Weapons are your primary means of destroying monsters.
Weapons can either be blessed or cursed. You will find out if a weapon is blessed if you use a potion of detect magic, or slay 20 enemies with it. They are sometimes runic, which can be discovered either by using the weapon until the ruinic activates, or by using a scroll of identify. You will find out if a weapon is cursed immediately. Cursed weapons cannot be removed until the player uses one of the following: a scroll of remove curse, a scroll of enchanting, or a scroll of protect weapon.
Sword type weapons are standard, and strike whatever monster you move into.
- Dagger 3-4 damage 10 strength
- Sword 6-10 damage 14 strength
- Broadsword 14-22 damage 19 strength
Mace type weapons take two turns to strike but deal great damage.
- Mace 18-30 damage 16 strength
- War Hammer 30-50 damage 20 strength
Spear type weapons strike whatever monster you move into, and one square behind it.
Axe type weapons strike all adjacent monsters.
Throwing weapons are meant to be thrown, but can be wielded in an emergency.
- Darts dart: 2-4 damage 10 strength
- Incendiary Darts 1-2 damage 12 strength (also cause burning)
- Javelins 3-11 damage? 15 strength
Weapons can have the following runics: