Weapon

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Press [w] to wield a weapon. Attack monsters by trying to move to their square.

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"w-" is the command to not wield a weapon, i.e. fight empty-handed. This is the default and ethical preference (see conduct) of monks. It is also a preferred way to attack weapon-hazardous monsters such as acid blobs, rust monsters, etc.

Canonical list of weapons

daggers

knives

axes

pick-axes

short swords

broadswords

long swords

two-handed swords

scimitars

sabers

clubs

maces

morning stars

flails

hammers

quarterstaffs

polearms

spears

javelins

tridents

lances

bows

slings

crossbows

darts

shurikens

boomerangs

whips

exotic weapons

artifact weapons