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| − | + | {{weapon | |
| + | |tile=[[image:ranseur.png]] | ||
| + | |appearance=hilted polearm | ||
| + | |smalldmg=2d4 | ||
| + | |largedmg=2d4 | ||
| + | |tohit=<nowiki>+0</nowiki> | ||
| + | |skill=polearm | ||
| + | |size=two-handed | ||
| + | |cost=6 | ||
| + | |weight=50 | ||
| + | |material=iron | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | A '''ranseur''' is a type of [[weapon]] that appears in ''[[NetHack]]''. It is a [[two-handed]] [[polearm]] that is made of [[iron]], and appears as a '''hilted polearm''' when [[Identification|unidentified]]. | ||
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| + | ==Generation== | ||
| + | In addition to random generation, general [[shop]]s and antique weapons outlets can sell spetums. | ||
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| + | [[Watchmen]] and [[soldier]]s may [[Monster starting inventory|be generated with]] a spetum.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|194|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} [[Troll (monster class)|Trolls]] have an effective {{frac|8}} chance of being generated with a spetum.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|451|version=NetHack 3.6.7}} | ||
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| + | ==Strategy== | ||
| + | Among the polearms, the ranseur is tied for the lightest one with the [[spetum]] at 50 [[aum]] - it has slightly better average damage against [[small]] monsters than the spetum, but its average damage against large monsters is quite low. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | The ranseur is introduced with all other polearms in [[NetHack 1.3d]]. | ||
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| + | ==Origin== | ||
| + | {{wikipedia}} | ||
| + | [[Image:Ranseurs.png|thumb|right]] | ||
| + | A ranseur, also known as a roncone, was a pole weapon similar to the [[partisan]] used in Europe up to the 15th century, and saw use as a ceremonial court weapon through the 17th century. Ranseurs are generally 6 ft (1.8 m) in length or longer. Often thought to be derived from the earlier [[spetum]], the head of a ranseur consists of a spear-tip affixed with a cross hilt at its base (hence its unidentified appearance in ''NetHack'') - this hilt was often crescent-shaped, giving it a trident-like appearance, but lacked a cutting edge unlike the double-edged partisan. While the spear-tip is not as effective against sturdier armor, the hilt was also usually hooked backwards, allowing the wielder to trap opponent's weapons and pull mounted fighters from their saddles. | ||
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| + | ==Encyclopedia entry== | ||
| + | {{encyclopedia-redirect|polearm}} | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
| + | {{nethack-367}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 22:46, 11 April 2024
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| Name | Ranseur |
| Appearance | hilted polearm |
| Damage vs. small | 2d4 |
| Damage vs. large | 2d4 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | polearm |
| Size | two-handed |
| Base price | 6 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 50 |
| Material | iron |
A ranseur is a type of weapon that appears in NetHack. It is a two-handed polearm that is made of iron, and appears as a hilted polearm when unidentified.
Generation
In addition to random generation, general shops and antique weapons outlets can sell spetums.
Watchmen and soldiers may be generated with a spetum.[1] Trolls have an effective 1⁄8 chance of being generated with a spetum.[2]
Strategy
Among the polearms, the ranseur is tied for the lightest one with the spetum at 50 aum - it has slightly better average damage against small monsters than the spetum, but its average damage against large monsters is quite low.
History
The ranseur is introduced with all other polearms in NetHack 1.3d.
Origin
A ranseur, also known as a roncone, was a pole weapon similar to the partisan used in Europe up to the 15th century, and saw use as a ceremonial court weapon through the 17th century. Ranseurs are generally 6 ft (1.8 m) in length or longer. Often thought to be derived from the earlier spetum, the head of a ranseur consists of a spear-tip affixed with a cross hilt at its base (hence its unidentified appearance in NetHack) - this hilt was often crescent-shaped, giving it a trident-like appearance, but lacked a cutting edge unlike the double-edged partisan. While the spear-tip is not as effective against sturdier armor, the hilt was also usually hooked backwards, allowing the wielder to trap opponent's weapons and pull mounted fighters from their saddles.
Encyclopedia entry
- See the encyclopedia entry for polearm.
