Difference between revisions of "Knife"
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| + | A '''knife''' is a kind of [[weapon]]. [[Samurai]] will know it as a '''shito'''. It can be used in [[melee]] or [[throw]]n. Knives cannot be [[multishot]]. | ||
| − | + | Knives are some of the worst weapons in the game; they have lower damage output than almost every weapon. Their saving grace is the [[crysknife]], one of the more coveted weapons in the game. Other than that, the next best knife is the rare [[scalpel]], though it is on par with the [[orcish dagger]]. | |
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| + | ==Knife skill== | ||
{{knife skill table}} | {{knife skill table}} | ||
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There are no [[artifact weapon|artifact]] knives. | There are no [[artifact weapon|artifact]] knives. | ||
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Knife: | Knife: | ||
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| − | + | A Japanese stabbing knife. | |
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Revision as of 06:10, 21 October 2012
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| Name | knife |
| Appearance | knife |
| Damage vs. small | 1d3 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d2 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | knife |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 4 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 5 |
| Material | iron |
A knife is a kind of weapon. Samurai will know it as a shito. It can be used in melee or thrown. Knives cannot be multishot.
Knives are some of the worst weapons in the game; they have lower damage output than almost every weapon. Their saving grace is the crysknife, one of the more coveted weapons in the game. Other than that, the next best knife is the rare scalpel, though it is on par with the orcish dagger.
Knife skill
| Knife | |
|---|---|
| Max | Role |
| Basic | |
| Skilled | |
| Expert | |
The following weapons use knife skill:
- knife
- stiletto
- scalpel
- worm tooth
- crysknife
There are no artifact knives.
Encyclopedia entries
Knife:
Possibly perceiving an expression of dubiosity on their
faces, the globetrotter went on adhering to his adventures.
-- And I seen a man killed in Trieste by an Italian chap.
Knife in his back. Knife like that.
Whilst speaking he produced a dangerous looking clasp knife,
quite in keeping with his character, and held it in the
striking position.
-- In a knockingshop it was count of a tryon between two
smugglers. Fellow hid behind a door, come up behind him.
Like that. Prepare to meet your God, says he. Chuck! It
went into his back up to the butt.
Shito:
A Japanese stabbing knife.
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