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WHIGHTCNIGHT: /* Runestaff Defense */ fix broken bolt spell link

2025-02-14T16:14:56Z

Runestaff Defense: fix broken bolt spell link

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	Runestaves are also the only type of weapon which provide parry defense against [bolt spell]]s, [[Thrown Weapons\|thrown weapons]], and [[Ranged Weapons\|ranged weapons]]). When parrying these ranged attacks, runestaves provide half their normal parrying bonus.		Runestaves are also the only type of weapon which provide parry defense against [[bolt spell]]s, [[Thrown Weapons\|thrown weapons]], and [[Ranged Weapons\|ranged weapons]]). When parrying these ranged attacks, runestaves provide half their normal parrying bonus.

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LEAFIARA at 00:16, 13 December 2024

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	Unlike other weapons, a runestaff's full [[enchantment]] bonus is added directly to a character's [[Defensive Strength]] for all [[STANCE (verb)\|stances]]. For example, a runestaff with a +25 enchant bonus will add +25 DS in stance offensive.		Unlike other weapons, a runestaff's full [[enchantment]] bonus is added directly to a character's [[Defensive Strength]] for all [[STANCE (verb)\|stances]]. For example, a runestaff with a +25 enchant bonus will add +25 DS in stance offensive.

	Gaining additional [[Parry#Parry_Defensive_Strength_(DS)\|Parry DS]] with a runestaff requires training the magical skills listed above. Each skill, regardless of training point cost, is weighted equally when calculating parry DS. The chart to the right compares runestaff parry DS from magical ranks to (non-runestaff) two-handed weapon parry DS from 1x Two-Handed Weapons ranks.		Gaining additional [[Parry#Parry_Defensive_Strength_(DS)\|Parry DS]] with a runestaff requires training the magical skills listed above. Each skill, regardless of training point cost, is weighted equally when calculating parry DS. The chart to the right compares runestaff parry DS from magical ranks to (non-runestaff) two-handed weapon parry DS from Two-Handed Weapons ranks.

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LEAFIARA at 19:07, 12 December 2024

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	== Game Mechanics ==		== Game Mechanics ==

	A runestaff may be used offensively as a melee weapon. When used in this manner it is classified as a [[Two-handed Weapons\|two-handed weapon]] and its [[Attack Strength\|attack strength]] is increased with training in the ~~two~~-~~handed~~ ~~weapon~~ skill. Compared to other two-handed weapons the runestaff does considerably less damage.		A runestaff may be used offensively as a melee weapon. When used in this manner it is classified as a [[Two-handed Weapons\|two-handed weapon]] and its [[Attack Strength\|attack strength]] is increased with training in the Two-Handed Weapons skill. Compared to other two-handed weapons, the runestaff does considerably less damage.

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	Unlike other weapons, a runestaff's full [[enchantment]] bonus is added directly to a character's [[Defensive Strength]] for all [[STANCE (verb)\|stances]]. For example, a runestaff with a +25 enchant bonus will add +25 DS in stance offensive.		Unlike other weapons, a runestaff's full [[enchantment]] bonus is added directly to a character's [[Defensive Strength]] for all [[STANCE (verb)\|stances]]. For example, a runestaff with a +25 enchant bonus will add +25 DS in stance offensive.

	Gaining additional [[Parry#Parry_Defensive_Strength_(DS)\|Parry DS]] with a runestaff requires training the magical skills listed above. Each skill, regardless of training point cost, is weighted equally in calculating parry DS~~. A typical [[pure]] will have 6-11 magical ranks per level~~. The chart to the right compares runestaff parry DS from magical ranks to (non-runestaff) two-handed weapon parry DS from 1x Two-Handed Weapons ranks.		Gaining additional [[Parry#Parry_Defensive_Strength_(DS)\|Parry DS]] with a runestaff requires training the magical skills listed above. Each skill, regardless of training point cost, is weighted equally when calculating parry DS. The chart to the right compares runestaff parry DS from magical ranks to (non-runestaff) two-handed weapon parry DS from 1x Two-Handed Weapons ranks.

