Sword
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Swords are used any time two or more players swordfight. Swordfights occur in sea battles, when one pirate challenges another to a swordfight, at brawls in inns or on ships, during swordfighting tournaments, or when fighting skellies.
New players start with a foil, but other swords can be purchased at iron mongers. Each sword has a different drop pattern that determines what blocks will be sent to an opponent during a swordfight. All drop patterns have advantages and disadvantages, but some are better than others. Players often select swords based on their style of swordfighting. On subscription oceans, some swords are reserved for use by subscribers. On non-sub oceans, ALL swords can be loaded by players. On all oceans, the backsword is reserved for purchasers of the box set.
All swords made at iron mongers have colored enamel as two of their ingredients. The color of a sword has two effects on a sword's drop pattern. Most noticeable is that swords with asymmetric patterns can be "reversed" — if these swords have a blue, green, or purple guard, the sword will use a mirror image of the drop pattern. Otherwise, the combination of colors of hilt and guard do not change the pattern of the drop, only what colors appear where in the pattern. Only certain enamel colors are available for swords. The sword palette shows all available color combinations.
All swords (except the backsword) decay like most other items. When a player's last sword decays, it is replaced with a stick. Swords can be stored in a sword rack to slow their decay.
While there is no agreement as to which the best sword is—or even if there is a best sword at all—there are some swords that are recommended more often than others. Common swords among high-level players include the falchion, scimitar, and skull dagger. The reversed saber can be extremely dangerous with a lot of sprinkle attacks and a bit of luck. The short sword, while less effective than any of the above, is reputed to be a good sword at a comparatively low price.
Sword Details
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| Doubloon cost: N/A | Doubloon cost: 11 | Doubloon cost: 3 | |||
| Decay rate: N/A | Decay rate: 90 days | Decay rate: 60 days | |||
| Dadao | Dirk | Falchion | |||
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| Doubloon cost: 10 | Doubloon cost: 3 | Doubloon cost: 10 | |||
| Decay rate: Unknown | Decay rate: 30 days | Decay rate: 90 days | |||
| Foil | Katana | Long sword | |||
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| Doubloon cost: 0 | Doubloon cost: 10 | Doubloon cost: 6 | |||
| Decay rate: 30 days | Decay rate: Unknown | Decay rate: 60 days | |||
| Poniard | Rapier | Saber | |||
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| Doubloon cost: 5 | Doubloon cost: 6 | Doubloon cost: 7 | |||
| Decay rate: 60 days | Decay rate: 60 days | Decay rate: 90 days | |||
| Scimitar | Short sword | Skull dagger | |||
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| Doubloon cost: 11 | Doubloon cost: 3 | Doubloon cost: 9 | |||
| Decay rate: 90 days | Decay rate: 30 days | Decay rate: 90 days | |||
| Stick | Stiletto | Trident | |||
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| Doubloon cost: N/A | Doubloon cost: 4 | Doubloon cost: N/A | |||
| Decay rate: N/A | Decay rate: 30 days | Decay rate: N/A | |||
Historical Notes
Two test swords were added to the game in July 2010 in order to help test revised drop patterns for the dadao. These swords were available to purchase from the palace shoppe for 1,000 PoE, lasted one day, and could not be wrapped or placed on a sword rack. [1]
Related Pages
External Links
- Spanish article: Espada
- Everything about Everything about Swords (partially obsolete but still useful)
- Swordfighting Misc Q&A
- Swordfighting Video
- Drop pattern calculator
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| See also: Swordfighting | Drop pattern | Brawl | |||
