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| + | |tile=[[image:lucern hammer.png]] | ||
| + | |appearance=pronged polearm | ||
| + | |smalldmg=2d4 | ||
| + | |largedmg=d6 | ||
| + | |tohit=<nowiki>+0</nowiki> | ||
| + | |skill=polearm | ||
| + | |size=two-handed | ||
| + | |cost=7 | ||
| + | |weight=150 | ||
| + | |material=iron | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | A '''lucern hammer''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a [[two-handed]] [[polearm]] that is made of [[iron]], and appears as a '''pronged polearm''' when [[Identification|unidentified]]. | ||
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| + | ==Generation== | ||
| + | In addition to random generation, general [[shop]]s and antique weapons outlets can sell lucern hammers. | ||
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| + | [[Watchmen]] and [[soldier]]s may [[Monster starting inventory|be generated with]] a lucern hammer.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|194|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} | ||
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| + | ==Strategy== | ||
| + | The lucern hammer is tied for the heaviest polearm with the [[halberd]] at 150 [[aum]], and while its average damage against [[small]] monsters is stellar by polearm standards, its average damage against large monsters is the lowest among the weapon type, and several other polearms offer similar or better damage in both respects while weighing far less. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The lucern hammer is introduced with all other polearms in [[NetHack 1.3d]]. | ||
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| + | ==Origin== | ||
| + | {{wikipedia|Lucerne hammer}} | ||
| + | [[Image:Lucernhammers.png|thumb|right]] | ||
| + | The Lucerne hammer is a type of polearm that was popular in Swiss armies during the 15th to 17th centuries, and was named for the Swiss city where many polearm weapons were discovered and originated from. It consisted of a three-to-four-pronged 'hammerhead' (hence its appearance in ''NetHack'') that bears a long spike on its opposite side, and has an even longer spike extending from the top; some are occasionally found to have spikes on the side of the head as well. The hammerhead is mounted atop a 2-meter-long (6.5 foot) polearm shaft, with the forward-pointing spike used for spearing, and the long pole increased the velocity of the head, making the hammer more effective at puncturing or smashing armour as well as dismounting opponents like most (if not all) polearms. | ||
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| + | The lucern hammer is sometimes confused for a more "traditional" [[war hammer]], which among other things may have been responsible for the creation of [[Thunderfist]]. | ||
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| + | ==Encyclopedia entry== | ||
| + | {{encyclopedia-redirect|polearm}} | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
| + | {{nethack-367}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 23:00, 12 April 2024
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| Name | Lucern hammer |
| Appearance | pronged polearm |
| Damage vs. small | 2d4 |
| Damage vs. large | d6 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | polearm |
| Size | two-handed |
| Base price | 7 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 150 |
| Material | iron |
A lucern hammer is a type of weapon that appears in NetHack. It is a two-handed polearm that is made of iron, and appears as a pronged polearm when unidentified.
Generation
In addition to random generation, general shops and antique weapons outlets can sell lucern hammers.
Watchmen and soldiers may be generated with a lucern hammer.[1]
Strategy
The lucern hammer is tied for the heaviest polearm with the halberd at 150 aum, and while its average damage against small monsters is stellar by polearm standards, its average damage against large monsters is the lowest among the weapon type, and several other polearms offer similar or better damage in both respects while weighing far less.
History
The lucern hammer is introduced with all other polearms in NetHack 1.3d.
Origin
The Lucerne hammer is a type of polearm that was popular in Swiss armies during the 15th to 17th centuries, and was named for the Swiss city where many polearm weapons were discovered and originated from. It consisted of a three-to-four-pronged 'hammerhead' (hence its appearance in NetHack) that bears a long spike on its opposite side, and has an even longer spike extending from the top; some are occasionally found to have spikes on the side of the head as well. The hammerhead is mounted atop a 2-meter-long (6.5 foot) polearm shaft, with the forward-pointing spike used for spearing, and the long pole increased the velocity of the head, making the hammer more effective at puncturing or smashing armour as well as dismounting opponents like most (if not all) polearms.
The lucern hammer is sometimes confused for a more "traditional" war hammer, which among other things may have been responsible for the creation of Thunderfist.
Encyclopedia entry
- See the encyclopedia entry for polearm.
