Scythe

A scythe is a two-handed melee weapon that can require investment in the Scythe Mastery or Soul Reaping (in case of the Anniversary Scythe "Sufferer") attribute and has a maximum range of 9-41 slashing damage. It is the preferred weapon of the Dervish.

Properties

• Equip: Two-handed
• Maximum damage range: 9-41.
• Damage type: Slashing damage.¹
• Attack speed: 1.5 seconds.
• Base: Salvageable inscription.
• Modifiers: Scythe Snathe (name prefix) and Scythe Grip (suffix).

1. Anniversary Scythe "Sufferer" inflicts dark damage, Banana Scythe inflicts blunt damage.

• Scythes with a maximum less than 41 damage occasionally have a minimum of 10 damage.
• They have a lower critical hit factor than other weapons. Maximum weapon damage is multiplied by 1.09 (2^0.125) instead of 1.41 (2^0.5 = √ 2).
• They have an inherent ability to strike up to three adjacent foes in front of the wielder. All bonuses (and penalties) will be calculated for each successful hit, including those from attack skills.
  • For example, Vampiric scythes can steal up to 15 health per swing.
  • Some skills can cause different types of effects on each hit, e.g. Desperation Blow might cause different conditions on each foe.
• The range of the scythe is slightly larger than adjacent and is not the same as that used by Cyclone Axe or Ancestors' Rage.

Models

This is a list of all the different appearances a scythe may have. It is completely independent of its stats and modifiers; for example, a Bronze Scythe will be as effective as a Tormented Scythe if they share the same inscription and modifiers.

Core	Prophecies2	Factions	Nightfall	Eye of the North	Beyond2	Promotional2	Bonus Mission Pack2
Balthazar's Scythe2 Dhuum's Soul Reaper Envoy Scythe2 Peppermint Scythe1, 2 Anniversary Scythe "Sufferer"2, 3	Deldrimor Scythe Wintergreen Scythe1, 2	Draconic Scythe	Ancient Scythe Banana Scythe1, 2 Briarwood Scythe Bronze Scythe Crenellated Scythe Duskblade Scythe Elegant Scythe Embossed Scythe Gazing Scythe Grim Scythe Hooked Scythe Nightmare Scythe Ornate Scythe PvP Scythe2 Razorclaw Scythe Shadow Scythe Starter Scythe2 Suntouched Scythe Tormented Scythe2 Wintergreen Scythe1, 2	Asuran Scythe2 Bonecage Scythe Charrslayer Scythe2 Clockwork Scythe Demon Tongue Scythe Destroyer Scythe2 Insectoid Scythe Norn Scythe2 Raven Scythe Saurian Scythe Steelhead Scythe Tentacle Scythe	Imperial Scythe Oppressor's Scythe Scythe of Purity	Soulbreaker	Charr Scythe Mursaat Scythe Tengu Scythe Undead Scythe

1. These scythes have 10-10 damage and no attribute requirement.
2. These scythes are not available as a drop.
3. Anniversary Scythe "Sufferer" requires 9 Soul Reaping and inflicts dark damage.

Notes

• Grenth's Aura, Sand Shards, and Vow of Strength are the only non-scythe attack skills that require a scythe. Avatar of Grenth's life stealing and conversion to dark damage also require a scythe.
• Some scythes with low requirements can actually have a minimum damage higher than 9, the minimum damage usually attained by perfect scythes. Scythes are the only known weapon where this can occur. Please refer to the talk page for details.

Trivia

• The March 13, 2008 update renamed two weapons with scythe in their names: the White Scythe axe became the White Reaver and the Dragon Scythes daggers became Dragon Kamas.

See also

• Gallery of unique scythes
• Gallery of scythes
• List of unique scythes

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