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A '''long sword''' is one of the more popular weapons, for its damage and versatility. A plain (unenchanted, unblessed, non-artifact) long sword does d8/d12 damage against [[Physical size|small/large]] monsters. Being made of [[iron]], it can [[erosion|rust and corrode]]. A [[Alignment|lawful]] character who is level 5 or higher can get [[Excalibur]] by repeatedly #[[dip]]ping one into a [[fountain]]. | A '''long sword''' is one of the more popular weapons, for its damage and versatility. A plain (unenchanted, unblessed, non-artifact) long sword does d8/d12 damage against [[Physical size|small/large]] monsters. Being made of [[iron]], it can [[erosion|rust and corrode]]. A [[Alignment|lawful]] character who is level 5 or higher can get [[Excalibur]] by repeatedly #[[dip]]ping one into a [[fountain]]. | ||
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== Generation == | == Generation == | ||
| − | Long swords make up 5% of randomly generated weapons (on the floor, as [[death drop]]s, or in [[shop]]s). | + | Long swords make up 5% of randomly generated weapons (on the floor, as [[death drop]]s, or in [[shop]]s). |
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| + | ===Monsters=== | ||
* [[Barrow wight]]s, [[Nazgul]],{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|425|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} and all [[humanoid]] [[angelic being]]s{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|279|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} are generated with long swords. Angels' long swords are [[blessed]], [[erodeproof]], and [[Enchantment|enchanted]], and have a chance (depending on the type of angel) of being [[Demonbane]] or [[Sunsword]], if either weapon has not yet been generated. | * [[Barrow wight]]s, [[Nazgul]],{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|425|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} and all [[humanoid]] [[angelic being]]s{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|279|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} are generated with long swords. Angels' long swords are [[blessed]], [[erodeproof]], and [[Enchantment|enchanted]], and have a chance (depending on the type of angel) of being [[Demonbane]] or [[Sunsword]], if either weapon has not yet been generated. | ||
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* Other [[strong]] monsters may be generated wielding a long sword if they have not received a default weapon.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|491|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} | * Other [[strong]] monsters may be generated wielding a long sword if they have not received a default weapon.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|491|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} | ||
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| + | ===Starting inventory=== | ||
[[Knight]]s{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|73|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} and [[Valkyrie]]s{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|152|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} start with a [[Enchantment|+1]] long sword. | [[Knight]]s{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|73|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} and [[Valkyrie]]s{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|152|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} start with a [[Enchantment|+1]] long sword. | ||
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| + | ===Player monsters=== | ||
To increase the likelihood that [[player monster]]s generated on the [[Astral Plane]] will get an artifact weapon, all player monsters except the weaponless [[monk (player monster)|monk]]s have a chance of receiving a long sword as their primary weapon. The probability ranges from 87.5% for [[knight (player monster)|knight]]s to 6.25% for [[barbarian (player monster)|barbarian]]s, [[caveman (player monster)|cavepeople]], and [[healer (player monster)|healer]]s. Long swords generated on player monsters on the [[Astral Plane]] have a 50% chance of being one of the artifact swords listed above, unless there are no artifact long swords left to be created. | To increase the likelihood that [[player monster]]s generated on the [[Astral Plane]] will get an artifact weapon, all player monsters except the weaponless [[monk (player monster)|monk]]s have a chance of receiving a long sword as their primary weapon. The probability ranges from 87.5% for [[knight (player monster)|knight]]s to 6.25% for [[barbarian (player monster)|barbarian]]s, [[caveman (player monster)|cavepeople]], and [[healer (player monster)|healer]]s. Long swords generated on player monsters on the [[Astral Plane]] have a 50% chance of being one of the artifact swords listed above, unless there are no artifact long swords left to be created. | ||
Player monsters generated elsewhere (for example, on [[quest]]s) with their inventory (therefore excluding player monsters revived from corpses or statues or reverse-genocided) have the same chances of starting with a long sword, but a lower probability of the sword being an artifact. | Player monsters generated elsewhere (for example, on [[quest]]s) with their inventory (therefore excluding player monsters revived from corpses or statues or reverse-genocided) have the same chances of starting with a long sword, but a lower probability of the sword being an artifact. | ||
