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== Weapons == | == Weapons == | ||
Every character can use two pieces of equipment: one weapon and one armor. A character can change weapon during combat, but he/she would use up his/her turn. | Every character can use two pieces of equipment: one weapon and one armor. A character can change weapon during combat, but he/she would use up his/her turn. | ||
=== Ranged weapons === | === Ranged weapons === | ||
:'' See also: [[Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar (NES)/Equipment#Bows]]'' | |||
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=== | === Close-combat weapons === | ||
:'' See also: [[Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar (NES)/Equipment#Swords]]'' | |||
If the enemies manage to get close the heroes, the melee weapons actually deal more damage and will finish them off quite quickly. | If the enemies manage to get close the heroes, the melee weapons actually deal more damage and will finish them off quite quickly. | ||
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== | == Armours == | ||
:'' See also: [[Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar (NES)/Equipment#Armours]]'' | |||
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== Combat strategies == | == Combat strategies == | ||
:'' See also: [[Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar (NES)/Equipment#Combat strategies]]'' | |||
Ranged weapons offer tactical advantage over enemies capable of melee attacks only, and also they remove the same disadvantage against long-ranged enemies. As Clint Eastwood and Sergio Leone could say: ''"When the man with the bow meets the man with the sword, the man with the sword is a dead man"''. | Ranged weapons offer tactical advantage over enemies capable of melee attacks only, and also they remove the same disadvantage against long-ranged enemies. As Clint Eastwood and Sergio Leone could say: ''"When the man with the bow meets the man with the sword, the man with the sword is a dead man"''. | ||
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Support and debuff spells can be useful against the most powerful enemies. Direct attack spells, instead, can be avoided, being less reliable than long-ranged weapons and expensive on the long run. | Support and debuff spells can be useful against the most powerful enemies. Direct attack spells, instead, can be avoided, being less reliable than long-ranged weapons and expensive on the long run. | ||
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Revision as of 13:10, 9 March 2018
Weapons
Every character can use two pieces of equipment: one weapon and one armor. A character can change weapon during combat, but he/she would use up his/her turn.
Ranged weapons
| Ranged weapon | Price | Mainland shops | Island shops | Users |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flaming oil | 5 | Vesper | Buccaneers Den | Mage, Druid, Bard, Tinker, Paladin, Ranger, Fighter, Shepherd |
| Sling | 25 | Britain, Vesper | - | Mage, Druid, Bard, Tinker, Paladin, Ranger, Fighter, Shepherd |
| Bow | 250 | Trinsic, Vesper | - | Druid, Bard, Tinker, Paladin, Ranger, Fighter |
| Crossbow | 600 | - | Jhelom, Buccaneers Den |
Druid, Bard, Tinker, Paladin, Ranger, Fighter |
| Magic axe | 1500 | Minoc | - | Tinker, Paladin |
| Magic bow | 2000 | - | Buccaneers Den | Druid, Bard, Tinker, Paladin, Ranger |
| Magic wand | 5000 | - | Buccaneers Den | Mage, Druid, Bard |
Close-combat weapons
If the enemies manage to get close the heroes, the melee weapons actually deal more damage and will finish them off quite quickly.
The Mystic Sword can only be obtained by the hero once he/she reaches Avatarhood.
| Melee weapon | Price | Shops (mainland) | Shops (island) | Ma | Dr | Ba | Ti | Pa | Ra | Fi | Sh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dagger | 2 | Britain, Vesper | - | Start | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Staff | 20 | Britain | - | Y | Start | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Start |
| Mace | 100 | Trinsic, Minoc | - | - | Y | Y | Start | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Axe | 225 | Trinsic | Jhelom | - | - | Y | Y | Y | Y | Start | Y |
| Sword | 300 | Britain, Trinsic | Jhelom | - | - | Y | Y | Start | Start | Y | Y |
| Halberd | 350 | Minoc | Jhelom | - | - | - | Y | Y | Y | Y | - |
| Magic Sword | 2500 | Minoc | - | - | - | - | Y | Y | Y | Y | - |
| Mystic Sword | 7000 | - | - | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Armours
| Armor | Price | Mainland shops | Island shops | Users |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloth | 50 | Britain, Trinsic, Paws | Buccaneer's Den | Mage, Druid, Bard, Tinker, Paladin, Ranger, Fighter, Shepherd |
| Leather | 200 | Britain | Buccaneer's Den | Druid, Bard, Tinker, Paladin, Ranger, Fighter |
| Chain | 600 | Trinsic, Minoc | Buccaneer's Den, Jhelom | Tinker, Paladin, Fighter |
| Plate | 2000 | Minoc | Jhelom | Paladin, Fighter |
| Magic chain | 4000 | Trinsic | Jhelom | Paladin, Fighter |
| Magic plate | 7000 | - | Jhelom | Paladin, Fighter |
Combat strategies
Ranged weapons offer tactical advantage over enemies capable of melee attacks only, and also they remove the same disadvantage against long-ranged enemies. As Clint Eastwood and Sergio Leone could say: "When the man with the bow meets the man with the sword, the man with the sword is a dead man".
On the other hand, if the enemies manage to get close to the companions, they would better switch to melee weapons, that deal more damage.
A smart strategy against close-combat enemies could be the following:
- At the beginning of the combat, let the enemies get near, because if they're heavily wounded too early, they would escape out of weapons range.
- While the enemies approach, arrange your characters on two lines: a smaller number with strong armor on the front line, and a greater number on the back line.
- When an enemy is just one step from your front line, shoot!
- (In the unlikely event that many enemies get in touch with your front line, have them switch to melee weapons, while the back line should keep attacking with ranged weapons.)
A completely different strategy is required against long-range enemies:
- First of all, seek cover behind rocks to avoid the projectiles; split the party in two if necessary;
- Let enemies walk around the rocks, so that they can be taken down one by one.
Support and debuff spells can be useful against the most powerful enemies. Direct attack spells, instead, can be avoided, being less reliable than long-ranged weapons and expensive on the long run.