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A [[mace]] is constructed of a pointed, spiked or bladed ball set atop a haft. The weight and hardness of a mace make it a more effective against an armored opponent than most swords. Maces are designed to crush an opponent.
A '''mace''' is a one-handed [[Blunt Weapons|blunt weapon]] constructed of a pointed, spiked or bladed ball set atop a haft. The weight and hardness of a mace make it a more effective against an armored opponent than most swords. Maces are designed to [[crush]] an opponent.
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==Other Names==
==Alternate Names==
* '''bulawa'''
Acceptable nouns for a mace include a '''bulawa''', '''dhara''', '''flanged mace''', '''massuelle''', '''mattina''', '''ox mace''', '''pernat''', '''quadrelle''', and '''studded mace'''.
* '''dhara'''
* '''flanged mace'''
* '''knee-breaker'''
* '''massuelle'''
* '''mattina'''
* '''nifa otti'''
* '''ox mace'''
* '''pernat'''
* '''quadrelle'''
* '''ridgemace'''
* '''studded mace'''


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

Maces are in the middle of the damaging weapons in the [[Blunt Weapons]] skill.
Maces are in the middle of the damaging weapons in the [[Blunt Weapons]] skill. Since they only use crush damage, they're more well-suited to aimed attacks than other blunt weapons that have multiple damage types.
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The mace has a standard weight of 8 lbs.

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


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

==References==
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/concussion.asp#mace Official Documentation >> Mace]
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mace


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

Latest revision as of 16:14, 19 May 2025

A mace is a one-handed blunt weapon constructed of a pointed, spiked or bladed ball set atop a haft. The weight and hardness of a mace make it a more effective against an armored opponent than most swords. Maces are designed to crush an opponent.

Alternate Names

  • bulawa
  • dhara
  • flanged mace
  • knee-breaker
  • massuelle
  • mattina
  • nifa otti
  • ox mace
  • pernat
  • quadrelle
  • ridgemace
  • studded mace

Game Mechanics

Maces are in the middle of the damaging weapons in the Blunt Weapons skill. Since they only use crush damage, they're more well-suited to aimed attacks than other blunt weapons that have multiple damage types.

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
Mace DF .400 .300 .225 .250 .175 4 4 Crush 65/250
AvD 31 32 31 30 29 35 33 31 29 42 38 34 30 36 30 24 18

The mace has a standard weight of 8 lbs.

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

Related Articles

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

References