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The '''two-handed sword''' is an edged weapon so massive that it requires two hands to hold. [[Two-handed Weapons]] are weapons which require both hands to grasp, thus can not be used with a shield. The weapons which belong to this group resemble weapons from many of the other groups. However, there is a distinct difference in the sheer size and weight of these weapons. In general, two-handed weapons hit a great deal harder and do more damage than one-handed [[Edged Weapons|edged]] or [[Blunt Weapons|blunt weapons]]. The trade-off is less defense offered by a [[Shield|shield]]. |
The '''two-handed sword''' is an edged weapon so massive that it requires two hands to hold. [[Two-handed Weapons]] are weapons which require both hands to grasp, thus can not be used with a shield. The weapons which belong to this group resemble weapons from many of the other groups. However, there is a distinct difference in the sheer size and weight of these weapons. In general, two-handed weapons hit a great deal harder and do more damage than one-handed [[Edged Weapons|edged]] or [[Blunt Weapons|blunt weapons]]. The trade-off is less defense offered by a [[Shield|shield]]. |
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==References== |
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*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/twohanded.asp#Two-handedSword Official Documentation >> Two-handed Sword] |
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Latest revision as of 09:36, 28 April 2026
The two-handed sword is an edged weapon so massive that it requires two hands to hold. Two-handed Weapons are weapons which require both hands to grasp, thus can not be used with a shield. The weapons which belong to this group resemble weapons from many of the other groups. However, there is a distinct difference in the sheer size and weight of these weapons. In general, two-handed weapons hit a great deal harder and do more damage than one-handed edged or blunt weapons. The trade-off is less defense offered by a shield.
To be proficient with the two-handed sword it is strongly recommended that the user train in the two-handed weapon skill.
Alternate Names
- battlesword
- beheading sword
- bidenhander
- falx
- executioner's sword
- greatsword
- mekya ne'rutka
- no-dachi
- zweihander
Game Mechanics
| Weapon | AG | Cloth | Leather | Scale | Chain | Plate | RT | Min RT | Damage Type | STR/DU | ||||||||||||
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| AsG | 1 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | |||||
| Two-handed sword | DF | .625 | .500 | .500 | .350 | .275 | 8 | 4 | Slash/Crush | 75/200 | ||||||||||||
| AvD | 41 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 44 | 42 | 40 | 38 | 48 | 44 | 40 | 36 | 47 | 41 | 35 | 29 | |||||
The standard two-handed sword has a weight of 12 lbs.
Note: To edit this table go to Template:Weapon table two-handed sword