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− | {{ | + | {{About|a spear like weapon|other types of spears|Spear (disambiguation)}} |
+ | {{Infobox main|weapon | ||
| name = Pila | | name = Pila | ||
− | | image = Pila.png | + | | image = Pila.png |
| description = Pila are spears for throwing. They take a long time to throw, but one hit can do heavy damage. This weapon represents a bundle of pila and can be thrown over and over. The singular of pila is pilum. | | description = Pila are spears for throwing. They take a long time to throw, but one hit can do heavy damage. This weapon represents a bundle of pila and can be thrown over and over. The singular of pila is pilum. | ||
| type = Equipment | | type = Equipment | ||
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| accuracyMedium = 50 | | accuracyMedium = 50 | ||
| accuracyLong = 32 | | accuracyLong = 32 | ||
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| mode = Single-Shot | | mode = Single-Shot | ||
| warmup = 240 | | warmup = 240 | ||
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| stoppingPower = 2.5 | | stoppingPower = 2.5 | ||
| work to make = 7000 | | work to make = 7000 | ||
+ | | work speed stat = General Labor Speed | ||
| research = Smithing | | research = Smithing | ||
| meleeattack1dmg = 9 | | meleeattack1dmg = 9 | ||
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| meleeattack2cool = 2.0 | | meleeattack2cool = 2.0 | ||
| meleeattack2ap = 13 | | meleeattack2ap = 13 | ||
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| page verified for version = | | page verified for version = | ||
| skill 1 = Crafting | | skill 1 = Crafting | ||
| skill 1 level = 3 | | skill 1 level = 3 | ||
− | | weaponTags = Neolithic, NeolithicRangedHeavy | + | | has quality = True |
− | }}{{ | + | | weaponTags = Neolithic, NeolithicRangedHeavy, NoRelic |
+ | | tradeTags = WeaponRanged | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Info|'''Pila''' are slightly heavier, thrown ranged [[weapons]] which deal a high amount of damage per pilum thrown. They have a very long time between throws, and slightly shorter range and slightly lower overall accuracy.}} | ||
Note that pila, once equipped, can be thrown infinitely; they are not consumed by use. | Note that pila, once equipped, can be thrown infinitely; they are not consumed by use. | ||
== Acquisition == | == Acquisition == | ||
− | + | {{Acquisition}} | |
Alternatively, pila can be [[Trade|purchased]] from neolithic war merchants, orbital combat suppliers, tribal and outlander [[faction base]]s, or found on the following [[raider#Humanlike|raiders]] kinds: | Alternatively, pila can be [[Trade|purchased]] from neolithic war merchants, orbital combat suppliers, tribal and outlander [[faction base]]s, or found on the following [[raider#Humanlike|raiders]] kinds: | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
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! Raider Kind !! Chance !! Average Quality !! Health | ! Raider Kind !! Chance !! Average Quality !! Health | ||
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== Analysis == | == Analysis == | ||
− | + | Pila deal a great amount of damage per shot, matching the much more advanced [[sniper rifle]]. They also have a massive stopping power - able to stagger [[human]]s and anything smaller than 2.5 body size. However, pila have the slowest fire rate in the game, at least for conventional ranged weapons. They also have a terrible range, only outranging [[pump shotgun|both]] [[chain shotgun|shotguns]] and all [[grenades]]. And in terms of DPS, pila are very poor - even [[short bow]]s are superior. Therefore, pila are best used as support and hunting weapons. | |
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+ | Because of the immense damage per shot, pila are known to completely destroy body parts, which can maim or outright kill a pawn. And, as thrown weapons, pila have a tendency to strike internal body parts more often. A pila user in the back can fish for lucky hits and stagger enemies. The per-hit damage also makes them good for hunting, though problems can arise if the quarry turns manhunter. As a downside, pila are likely to dismember any enemies you might want to capture for yourself. | ||
− | + | But, overall, pila aren't very useful. They have a high research cost and terrible DPS. Pila shouldn't be used outside of the Lost Tribe scenario, which begins with one. Even then, bows deal more damage, which is generally more effective. For colonies with guns, the [[pump shotgun]] is another close range / high stopping power option. | |
− | + | === Stats === | |
+ | Against an unarmored human, a pilum can kill with 2 hits to the torso, 1-2 hits to the head, or 1 hit to the neck or brain; cripple or destroy limbs in 1-2 hits; and destroy eyes and digits with a single hit. It'll generally take around 3 hits (~36 seconds average) to incapacitate that human from pain shock. | ||
− | + | Pila are best paired with careful shooters up to level 6, then with trigger-happy shooters beyond that point. | |
− | {{Weapon | + | {{Weapon Stats Table}} |
− | ==Pila vs. | + | == Pila vs. comparable weapons== |
