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| + | A '''short sword''' is a type of [[melee]] [[weapon]]. | ||
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| + | Short swords seem to be popular weapons in the Dungeons of Doom, for all non-[[Human (starting race)|human]] starting [[race]]s except gnomes have their own [[racial equipment|racial]] versions: there are elven, orcish, and dwarvish short swords. All [[Weight|weigh]] 30 units and have a base price of 10 [[zorkmid]]s. | ||
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| + | == Short sword skill == | ||
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| + | {{short sword skill table}} | ||
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| + | The following weapons use the short sword skill: | ||
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| + | * short sword | ||
| + | * dwarvish short sword | ||
| + | * elven short sword | ||
| + | * orcish short sword | ||
| + | * [[silver short sword]] ([[SLASH'EM]] and [[SporkHack]] only) | ||
| + | There are no [[artifact weapon|artifact]] short swords. | ||
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| + | == Types of short sword == | ||
| + | === Short sword === | ||
{{weapon | {{weapon | ||
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| − | + | The ordinary short sword ('''wakizashi''' for [[Samurai]]) makes up about 0.8% of randomly generated weapons (on the floor, as [[death drop]]s, or in [[shop]]s). It does 1d6 damage to small monsters, and 1d8 to large monsters. | |
| − | == | + | Short swords of this kind are made of [[iron]] and susceptible to [[erosion|corrosion]] from [[acid]]ic monsters and [[erosion|rusting]] from [[rust monster]]s and [[water]]. |
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| + | {{clear}} | ||
| + | === Dwarvish short sword === | ||
| + | {{weapon | ||
| + | |color=metal color | ||
| + | |tile=[[image:dwarvish short sword.png]] | ||
| + | |name=dwarvish short sword | ||
| + | |appearance=broad short sword | ||
| + | |smalldmg=1d7 | ||
| + | |largedmg=1d8 | ||
| + | |skill=short sword | ||
| + | |cost=10 | ||
| + | |weight=30 | ||
| + | |material=iron | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | The '''dwarvish short sword''', which appears as a '''broad short sword''' when unidentified, can do a little more damage against small monsters than the ordinary short sword, though not as much as the elven short sword. [[Dwarf|Dwarves]] are sometimes generated with one.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|239|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment=dwarvish short swords}} In addition, dwarvish short swords make up about 0.2% of randomly generated weapons. | ||
| − | {{short sword skill | + | Roles that normally start with a short sword would receive a dwarvish short sword when playing as a [[dwarf (starting race)|dwarf]]. However, dwarves cannot be [[Barbarian]]s, [[Rogue]]s, or [[Samurai]], the three roles that can start with short swords, so this substitution never occurs in vanilla NetHack. |
| + | {{clear}} | ||
| + | === Elven short sword === | ||
| + | {{weapon | ||
| + | |color=wood color | ||
| + | |tile=[[image:elven short sword.png]] | ||
| + | |name=elven short sword | ||
| + | |appearance=runed short sword | ||
| + | |smalldmg=1d8 | ||
| + | |largedmg=1d8 | ||
| + | |skill=short sword | ||
| + | |cost=10 | ||
| + | |weight=30 | ||
| + | |material=wood | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | The '''elven short sword''', which appears as a '''runed short sword''', does the most damage of all short swords to both [[Physical size|small and large]] targets (1d8/1d8, as much as a [[scimitar]] or a [[silver saber]] not dealing [[Silver#Silver damage|silver damage]]). Elven short swords are also made of [[wood]], and therefore naturally immune to [[Erosion|corrosion and rusting]]. [[Elf (monster attribute)|Elves]] are often generated with one.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|239|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment=elven short swords}} In addition, elven short swords make up about 0.2% of randomly generated weapons. | ||
| − | The | + | Roles that normally start with a short sword would receive an elven short sword when playing as an [[elf (starting race)|elf]]. However, elves cannot be Barbarians, Rogues, or Samurai, the three roles that can start with short swords, so this substitution never occurs in vanilla NetHack. |
| + | {{clear}} | ||
| + | === Orcish short sword === | ||
| + | {{weapon | ||
| + | |color=black | ||
| + | |tile=[[image:orcish short sword.png]] | ||
| + | |name=orcish short sword | ||
| + | |appearance=crude short sword | ||
| + | |smalldmg=1d5 | ||
| + | |largedmg=1d8 | ||
| + | |skill=short sword | ||
| + | |cost=10 | ||
| + | |weight=30 | ||
