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| − | '''Dragonbane''' is an [[artifact weapon]] | + | '''Dragonbane''' is an [[artifact weapon|artifact]] [[broadsword]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is unaligned, grants a +1d5 [[to-hit]] bonus and [[reflection]] when wielded, and does [[double damage]] against [[dragon]]s. |
| + | ==Strategy== | ||
| + | Like most [[Banes]], Dragonbane is not considered to be all that useful due to the narrow damage bonus. However, it is much more viable for general use than the others: dragons are fairly valuable and dangerous targets, and the reflection it provides can mitigate the threat of their breath attacks, on top of possibly providing a more convenient source of reflection; Dragonbane is a more [[spellcasting]]-friendly source than a [[shield of reflection]] and, in some cases, [[two-weaponing]] Dragonbane with a good offhand weapon offers better damage than a single weapon and shield. Dragonbane is thus also useful for procuring [[dragon scale]]s to convert into [[dragon scale mail]], especially used in conjunction with [[reverse genocide]] and an engraved [[Elbereth]] or [[scroll of scare monster]]. | ||
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| + | [[Knight]]s, as well as [[Cavemen]] that receive Dragonbane as a [[sacrifice gift]], may possibly want Dragonbane in particular to deal with their respective [[quest nemeses]], [[Ixoth]] and the [[Chromatic Dragon]]. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | Dragonbane granting reflection while wielded was added in [[NetHack 3.6.1]]. | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| + | === SLASH'EM === | ||
| + | Like all of the Banes, Dragonbane gains a +5 constant to-hit bonus against dragons, as well as a 15% chance of cancelling them on hit. However, it does not provide reflection. It is otherwise unchanged. | ||
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| + | === dNetHack === | ||
| + | Dragonbane has been replaced with [[DNetHack artifacts#Dragonlance|Dragonlance]]. | ||
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| + | ===EvilHack=== | ||
| + | In [[EvilHack]], Dragonbane has been switched to a [[pair of gloves|pair of dragonhide gloves]] - when worn, it provides reflection and [[acid resistance]], as well as warning against dragons. Dragonbane also has a 1 in 3 chance of causing passive damage to any dragon physically attacking the player and landing a successful hit (1d6 + 2). It can also also be [[Forge (dungeon feature)|forged]] together with [[Grayswandir]] to create [[EvilHack#Forged Artifacts|The Gauntlets of Purity]], an artifact pair of silver [[gauntlets of power]]. | ||
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=== UnNetHack and SporkHack === | === UnNetHack and SporkHack === | ||
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| − | In [[SporkHack]] and [[UnNetHack]] Dragonbane is instead a [[dwarvish spear]] that confers fire, cold, acid, sleep, disintegration and shock resistance while wielded, and has a 50% chance of instantly slaying dragons ( | + | In [[SporkHack]] and [[UnNetHack]] Dragonbane is instead a [[dwarvish spear]] that confers fire, cold, acid, sleep, disintegration and shock resistance while wielded, and has a 50% chance of instantly slaying dragons (reduced to 20% in UnNetHack<ref>[[unnethack/artifact.c, line1161]]</ref>). It also gets +d5 to hit and +d4 damage against all enemies. (If you are polymorphed into a dragon, a monster wielding Dragonbane can instantly kill you!) |
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| + | In UnNetHack, Dragonbane also grants [[Warned of monster type|warning of dragons]]. | ||
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|affiliation=<ul><li>[[unaligned]]</li></ul> | |affiliation=<ul><li>[[unaligned]]</li></ul> | ||
|cost=500 | |cost=500 | ||
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|material=iron | |material=iron | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | In [[FIQHack]], Dragonbane is an artifact lance that confers reflection. Because it is an artifact, it will never break when jousting. | + | In [[FIQHack]], Dragonbane is an artifact lance that confers reflection<ref>https://github.com/FredrIQ/fiqhack/blob/865c9091803e844b66255e122877ae6c70950e51/libnethack/include/artilist.h#L139</ref>. Because it is an artifact, it will never break when jousting. The damage bonus is changed from double damage to +1d20. Dragonbane has half the weight of a regular lance. It's the first sacrifice gift for [[Knight]]s. |
| + | If you are granted Dragonbane, you will also receive a free saddle and the riding skill will be unrestricted. | ||
| − | {{ | + | ==References== |
| + | <references/> | ||
| + | {{nethack-364}} | ||
[[Category:Artifact weapons]] | [[Category:Artifact weapons]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:32, 29 October 2023
) Dragonbane 
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|---|---|
| Base item | broadsword |
| Damage vs. small | 2d4 x2 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d6+1 x2 |
| To-hit bonus | +1d5 |
| Bonus versus | dragons |
| Weapon skill | broadsword |
| Size | one-handed |
| Affiliation | |
| When carried |
(none) |
| When wielded | |
| When invoked |
(none) |
| Base price | 500 zm |
| Weight | 70 |
| Material | iron |
Dragonbane is an artifact broadsword that appears in NetHack. It is unaligned, grants a +1d5 to-hit bonus and reflection when wielded, and does double damage against dragons.