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Table cell hex colour values for win rates: | Table cell hex colour values for win rates: | ||
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=== Methodology === | === Methodology === | ||
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* Weather conditions are kept clear and no cover is used</div> | * Weather conditions are kept clear and no cover is used</div> | ||
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Results in the tables below are the percentages of battles that pila either won or tied against the weapon listed in the first column of said tables, with a sample size of 2,000 battles per result. Higher percentages are better. | Results in the tables below are the percentages of battles that pila either won or tied against the weapon listed in the first column of said tables, with a sample size of 2,000 battles per result. Higher percentages are better. | ||
− | + | ==== Unarmored ==== | |
− | ====Unarmored==== | ||
For the unarmored testing, all pawns wore normal quality [[plainleather]] [[pants]] and plainleather [[button-down shirt]]s. | For the unarmored testing, all pawns wore normal quality [[plainleather]] [[pants]] and plainleather [[button-down shirt]]s. | ||
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! Pump shotgun | ! Pump shotgun | ||
| style="background: #FF6969" | 6.00% || style="background: #FF6969" | 6.75% || style="background: #FF6969" | 10.75% || - || - || - || - | | style="background: #FF6969" | 6.00% || style="background: #FF6969" | 6.75% || style="background: #FF6969" | 10.75% || - || - || - || - | ||
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|} | |} | ||
− | + | ==== Flak armor ==== | |
− | ====Flak | ||
For the flak armor testing, all pawns wore normal quality [[steel]] [[simple helmet]]s, [[flak jacket]]s, [[flak vest]]s, plainleather button-down shirts and [[flak pants]]. | For the flak armor testing, all pawns wore normal quality [[steel]] [[simple helmet]]s, [[flak jacket]]s, [[flak vest]]s, plainleather button-down shirts and [[flak pants]]. | ||
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! Pump shotgun | ! Pump shotgun | ||
| style="background: #FF6969" | 2.50% || style="background: #FF6969" | 2.65% || style="background: #FF6969" | 3.95% || - || - || - || - | | style="background: #FF6969" | 2.50% || style="background: #FF6969" | 2.65% || style="background: #FF6969" | 3.95% || - || - || - || - | ||
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|} | |} | ||
− | + | ==== Marine armor ==== | |
− | ====Marine | ||
For the marine armor testing, all pawns wore normal quality [[marine helmet]]s, [[marine armor]], plainleather button-down shirts and plainleather pants. | For the marine armor testing, all pawns wore normal quality [[marine helmet]]s, [[marine armor]], plainleather button-down shirts and plainleather pants. | ||
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! Pump shotgun | ! Pump shotgun | ||
| style="background: #FF6969" | 2.15% || style="background: #FF6969" | 2.55% || style="background: #FF6969" | 2.85% || - || - || - || - | | style="background: #FF6969" | 2.15% || style="background: #FF6969" | 2.55% || style="background: #FF6969" | 2.85% || - || - || - || - | ||
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== Graphs == | == Graphs == | ||
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The graphs assume normal quality pila against an adult human that's out in the open in clear weather. For DPS, projectile speed has also been factored into the equation, with the weighting based on the base amount of attacks that it'll take to put the aforementioned target into pain shock. | The graphs assume normal quality pila against an adult human that's out in the open in clear weather. For DPS, projectile speed has also been factored into the equation, with the weighting based on the base amount of attacks that it'll take to put the aforementioned target into pain shock. | ||
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[[File:PilaAccuracyNoTrait.png|494px|Pila's accuracy with various shooters without any trait.]] | [[File:PilaAccuracyNoTrait.png|494px|Pila's accuracy with various shooters without any trait.]] | ||
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== Version history == | == Version history == | ||
− | *[[Version/0.4.460|0.4.460]] - | + | * [[Version/0.4.460|0.4.460]] - Damage nerfed from 45 to 30 |
+ | * [[Version/1.5.4062|1.5.4062]] - Texture recreated with higher quality. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
OldPila.png|Original pila sprite | OldPila.png|Original pila sprite | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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− | {{ | + | {{Nav|weapon|wide}} |
− | [[Category:Weapons]] | + | [[Category:Equipment]] [[Category:Weapons]] [[Category:Neolithic Weapons]] |
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Ranged Weapons]] [[Category:Single-Shot Weapons]] [[Category:Spears]] |
Latest revision as of 00:15, 16 November 2024
Pila
Pila are spears for throwing. They take a long time to throw, but one hit can do heavy damage. This weapon represents a bundle of pila and can be thrown over and over. The singular of pila is pilum.
