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A [[cudgel]] cudgel is one of the most basic weapons available. It consists primarily of one long haft, usually enlarged at the clubbing end. Cudgels are designed to crush an opponent.
A [[cudgel]], among the simplest of all weapons, is a one-handed [[blunt]] weapon, commonly referred to as a club. It is, essentially, one long haft usually enlarged at the clubbing end. Because of its design, a cudgel, when used in combat, will inflict [[crush critical table|crushing]] injuries to an opponent.
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==Alternate Names==


Acceptable nouns for a cudgel include:
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==Other Names==
{| role="presentation" class="wikitable"
Acceptable nouns for a cudgel include a '''baculus''', '''club''', '''lisan''', '''periperiu''', '''shillelagh''', '''tambara''', '''truncheon''', '''war club''', and a '''jo stick'''.
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*aklys
*baculus
*club
*jo stick
*lisan
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*periperiu
*shillelagh
*tambara
*truncheon
*waihaka
*war club
|}

''Note:'' Sometimes a cudgel-base item will generate from the [[treasure system]] with the noun ''belaying pin.'' This noun is not, however, approved for alterations.


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

Cudgels are on the low end of the damaging weapons in the [[Blunt Weapons]] skill.
The cudgel is wielded one-handed and requires training in the [[Blunt Weapons|blunt]] weapons skill to use effectively. The potential damage from the cudgel is slightly below average when compared to other blunt weapons.

The cudgel weapon profile and damage table also apply to [[Light crossbow|light crossbows]], [[Heavy crossbow|heavy crossbows]] and [[discus]]es when they are used as melee weapons (right hand only).

===[[Damage Factor]] Table===

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The standard cudgel has a weight of 4 lbs.

Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table cudgel]]


==Related Articles==
==Related Articles==

*[[Forging]] - Player forged weapons gain a 2%, 4%, or 6% bonus to AvD and DF, depending on the quality.
*[[Forging]]
*[[Blunt Weapons]] - This skill is required to wield a cudgel.
*[[Blunt Weapons]]

==References==
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/concussion.asp#Cudgel Official Documentation >> Cudgel]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_(weapon) Wikipedia]



[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Weapons]]

Latest revision as of 14:07, 20 February 2022

A cudgel, among the simplest of all weapons, is a one-handed blunt weapon, commonly referred to as a club. It is, essentially, one long haft usually enlarged at the clubbing end. Because of its design, a cudgel, when used in combat, will inflict crushing injuries to an opponent.

Alternate Names

Acceptable nouns for a cudgel include:

Note: Sometimes a cudgel-base item will generate from the treasure system with the noun belaying pin. This noun is not, however, approved for alterations.

Game Mechanics

The cudgel is wielded one-handed and requires training in the blunt weapons skill to use effectively. The potential damage from the cudgel is slightly below average when compared to other blunt weapons.

The cudgel weapon profile and damage table also apply to light crossbows, heavy crossbows and discuses when they are used as melee weapons (right hand only).

Damage Factor Table

Weapon AG Cloth Leather Scale Chain Plate RT Min RT Damage Type STR/DU
AsG 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Cudgel DF .350 .275 .200 .225 .150 4 4 Crush 8/130
AvD 20 20 19 18 17 25 23 21 19 25 21 17 13 30 24 18 12

The standard cudgel has a weight of 4 lbs.

Note: To edit this table go to Template:Weapon table cudgel

Related Articles

References

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