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| + | ==Strategy== | ||
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| + | A significant fraction (7/24 = 29.2%) of [[artifact weapon]]s are long swords, the highest of any item type. Therefore, for roles that are unrestricted in long swords and find one early in the game (or start with one, as is the case with [[Knight]]s and [[Valkyrie]]s), it is a good idea to keep it and practice with it to prepare for an artifact weapon. Lawful and neutral characters can become unrestricted in long sword by being [[crowned]], even if they don't receive [[Excalibur]] or [[Vorpal Blade]] as a crowning gift, and any character can become unrestricted in long sword when receiving an artifact long sword as a [[sacrifice gift]]. | ||
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| Name | long sword |
| Appearance | long sword |
| Damage vs. small | 1d8 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d12 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | long sword |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 15 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 40 |
| Material | iron |
A long sword is one of the more popular weapons, for its damage and versatility. A plain (unenchanted, unblessed, non-artifact) long sword does d8/d12 damage against small/large monsters. Being made of iron, it can rust and corrode. A lawful character who is level 5 or higher can get Excalibur by repeatedly #dipping one into a fountain.
Contents
Long sword skill
| Long sword | |
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| Max | Role |
| Basic | |
| Skilled | |
| Expert | |
Both long swords and katanas use the long sword skill.
The following artifact weapons use the long sword skill:
- Demonbane (Lawful)
- Excalibur (Lawful)
- Fire Brand (Unaligned)
- Frost Brand (Unaligned)
- Giantslayer (Neutral)
- Snickersnee (Lawful katana)
- Sunsword (Lawful)
- Vorpal Blade (Neutral)
Generation
Long swords make up 5% of randomly generated weapons (on the floor, as death drops, or in shops).
Monsters
- Barrow wights, Nazgul,[1] and all humanoid angelic beings[2] are generated with long swords. Angels' long swords are blessed, erodeproof, and enchanted, and have a chance (depending on the type of angel) of being Demonbane or Sunsword, if either weapon has not yet been generated.
- Lieutenants[3] and captains in the Yendorian army, as well as watch captains,[4] have a 50% chance of getting a long sword as their primary weapon.
- Other strong monsters may be generated wielding a long sword if they have not received a default weapon.[5]
Starting inventory
Knights[6] and Valkyries[7] start with a +1 long sword.
Player monsters
To increase the likelihood that player monsters generated on the Astral Plane will get an artifact weapon, all player monsters except the weaponless monks have a chance of receiving a long sword as their primary weapon. The probability ranges from 87.5% for knights to 6.25% for barbarians, cavepeople, and healers. Long swords generated on player monsters on the Astral Plane have a 50% chance of being one of the artifact swords listed above, unless there are no artifact long swords left to be created.
Player monsters generated elsewhere (for example, on quests) with their inventory (therefore excluding player monsters revived from corpses or statues or reverse-genocided) have the same chances of starting with a long sword, but a lower probability of the sword being an artifact.
Strategy
A significant fraction (7/24 = 29.2%) of artifact weapons are long swords, the highest of any item type. Therefore, for roles that are unrestricted in long swords and find one early in the game (or start with one, as is the case with Knights and Valkyries), it is a good idea to keep it and practice with it to prepare for an artifact weapon. Lawful and neutral characters can become unrestricted in long sword by being crowned, even if they don't receive Excalibur or Vorpal Blade as a crowning gift, and any character can become unrestricted in long sword when receiving an artifact long sword as a sacrifice gift.
SLASH'EM
SLASH'EM also includes a silver long sword that deals an extra d20 in silver damage.
The Valkyrie's starting +1 long sword has been replaced with a +1 spear.[8]
The following additional artifact weapons use the long sword skill in SLASH'EM:
Giantslayer has been replaced by Giantkiller, an artifact axe.
References
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 425
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 279
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 205
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 209
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 491
- ↑ src/u_init.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 73
- ↑ src/u_init.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 152
- ↑ u_init.c in SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2, line 229
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