Longsword - Revision history

HOST-GSKEBECHET: Updating image to be compatible with screen readers

2026-04-28T14:27:41Z

Updating image to be compatible with screen readers

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	The '''longsword''' is a long-bladed dual-edged sword primarily used for slashing but is also designed for thrusting. The blade is typically about three feet long and the handle is usually large enough for two hands, but typically only used in one. Usually most of the [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/forte forte] is not even sharpened, as the forte is used for blocking and the [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/foible foible] is used for offense.		The '''longsword''' is a long-bladed dual-edged sword primarily used for slashing but is also designed for thrusting. The blade is typically about three feet long and the handle is usually large enough for two hands, but typically only used in one. Usually most of the [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/forte forte] is not even sharpened, as the forte is used for blocking and the [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/foible foible] is used for offense.

2026-04-28T14:15:10Z

Removing obsolete link

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	==References==		==References==

	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/edgedweapons.asp#Longsword Official Documentation Longsword]
	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longsword Longsword], on Wikipedia		*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longsword Longsword], on Wikipedia

2026-04-26T05:12:59Z

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	The '''longsword''' is a long-bladed dual-edged sword primarily used for slashing but is also designed for thrusting. The blade is typically about three feet long and the handle is usually large enough for two hands, but typically only used in one. Usually most of the [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/forte forte] is not even sharpened, as the forte is used for blocking and the [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/foible foible] is used for offense.		The '''longsword''' is a long-bladed dual-edged sword primarily used for slashing but is also designed for thrusting. The blade is typically about three feet long and the handle is usually large enough for two hands, but typically only used in one. Usually most of the [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/forte forte] is not even sharpened, as the forte is used for blocking and the [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/foible foible] is used for offense.

2017-03-18T09:39:22Z

Updated alternate names list

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	==Alternate Names==		==Alternate Names==
	*'''arming sword''' ~~General Use~~		*'''arming sword'''
	*'''kaskara''' ~~General Use~~		*'''kaskara'''
	:The Kaskara is a broad-bladed weapon originating from Sudan. The weapon is generally about 42 inches long and dual-edged.		:The Kaskara is a broad-bladed weapon originating from Sudan. The weapon is generally about 42 inches long and dual-edged.

	*'''langsax/langseax''' ~~General Use~~		*'''langsax/langseax'''
	*'''~~sheering~~ ~~sword~~''' ~~General Use~~		*'''mekya t'rhet'''
			*'''sheering sword'''
	*'''tachi'''		*'''tachi'''

2015-09-13T03:51:07Z

Alternate Names

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	*'''langsax/langseax''' General Use		*'''langsax/langseax''' General Use
	*'''sheering sword''' General Use		*'''sheering sword''' General Use
			*'''tachi'''

	==Game Mechanics==		==Game Mechanics==

2015-04-17T16:15:15Z

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	The '''longsword''' is a long-bladed dual-edged sword primarily used for slashing but is also designed for thrusting. The blade is typically about three feet long and the handle is usually large enough for two hands, but typically only used in one. Usually most of the [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/forte forte] is not even sharpened, as the forte is used for blocking and the [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/foible foible] is used for offense.		The '''longsword''' is a long-bladed dual-edged sword primarily used for slashing but is also designed for thrusting. The blade is typically about three feet long and the handle is usually large enough for two hands, but typically only used in one. Usually most of the [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/forte forte] is not even sharpened, as the forte is used for blocking and the [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/foible foible] is used for offense.

	==Construction==		==Construction==
	The longsword consists of two main parts, the blade and the hilt.		The longsword consists of two main parts, the blade and the hilt.

2014-12-31T18:48:28Z

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2010-12-30T19:32:08Z

References

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	==References==		==References==

		⚫	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/edgedweapons.asp#Longsword Official Documentation Longsword]
	*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longsword Longsword], on Wikipedia		*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longsword Longsword], on Wikipedia

⚫	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/edgedweapons.asp#Longsword ~~Weapon~~ ~~Guide:~~ Longsword]~~, on Play.net~~

	[[Category:Weapons]]		[[Category:Weapons]]

2010-12-30T19:30:14Z

Game Mechanics: Added weapon weight and link to table edit

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			The longsword has a standard weight of 5 lbs.

			Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table longsword]]

	==Related Articles==		==Related Articles==

2010-12-30T19:25:27Z

Other Names: Updated section

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	:The hilt is made up of three parts: the [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/quillon quillions] or guard, the grip, and the [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/pommel pommel]. The guard and grip fit over the tang, and the pommel was usually attached to the tang to hold the quillions and handle in place. The pommel also acted as a counterweight to the blade.		:The hilt is made up of three parts: the [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/quillon quillions] or guard, the grip, and the [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/pommel pommel]. The guard and grip fit over the tang, and the pommel was usually attached to the tang to hold the quillions and handle in place. The pommel also acted as a counterweight to the blade.

	==~~Other~~ Names==		==Alternate Names==
			*'''arming sword''' General Use
	;Kaskara
			*'''kaskara''' General Use
	:The Kaskara is a broad-bladed weapon originating from Sudan. The weapon is generally about 42 inches long and dual-edged.		:The Kaskara is a broad-bladed weapon originating from Sudan. The weapon is generally about 42 inches long and dual-edged.

			*'''langsax/langseax''' General Use
			*'''sheering sword''' General Use

	==Game Mechanics==		==Game Mechanics==