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An '''aklys''', known as a '''thonged club''' when [[identification|unidentified]], is a kind of [[weapon]] commonly used by [[Gnome (monster)|gnomes]] and is hence frequent [[Junk|junk]] in the [[Gnomish Mines]]. It is lighter than the standard [[Club|club]] at only 15 [[Weight|weight]] units compared to the club’s 30. Also unlike the standard club, the aklys is made of [[Iron|iron]] rather than [[Wood|wood]]. It is relatively worthless, having a base cost of only 4 [[Zorkmid|zorkmids]]. The aklys does 1d6 [[Damage|damage]] (average of 3.5) to small creatures, and 1d3 damage (average of 2) to large creatures, identical with the standard club. | An '''aklys''', known as a '''thonged club''' when [[identification|unidentified]], is a kind of [[weapon]] commonly used by [[Gnome (monster)|gnomes]] and is hence frequent [[Junk|junk]] in the [[Gnomish Mines]]. It is lighter than the standard [[Club|club]] at only 15 [[Weight|weight]] units compared to the club’s 30. Also unlike the standard club, the aklys is made of [[Iron|iron]] rather than [[Wood|wood]]. It is relatively worthless, having a base cost of only 4 [[Zorkmid|zorkmids]]. The aklys does 1d6 [[Damage|damage]] (average of 3.5) to small creatures, and 1d3 damage (average of 2) to large creatures, identical with the standard club. | ||
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| + | * For early game [[cavemen]] are not saving their [[skill]] slots, the [[Gnomish Mines]] can be a great way to get a slight upgrade to their starting weapon, the [[club]], if a better weapon cannot be found. Their light weight encourages hording of all aklys found, which can then be [[beatitude]] tested on the [[altar]] in [[Minetown]]. A blessed aklys, even unenchanted, at least provides an added 1d4 damage against [[undead]] (however puny early game undead may be), while being slightly lighter. | ||
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| Name | aklys |
| Appearance | thonged club |
| Damage vs. small | 1d6 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d3 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | club |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 4 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 15 |
| Material | iron |
An aklys, known as a thonged club when unidentified, is a kind of weapon commonly used by gnomes and is hence frequent junk in the Gnomish Mines. It is lighter than the standard club at only 15 weight units compared to the club’s 30. Also unlike the standard club, the aklys is made of iron rather than wood. It is relatively worthless, having a base cost of only 4 zorkmids. The aklys does 1d6 damage (average of 3.5) to small creatures, and 1d3 damage (average of 2) to large creatures, identical with the standard club.
Strategy
- For early game cavemen are not saving their skill slots, the Gnomish Mines can be a great way to get a slight upgrade to their starting weapon, the club, if a better weapon cannot be found. Their light weight encourages hording of all aklys found, which can then be beatitude tested on the altar in Minetown. A blessed aklys, even unenchanted, at least provides an added 1d4 damage against undead (however puny early game undead may be), while being slightly lighter.
Encyclopedia entry
A short studded or spiked club attached to a cord allowing
it to be drawn back to the wielder after having been thrown.
It should not be confused with the atlatl, which is a device
used to throw spears for longer distances.
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