Base Stats
Ranged Combat
- Mode
- Single-Shot
- Damage
- 25 dmg (RangedStab)
- Armor penetration
- 10%
- Warm-Up
- 240 ticks (4 secs)
- Cooldown
- 240 ticks (4 secs)
- Range
- 18.9 tile(s)
- Accuracy
- 50% - 71% - 50% - 32%
- Velocity
- 26 (m/s)
- Burst Count
- 1 (per burst)
- DPS
- 3.13
- Stopping power
- 2.5
Melee Combat
- Melee Attack 1
- Shaft
9 dmg (Blunt)
13% AP
2.0 seconds cooldown - Melee Attack 2
- Point
9 dmg (Stab)
13% AP
2.0 seconds cooldown
Creation
- Required Research
- Smithing
- Skill Required
- Crafting 3
- Work To Make
- 7,000 ticks (1.94 mins)
- Work Speed Stat
- General Labor Speed
- Has Quality
- True
- weaponTags
- Neolithic, NeolithicRangedHeavy, NoRelic
- tradeTags
- WeaponRanged
Pila are slightly heavier, thrown ranged weapons which deal a high amount of damage per pilum thrown. They have a very long time between throws, and slightly shorter range and slightly lower overall accuracy.
Note that pila, once equipped, can be thrown infinitely; they are not consumed by use.
Acquisition[edit]
Pilas can be crafted at a fueled smithy or electric smithy once the smithing research project has been completed. Each requires 70 Wood, 7,000 ticks (1.94 mins) of work modified by the general labor speed of the crafter, and a crafting skill of 3.
Alternatively, pila can be purchased from neolithic war merchants, orbital combat suppliers, tribal and outlander faction bases, or found on the following raiders kinds:
Raider Kind | Chance | Average Quality | Health |
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Heavy Archer | 50.71% | Normal | 100% |
Analysis[edit]
Pila deal a great amount of damage per shot, matching the much more advanced sniper rifle. They also have a massive stopping power - able to stagger humans and anything smaller than 2.5 body size. However, pila have the slowest fire rate in the game, at least for conventional ranged weapons. They also have a terrible range, only outranging both shotguns and all grenades. And in terms of DPS, pila are very poor - even short bows are superior. Therefore, pila are best used as support and hunting weapons.
Because of the immense damage per shot, pila are known to completely destroy body parts, which can maim or outright kill a pawn. And, as thrown weapons, pila have a tendency to strike internal body parts more often. A pila user in the back can fish for lucky hits and stagger enemies. The per-hit damage also makes them good for hunting, though problems can arise if the quarry turns manhunter. As a downside, pila are likely to dismember any enemies you might want to capture for yourself.
But, overall, pila aren't very useful. They have a high research cost and terrible DPS. Pila shouldn't be used outside of the Lost Tribe scenario, which begins with one. Even then, bows deal more damage, which is generally more effective. For colonies with guns, the pump shotgun is another close range / high stopping power option.
Stats[edit]
Against an unarmored human, a pilum can kill with 2 hits to the torso, 1-2 hits to the head, or 1 hit to the neck or brain; cripple or destroy limbs in 1-2 hits; and destroy eyes and digits with a single hit. It'll generally take around 3 hits (~36 seconds average) to incapacitate that human from pain shock.
Pila are best paired with careful shooters up to level 6, then with trigger-happy shooters beyond that point.
Attack table
Ranged
For the full effects of qualities, see Quality. Values shown in Red indicate the weapon is out of range at the reference point for this range band.
The value is provided due to the interpolated nature of accuracy between range points.