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	\| style="background: #f2f2f2; padding: 1em; border: 1px dashed red;"\| <span style="color: red;">Note</span>: Training in Two-Handed Weapons skill ~~DOES~~ ~~NOT~~ add Parry DS. THW ranks only adds a bonus to the [[Attack Strength]] (AS) when the runestaff is used offensively. Do not train in Two-Handed Weapons unless you plan to swing the staff like a normal weapon.		\| style="background: #f2f2f2; padding: 1em; border: 1px dashed red;"\| <span style="color: red;">Note</span>: Training in the Two-Handed Weapons skill ''does not'' add Parry DS. THW ranks only adds a bonus to the [[Attack Strength]] (AS) when the runestaff is used offensively. Do not train in Two-Handed Weapons unless you plan to swing the staff like a normal weapon.
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	Runestaves are also the only type of weapon which provide parry defense ~~versus~~ ~~ranged attacks ([~~[bolt spell]]s, [[Thrown Weapons\|~~hurled~~ weapons]], [[Ranged Weapons\|~~arrows~~]]). When parrying these ranged attacks, runestaves provide half their normal parrying bonus.		Runestaves are also the only type of weapon which provide parry defense against [bolt spell]]s, [[Thrown Weapons\|thrown weapons]], and [[Ranged Weapons\|ranged weapons]]). When parrying these ranged attacks, runestaves provide half their normal parrying bonus.

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LEAFIARA at 18:42, 12 December 2024

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	[[File:Stave.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1\|right\|Runestaff]]		[[File:Stave.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1\|right\|Runestaff]]
	Unlike most weapon types, a '''runestaff''' is utilized more for defense than for offense. A character of the spell casting professions may use this type of weapon. Held in the right hand, skill with a runestaff is based on the wielder’s overall magical knowledge. This arcane knowledge effectively translates into a ~~rune staff~~ "weapon" skill for purposes of parrying incoming attacks. Additionally, these wooden rune staves are capable of parrying magical bolt spells and missile weapons, whereas most other weapons cannot.		Unlike most weapon types, a '''runestaff''' is utilized more for defense than for offense. A character of the spell casting professions may use this type of weapon. Held in the right hand, skill with a runestaff is based on the wielder’s overall magical knowledge. This arcane knowledge effectively translates into a runestaff "weapon" skill for purposes of parrying incoming attacks. Additionally, these wooden rune staves are capable of parrying magical bolt spells and missile weapons, whereas most other weapons cannot.

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	Unlike other weapons, a runestaff's full [[enchantment]] bonus is added directly to a character's [[Defensive Strength]] for all [[STANCE (verb)\|stances]]. For example, a runestaff with a +25 enchant bonus will add +25 DS in stance offensive.		Unlike other weapons, a runestaff's full [[enchantment]] bonus is added directly to a character's [[Defensive Strength]] for all [[STANCE (verb)\|stances]]. For example, a runestaff with a +25 enchant bonus will add +25 DS in stance offensive.

	Gaining additional [[Parry#Parry_Defensive_Strength_(DS)\|Parry DS]] with a ~~rune staff~~ requires training the magical skills listed above. Each skill, regardless of training point cost, is weighted equally in calculating parry DS. A typical [[pure]] will have 6-11 magical ranks per level. The chart to the right compares runestaff parry DS from magical ranks to (non-runestaff) two-handed weapon parry DS from 1x Two-Handed Weapons ranks.		Gaining additional [[Parry#Parry_Defensive_Strength_(DS)\|Parry DS]] with a runestaff requires training the magical skills listed above. Each skill, regardless of training point cost, is weighted equally in calculating parry DS. A typical [[pure]] will have 6-11 magical ranks per level. The chart to the right compares runestaff parry DS from magical ranks to (non-runestaff) two-handed weapon parry DS from 1x Two-Handed Weapons ranks.

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LEAFIARA at 18:40, 12 December 2024

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	Unlike other weapons, a runestaff's full [[enchantment]] bonus is added directly to a character's [[Defensive Strength]] for all [[STANCE (verb)\|stances]]. For example, a runestaff with a +25 enchant bonus will add +25 DS in stance offensive.		Unlike other weapons, a runestaff's full [[enchantment]] bonus is added directly to a character's [[Defensive Strength]] for all [[STANCE (verb)\|stances]]. For example, a runestaff with a +25 enchant bonus will add +25 DS in stance offensive.

	Gaining additional [[Parry#Parry_Defensive_Strength_(DS)\|Parry DS]] with a rune staff requires training the magical skills listed above. Each skill, regardless of training point cost, is weighted equally in calculating parry DS. A typical [[pure]] will have 6-11 magical ranks per level, ~~but~~ ~~even~~ 4 ~~ranks~~ ~~can~~ ~~suffice~~ if ~~those~~ ~~ranks~~ ~~are~~ ~~one~~ in ~~Harness~~ ~~Power~~ ~~and~~ ~~three~~ ~~in spell research, due to~~ DS ~~sourced~~ from ~~buffs~~ ~~that~~ ~~scale~~ ~~with spell research in each circle~~.		Gaining additional [[Parry#Parry_Defensive_Strength_(DS)\|Parry DS]] with a rune staff requires training the magical skills listed above. Each skill, regardless of training point cost, is weighted equally in calculating parry DS. A typical [[pure]] will have 6-11 magical ranks per level. The chart to the right compares runestaff parry DS from magical ranks to (non-runestaff) two-handed weapon parry DS from 1x Two-Handed Weapons ranks.

