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A [[Enchantment|+0]] two-handed sword is one of the possible starting swords for [[Barbarian]]s.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|44|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} | A [[Enchantment|+0]] two-handed sword is one of the possible starting swords for [[Barbarian]]s.{{refsrc|src/u_init.c|44|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} | ||
− | [[ | + | Various [[strong]] [[humanoid]] monsters [[Monster starting inventory|may be generated with]] a two-handed sword if they do not have a default weapon, especially if they are lords or overlords.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|528|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} [[Croesus]] in particular is always generated with a two-handed sword.{{refsrc|src/makemon.c|1308|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} One of the weapons guarded by the [[ghost]] on the [[Rogue level]] has a 50% chance of being a two-handed sword, with an enchantment ranging from -1 to +3. Finally, [[player monster]] [[Barbarian (player monster)|barbarians]] have a {{frac|4}} chance of receiving a two-handed sword in place of their initial primary weapon.{{refsrc|src/mplayer.c|171|version=NetHack 3.6.6}} |
==Two-handed sword skill== | ==Two-handed sword skill== |
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Name | two-handed sword |
Appearance | two-handed sword |
Damage vs. small | 1d12 (1-12) |
Damage vs. large | 3d6 (3-18) |
To-hit bonus | +0 |
Weapon skill | two-handed sword |
Size | two-handed |
Base price | 50 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
Weight | 150 |
Material | iron |
A two-handed sword is a kind of melee weapon that appears in NetHack. It is one of the most damaging non-artifact weapons in the game, and one of the most damaging among two-handed weapons.
Contents
Generation
Two-handed swords make up about 2.2% of randomly generated weapons (on the ground, as death drops, and in shops).
A +0 two-handed sword is one of the possible starting swords for Barbarians.[1]
Various strong humanoid monsters may be generated with a two-handed sword if they do not have a default weapon, especially if they are lords or overlords.[2] Croesus in particular is always generated with a two-handed sword.[3] One of the weapons guarded by the ghost on the Rogue level has a 50% chance of being a two-handed sword, with an enchantment ranging from -1 to +3. Finally, player monster barbarians have a 1⁄4 chance of receiving a two-handed sword in place of their initial primary weapon.[4]
Two-handed sword skill
Two-handed sword | |
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Max | Role |
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The two-handed sword skill covers the use of two-handed swords and tsurugi. The Tsurugi of Muramasa is an artifact weapon that uses the skill.
Strategy
Two-handed swords are solid early game weapons for their high damage rolls, particularly for weaker roles such as Tourists - but they can become a nuisance when cursed, making it an unpopular choice to use past the mid-game. The #tip command can be used to get curse removal items out of a carried bag, but most players will still prefer a one-handed and/or curse-resistant weapon to avoid this issue entirely.
History
The two-handed sword has been present in the game since Hack 1.21, a variant of Jay Fenlason's Hack.
From Hack 1.0 to NetHack 3.0.10, a two-handed sword can be named Orcrist, giving it a bonus d10 damage against orcs. Until NetHack 3.0.0, it is possible to have multiple Orcrists; prior to Hack 1.0.2, naming Orcrist was not restricted to requiring this weapon.
Variants
SLASH'EM
SLASH'EM adds Deathsword, an artifact weapon that uses the two-handed sword as its base item.
UnNetHack
In UnNetHack, Thiefbane's base item is a two-handed sword.
EvilHack
In EvilHack, Lifestealer and The Sword of Kas are artifact two-handed swords.
dNetHack
In dNetHack, Aurumach Rilmani will generate with a gold two-handed sword enchanted to at least +4, and wandering githyanki pirates are generated with a two-handed sword.