Melee
Feature | Toggle |
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Attacks |
Pila | Shaft (Blunt) | Point (Stab) | Human: Left & right fist (Blunt) | HP | Value | ||||||||||||||
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Quality |
DPS[1] | AP[1] | Dam. | Cool. | AP | DPS | Chance[2] | Dam. | Cool. | AP | DPS | Chance[2] | Dam. | Cool. | AP | DPS | Chance[2] | ||
Awful | 3.98 | 11.6% | 7.2 | 2s | 10.4% | 3.6 | 12.5% | 7.2 | 2s | 10.4% | 3.6 | 12.5% | 8.2 | 2s | 12% | 4.1 | 2× 37.5% | 100 | 55 |
Poor | 4.08 | 11.85% | 8.1 | 2s | 11.7% | 4.05 | 25% | 8.1 | 2s | 11.7% | 4.05 | 25% | 8.2 | 2s | 12% | 4.1 | 2× 25% | 100 | 82 |
Normal | 4.4 | 12.75% | 9 | 2s | 13% | 4.5 | 37.5% | 9 | 2s | 13% | 4.5 | 37.5% | 8.2 | 2s | 12% | 4.1 | 2× 12.5% | 100 | 109 |
Good | 4.74 | 13.73% | 9.9 | 2s | 14.3% | 4.95 | 37.5% | 9.9 | 2s | 14.3% | 4.95 | 37.5% | 8.2 | 2s | 12% | 4.1 | 2× 12.5% | 100 | 136 |
Excellent | 5.08 | 14.7% | 10.8 | 2s | 15.6% | 5.4 | 37.5% | 10.8 | 2s | 15.6% | 5.4 | 37.5% | 8.2 | 2s | 12% | 4.1 | 2× 12.5% | 100 | 164 |
Masterwork | 5.92 | 17.14% | 13.05 | 2s | 18.85% | 6.53 | 37.5% | 13.05 | 2s | 18.85% | 6.53 | 37.5% | 8.2 | 2s | 12% | 4.1 | 2× 12.5% | 100 | 270 |
Legendary | 6.59 | 19.09% | 14.85 | 2s | 21.45% | 7.43 | 37.5% | 14.85 | 2s | 21.45% | 7.43 | 37.5% | 8.2 | 2s | 12% | 4.1 | 2× 12.5% | 100 | 545 |
For the full effects of qualities, see Quality.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Note: This is the actual base average derived from the melee verb system updated in 1.1.2610, it may sometimes disagree with the listed value in the in-game infobox.
It may also change depending on the stats and the melee verbs available to the wielder if the weapon is wielded by some other than a baseline human. - ↑ Chance for attack to be selected, assuming the weapon is wielded by a baseline human. It may change depending on the melee verbs available to the wielder
Pila vs. comparable weapons[edit]
This section goes over how well pila fares against comparable weapons (similar value, tech level or similar characteristics) in 1 vs. 1 combat.
Methodology[edit]
- All testing is semi-automated which allows for large sample sizes to be gathered per set of results with ease
- All pawns have a skill level of 8 in shooting
- No pawns have any traits that affect combat performance
- All pawns are of 18 years of age and completely healthy
- Pawns are divided by walls to prevent stray shots from skewing results in any way
- Weather conditions are kept clear and no cover is used
Results in the tables below are the percentages of battles that pila either won or tied against the weapon listed in the first column of said tables, with a sample size of 2,000 battles per result. Higher percentages are better.
Unarmored[edit]
For the unarmored testing, all pawns wore normal quality plainleather pants and plainleather button-down shirts.
Pila vs. | 3 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 25 | 32 | 40 |
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Short bow | 17.80% | 22.40% | 33.95% | 35.50% | - | - | - |
Pump shotgun | 6.00% | 6.75% | 10.75% | - | - | - | - |
Flak armor[edit]
For the flak armor testing, all pawns wore normal quality steel simple helmets, flak jackets, flak vests, plainleather button-down shirts and flak pants.
Pila vs. | 3 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 25 | 32 | 40 |
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Short bow | 9.85% | 15.20% | 25.35% | 27.40% | - | - | - |
Pump shotgun | 2.50% | 2.65% | 3.95% | - | - | - | - |
Marine armor[edit]
For the marine armor testing, all pawns wore normal quality marine helmets, marine armor, plainleather button-down shirts and plainleather pants.
Pila vs. | 3 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 25 | 32 | 40 |
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Short bow | 10.25% | 16.55% | 28.20% | 29.15% | - | - | - |
Pump shotgun | 2.15% | 2.55% | 2.85% | - | - | - | - |
Graphs[edit]
The graphs assume normal quality pila against an adult human that's out in the open in clear weather. For DPS, projectile speed has also been factored into the equation, with the weighting based on the base amount of attacks that it'll take to put the aforementioned target into pain shock.