| + | |material=iron | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | The '''orcish short sword''', which appears as a '''crude short sword''' when unidentified, does the least damage versus [[Physical size|small]] monsters of any of the short swords, one point less than even the ordinary short sword. It can be generated on [[Uruk-hai]]{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|367|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment=Uruk-hai with short swords}} and [[orc-captain]]s{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|352|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment=orc-captains can have Uruk-hai equipment}}. In addition, orcish short swords make up about 0.3% of randomly generated weapons. | ||
| − | + | [[Orc (starting race)|Orcish]] Rogues and some orcish Barbarians start with a +0 orcish short sword. | |
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== Generation == | == Generation == | ||
| − | + | Short swords of all kinds make up 1.5% of randomly generated weapons in the dungeon. As noted above, [[racial equipment|racial]] short swords are commonly found on their respective racial monsters. | |
In addition, the following monsters may get short swords: | In addition, the following monsters may get short swords: | ||
| − | * [[Watchmen]] and [[soldier]]s in the [[Yendorian army]]{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|199|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} and [[skeleton]]s{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|431|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} may be generated with a short sword. | + | * [[Watchmen]] and [[soldier]]s in the [[Yendorian army]]{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|199|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment=short swords on watchmen and soldiers}} and [[skeleton]]s{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|431|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment=short swords on skeletons}} may be generated with a short sword. |
| − | * [[Ninja]] (on the [[Samurai quest]]) have a chance of getting a ''wakizashi''.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|272|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} | + | * [[Ninja]] (on the [[Samurai quest]]) have a chance of getting a ''wakizashi''.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|272|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment=Ninja wakizashi}} |
| − | * [[Player monster]] [[rogue]]s, such as Pug on the [[Wizard quest]], may be generated with a short sword.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|229|version=NetHack 3.6.0}} | + | * [[Player monster]] [[rogue]]s, such as Pug on the [[Wizard quest]], may be generated with a short sword.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|229|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment=player monster short swords}} |
| − | [[Rogue]]s and [[Samurai]] start with a [[Enchantment|+0]] short sword (''wakizashi'' for the latter). A +0 short sword is also part of one of two starting | + | [[Rogue]]s{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|123|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment=Rogue short sword}} and [[Samurai]]{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|134|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment=Samurai wakizashi}} start with a [[Enchantment|+0]] short sword (''wakizashi'' for the latter). A +0 short sword is also part of one of two starting packages for [[Barbarian]]s.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|676|version=NetHack 3.6.0|comment=Barbarian short sword}} |
== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
Revision as of 13:05, 28 July 2016
A short sword is a type of melee weapon.
Short swords seem to be popular weapons in the Dungeons of Doom, for all non-human starting races except gnomes have their own racial versions: there are elven, orcish, and dwarvish short swords. All weigh 30 units and have a base price of 10 zorkmids.
Contents
Short sword skill
| Short sword | |
|---|---|
| Max | Role |
| Basic | |
| Skilled | |
| Expert | |
The following weapons use the short sword skill:
- short sword
- dwarvish short sword
- elven short sword
- orcish short sword
- silver short sword (SLASH'EM and SporkHack only)
There are no artifact short swords.
Types of short sword
Short sword
) 
| |
|---|---|
| Name | short sword |
| Appearance | short sword |
| Damage vs. small | 1d6 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d8 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | short sword |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 10 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 30 |
| Material | iron |
The ordinary short sword (wakizashi for Samurai) makes up about 0.8% of randomly generated weapons (on the floor, as death drops, or in shops). It does 1d6 damage to small monsters, and 1d8 to large monsters.
