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| − | A '''shuriken''' is a Japanese [[ranged weapon]], designed for [[throw]]ing. It appears as a '''throwing star''' when [[identification|unidentified]]. Shuriken have damage exceeding that of [[dagger]]s while having a weight equal to that of [[dart]]s, but are quite rare. Like darts, shuriken can [[Dart#Breakage|break]] when thrown, but this risk can be minimized by blessing them and having very high [[luck]] | + | A '''shuriken''' is a Japanese [[ranged weapon]], designed for [[throw]]ing. It appears as a '''throwing star''' when [[identification|unidentified]]. Shuriken have damage exceeding that of [[dagger]]s while having a weight equal to that of [[dart]]s, but are quite rare. Like darts, shuriken can [[Dart#Breakage|break]] when thrown, but this risk can be minimized by blessing them and having very high [[luck]]. Positive enchantment also helps. Samurai start with shurikens identified. |
== Shuriken skill == | == Shuriken skill == | ||
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== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
| − | Shuriken are the second most damaging (after [[boomerang]]) stackable missile weapon in the game, give a to-hit bonus, don't need a launcher and can be [[potion of sickness|poisoned]]. If you find some it is | + | Shuriken are the second most damaging (after [[boomerang]]) stackable missile weapon in the game, give a to-hit bonus, don't need a launcher and can be [[potion of sickness|poisoned]]. If you find some it is usually a good idea to take them and use them to soften up tough monsters or against [[mind flayer]]s. Their +2 to-hit bonus helps to reduce the unskilled to-hit penalty, which is useful since they are so rare that you probably won't get a chance to raise your skill level (and probably wouldn't want to spend the skill slot anyway). Extensive usage of shuriken may require polypiling or wishing. |
| − | [[Monk]]s are in a special situation. They can reach basic skill in only 4 ranged weapons : shuriken, [[spear]], [[javelin]] and [[crossbow]]. As spears and javelins are heavy | + | [[Monk]]s are in a special situation. They can reach basic skill in only 4 ranged weapons: shuriken, [[spear]], [[javelin]] and [[crossbow]]. As spears and javelins are heavy and a crossbow must be wielded to be used, it may be worth enchanting and blessing shuriken if you find them. Monks don't have much other use for [[scroll of enchant weapon|scrolls of enchant weapon]] anyway. If you don't mind [[polypiling]] stacks of useless weapons, this is a good way to get shuriken. |
| − | [[Samurai]] can reach expert | + | [[Samurai]] can reach expert in shuriken. Advancing the skill to expert is usually difficult and unwise because shuriken are too rare to make intense use of (unfortunately [[ninja]]s don't drop shuriken). However, if the [[RNG]] blesses you with lots of shuriken or lots of [[wand of polymorph|wands of polymorph]] it may be considered. |
| − | [[Ranger]]s and [[Rogue]]s can reach skilled in shuriken, but do more damage with arrows and daggers because of their role-based | + | [[Ranger]]s and [[Rogue]]s can reach skilled in shuriken, but do more damage with arrows and daggers because of their role-based bonuses, so they are usually not a good choice. |
| − | [[Healer]]s can reach skilled in shuriken. They can also reach skilled in the weaker daggers and sling, and expert in the weaker darts and rare knives, so shuriken are interesting. Healer are restricted in matter spells, and with a robe and high enough level they can cast polymorph at over 90% failure rate, so the PYEC and wands are usually | + | [[Healer]]s can reach skilled in shuriken. They can also reach skilled in the weaker daggers and sling, and expert in the weaker darts and rare knives, so shuriken are interesting. Healer are restricted in matter spells, and with a robe and high enough level they can cast polymorph at over 90% failure rate, so the PYEC and wands are usually a better way to get large numbers of shuriken. |
[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
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| Name | shuriken |
| Appearance | throwing star |
| Damage vs. small | 1d8 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d6 |
| To-hit bonus | +2 |
| Weapon skill | shuriken |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 5 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 1 |
| Material | iron |
A shuriken is a Japanese ranged weapon, designed for throwing. It appears as a throwing star when unidentified. Shuriken have damage exceeding that of daggers while having a weight equal to that of darts, but are quite rare. Like darts, shuriken can break when thrown, but this risk can be minimized by blessing them and having very high luck. Positive enchantment also helps. Samurai start with shurikens identified.
Shuriken skill
| Shuriken | |
|---|---|
| Max | Role |
| Basic | |
| Skilled | |
| Expert | |
Shuriken are the only weapons to use shuriken skill, and there are no artifact shuriken.
Strategy
Shuriken are the second most damaging (after boomerang) stackable missile weapon in the game, give a to-hit bonus, don't need a launcher and can be poisoned. If you find some it is usually a good idea to take them and use them to soften up tough monsters or against mind flayers. Their +2 to-hit bonus helps to reduce the unskilled to-hit penalty, which is useful since they are so rare that you probably won't get a chance to raise your skill level (and probably wouldn't want to spend the skill slot anyway). Extensive usage of shuriken may require polypiling or wishing.
Monks are in a special situation. They can reach basic skill in only 4 ranged weapons: shuriken, spear, javelin and crossbow. As spears and javelins are heavy and a crossbow must be wielded to be used, it may be worth enchanting and blessing shuriken if you find them. Monks don't have much other use for scrolls of enchant weapon anyway. If you don't mind polypiling stacks of useless weapons, this is a good way to get shuriken.
Samurai can reach expert in shuriken. Advancing the skill to expert is usually difficult and unwise because shuriken are too rare to make intense use of (unfortunately ninjas don't drop shuriken). However, if the RNG blesses you with lots of shuriken or lots of wands of polymorph it may be considered.
Rangers and Rogues can reach skilled in shuriken, but do more damage with arrows and daggers because of their role-based bonuses, so they are usually not a good choice.
Healers can reach skilled in shuriken. They can also reach skilled in the weaker daggers and sling, and expert in the weaker darts and rare knives, so shuriken are interesting. Healer are restricted in matter spells, and with a robe and high enough level they can cast polymorph at over 90% failure rate, so the PYEC and wands are usually a better way to get large numbers of shuriken.
