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'''Partisans''' are the heaviest one-handed [[polearms]], dealing more damage than [[demon trident]]s while having the highest base delay of any one-handed weapon. Though partisans slightly weaker than [[double sword]]s or [[eveningstar]]s, their [[reaching]] ability helps make them more desirable.
'''Partisans''' are the heaviest one-handed [[polearms]], dealing more damage than [[demon trident]]s while having the highest base delay of any one-handed weapon. Though partisans slightly weaker than [[double sword]]s or [[eveningstar]]s, their [[reaching]] ability helps make them more desirable.
==Strategy==
===Compared to demon tridents===
With both weapons at mindelay, a +0 partisan deals the same damage/turn as a +0 [[demon trident]] against 0 AC enemies. While AC and flat boosts like [[slay]]ing could alter the calculations, it's not by much - either weapon is enough to win a 3 rune game.


==History==
==History==
Partisans were added in [[0.33]].
*Partisans were added in [[0.33]].


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Latest revision as of 05:53, 15 November 2025

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Name Partisan
Skill Polearms
Damage 14
Accuracy +1
Base delay (%) 17 (170%)
Min delay 7 at skill 20
Hands 1H
Size Medium
Ranged? No
A long polearm with sharp protrusions on either side of the spearhead.

This weapon falls into the 'Polearms' category. It is a one-handed weapon.

Partisans are the heaviest one-handed polearms, dealing more damage than demon tridents while having the highest base delay of any one-handed weapon. Though partisans slightly weaker than double swords or eveningstars, their reaching ability helps make them more desirable.

Strategy

Compared to demon tridents

With both weapons at mindelay, a +0 partisan deals the same damage/turn as a +0 demon trident against 0 AC enemies. While AC and flat boosts like slaying could alter the calculations, it's not by much - either weapon is enough to win a 3 rune game.

History