Engineers ...and Spanners ??

[DR4296]

Stupid question: Does a Dwarf Engineer HAVE to use a Spanner as their hand-weapon?

Sorry, I just recently rejoined after being away for something like 1.5 years (and even then, I was only playing here for a few weeks... most of my WAR time was back on the official servers).

I'm stuck at work and can't exactly log in to see if I can even PLACE an axe or a hammer in my hand.
But even if I can, is there anything to be gained or lost here, in general, by switching to an axe or a hammer?

Thanks much!

[kmark101]

You can use some hammers. My engie is wielding a hammer right now

[Glorian]

Check the link in my Signature for all One Hand Hammers and Spanners available to Engis in the Game.

[DR4296]

Well, I tried putting an axe called the "Issued Axe" in my hand and it wouldn't let me. I even logged on again later on and tried again. Same thing. Description doesn't seem to show any level or class restrictions.

BUT, then I bought a reward hammer from one of the vendors who sells stuff that you can only buy with medallions. THAT I could put in my hand with no problems.

[charlysixb]

Can use hammers over spanners for appearence, not axes afaik. My engi has t1 lair hammer for appearence, it looks so cool for engi.

[RuffRyder]

Hammer and Axe are to different weapon types, some careers can use both (e.g. Slayer, Marauder), some only one (eg. WP - hammer, Chosen - axe).
Imagine an Engi trying to construct a turret with an axe... not funny but maybe he would still be able to do it.

[Fallenkezef]

Hammer and Axe are to different weapon types, some careers can use both (e.g. Slayer, Marauder), some only one (eg. WP - hammer, Chosen - axe).
Imagine an Engi trying to construct a turret with an axe... not funny but maybe he would still be able to do it.

Axe blade one side, hammer head other side, job done.