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| + | The '''ango''' is a specialized [[Spears|spear]] designed for use in seal hunting. This two-handed [[Weapons|weapon]] is among the heaviest spears (along with the [[Wide Trident|wide trident]]). It shares the high Point rating of the [[Northern Spear|northern spear]] and the [[Kaumolais Spear|Kaumolais spear]]. As with any spear, the ango can be used for [[fishing]], and [[combat]] damage is effected by the [[Spear (Skill)|Spear]] [[Skills|skill]]. | ||
| − | + | == Availability == | |
The ango is an uncommon item, but hunters of all [[cultures]] have a chance to own one, with [[Islanders]] probably having the highest chance. | The ango is an uncommon item, but hunters of all [[cultures]] have a chance to own one, with [[Islanders]] probably having the highest chance. | ||
| − | == Game Encyclopedia == | + | == URW Game Encyclopedia description == |
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| + | The official [[UnReal World Encyclopedia|URW in-game encyclopedia]] (accessed by the {{key|F1}} key) describes the ango thusly: | ||
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''A spear used in seal hunting as well as in combat. It has very long metal blade with a pointed hook so that it will stuck in the seal (or an opponent or his shield for example) and thus make it harder for the wounded seal (or an opponent) to escape.'' | ''A spear used in seal hunting as well as in combat. It has very long metal blade with a pointed hook so that it will stuck in the seal (or an opponent or his shield for example) and thus make it harder for the wounded seal (or an opponent) to escape.'' | ||
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| + | == Real life context == | ||
| + | *'''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angon Angon]''' - English Wikipedia article on the "Angon" style of short spear (and javelin) from late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages | ||
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| + | == Gallery == | ||
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| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Ango.png|Ango in-game | ||
| + | File:Ango spearhead find from the late Finnish Iron Age (ca 550–800 AD).jpg|Iron Age ango spearhead (archaeological find from Finland, dated ca 550-800 AD) | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | [[Category:Islanders]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Non-craftable item (base game)]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:45, 23 March 2021
| Ango | ||
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| Basic Info | ||
| Cultures: | All, Islanders | |
| Weight: | 8 lbs | |
| Trade Value: | 480 | |
| Flammable: | No | |
| Combat Information | ||
| Skill Required: | Spear | |
| Blunt Damage: | 3 | |
| Edge Damage: | N/A | |
| Point Damage: | 8 | |
| Attack Bonus: | Remarkable | |
| Defense Bonus: | Very Little | |
The ango is a specialized spear designed for use in seal hunting. This two-handed weapon is among the heaviest spears (along with the wide trident). It shares the high Point rating of the northern spear and the Kaumolais spear. As with any spear, the ango can be used for fishing, and combat damage is effected by the Spear skill.
Availability
The ango is an uncommon item, but hunters of all cultures have a chance to own one, with Islanders probably having the highest chance.
URW Game Encyclopedia description
The official URW in-game encyclopedia (accessed by the F1 key) describes the ango thusly:
A spear used in seal hunting as well as in combat. It has very long metal blade with a pointed hook so that it will stuck in the seal (or an opponent or his shield for example) and thus make it harder for the wounded seal (or an opponent) to escape.
Real life context
- Angon - English Wikipedia article on the "Angon" style of short spear (and javelin) from late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages
Gallery
Ango in-game
Iron Age ango spearhead (archaeological find from Finland, dated ca 550-800 AD)
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