Blackrock sword

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This article is about a weapon available in Ultima IX. For for the Black Sword of Ultima VII and Ultima VII Part Two, see Black Sword.

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Blackrock sword

The blackrock sword is an exceptionally powerful weapon in Ultima IX.

Description

Made from the substance blackrock, this one-handed sword is much stronger than its size indicates. One strike is enough to slay most lesser foes, and even stronger foes will not easily withstand it. Acquiring this weapon in the time of Ultima IX however proved to be quite difficult. The Avatar first learned of the availability of such a weapon when talking with the trainer in Castle Britannia and the blacksmith of Britain to learn of the blacksmith Rupert in Trinsic, who used unusual materials.

Then in Trinsic, the Avatar gave the blacksmith three pieces of blackrock and 7000 gold pieces. However, the blacksmith claimed that it the materials he was given were inferior and the crafting of the sword failed. Only after the shrine was cleansed he did give the Avatar the sword and 2000 gold pieces refund.

Effectiveness of the Weapon

The damage of this weapon is 90(min) - 110(max).

Lore

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From the south has come the rumor of a smith who can temper and shape the densest blackrock into a blade. Found deep below ground, blackrock has defied the hottest smithies and the mightest [sic] hammers. While no example has appeared in the northern lands, the rumor persists among travelers from the south. Little is known of the magic contained in blackrock, save that it has an appetite for living energy in both the attacker and the attacked. – from Journal (Ultima IX)

Trivia

• While it is possible to only let Rupert create the sword after repairing the shrine, that would mean the loss of the 2000gp refund.

See Also

• Ultima IX weapon values

References

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Weapons

Melee Weapons
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Enhanced Melee Weapons	Blackrock sword ☥ Exotic Weapons ☥ Fire sword ☥ Glass sword ☥ Great dagger ☥ Lightning sword ☥ Lightning whip ☥ Magic sword ☥ Mystic Weapons ☥ Sword of defense

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Others
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