==Strategy==
-Though tsurugi do even more damage than ordinary two-handed swords, they are subject to [[Two-handed weapon#Wielding cursed two-handers|the same disadvantage]]s. Any role that is unrestricted in two-handed swords can also [[twoweapon]], and there are weapon combinations that can do more damage than an ordinary tsurugi.
+The tsurugi's much higher damage, lighter weight of 60 [[aum]] and inherently [[erosion]]-proof metal material make it superior to ordinary two-handed swords&mdash;in theory, the tsurugi's combination of high base damage and inherent accuracy bonus would make it a powerful early-game weapon, but outside of an early [[wish]] there is no way to obtain one (and there are far better options for early wishes). Furthermore, they are subject to [[Two-handed weapon#Wielding cursed two-handers|the same disadvantages]] as other two-handed weapons, and any role that is unrestricted in two-handed swords can also [[twoweapon]], which allows for weapon combinations that can do more damage than an ordinary tsurugi.
 {{upcoming|3.7.0|Per {{commit|60c1956850179f4860e59957138154ec65255998}}, two-handed weapons gain a {{frac|2}} [[strength]] bonus when used in melee.}}
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 ==Variants==
 ===dNetHack===
-In [[dNetHack]], monsters that are huge or bigger in size can wield a tsurugi in one hand.
+In [[dNetHack]], [[notdNetHack]] and [[notnotdNetHack]], monsters that are huge or bigger in size can wield a tsurugi in one hand.
 The [[ogre emperor]] always generates with a tsurugi that will be at least +1.
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 ===EvilHack===
-In [[EvilHack]], tsurugi are popular two-weapon candidates for [[Giant (starting race)|giant]] characters, who can wield two-handed weapons in one hand and even [[twoweapon]] with them.
+In [[EvilHack]], tsurugi are popular two-weapon candidates for [[Giant (starting race)|giant]] heroes, who can wield two-handed weapons in one hand and even [[twoweapon]] with them.
 A tsurugi can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining a katana and a two-handed sword.

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 ==Description==
-Compared to a two-handed sword, the tsurugi's attributes are superior.  It is much lighter (60 [[aum]], rather than 150), has a +2 bonus [[to-hit]], is made of inherently erodeproof [[metal]], does more base damage against all monsters&mdash;in fact, it has the highest base damage of any weapon in the game: against small monsters it is unsurpassed, and against large ones it is tied with the [[dwarvish mattock]].
+Compared to a two-handed sword, the tsurugi's attributes are superior.  It is much lighter (60 [[aum]], rather than 150), has a +2 bonus [[to-hit]], is made of inherently erodeproof [[metal]], and does more base damage against all monsters&mdash;in fact, it has the highest base damage of any weapon in the game: against small monsters it is unsurpassed, and against large ones it is tied with the [[dwarvish mattock]].
 ==Strategy==

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 ==Description==
-Compared to a two-handed sword, a tsurugi's attributes are generally superior: it is much lighter (60 [[aum]], rather than 150), does slightly more damage against all monsters, has a +2 bonus [[to-hit]], and is made of inherently erodeproof [[metal]].
+Compared to a two-handed sword, the tsurugi's attributes are superior.  It is much lighter (60 [[aum]], rather than 150), has a +2 bonus [[to-hit]], is made of inherently erodeproof [[metal]], does more base damage against all monsters&mdash;in fact, it has the highest base damage of any weapon in the game: against small monsters it is unsurpassed, and against large ones it is tied with the [[dwarvish mattock]].
 ==Strategy==

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 ==Description==
-Compared to a two-handed sword, a tsurugi's attributes are generally superior: it is much lighter (60[[aum]], rather than 150), does slightly more damage against all monsters, has a +2 bonus [[to-hit]], and is made of inherently erodeproof [[metal]].
+Compared to a two-handed sword, a tsurugi's attributes are generally superior: it is much lighter (60 [[aum]], rather than 150), does slightly more damage against all monsters, has a +2 bonus [[to-hit]], and is made of inherently erodeproof [[metal]].
 ==Strategy==

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 ==Origin==
-{{wikipedia}}
+{{wikipedia|Tsurugi (sword)}}
 A tsurugi is a Japanese straight-bladed, double-edged sword, making it easy to distinguish from the curved [[katana]].

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 }}
-The '''tsurugi''' is a [[weapon]] that exists in ''[[NetHack]]''. When [[identification|unidentified]], it appears as a '''long samurai sword'''.
+A '''tsurugi''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a two-handed weapon that uses the [[two-handed sword]] [[skill]] and is made of [[metal]], and appears as a '''long samurai sword''' when [[identification|unidentified]].
 ==Generation==
-Tsurugi are not normally generated, and serve as the [[base item]] for [[the Tsurugi of Muramasa]] (which its [[encyclopedia]] entry alludes to). A player that already has the Tsurugi, or else chose the [[Samurai]] role, can find a plain tsurugi in [[bones]] files if the dead character(s) would have had the artifact themselves - it is also possible to [[wish]] for an ordinary one.
+Tsurugi are not randomly generated, though they can be [[wish]]ed for and appear in [[bones]]. The Tsurugi of Muramasa will revert to a plain tsurugi if found in a bones file by a Samurai character.
-==Description==
+{{upcoming|3.7.0|Per {{commit|60c1956850179f4860e59957138154ec65255998}}, two-handed weapons gain a 50% [[strength]] bonus when used in melee.}}
 ==Strategy==
-Though tsurugi do even more damage than ordinary [[two-handed sword]]s, they are subject to [[Two-handed weapon#Wielding cursed two-handers|the same disadvantage]]s. Any role that is [[Skill|unrestricted]] in two-handed swords can also [[twoweapon]], and there are weapon combinations that can do more damage than an ordinary tsurugi.
+Though tsurugi do even more damage than ordinary two-handed swords, they are subject to [[Two-handed weapon#Wielding cursed two-handers|the same disadvantage]]s. Any role that is unrestricted in two-handed swords can also [[twoweapon]], and there are weapon combinations that can do more damage than an ordinary tsurugi.
 ==Origin==
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 [[wikipedia:Kusanagi|Kusanagi]], one of the three Imperial Regalia of Japan, is said to be a tsurugi.
 ==Encyclopedia entry==
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   rumored to be so sharp that it can occasionally cut
   opponents in half!}}
+{{nethack-367}}
 [[Category:Weapons]]