Blackjack
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Blackjacks are a group of members' only melee weapons. They are used in the Thieving skill to lure/knock-out certain NPCs located in Pollnivneach. There are three types of blackjack: ordinary, offensive (also known as attack), and defensive. Although the blackjack types are functionally the same and can all be used to lure/knock-out specific NPCs, they each provide different combat bonuses. Ordinary blackjacks provide a small bonus to strength, while offensive and defensive raise both strength and their respective crush types. There are no level requirements for wielding blackjacks.
To use the blackjacks the player must first have completed the Feud quest and have the necessary Thieving level to pickpocket either Villagers, Bandits or Menaphite thugs. Once the requirements are met and the player is wielding a blackjack he/she selects 'Lure' on the right-click menu. When away from other NPCs the player should choose 'Knock-out', though there is always a chance they will fail to knock-out the NPC. A successful knockout will reward the player with a small amount of Thieving experience. The player can then safely pickpocket the unconscious NPC.
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[edit] Strategies
[edit] Healing
Bandits and Menaphites cause damage for every failure, which can quickly add up. There is no bank in Pollnivneach, still there are a few options. You can boost your hitpoint regeneration rate with items, familiars, and Rapid Heal and this will undoubtedly help reduce the frequency you need to eat. There is a kebab store in Pollnivneach which sells Kebabs and Super kebabs at a cheap price, however both are somewhat unreliable and buying from the shop is a slow process. You may also talk to Ali the Barman and purchase wine from him for very cheap prices. There is also a General store you can use to unnote food that you brought, which is the quickest option for obtaining food. Or you can simply use the Magic carpet to return to a bank and withdraw food. Either way the money from pickpocketing will easily cover all expenses. If you have got a ring of slaying, then it should be easy for you. Just teleport to Sumona in Pollnivneach with it. And when you need to restock on food, you can just use a teleport such as an amulet of glory, a ring of duelling or a teletab.
[edit] Negating the Failure
When you fail to knock-out a victim, you will be attacked. If one was to quickly click pickpocket, the victim will negate the failure and will not attack. This is a great method to use when you're running out of food. Of course there is a failure to pickpocket as well.
[edit] 'Double Double Hit'
The 'Double Double Hit' is a technique used in Blackjacking. It is achieved when a Bandit/Menaphite Thug has been knocked-out, been pick-pocketed twice and then knocked out. After knocking the victim out, one should instantly right click the victim and pickpocket them, do this twice quickly. Then Knock them out again as soon as you hear the pickpocket confirmation sound. The Victim should lay on the ground still, allowing you to do an infinite 'Double Double Hit' (Until the victim accuses you of pickpocketing him)
[edit] Where to train
The best place to train with blackjacks is always in a building, with a door and no other NPC. This is so your victim cannot escape to areas you are unable to knock him out, and the less space he has to travel the faster the process will be. Ali the Dyer's tent is a great place for Bandits, as it is small and has a ladder to escape the Bandit if he becomes aggressive.
| Blackjacks | |
|---|---|
| Ordinary | |
| Offensive |
Oak blackjack (o) • Willow blackjack (o) • Maple blackjack (o) |
| Defensive |
Oak blackjack (d) • Willow blackjack (d) • Maple blackjack (d) |
