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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.


*'''Blade'''
;Blade
: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.


*'''Hilt'''
;Hilt
: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==
==Other Names==
;Kaskara
The only other noun that falls into the longsword weapon class is the '''kaskara'''.
:The Kaskara is a broad-bladed weapon originating from Sudan. The weapon is generally about 42 inches long and dual-edged.


==Game Mechanics==
==Game Mechanics==
Longswords are on the high end of the damaging weapons in the [[Edged Weapons]] skill.
Longswords are on the high end of the damaging weapons in the [[Edged Weapons]] skill.
{{Weapon table start}}

{{Weapon table longsword}}
{| {{prettytable}}
{{Weapon table end}}
|+''Longsword Damage Factors and Attack vs. Defense''
|- align=center bgcolor=#dddddd
!bgcolor=#cccccc width=100 rowspan=2|''Weapon''
!width=30 bgcolor=#cccccc|AG
!width=30|Cloth
!colspan=4|Leather
!colspan=4|Scale
!colspan=4|Chain
!colspan=4|Plate
!rowspan=2 width=40|[[Roundtime|RT]]
!rowspan=2 width=40|Min RT
!rowspan=2 width=175|Damage Type
!rowspan=2 width=50|STR/DU
|- align=center bgcolor=#dddddd
|bgcolor=#cccccc|'''AsG'''||1||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13||14||15||16||17||18||19||20
|- align=center
|rowspan=2 bgcolor=#eeeeee|'''Longsword'''||bgcolor=#cccccc|DF
|.425|| colspan=4|.275|| colspan=4|.225|| colspan=4|.200|| colspan=4|.175
|rowspan=2|4||rowspan=2|5||rowspan=2|Slashing/Piercing/Crushing||rowspan=2|65/160
|- align=center
|bgcolor=#cccccc|AvD
<!-- Robes -->
|width=20|41
<!-- Leather -->
|width=20|42
|width=20|41
|width=20|40
|width=20|39
<!-- Scale -->
|width=20|43
|width=20|41
|width=20|39
|width=20|37
<!-- Chain -->
|width=20|37
|width=20|33
|width=20|29
|width=20|25
<!-- Plate -->
|width=20|35
|width=20|29
|width=20|23
|width=20|17
|}


==Related Articles==
==Related Articles==
*[[Forging]], the [[artisan skill]] required to craft a longsword.
*[[Forging]] - Player forged weapons gain a 2%, 4%, or 6% bonus to AvD and DF, depending on the quality.
*[[Edged Weapons]] - This skill is required to wield a longsword.
*[[Edged Weapons]], the [[skill]] required to wield a longsword.


==References==
==References==
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longsword
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longsword Longsword], on Wikipedia
*http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/edgedweapons.asp#Longsword
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/edgedweapons.asp#Longsword Weapon Guide: Longsword], on Play.net


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

Revision as of 22:20, 11 June 2006

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.

Other Names

Kaskara
The Kaskara is a broad-bladed weapon originating from Sudan. The weapon is generally about 42 inches long and dual-edged.

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

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References

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