The lone single best weapon in the game is... - Page 2

homsuplee · 08-11-2001, 10:44 PM

Taralash is nice.

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fdirs · 08-13-2001, 04:32 PM

***Bump***

koz-ivan · 08-13-2001, 04:40 PM

staff of the ram, oddly enough you can backstab w/ it. whack 150 pts damage.

Robin, Thief of Hearts · 08-14-2001, 01:44 PM

Real hard to pick a single weapon. Different ones work for different occasions.

For rapid deployment of poison (assassin)-
Firetooth (dagger) thrown - Strength bonus is counted towards THAC0 if weapon is hurled, it's plus 3, and does additional fire damage. 2-3 tosses per round unhasted = wide spread poisoning off one use of the poison skill, once you rotate targets. Over time, the total damage dealt out can add up to 12 by 6 = 72 off poison alone.
The Tuigan bow is also fast, but lacks the other advantages.

For backstabs -
I still like Celestial Fury because of the stun. It can let you escape or get a free swipe. If your THAC0 is low, the Scarlet Ninja-To (monks-only weapon- need to use the Use Anything thief skill) gives a free extra attack per round plus auto poisons. Poison is very crippling against mages.

For big dangerous critters-
The humble Flail of Ages does a reliable slow within the first couple attacks. No save. That halves the enemy's attack straight off. Not to mention the wide range of elemental damage that hurts through a stoneskin. Single handed allows a shield to be used, dropping your AC.

For Sniping-
Heartseeker! Called Shot plus Haste or Greater Whirlwind = Dead target.
Great for dragons.

For Bosskilling -
Gimme those Vorpal weapons!

For Trolls-
This is a job for ... Crom Faer! Whak- retarget, Whak - retarget, Whak-retarget..

fdirs · 08-14-2001, 02:35 PM

Okay. If you were to pick any ONE, that is only ONE, weapon to go into battle with...
Let's say you are grandmaster with it, you are the right class to use it, and you cannot get any other weapon for the entire game, what will it be?

Sir Jaren Tor · 08-15-2001, 03:16 PM

I think my favorite weapon is the Spectral Brand +5. Being able to summon a dancing sword is great. And having Negative Plane Protecction is great if you fail a save. That and its hilt looks really cool. I wish it glowed more.

After that... I think Ixil's Spike +6 is really cool. HEHE, way to incapacitate those enemies...

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Graccus · 08-16-2001, 11:27 AM

Blackrazor- The strength bonus, penalty to THACO, and level drain for enemies more than makes up for the fact that it is only +3.

08-16-2001, 02:36 PM

I dual-wielded Crom Faeyr and Runehammer(upgraded) against liches/undead - kick undead butt!!

that anti-planar sword was good
- and giving Sarevok the upgraded Sword of Grief was excellent!

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sep257 · 08-19-2001, 11:48 AM

Axe of the unyielding, used by my kensai.

08-19-2001, 02:13 PM

THe best armor I think is that +6 leather armor that you find in the first level with the prison and stuff.

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08-11-2001, 10:44 PM	#11
homsuplee Dungeon Master Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Fortress of Regrets Posts: 97	Taralash is nice. ------------------ Death comes for you, FEEL IT'S ICY TOUCH

08-13-2001, 04:32 PM	#12
fdirs Dungeon Master Join Date: June 25, 2001 Posts: 68	*Bump*

08-13-2001, 04:40 PM	#13
koz-ivan Manshoon Join Date: March 14, 2001 Location: boston, ma, us Posts: 164	staff of the ram, oddly enough you can backstab w/ it. whack 150 pts damage.

08-14-2001, 01:44 PM	#14
Robin, Thief of Hearts The Magister Join Date: April 8, 2001 Location: Caribbean Posts: 144	Real hard to pick a single weapon. Different ones work for different occasions. For rapid deployment of poison (assassin)- Firetooth (dagger) thrown - Strength bonus is counted towards THAC0 if weapon is hurled, it's plus 3, and does additional fire damage. 2-3 tosses per round unhasted = wide spread poisoning off one use of the poison skill, once you rotate targets. Over time, the total damage dealt out can add up to 12 by 6 = 72 off poison alone. The Tuigan bow is also fast, but lacks the other advantages. For backstabs - I still like Celestial Fury because of the stun. It can let you escape or get a free swipe. If your THAC0 is low, the Scarlet Ninja-To (monks-only weapon- need to use the Use Anything thief skill) gives a free extra attack per round plus auto poisons. Poison is very crippling against mages. For big dangerous critters- The humble Flail of Ages does a reliable slow within the first couple attacks. No save. That halves the enemy's attack straight off. Not to mention the wide range of elemental damage that hurts through a stoneskin. Single handed allows a shield to be used, dropping your AC. For Sniping- Heartseeker! Called Shot plus Haste or Greater Whirlwind = Dead target. Great for dragons. For Bosskilling - Gimme those Vorpal weapons! For Trolls- This is a job for ... Crom Faer! Whak- retarget, Whak - retarget, Whak-retarget..

08-14-2001, 02:35 PM	#15
fdirs Dungeon Master Join Date: June 25, 2001 Posts: 68	Okay. If you were to pick any ONE, that is only ONE, weapon to go into battle with... Let's say you are grandmaster with it, you are the right class to use it, and you cannot get any other weapon for the entire game, what will it be?

08-15-2001, 03:16 PM	#16
Sir Jaren Tor Dungeon Master Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Elizabethtown, PA USA Posts: 78	I think my favorite weapon is the Spectral Brand +5. Being able to summon a dancing sword is great. And having Negative Plane Protecction is great if you fail a save. That and its hilt looks really cool. I wish it glowed more. After that... I think Ixil's Spike +6 is really cool. HEHE, way to incapacitate those enemies... ------------------ Awww geez, not another chaotic neutral? Where do these people come from anyway?

08-16-2001, 11:27 AM	#17
Graccus Dungeon Master Join Date: June 4, 2001 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 85	Blackrazor- The strength bonus, penalty to THACO, and level drain for enemies more than makes up for the fact that it is only +3.

08-16-2001, 02:36 PM	#18
Lord Shield Guest Posts: n/a	I dual-wielded Crom Faeyr and Runehammer(upgraded) against liches/undead - kick undead butt!! that anti-planar sword was good - and giving Sarevok the upgraded Sword of Grief was excellent! ------------------ In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is pimp. Lord Raptor's Site

08-19-2001, 11:48 AM	#19
sep257 Dungeon Master Join Date: May 26, 2001 Location: Buckeye Central--OHIO Age: 46 Posts: 68	Axe of the unyielding, used by my kensai.

08-19-2001, 02:13 PM	#20
www.cffl.com Guest Posts: n/a	THe best armor I think is that +6 leather armor that you find in the first level with the prison and stuff.

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