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Press {{kbd|w}} to '''wield''' a [[weapon]].  To attack a [[monster]] in melee, try to move into its square.  To use a [[ranged weapon]], wield the launcher if applicable, then {{kbd|t}} throw or {{kbd|f}} fire the ammunition (after placing the ammunition in your {{kbd|q}} quiver).  It is not necessary to wield a thrown weapon, such as a [[dagger]] or [[dart]]s, unless you're trying to throw [[Mjollnir]].
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Press {{kbd|w}} to '''wield''' a [[weapon]].   
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To attack a [[monster]] in melee, try to move into its square.  To use a [[ranged weapon]], wield the launcher if applicable, then {{kbd|t}} throw or {{kbd|f}} fire the ammunition (after placing the ammunition in your {{kbd|q}} quiver).  It is not necessary to wield a thrown weapon, such as a [[dagger]] or [[dart]]s, unless you're trying to throw [[Mjollnir]].
  
 
You can have a secondary weapon, and switch between both with {{kbd|x}}; to set a weapon as your secondary weapon, press {{kbd|x}} - your main weapon will become secondary, and you will be barehanded - then wield your other weapon.
 
You can have a secondary weapon, and switch between both with {{kbd|x}}; to set a weapon as your secondary weapon, press {{kbd|x}} - your main weapon will become secondary, and you will be barehanded - then wield your other weapon.
  
Wielding an item, of course, requires touching it, so be sure to wear gloves before wielding [[cockatrice|something you don't want to touch]].
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You can wield items other than weapons.
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: You can wield nothing "-" to fight bare handed
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: Applying a pick axe or tin opener causes you to wield it
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: Rubbing a lamp causes you to wield it
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: If you wield a cursed item, you can then [[remove curse|remove the curse]] using the uncursed scroll or unskilled spell.
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: You can wield a [[cockatrice]] or [[chickatrice]] corpse and use it as a potent weapon, provided you are wearing [[gloves]]. '''Caution'''- mistakes are [[cockatrice#Petrification by a corpse|fatal]].
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Revision as of 11:55, 24 March 2011

Press w to wield a weapon.

To attack a monster in melee, try to move into its square. To use a ranged weapon, wield the launcher if applicable, then t throw or f fire the ammunition (after placing the ammunition in your q quiver). It is not necessary to wield a thrown weapon, such as a dagger or darts, unless you're trying to throw Mjollnir.

You can have a secondary weapon, and switch between both with x; to set a weapon as your secondary weapon, press x - your main weapon will become secondary, and you will be barehanded - then wield your other weapon.

You can wield items other than weapons.

You can wield nothing "-" to fight bare handed
Applying a pick axe or tin opener causes you to wield it
Rubbing a lamp causes you to wield it
If you wield a cursed item, you can then remove the curse using the uncursed scroll or unskilled spell.
You can wield a cockatrice or chickatrice corpse and use it as a potent weapon, provided you are wearing gloves. Caution- mistakes are fatal.


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