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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. |
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==Construction== |
==Construction== |
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The longsword consists of two main parts, the blade and the hilt. |
The longsword consists of two main parts, the blade and the hilt. |
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The blade consists of a foible and a forte. Sometimes a [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fuller fuller] (sometimes, inaccurately, called a blood groove) will run along the length of the blade, usually ending half way down the foible. The foible also contains the tip. When constructing the blade, a [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/tang tang] (fifth definition) usually extends into the hilt. |
:The blade consists of a foible and a forte. Sometimes a [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fuller fuller] (sometimes, inaccurately, called a blood groove) will run along the length of the blade, usually ending half way down the foible. The foible also contains the tip. When constructing the blade, a [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/tang tang] (fifth definition) usually extends into the hilt. |
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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. |
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==Alternate Names== |
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*'''arming sword''' |
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*'''kaskara''' |
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:The Kaskara is a broad-bladed weapon originating from Sudan. The weapon is generally about 42 inches long and dual-edged. |
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*'''langsax/langseax''' |
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*'''mekya t'rhet''' |
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*'''sheering sword''' |
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*'''tachi''' |
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==Game Mechanics== |
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Longswords are on the high end of the damaging weapons in the [[Edged Weapons]] skill. |
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The longsword has a standard weight of 5 lbs. |
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Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table longsword]] |
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==Related Articles== |
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*[[Forging]], the [[artisan skill]] required to craft a longsword. |
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*[[Edged Weapons]], the [[skill]] required to wield a longsword. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/edgedweapons.asp#Longsword Official Documentation Longsword] |
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[[Category:Weapons]] |
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Latest revision as of 03:39, 18 March 2017
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 forte is not even sharpened, as the forte is used for blocking and the foible is used for offense.
Construction
The longsword consists of two main parts, the blade and the hilt.
- Blade
- The blade consists of a foible and a forte. Sometimes a fuller (sometimes, inaccurately, called a blood groove) will run along the length of the blade, usually ending half way down the foible. The foible also contains the tip. When constructing the blade, a tang (fifth definition) usually extends into the hilt.
- Hilt
- The hilt is made up of three parts: the quillions or guard, the grip, and the 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.
Alternate Names
- arming sword
- kaskara
- The Kaskara is a broad-bladed weapon originating from Sudan. The weapon is generally about 42 inches long and dual-edged.
- langsax/langseax
- mekya t'rhet
- sheering sword
- tachi
Game Mechanics
Longswords are on the high end of the damaging weapons in the Edged Weapons skill.
| Weapon | AG | Cloth | Leather | Scale | Chain | Plate | RT | Min RT | Damage Type | STR/DU | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AsG | 1 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | |||||
| Longsword | DF | .425 | .275 | .225 | .200 | .175 | 4 | 4 | Slash/Puncture/Crush | 65/160 | ||||||||||||
| AvD | 41 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 37 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 35 | 29 | 23 | 17 | |||||
The longsword has a standard weight of 5 lbs.
Note: To edit this table go to Template:Weapon table longsword
Related Articles
- Forging, the artisan skill required to craft a longsword.
- Edged Weapons, the skill required to wield a longsword.
References
- Official Documentation Longsword
- Longsword, on Wikipedia