Hapless Halbeard

BALROGBANE · 01-30-2002, 05:44 AM

Does any one use them and if so with what NPC.
I can't find any reason for using them at all. Double handed swords are much more varied,more poerful and more available. Spears like impaler make them look naff. Speed of attack is crap and no NPC begins with them in proficency slots.

Whats the point ?

Memnoch · 01-30-2002, 08:26 AM

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Originally posted by BALROGBANE:

Whats the point ?

If you're playing on to ToB - the Ravager.

BALROGBANE · 01-30-2002, 08:39 AM

So what are its stats and stuff?

Azred · 01-30-2002, 10:38 AM

Actually, in the near future I shall begin a new game with a fighter, perhaps a kensai, who specializes in halberds; I plan on giving this character specialization in halberd and ** in 2-handed weapon style, to take advantage of the lowered attack speed and increased critical hit chance. There are plenty of high-powered halberds, they have good reach, and will be quite deadly. Wave, Dragon's Breath, Blackmist, etc.

Jim · 01-30-2002, 10:39 AM

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So what are its stats and stuff?

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Ravager +4
THAC0: +4
Damage: 1D10+4
Can cast cloak of fear twice per day

UPGRADE:
Ravager +6
THAC0: +6
Damage: 1D10+6 + (3D6 unless save vs poison)
Can cast cloak of fear three times per day
10% chance of instantly decapitating opponent with no save.

As you can see, it's a fearsome weapon.

There are some nice ones in SoA: Harmonium Halberd (+1 STR - good for half orcs), Dragons Bane (Lilacour equivalent - can be obtained early in SoA), the Wave (what Efreeti?)

Speed attack is faster than 2-handed sword. (Base 9)

Helspanth · 01-30-2002, 12:18 PM

I like halberds as well!
More than spears.I also think that are more powerfull than 2handed swords in general-Crasomyr aside the oly real good swords are the vorpal and Soulreaver.Just my opinion.

Nifft the Nimble · 01-30-2002, 12:25 PM

Dragon's Breath is one of my favorite weapons. It does 1-10+4, +5 elemental damage, 1 point each of: fire, ice, acid, electricity and poison. It's available in the middle of the game, early in chapter 5.

The problem with Halberds is this: you get access to three great ones right around the end of chapter 5, beginning of chapter 6. Before that there's just the Dragonslayer one (+3, immunities) and the Duskblade one (+2, +1 cold damage).

IMHO Halberds are great weapons for Bards, Fighter-Mages or others who wish to remain in the 2nd line, and very good weapons for front-line figthters. The payoff isn't until late in the game (or early in ToB), though.

-- Nifft

Jim · 01-30-2002, 01:08 PM

Yeah Dragon's Breath is pretty nice, but it only hits for 1D10, +5 elemental, not 1D10+4, +5 elemental IIRC [img]smile.gif[/img]

01-30-2002, 05:44 AM	#1
BALROGBANE Zhentarim Guard Join Date: October 18, 2001 Location: Peterlee,Durham,U.K Posts: 310	Does any one use them and if so with what NPC. I can't find any reason for using them at all. Double handed swords are much more varied,more poerful and more available. Spears like impaler make them look naff. Speed of attack is crap and no NPC begins with them in proficency slots. Whats the point ? __________________ Dance like the dead !<br /> [img]ubb/noncgi/graemlins/knight.gif[/img] <p> BALROGBANE<br />The Soul Specter !!

01-30-2002, 08:26 AM	#2
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	quote: Originally posted by BALROGBANE: Whats the point ? If you're playing on to ToB - the Ravager. __________________

01-30-2002, 08:39 AM	#3
BALROGBANE Zhentarim Guard Join Date: October 18, 2001 Location: Peterlee,Durham,U.K Posts: 310	So what are its stats and stuff? __________________ Dance like the dead !<br /> [img]ubb/noncgi/graemlins/knight.gif[/img] <p> BALROGBANE<br />The Soul Specter !!

01-30-2002, 10:38 AM	#4
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 54 Posts: 4,037	Actually, in the near future I shall begin a new game with a fighter, perhaps a kensai, who specializes in halberds; I plan on giving this character specialization in halberd and ** in 2-handed weapon style, to take advantage of the lowered attack speed and increased critical hit chance. There are plenty of high-powered halberds, they have good reach, and will be quite deadly. Wave, Dragon's Breath, Blackmist, etc. __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.

01-30-2002, 10:39 AM	#5
Jim Quintesson Join Date: May 1, 2001 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England Age: 43 Posts: 1,088	quote: So what are its stats and stuff? SPOILER * * * * * * * * * * * * Ravager +4 THAC0: +4 Damage: 1D10+4 Can cast cloak of fear twice per day UPGRADE: Ravager +6 THAC0: +6 Damage: 1D10+6 + (3D6 unless save vs poison) Can cast cloak of fear three times per day 10% chance of instantly decapitating opponent with no save. As you can see, it's a fearsome weapon. There are some nice ones in SoA: Harmonium Halberd (+1 STR - good for half orcs), Dragons Bane (Lilacour equivalent - can be obtained early in SoA), the Wave (what Efreeti?) Speed attack is faster than 2-handed sword. (Base 9)

01-30-2002, 12:18 PM	#6
Helspanth Quintesson Join Date: January 21, 2002 Location: Thessaloniki,Hellas Age: 42 Posts: 1,050	I like halberds as well! More than spears.I also think that are more powerfull than 2handed swords in general-Crasomyr aside the oly real good swords are the vorpal and Soulreaver.Just my opinion. __________________ \"Sorrow is the future tense of love\"

01-30-2002, 12:25 PM	#7
Nifft the Nimble Avatar Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: NYC Forever! Age: 49 Posts: 520	Dragon's Breath is one of my favorite weapons. It does 1-10+4, +5 elemental damage, 1 point each of: fire, ice, acid, electricity and poison. It's available in the middle of the game, early in chapter 5. The problem with Halberds is this: you get access to three great ones right around the end of chapter 5, beginning of chapter 6. Before that there's just the Dragonslayer one (+3, immunities) and the Duskblade one (+2, +1 cold damage). IMHO Halberds are great weapons for Bards, Fighter-Mages or others who wish to remain in the 2nd line, and very good weapons for front-line figthters. The payoff isn't until late in the game (or early in ToB), though. -- Nifft

01-30-2002, 01:08 PM	#8
Jim Quintesson Join Date: May 1, 2001 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England Age: 43 Posts: 1,088	Yeah Dragon's Breath is pretty nice, but it only hits for 1D10, +5 elemental, not 1D10+4, +5 elemental IIRC [img]smile.gif[/img]

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