Short swords of this kind are made of iron and susceptible to corrosion from acidic monsters and rusting from rust monsters and water.
Dwarvish short sword
) 
| |
|---|---|
| Name | dwarvish short sword |
| Appearance | broad short sword |
| Damage vs. small | 1d7 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d8 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | short sword |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 10 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 30 |
| Material | iron |
The dwarvish short sword, which appears as a broad short sword when unidentified, can do a little more damage against small monsters than the ordinary short sword, though not as much as the elven short sword. Dwarves are sometimes generated with one.[1] In addition, dwarvish short swords make up about 0.2% of randomly generated weapons.
Roles that normally start with a short sword would receive a dwarvish short sword when playing as a dwarf. However, dwarves cannot be Barbarians, Rogues, or Samurai, the three roles that can start with short swords, so this substitution never occurs in vanilla NetHack.
Elven short sword
) 
| |
|---|---|
| Name | elven short sword |
| Appearance | runed short sword |
| Damage vs. small | 1d8 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d8 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | short sword |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 10 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 30 |
| Material | wood |
The elven short sword, which appears as a runed short sword, does the most damage of all short swords to both small and large targets (1d8/1d8, as much as a scimitar or a silver saber not dealing silver damage). Elven short swords are also made of wood, and therefore naturally immune to corrosion and rusting. Elves are often generated with one.[2] In addition, elven short swords make up about 0.2% of randomly generated weapons.
Roles that normally start with a short sword would receive an elven short sword when playing as an elf. However, elves cannot be Barbarians, Rogues, or Samurai, the three roles that can start with short swords, so this substitution never occurs in vanilla NetHack.
Orcish short sword
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| |
|---|---|
| Name | orcish short sword |
| Appearance | crude short sword |
| Damage vs. small | 1d5 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d8 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | short sword |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 10 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 30 |
| Material | iron |
The orcish short sword, which appears as a crude short sword when unidentified, does the least damage versus small monsters of any of the short swords, one point less than even the ordinary short sword. It can be generated on Uruk-hai[3] and orc-captains[4]. In addition, orcish short swords make up about 0.3% of randomly generated weapons.
Orcish Rogues and some orcish Barbarians start with a +0 orcish short sword.
Generation
Short swords of all kinds make up 1.5% of randomly generated weapons in the dungeon. As noted above, racial short swords are commonly found on their respective racial monsters.
In addition, the following monsters may get short swords:
- Watchmen and soldiers in the Yendorian army[5] and skeletons[6] may be generated with a short sword.
- Ninja (on the Samurai quest) have a chance of getting a wakizashi.[7]
- Player monster rogues, such as Pug on the Wizard quest, may be generated with a short sword.[8]
Rogues[9] and Samurai[10] start with a +0 short sword (wakizashi for the latter). A +0 short sword is also part of one of two starting packages for Barbarians.[11]
Strategy
The weakest of the swords, the short sword lacks the damage potential of larger weapons, as well as an artifact version.
Variants
Silver short swords can be found in SLASH'EM and SporkHack.
SLASH'EM also adds[12] a few artifact short swords:
References
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 239: dwarvish short swords
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 239: elven short swords
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 367: Uruk-hai with short swords
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 352: orc-captains can have Uruk-hai equipment
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 199: short swords on watchmen and soldiers
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 431: short swords on skeletons
- ↑ src/makemon.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 272: Ninja wakizashi
- ↑ src/mplayer.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 229: player monster short swords
- ↑ src/u_init.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 123: Rogue short sword
- ↑ src/u_init.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 134: Samurai wakizashi
- ↑ src/u_init.c in NetHack 3.6.0, line 676: Barbarian short sword
- ↑ http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mazewest/spoilers/arti_007e6.txt
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