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LEAFIARA at 18:31, 12 December 2024

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	''Skills that contribute to runestaff defense: [[Arcane Symbols]], [[Harness Power]], [[Magic Item Use]], [[Spell Aiming]], [[Spell Research]], [[Mana Control]]s, [[Lore]]s.''		''Skills that contribute to runestaff defense: [[Arcane Symbols]], [[Harness Power]], [[Magic Item Use]], [[Spell Aiming]], [[Spell Research]], [[Mana Control]]s, [[Lore]]s.''

		⚫	Unlike other weapons, a runestaff's full [[enchantment]] bonus is added directly to a character's [[Defensive Strength]] for all [[STANCE (verb)\|stances]]. For example, a runestaff with a +25 enchant bonus will add +25 DS in stance offensive.
	In order to benefit defensively using a rune staff, it is best to have at least eight magical ranks per level. A magical rank can be in any magical skill in the Character Manager, and each skill, regardless of cost, is weighted equally. Eight magical ranks per level is equivalent to 1x training in two-handed weapons and provides defenses as if the user had 10 additional parry ranks. Each additional magical rank per level will increase the caster's effective weapon ranks. To be proficient with a runestaff, it is expected that a typical caster will have 10.5 to 11 magical ranks per level. Provided they are 3 ranks spell research and 1 rank harness power, 4 ranks is perfectly adequate. General all round magic proficiency will result in around 11 ranks, but they aren't needed to be adequate with a runestaff. CS heavy builds will normally have 6-8 ranks and work best with runestaves.

			Gaining additional [[Parry#Parry_Defensive_Strength_(DS)\|Parry DS]] with a rune staff requires training the magical skills listed above. Each skill, regardless of training point cost, is weighted equally in calculating parry DS. A typical [[pure]] will have 6-11 magical ranks per level, but even 4 ranks can suffice if those ranks are one in Harness Power and three in spell research, due to DS sourced from buffs that scale with spell research in each circle.

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	Runestaves are also the only type of weapon which provide parry defense versus ranged attacks ([[bolt spell]]s, [[Thrown Weapons\|hurled weapons]], [[Ranged Weapons\|arrows]]). When parrying these ranged attacks, ~~rune staves~~ provide half their normal parrying bonus.		Runestaves are also the only type of weapon which provide parry defense versus ranged attacks ([[bolt spell]]s, [[Thrown Weapons\|hurled weapons]], [[Ranged Weapons\|arrows]]). When parrying these ranged attacks, runestaves provide half their normal parrying bonus.

⚫	Unlike other weapons, a runestaff's full [[enchantment]] bonus is added directly to a character's [[Defensive Strength]] for all [[STANCE (verb)\|stances]]. For example, a runestaff with a +25 enchant bonus will add +25 DS in stance offensive.

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ZHOUY1: /* Bless */ Should be possible to consecrate a faewood runestaff.

2022-01-17T23:22:55Z

Bless: Should be possible to consecrate a faewood runestaff.

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	=== Bless ===		=== Bless ===

	Unlike with melee and missile weapons, typically a spellcaster will not need a [[blessing]] to be able to hit [[undead]] with full effect with magic (as ~~typically~~ they would not be physically swinging it). Runestaves can still be blessed by a Cleric to give them holy water flares and to [[anchor]] non-corporeal undead (as long as the blessing Cleric meets the requirements for those effects). [[Faewood]] is ~~considered~~ a holy material so a faewood runestaff would be considered blessed when held by a Cleric or Paladin, but it does not inherently have flares or anchoring, so the natural blessing is only visible when trying to swing it or use a combat maneuver. Faewood is easier to [[Sanctify (330)\|sanctify]], however, and sanctification has many benefits for spellcasters against undead.		Unlike with melee and missile weapons, typically a spellcaster will not need a [[blessing]] to be able to hit [[undead]] with full effect with magic (as they would not be physically swinging it). Runestaves can still be blessed by a Cleric to give them holy water flares and to [[anchor]] non-corporeal undead (as long as the blessing Cleric meets the requirements for those effects). [[Faewood]] is a holy material so a faewood runestaff would be considered blessed when held by a Cleric or Paladin, but it does not inherently have flares or anchoring, so the natural blessing is only visible when trying to swing it or use a combat maneuver, or if a Paladin [[Consecrate (1604)\|consecrates]] it for plasma flares. Faewood is easier to [[Sanctify (330)\|sanctify]], however, and sanctification has many benefits for spellcasters against undead.

