A glaive is a polearm weapon consisting of a single-edged blade on the end of a pole. It's a powerful melee weapon with excellent reach. According to the in-game description: “A polearm consisting of a sword blade on the end of a pole.”

* Java Class: Glaive.java * Base Class: Polearm.java * Sprite Index: GLAIVE = 30

* Tier: 5 (determines damage scaling) * Damage: 5-35 (min-max calculated as tier and (tier² - tier + 10) / accuracy * delay) * Accuracy: 1.2× (affects hit chance) * Delay: 1.4 (attack speed multiplier) * Range: 2 (can attack enemies 2 tiles away) * Strength Required: 15 (reduced by upgrades) * Durability: 100 (standard for weapons)

* Extended Reach: Can attack enemies at range of 2 tiles, allowing safe attacks from a distance * Polearm Category: Belongs to the “Polearms” archetype, granting increased attack distance * Two-Handed: Requires both hands to wield (blocks shield slot) * Straight Flight: When thrown (with boomerang enchantment), it flies straight to the target

* Found in the City level (levels 16-19) of the dungeon * May appear in shops on higher dungeon levels * Can be created through transmutation at the Water of Transmutation

* The 2-tile range allows you to attack enemies while staying out of their reach * Effective against single targets, but can't hit multiple enemies in one attack * Works well in corridors where you can maintain distance from enemies * The high max damage makes it powerful against tough enemies when you connect * Upgrades will increase damage and reduce required strength * Consider using with other ranged weapons or magic items for maximum effectiveness

* Polearms - Other weapons in the same category * Spear - A similar but lower-tier polearm * Halberd - Another high-tier polearm with different stats * Melee Weapons - All melee weapon types