Weapon Skills

Category: Mechanic

Weapon skill information from Shar's and Tantheus' Drakkar pages.

Any Profession can train with Weapons. While there are many weapons in the game, they all fall under one of the Skill categories that you can be trained in. As you train, you build the Skill level in the weapon skill category you have chosen. The syntax is very specific – if you train in Longsword you will not gain Skill in Shortsword.

It's generally advised to choose one weapon and build your skill as high as possible instead of building a little skill in multiple weapons.

• Close (C): Must stand on same hex as target
• Extended (E): Can be used from one hex away
• Long (L): Can be used from anywhere on the screen

All weapons may be thrown, but only magical daggers will return to you. You can also use bows as close-combat weapons.

Damage potential should not be your only consideration:

• A wooden staff might not do as much damage as a greatsword, but it generally blocks better
• Healers need blocking because they can't regain EP unless unwounded
• A Thief can use a greatsword for Backstab, but weapon size affects Hide ability

• Skill Training
• Skill Training Costs
• Game Mechanics

Source: Tantheus' Drakkar Page