Contents
Strategy
Like most Banes, Dragonbane is not considered to be all that useful due to the narrow damage bonus. However, it is much more viable for general use than the others: dragons are fairly valuable and dangerous targets, and the reflection it provides can mitigate the threat of their breath attacks, on top of possibly providing a more convenient source of reflection; Dragonbane is a more spellcasting-friendly source than a shield of reflection and, in some cases, two-weaponing Dragonbane with a good offhand weapon offers better damage than a single weapon and shield. Dragonbane is thus also useful for procuring dragon scales to convert into dragon scale mail, especially used in conjunction with reverse genocide and an engraved Elbereth or scroll of scare monster.
Knights, as well as Cavemen that receive Dragonbane as a sacrifice gift, may possibly want Dragonbane in particular to deal with their respective quest nemeses, Ixoth and the Chromatic Dragon.
History
Dragonbane granting reflection while wielded was added in NetHack 3.6.1.
Variants
SLASH'EM
Like all of the Banes, Dragonbane gains a +5 constant to-hit bonus against dragons, as well as a 15% chance of cancelling them on hit. However, it does not provide reflection. It is otherwise unchanged.
dNetHack
Dragonbane has been replaced with Dragonlance.
EvilHack
In EvilHack, Dragonbane has been switched to a pair of dragonhide gloves - when worn, it provides reflection and acid resistance, as well as warning against dragons. Dragonbane also has a 1 in 3 chance of causing passive damage to any dragon physically attacking the player and landing a successful hit (1d6 + 2). It can also also be forged together with Grayswandir to create The Gauntlets of Purity, an artifact pair of silver gauntlets of power.
UnNetHack and SporkHack
) Dragonbane 
| |
|---|---|
| Base item | dwarvish spear |
| Damage vs. small | 1d8 +1d4 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d8 +1d4 |
| To-hit bonus | +1d5 |
| Bonus versus | (any) |
| Weapon skill | dwarvish spear |
| Size | one-handed |
| Affiliation | |
| When carried |
(none) |
| When wielded | |
| When invoked |
(none) |
| Base price | 500 zm |
| Weight | 30 |
| Material | iron |
In SporkHack and UnNetHack Dragonbane is instead a dwarvish spear that confers fire, cold, acid, sleep, disintegration and shock resistance while wielded, and has a 50% chance of instantly slaying dragons (reduced to 20% in UnNetHack[1]). It also gets +d5 to hit and +d4 damage against all enemies. (If you are polymorphed into a dragon, a monster wielding Dragonbane can instantly kill you!)
In UnNetHack, Dragonbane also grants warning of dragons.
FIQHack
) Dragonbane 
| |
|---|---|
| Base item | lance |
| Damage vs. small | 1d8 +1d20 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d8 +1d20 |
| To-hit bonus | +1d5 |
| Bonus versus | dragons |
| Weapon skill | lance |
| Size | one-handed |
| Affiliation | |
| When carried |
(none) |
| When wielded | |
| When invoked |
(none) |
| Base price | 500 zm |
| Weight | 90 |
| Material | iron |
In FIQHack, Dragonbane is an artifact lance that confers reflection[2]. Because it is an artifact, it will never break when jousting. The damage bonus is changed from double damage to +1d20. Dragonbane has half the weight of a regular lance. It's the first sacrifice gift for Knights.
If you are granted Dragonbane, you will also receive a free saddle and the riding skill will be unrestricted.
References
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