Specialization
Specialization lets a character become better with a chosen set of weapons or armor at the cost of flexibility.
Specialization is optional. It rewards consistent equipment choices and punishes frequent switching outside the chosen type.
Where To Train
Weapon and armor specialization are trained in the Weapons Training Hall in DarkWind City.
Weapon Specialization
Weapons are described by size, damage type, and special properties.
Weapon sizes:
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Huge
Damage types:
- Slash
- Pierce
- Blunt
- Cleave
Special properties:
- Missile
- Polearm
When specializing, you pick a size. The next larger size is included automatically. You can also pick one or two damage types and a special property.
More precise specialization gives a larger bonus, but it also creates a larger penalty when using weapons outside the specialization.
Examples:
- Large weapons
- Large cleaving weapons
- Large cleaving polearms
- Large cleaving and piercing polearms
Armor Specialization
Armor specialization uses broader categories.
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Clothes | Clothing, padded armor, small shields |
| Light | Leather, studded leather, medium shields |
| Medium | Chain mail, scale mail, large shields |
| Heavy | Plate mail, splint mail, banded mail, large or huge shields |
Light armor specialization gives a more pronounced benefit. Heavy armor gives steadier protection even when awkward.
Improving Specialization
Specialization improves through use in real fights.
To progress:
- Use your specialized weapon as your main weapon
- Wear armor from your specialized armor type
- Fight enemies that are reasonably challenging
- Return to the trainer when ready to advance
Wisdom and intelligence influence how quickly you learn.
Changing Specialization
You can change specialization at the training hall. Changing to a very different specialization can reduce your specialization level.
Equipment Links
See Equipment for weapon sizes, damage types, and common weapon examples.