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| + | |tile=[[image:bec de corbin.png]] | ||
| + | |appearance=beaked polearm | ||
| + | |smalldmg=d8 | ||
| + | |largedmg=d6 | ||
| + | |tohit=<nowiki>+0</nowiki> | ||
| + | |skill=polearm | ||
| + | |size=two-handed | ||
| + | |cost=8 | ||
| + | |weight=100 | ||
| + | |material=iron | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | A '''bec-de-corbin''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a [[two-handed]] [[polearm]] that is made of [[iron]], and appears as a '''beaked polearm''' when [[Identification|unidentified]]. | ||
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| + | ==Generation== | ||
| + | In addition to random generation, general [[shop]]s and antique weapons outlets can sell bec-de-corbins. | ||
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| + | [[Watchmen]] and [[soldier]]s may [[Monster starting inventory|be generated with]] a bec-de-corbin.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|194|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} | ||
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| + | ==Strategy== | ||
| + | The bec-de-corbin offers decent damage against small monsters compared to other polearms, but has the lowest average damage against large monsters alongside the [[lucern hammer]], and in general is a poor weapon for its [[weight]] even compared to other polearms like the [[ranseur]] or [[spetum]]. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The bec-de-corbin is introduced with all other polearms in [[NetHack 1.3d]]. | ||
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| + | ==Origin== | ||
| + | {{wikipedia}} | ||
| + | [[Image:Becdecorbins.png|thumb|right]] | ||
| + | A bec de corbin or bec-de-corbin (Old French "raven's beak", and pluralized as "becs de corbin") is a type of polearm and war hammer that was popular in late medieval Europe, and consisted of a modified hammerhead, spike and stout "beak" mounted atop a long pole. The hammerhead was usually blunt (though some had multi-pronged hammers) and acted as a balance rather than a means of attack, designed to aid the beak in tearing into plate armor and mail; the spike mounted on the top of the head was also not nearly as long and thin like that of a [[lucern hammer]]. Bec de corbin is sometimes used as a general term to describe several types of [[war hammer]], such as mauls and horseman's picks. | ||
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| + | ==Variants== | ||
| + | ===dNetHack=== | ||
| + | In [[dNetHack]] and [[notdNetHack]], the bec-de-corbin has its weight reduced to 75 aum. | ||
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| + | ===xNetHack=== | ||
| + | In [[xNetHack]], the bec-de-corbin is one of the few polearms that is not removed. | ||
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| + | ===EvilHack=== | ||
| + | In [[EvilHack]], a bec-de-corbin can be created at a [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forge]] by combining a [[war hammer]] and a [[spear]]. This also applies to [[Hack'EM]]. | ||
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| + | ==Encyclopedia entry== | ||
| + | {{encyclopedia-redirect|polearm}} | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
| + | {{nethack-367}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 00:47, 13 April 2024
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| Name | Bec de corbin |
| Appearance | beaked polearm |
| Damage vs. small | d8 |
| Damage vs. large | d6 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | polearm |
| Size | two-handed |
| Base price | 8 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 100 |
| Material | iron |
A bec-de-corbin is a type of weapon that appears in NetHack. It is a two-handed polearm that is made of iron, and appears as a beaked polearm when unidentified.
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Contents
Generation
In addition to random generation, general shops and antique weapons outlets can sell bec-de-corbins.
Watchmen and soldiers may be generated with a bec-de-corbin.[1]
Strategy
The bec-de-corbin offers decent damage against small monsters compared to other polearms, but has the lowest average damage against large monsters alongside the lucern hammer, and in general is a poor weapon for its weight even compared to other polearms like the ranseur or spetum.
History
The bec-de-corbin is introduced with all other polearms in NetHack 1.3d.
Origin
A bec de corbin or bec-de-corbin (Old French "raven's beak", and pluralized as "becs de corbin") is a type of polearm and war hammer that was popular in late medieval Europe, and consisted of a modified hammerhead, spike and stout "beak" mounted atop a long pole. The hammerhead was usually blunt (though some had multi-pronged hammers) and acted as a balance rather than a means of attack, designed to aid the beak in tearing into plate armor and mail; the spike mounted on the top of the head was also not nearly as long and thin like that of a lucern hammer. Bec de corbin is sometimes used as a general term to describe several types of war hammer, such as mauls and horseman's picks.
Variants
dNetHack
In dNetHack and notdNetHack, the bec-de-corbin has its weight reduced to 75 aum.
xNetHack
In xNetHack, the bec-de-corbin is one of the few polearms that is not removed.
EvilHack
In EvilHack, a bec-de-corbin can be created at a forge by combining a war hammer and a spear. This also applies to Hack'EM.
Encyclopedia entry
- See the encyclopedia entry for polearm.
