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The morning star is a combination of a mace and a ball and chain. The weapon is constructed of at least one ball which is attached to a haft by a metal chain. However, there may be more than one ball and chain utilized. In addition to hitpoint damage the morning star will also cause either crush or puncture critical damage and injuries.

Because it has both excellent damage factors and AvD values, the morning star is one of the most desireable and effective weapons of its class. To be proficient with the morning star it is strongly recommended that the user train in the blunt weapon skill.


Alternate Names

  • spiked mace, holy water sprinkler, spikestar

Game Mechanics

Morning star damage factors and AvDs.

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
Morning star DF .425 .325 .275 .300 .225 5 4 Crush/Puncture 65/250
AvD 33 35 34 33 32 34 32 30 28 42 38 34 30 37 31 25 19

The standard morning star has a weight of 8 lbs.

Note: To edit this table go to Template:Weapon table morning star


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