	=== Scripts ===		=== Scripts ===

ZHOUY1: /* Properties and Scripts */ Clean this up a bit since there are too many scripts now, just keep the ones that are mainly for casters.

2022-01-17T23:12:33Z

Properties and Scripts: Clean this up a bit since there are too many scripts now, just keep the ones that are mainly for casters.

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	Like other weapons, runestaves can be infused with [[flares]] and can inflict additional damage and/or criticals with a successful [[warding]] or [[bolt spell]] attack roll. Runestaves which flare in this fashion (rather than when used as a melee weapon), will flare less often (approximately 1/7 casts). [[Elemental Blade (411)]] can also be used on 0x runestaves in order to obtain elemental flares, though these will flare even less frequently. This is a popular tactic in areas with creatures which [[Disarm Weapon\|disarm]] or [[curse]] adversaries, causing them to lose their weapon.		Like other weapons, runestaves can be infused with [[flares]] and can inflict additional damage and/or criticals with a successful [[warding]] or [[bolt spell]] attack roll. Runestaves which flare in this fashion (rather than when used as a melee weapon), will flare less often (approximately 1/7 casts). [[Elemental Blade (411)]] can also be used on 0x runestaves in order to obtain elemental flares, though these will flare even less frequently. This is a popular tactic in areas with creatures which [[Disarm Weapon\|disarm]] or [[curse]] adversaries, causing them to lose their weapon.

			[[Acuity]] flares are a special type of flare that increases attack and casting strength for one cast. Acuity occurs just before the attack resolves, giving a better chance of a successful hit. This can be a property of the staff itself or a potential benefit of [[Ensorcell]].
	=== Wand-holding Mechanisms ===
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	Typically released at limited entrance events such as the [[Ebon Gate]] festival, these staves are able to hold a [[wand]] which can be activated by the appropriate verb (e.g. WAVE or RAISE) once in place. The mechanism on wand-holding runestaves may be permanent:

			=== Bless ===
	<pre{{log2}}>The pale faewood staff is capped with an apparatus of two interlocked rings and three triangular segments that come together at a sharp angle. <b>The springs appear to be in absolutely pristine and perfect condition.</b> The tip is currently empty, revealing a deep recess in the center of the staff.</pre>

			Unlike with melee and missile weapons, typically a spellcaster will not need a [[blessing]] to be able to hit [[undead]] with full effect with magic (as typically they would not be physically swinging it). Runestaves can still be blessed by a Cleric to give them holy water flares and to [[anchor]] non-corporeal undead (as long as the blessing Cleric meets the requirements for those effects). [[Faewood]] is considered a holy material so a faewood runestaff would be considered blessed when held by a Cleric or Paladin, but it does not inherently have flares or anchoring, so the natural blessing is only visible when trying to swing it or use a combat maneuver. Faewood is easier to [[Sanctify (330)\|sanctify]], however, and sanctification has many benefits for spellcasters against undead.
	Or degrade over time and require repairs, as apparent by the item's [[show description]] (in this case, a fresh yet degradable runestaff):
	<pre{{log2}}>The pale faewood staff is capped with an apparatus of two interlocked rings and three triangular segments that come together at a sharp angle. <b>The springs appear to be in a flawless and undamaged state.</b> The tip is currently empty, revealing a deep recess in the center of the staff.</pre>

	=== ~~Rare~~ Scripts ===		=== Scripts ===

			Runestaves may have some scripts that give them additional roleplaying and/or mechanical benefits. These are typically released in limited quantities from [[festival]]s and [[pay event]]s. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list as there are numerous different scripts in the world, and many are not exclusive to runestaves.
	These special runestaves are released in very limited quantities from [[pay event]]s and [[festival]]s.

			Roleplaying only:
			*[[Orb Staff]] - These staves are tipped with a glowing orb.
			*[[Xojium]]

			Mechanical:
	*[[Gem-eating runestaff]]		*[[Gem-eating runestaff]]
	*[[Globus Elanthias]]		*[[Globus Elanthias]]
	*[[Nerve Staves]]		*[[Nerve Staves]]
			*[[Rotflares]] - Not exclusive to runestaves but are designed for sorcerers, scaling with necromancy lore training
	*[[Parasitic Weapon]]
	*[[Sigil Staff]]		*[[Sigil Staff]]
	*[[Surita runestaff]]		*[[Surita runestaff]]
	*[[Wand-holding runestaff]]		*[[Wand-holding runestaff]]

	Some rare scripts are not exclusive to runestaves but have staff-based versions.

