Halberd

The Halberd is a polearm weapon with high damage but slower attack speed. It combines the reach of a spear with the cutting power of an axe.

• Tier: 6
• Damage: 6 (1d6+6)
• Speed: 1.1x (Slower than normal)
• Accuracy: 1.0x (Normal accuracy)
• Required Strength: 20
• Weight: 14

The Halberd is a heavy polearm that delivers devastating blows. Its axe-like head allows for powerful cutting attacks while maintaining the reach of a polearm. However, its weight makes it slower to swing than other melee weapons.

• As a tier 6 weapon, it's one of the most damaging polearms available
• Requires 20 strength to use without penalty
• Slower attack speed (1.1x multiplier) requires good positioning
• High single-hit damage makes it effective against armored enemies

• Attack Range: Normal melee range (not extended like spears)
• Damage Type: Physical (cutting)
• Upgradeable: Can be upgraded with \[\[\1:scroll_of_upgrade_item|Scrolls of Upgrade]]
• Enchantments: Compatible with \[\[\1:enchantments|weapon enchantments]]

• Effective against heavily armored enemies due to high base damage
• Slower attack speed requires careful timing and positioning
• High strength requirement limits use to strong characters
• Best used when you can trade hits with enemies

• Sometimes found in shops on later floors
• Can be found in treasure rooms and chests
• Rarely dropped by enemies

• Java Class: Halberd.java
• Parent Class: Polearm.java
• Registration: ItemFactory.java

• \[\[\1:melee_weapon_item|Melee Weapons]]
• \[\[\1:glaive_item|Glaive]]
• \[\[\1:claymore_item|Claymore]]
• \[\[\1:polearms|Polearms]]