Difference between revisions of "Two-handed"
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| − | A '''two-handed''' [[weapon]] requires both hands to [[wield]]. You cannot wear a [[shield]] or engage in [[two-weapon combat]] while wielding one. | + | A '''two-handed''' [[weapon]] requires both hands to [[wield]]. You cannot wear a [[shield]] or engage in [[two-weapon combat]] while wielding one. Hitting a monster with a two-handed weapon has a 5% chance to [[shatter]] its wielded weapon. |
| − | + | The weapons below are two-handed: | |
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| − | The weapons below are two-handed | ||
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==Wielding cursed two-handed weapons== | ==Wielding cursed two-handed weapons== | ||
| − | Two-handed weapons are infamous for their crippling effect when wielding a [[cursed]] one | + | Two-handed weapons are infamous for their crippling effect when wielding a [[cursed]] one; wielding a cursed weapon while wearing a cursed shield has similar drawbacks. Spellcasting monsters (including [[Rodney]]) are often the most notorious culprits, as they can [[Curse items|curse your items]] directly; while your hands are welded to a cursed two-hander, you cannot loot or apply containers, cast spells, change your cloak, body armor, or shirt, wear or remove [[ring]]s, and several other activities. Your [[god]] treats this as a [[major trouble]] for [[prayer]] purposes. These handicaps also make it hard to get at your [[curse removal]] items, since you cannot cast spells and you uncursing items will usually be safely in your [[bag]]. |
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| − | These handicaps make it hard to [[ | ||
| − | + | As of [[NetHack 3.6.0]], you can empty your bag on the floor with the #[[tip]] command to reach your means of curse removal; it is best to prepare a bag of such items in advance for when prayer is inconvenient or unavailable (e.g. in [[Gehennom]]). Some people also drop {{of|potion|holy water}} on the ground in places you can easily [[branchport]] or [[level teleport]] to. | |
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
| − | + | As the #tip command was introduced in NetHack 3.6.0, variants based on older versions (such as [[SLASH'EM]]) may lack the command; this makes wielding a cursed two-handed weapon a much more serious problem in those games, and players may choose to avoid these weapons entirely. | |
| − | In SLASH'EM, [[bow]]s, [[crossbow]]s, and some [[firearm]]s (but not [[sling]]s) are two-handed. | + | ===SLASH'EM=== |
| + | In SLASH'EM, [[bow]]s, [[crossbow]]s, and some [[firearm]]s (but not [[sling]]s) are also two-handed. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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[[Category:Item attributes]] | [[Category:Item attributes]] | ||
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Revision as of 19:16, 9 March 2020
A two-handed weapon requires both hands to wield. You cannot wear a shield or engage in two-weapon combat while wielding one. Hitting a monster with a two-handed weapon has a 5% chance to shatter its wielded weapon.
The weapons below are two-handed:
| Weapon | Skill | Cost | Weight | Prob (‰) | Damage (S/L) | Material | Appearance | Tile | Glyph | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| battle-axe | axe | 40 zm | 120 | 10 | d8+d4 | d6+2d4 | iron | double-headed axe |  |
) |
| dwarvish mattock | pick-axe | 50 zm | 120 | 13† | d12 | d8+2d6 | iron | broad pick |  |
) |
| two-handed sword | two-handed sword | 50 zm | 150 | 22 | d12 | 3d6 | iron |  |
) | |
| tsurugi | two-handed sword | 500 zm | 60 | N/A | d16 | d8+2d6 | metal | long samurai sword |  |
) |
| quarterstaff | quarterstaff | 5 zm | 40 | 11† | d6 | d6 | wood | staff |  |
) |
| unicorn horn | unicorn horn | 100 zm | 20 | tool | d12 | d12 | bone |  |
( | |
Monsters (including pets) can wield two-handed weapons if they have the strong attribute and are not wearing a shield, in addition to the usual restrictions (must have a weapon attack, no cross-aligned artifacts etc).
Wielding cursed two-handed weapons
Two-handed weapons are infamous for their crippling effect when wielding a cursed one; wielding a cursed weapon while wearing a cursed shield has similar drawbacks. Spellcasting monsters (including Rodney) are often the most notorious culprits, as they can curse your items directly; while your hands are welded to a cursed two-hander, you cannot loot or apply containers, cast spells, change your cloak, body armor, or shirt, wear or remove rings, and several other activities. Your god treats this as a major trouble for prayer purposes. These handicaps also make it hard to get at your curse removal items, since you cannot cast spells and you uncursing items will usually be safely in your bag.
As of NetHack 3.6.0, you can empty your bag on the floor with the #tip command to reach your means of curse removal; it is best to prepare a bag of such items in advance for when prayer is inconvenient or unavailable (e.g. in Gehennom). Some people also drop holy water on the ground in places you can easily branchport or level teleport to.
Variants
As the #tip command was introduced in NetHack 3.6.0, variants based on older versions (such as SLASH'EM) may lack the command; this makes wielding a cursed two-handed weapon a much more serious problem in those games, and players may choose to avoid these weapons entirely.
SLASH'EM
In SLASH'EM, bows, crossbows, and some firearms (but not slings) are also two-handed.
See also
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It may contain text specific to NetHack 3.6.4. Information on this page may be out of date.
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