	*[[Bane weapon]]
	*[[Chaos weapon]]
	*[[Energy runestaves\|Energy Weapon]]
	*[[Rotflares]]
	*[[Shock Weapon]]
	*[[Sprite Weapon]]

	==Resources==		==Resources==

ZHOUY1: /* Rare Scripts */ Added a few more functional scripts.

2020-11-23T00:51:46Z

Rare Scripts: Added a few more functional scripts.

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	These special runestaves are released in very limited quantities from [[pay event]]s and [[festival]]s.		These special runestaves are released in very limited quantities from [[pay event]]s and [[festival]]s.

⚫	*[[Bane weapon]]
⚫	*[[Chaos weapon]]
	*[[Gem-eating runestaff]]		*[[Gem-eating runestaff]]
			*[[Globus Elanthias]]
	*[[Nerve Staves]]		*[[Nerve Staves]]
			*[[Parasitic Weapon]]
			*[[Sigil Staff]]
			*[[Surita runestaff]]
			*[[Wand-holding runestaff]]

			Some rare scripts are not exclusive to runestaves but have staff-based versions.

		⚫	*[[Bane weapon]]
		⚫	*[[Chaos weapon]]
			*[[Energy runestaves\|Energy Weapon]]
	*[[Rotflares]]		*[[Rotflares]]
	*[[Shock Weapon]]		*[[Shock Weapon]]
			*[[Sprite Weapon]]

	==Resources==		==Resources==

JAHADEEM at 17:01, 21 January 2020

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	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Hunting%20and%20Combat/Runestaffs%20and%20Magical%20Staves/view Officials folder]		*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Hunting%20and%20Combat/Runestaffs%20and%20Magical%20Staves/view Officials folder]

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	Unlike other weapons, a runestaff's full [[enchantment]] bonus is added directly to a character's [[Defensive Strength]] for all [[STANCE (verb)\|stances]]. For example, a runestaff with a +25 enchant bonus will add +25 DS in stance offensive.		Unlike other weapons, a runestaff's full [[enchantment]] bonus is added directly to a character's [[Defensive Strength]] for all [[STANCE (verb)\|stances]]. For example, a runestaff with a +25 enchant bonus will add +25 DS in stance offensive.

	Gaining additional [[Parry#Parry_Defensive_Strength_(DS)\|Parry DS]] with a runestaff requires training the magical skills listed above. Each skill, regardless of training point cost, is weighted equally when calculating parry DS. The chart to the right compares runestaff parry DS from magical ranks to (non-runestaff) two-handed weapon parry DS from 1x Two-Handed Weapons ranks.		Gaining additional [[Parry#Parry_Defensive_Strength_(DS)\|Parry DS]] with a runestaff requires training the magical skills listed above. Each skill, regardless of training point cost, is weighted equally when calculating parry DS. The chart to the right compares runestaff parry DS from magical ranks to (non-runestaff) two-handed weapon parry DS from Two-Handed Weapons ranks.

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	Unlike other weapons, a runestaff's full [[enchantment]] bonus is added directly to a character's [[Defensive Strength]] for all [[STANCE (verb)\|stances]]. For example, a runestaff with a +25 enchant bonus will add +25 DS in stance offensive.		Unlike other weapons, a runestaff's full [[enchantment]] bonus is added directly to a character's [[Defensive Strength]] for all [[STANCE (verb)\|stances]]. For example, a runestaff with a +25 enchant bonus will add +25 DS in stance offensive.

	Gaining additional [[Parry#Parry_Defensive_Strength_(DS)\|Parry DS]] with a rune staff requires training the magical skills listed above. Each skill, regardless of training point cost, is weighted equally in calculating parry DS. A typical [[pure]] will have 6-11 magical ranks per level, ~~but~~ ~~even~~ 4 ~~ranks~~ ~~can~~ ~~suffice~~ if ~~those~~ ~~ranks~~ ~~are~~ ~~one~~ in ~~Harness~~ ~~Power~~ ~~and~~ ~~three~~ ~~in spell research, due to~~ DS ~~sourced~~ from ~~buffs~~ ~~that~~ ~~scale~~ ~~with spell research in each circle~~.		Gaining additional [[Parry#Parry_Defensive_Strength_(DS)\|Parry DS]] with a rune staff requires training the magical skills listed above. Each skill, regardless of training point cost, is weighted equally in calculating parry DS. A typical [[pure]] will have 6-11 magical ranks per level. The chart to the right compares runestaff parry DS from magical ranks to (non-runestaff) two-handed weapon parry DS from 1x Two-Handed Weapons ranks.

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