TYPE TYPES 'WEAPON TYPE' 'WEAPON TYPES' Syntax: automatic (after wielding weapon) All weapons fare better against certain weapons than others, and in Serin, this relationship is described by weapon types. All weapons fall into one of three types: blades, shafts, and segments. The relationships between each type of weapon are as follows, with the first weapon type listed having an advantage over the second weapon type in combat: * blades > shafts * shafts > segments * segments > blades The weapons belonging to each of these weapon types are: BLADES: dagger, sword SHAFTS: axe, mace, polearm, spear, staff SEGMENTS: bow, exotic, flail, whip Many skills are affected by weapon types. In general, wielding a weapon of a type that is advantageously matched to your opponent's weapon type will earn you bonuses in combat. An example of a skill that is affected by weapon types is the defensive skill PARRY. For more information about how to display your opponent's weapon type and whether your weapon is advantageous against his, see HELP PROMPT. See also: HELP WEAPON, HELP PARRY, HELP WEAPON TYPE PROMPT, EMPOWERMENT
11.5.3. SUMMARY > COMBAT > WEAPONS > WEAPON TYPES