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A '''maul''', '''tetsubo''', or '''sledgehammer''' is one of many large [[Two-Handed Weapons]] that is very useful against players and creatures that are in heavier [[armor]] types. Since the maul does only crushing damage, and due the crush [[critical table]] and the math behind [[critical randomization]], characters with a high enough [[attack strength]] and the ability to [[Ambush|aim]] for the head can guarantee a fatal attack.
The '''maul''' is one of many large [[Two-Handed Weapons]] that is very useful against players and creatures that wear heavier [[armor]]. Traditionally a very long-handled sledge for driving stakes, this huge hammer can be devastating in strong hands. Since the maul does only crushing damage, it is possible to guarantee, with a high enough [[endroll]], a fatal result with [[Ambush|aimed]] attacks to the target's head. This is due to the combination of game mechanics involving [[critical randomization]] and [[Crush critical table|crush]] injuries.

The maul is considered by many players to be, if not the best, one of the most effective weapons available.


'''Maul''' used to be an alternate verb for a [[War mattock]]. Some old mauls are still mattock base, and can be converted at a portal in the local weapons shop.
'''Maul''' used to be an alternate verb for a [[War mattock]]. Some old mauls are still mattock base, and can be converted at a portal in the local weapons shop.


==Alternate Names==
==Damage Factor and AvDs==

*'''footman's hammer'''
*'''sledgehammer'''
*'''tetsubo'''

==Game Mechanics==
Used: Two-Handed

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The maul has a standard weight of 8 lbs.
== External Links ==

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

==Related Articles==

[[Two-Handed Weapons]]

==References==


*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/twohanded.asp Weapon Guide: Two-Handed Weapons], on Play.net
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/twohanded.asp#maul Official Documentation >> Maul]
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maul


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

Revision as of 14:35, 30 December 2010

The maul is one of many large Two-Handed Weapons that is very useful against players and creatures that wear heavier armor. Traditionally a very long-handled sledge for driving stakes, this huge hammer can be devastating in strong hands. Since the maul does only crushing damage, it is possible to guarantee, with a high enough endroll, a fatal result with aimed attacks to the target's head. This is due to the combination of game mechanics involving critical randomization and crush injuries.

The maul is considered by many players to be, if not the best, one of the most effective weapons available.

Maul used to be an alternate verb for a War mattock. Some old mauls are still mattock base, and can be converted at a portal in the local weapons shop.

Alternate Names

  • footman's hammer
  • sledgehammer
  • tetsubo

Game Mechanics

Used: Two-Handed

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
Maul DF .550 .425 .425 .375 .300 7 4 Crush 60/145
AvD 31 36 35 34 33 44 42 40 38 52 48 44 40 54 48 42 36

The maul has a standard weight of 8 lbs.

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

Related Articles

Two-Handed Weapons

References

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