What weapons do you prefer to use in fortress mode and why? Cheapest weapon on embark (18 points). The cheapest... if you buy it on embark. In truth, all weapons are equally cheap if you …

As such, copper picks can be effective in the hands of a particularly strong dwarf, and iron makes a solid backup weapon for your miners, but I would use steel, divine metal, or adamantine …

Jan 29, 2025 · I think the best weapon is probably the long sword if you're a human, or large dwarf. I've heard stories that two handed swords are incredibly powerful though, but you will …

Dec 16, 2022 · Check out the best weapons in Dwarf Fortress ranked based on our opinion. Deciding on which weapon is the best in any game is often a complicated task since there are …

Jan 18, 2023 · Amongst Native Dwarven Weapons, the Short Sword is the best all-rounder weapon. It's not as good at stabbing/bludgeoning/slashing as the spear, warhammer, and …

Dec 18, 2022 · Hammers/maces are best on undead because undead do not feel pain or weaken from bleeding. Also good against armoured enemies because armour doesn't stop blunt …

Testing of weapons (15 dwarves-versus-15 dwarves combat) in the object testing arena shows that the best dwarven-made weapon against unarmored humanoids is the battle axe, while the …

Oct 1, 2010 · Edged weapons generally have smaller contact surfaces than blunt weapons, which gives them more penetration power. If you want to sever limbs, an edged weapon is probably …

3 days ago · Silver and copper make good choices because they're usually easy to find and cheap compared to iron or steel. For edged weapons you'll want at least bronze or iron if …

1 day ago · I just give my dwarves the best weapons I can get, and a mixture of spears, axes, hammers, maces and swords. Marksdwarves are separate squads, and use wooden …

Having a variety of weapons is the best. Spears are good for slaying large, unarmored beasts like most animalistic forgotten beasts, ettins, etc. Hammers are good for armor, maces are actually …

Jan 30, 2023 · My favourite weapon is the pickaxe. Nothing more dwarven than mining the skulls of your enemies. Originally posted by Gonlondy: Let me straight to the point. What's your …

Jan 28, 2025 · The good news for new players is that Dwarf Fortress is a game of layers; many of its systems can basically be ignored as you learn the game with little if any penalty.

6 days ago · Most weapons in Dwarf Fortress have advantages and disadvantages. Swords and axes are decent, well-rounded options, while maces and hammers can be good for powerful …

Even if it isn't the best weapon, i find quite enjoable to use. Almost every hit is sure to do damage, and it combines axes and spears very nicely, as both have different roles, meaning you are …

Jan 23, 2025 · Back in December 2022, I wrote in our Dwarf Fortress review that its Steam release is "a worthy revision of the legendary settlement sim." And I stand by that. But there …

Jan 26, 2025 · It's good information for fortress mode, but adventurers don't have to rely on the AI for aiming. Even during the version that was done, players were using wrestling more …

finds those that develop skill with weapons and fighting distasteful −40 to −26: thinks that the pursuit of the skills of warfare and fighting is a low pursuit indeed −50 to −41: abhors those that …

Bronze is roughly equivalent to iron for both. The order for edged is: candy>steel>bronze/iron>copper>silver. The order for blunt is: …

Guide to Naming Your Dwarf Fortress. Identify Core Characteristics: Consider the fortress’s unique features, such as its structure, location, or history.; Choose a Theme: Decide whether …

I'm currently mass-testing weapons in the arena to see which one is the best. I'm testing iron spears, iron battle axes, iron short swords, and silver war hammers, since those are the most …