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== '''General Information''' == |
== '''General Information''' == |
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A staff sling is a long staff with a [[Sling skill|sling]] attached to the end, which is used to throw stones. These are currently the only ranged weapons with which one can be used to [[Parry Ability skill|parry]]. Staff slings appraise exactly the same as [[Sling|slings]], but are ten times heavier. They do not hinder and are not hindered by the presence of an armworn [[Shield Usage skill|shield]]. |
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Historically staff slings were constructed much like large, standard slings affixed to long poles. Traditional sling ammuntion was mostly relegated to small rocks and darts, or anything that could easily fit into the palm of a hand. The addition of a pole allowed the sling to be loaded with much larger ammunition while maintaining destructive force. Within Dragonrealms there are two categories of sling weapons: slings and staff slings. |
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Due to the high weight, dismal damage, and absence of variety in this weapon class, it is almost never used, save for comedy or role-playing purposes. Still, it occupies a slowly growing niche--it can parry attacks, something no other ranged weapon can do, and as it allows the wielder to use a shield unimpeded, it has become a viable hunting tool. |
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Staff slings are several times heavier than standard slings, usually weighing in at 50-60 stones. This makes them among the heaviest of ranged weapons along with arbalest-type crossbows. Additionally, the damage potential for staff slings is considerably lower than any bow or crossbow-type weapon. Thus, many players consider staff slings to be a black sheep among the weapon classes. |
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Some players questioned the value of staff slings when the damage model was exactly the same for normal slings, which weigh a mere five stones (as compared to 50 stones). Thankfully, GM [[Ssra]] gave staff slings the ability to parry blows, making them the only pure ranged weapons capable of deflecting melee attacks (thrown weapons double as melee weapons). This gives them, at the very least, an interesting niche to fill. However, there have never been any powerful Festival staff slings, and player-made slings are only marginally better than standard store-bought slings, so sling weapons continue to be largely neglected by players. |
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== '''Advantages and Disadvantages''' == |
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'''Advantages''' |
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*Capable of parrying melee weapons |
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*Able to use in conjunction with shields without any penalty or skill requirement |
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'''Disadvantages''' |
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*Mediocre attack power compared to other weapon types |
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*Lack of powerful player-made or Festival weapons |
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*Lack of powerful ammunition |
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*Considerably heavier than standard slings |
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*Unable to fit in most belt-worn sheaths. Barring rare containers, they must be worn on shoulder. |
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== '''Guild-Specific Abilities''' == |
== '''Guild-Specific Abilities''' == |
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*[[Ranger|Rangers]] and [[Thief|Thieves]] can [[snipe]] with a Staff Sling, allowing them to fire the weapon without coming out of hiding. |
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*[[Barbarian|Barbarians]] and [[Paladin|Paladins]] can parry ranged attacks with a staff sling, so long as the attacker is at melee range. |
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None. |
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== '''Recommended Weapons''' == |
== '''Recommended Weapons''' == |
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*All Staff Slings are identical. |
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*None, as most are the same. Get a prettyful one. |
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==Also See== |
==Also See== |
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Revision as of 12:13, 8 January 2010
General Information
A staff sling is a long staff with a sling attached to the end, which is used to throw stones. These are currently the only ranged weapons with which one can be used to parry. Staff slings appraise exactly the same as slings, but are ten times heavier. They do not hinder and are not hindered by the presence of an armworn shield.
Due to the high weight, dismal damage, and absence of variety in this weapon class, it is almost never used, save for comedy or role-playing purposes. Still, it occupies a slowly growing niche--it can parry attacks, something no other ranged weapon can do, and as it allows the wielder to use a shield unimpeded, it has become a viable hunting tool.
Guild-Specific Abilities
- Rangers and Thieves can snipe with a Staff Sling, allowing them to fire the weapon without coming out of hiding.
- Barbarians and Paladins can parry ranged attacks with a staff sling, so long as the attacker is at melee range.
Recommended Weapons
- All Staff Slings are identical.