"Brute force and heavy metal - the crusher's way"
Mace Fighting is the weapon skill for crushing weapons - maces, war hammers, clubs, and staves. These weapons excel at raw damage output and have special abilities like armor crushing and stamina damage. While typically slower than other weapon types, maces compensate with devastating crushing blows and excellent damage potential.
Buy from Fighter NPCs for ~300 gold. Get a basic mace or club to start.
Begin combat training:
Upgrade to stronger foes:
Face tougher opponents:
Final push to GM:
💡 Pro Tip: War hammers hit the hardest but are slow - master the timing!
| Weapon | Damage | Speed | Special |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club | 2-13 | Fast | Basic, cheap training |
| Mace | 4-15 | Moderate | Standard macing weapon |
| War Mace | 6-17 | Moderate | Higher damage, good balance |
| Maul | 7-19 | Slow | Heavy hitting, one-handed |
| War Hammer | 8-20 | Slow | Maximum damage, 2-handed |
| Quarter Staff | 4-16 | Fast | Fastest 2-handed mace |
| Magic Staff | Varies | Varies | Magical properties, rare |
Maces excel at dealing massive damage in single hits. While slower than other weapons, a well-timed crushing blow can devastate opponents in fewer strikes.
Crushing weapons are particularly effective against heavily armored targets. The blunt force trauma bypasses some armor protection better than slashing weapons.
Maces deal extra stamina damage, exhausting opponents faster. This tactical advantage can turn the tide in extended combat encounters.
Damage = (Macing + Tactics + Anatomy + Strength) / 400 * Weapon Damage + Bonuses
Learn weapon swing timing to maximize damage output. Slower weapons require better positioning and tactical awareness but reward patience with heavy hits.
Choose weapons based on situation - fast maces for training and quick fights, war hammers for maximum damage when timing allows.
Combine macing with magic for devastating alpha strikes. Cast harm or lightning while your weapon swing loads for maximum opening damage.
