Dagger

Type: Melee Weapon Skill

Range: Self

Cost: None

Lag: None

Duration: Instantaneous

Syntax: automatic

Daggers are frequently the weapon of choice for thieves and assassins. Most common daggers deal slashing or piercing damage, but there is no shortage of variety with regards to magical damage. Because of its lower chance to parry, daggers are primarily wielded in the offhand; thieves, however, tend to disregard this penalty in favor of using highly damaging skills such as backstab and circle stab. Daggers can be quite difficult to avoid in combat, adding to their appeal.

The ease of dual wielding daggers, in conjunction with a lack of defense skills and more forgiving mobiles, make daggers a solid choice for many classes before level 11.

Primary Attribute: Dexterity