Cutlass
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The cutlass is the short blade with the highest base damage, making it a desirable choice for both stabbing and actual melee combat (though quick blades are generally considered more powerful, particularly when coupled with a high slaying bonus). Just be careful about using them on hydras; although they are short blades, they can still sever hydra heads (unless, of course, they have the flaming brand, in which case a skilled user can wield them against hydras to great effect). Cutlasses are fairly uncommon, but some early- and mid-game monsters wield them (such as the unique summoner Eustachio and the deep elves of the Elven Halls).
Note that cutlasses are special-cased to have a minimum delay of 5, even though all other weapons with a base delay of 12 have a min delay of 6.
History
- Cutlasses were retired in 0.16, and replaced with rapiers.
- Prior to 0.14, this weapon was known as a sabre.
| Common | |
|---|---|
| Mundane | File:Sabre1.png |
| Magical | File:Sabre2.png |
| Artifact | File:Sabre3.png |
| Unrandart | |
| Captain's cutlass | File:Captain's cutlass.png |
| Arc blade | File:Arc blade.png |
