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[[Image:Cudgel.jpg|thumb|A cudgel.|alt=Illustration of a cudgel, a type of club.]] |
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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. |
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== |
==Alternate Names== |
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Acceptable nouns for a cudgel include: |
Acceptable nouns for a cudgel include: |
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''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. |
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==Game Mechanics== |
==Game Mechanics== |
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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 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. |
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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). |
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===[[Damage Factor]] Table=== |
===[[Damage Factor]] Table=== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/concussion.asp#Cudgel Official Documentation >> Cudgel] |
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_(weapon) Wikipedia] |
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Club_(weapon) Wikipedia] |
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[[Category:Weapons]] |
[[Category:Weapons]] |
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Latest revision as of 09:52, 28 April 2026
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:
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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 | ||||||||||||
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| 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