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== Construction == |
== Construction == |
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A scimitar is a backsword-type weapon, being single-edged and has a sharply curving blade. The hilt of a scimitar is usually angled to allow for extra leverage when swinging, which is not a design incorporated into double-edged weapons due to the fact that a double-edged weapon can be swung two different ways. |
A scimitar is a [[backsword]]-type weapon, being single-edged and has a sharply curving blade. The hilt of a scimitar is usually angled to allow for extra leverage when swinging, which is not a design incorporated into double-edged weapons due to the fact that a double-edged weapon can be swung two different ways. |
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*'''cutlass''' General Use |
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*'''kama''' General Use |
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*'''kilij''' Alterations Only |
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*'''palache''' Alterations Only |
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*'''sabre''' General Use |
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*'''sapara''' General Use |
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*'''shamshir''' General Use |
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*'''yataghan''' General Use |
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== Game Mechanics == |
== Game Mechanics == |
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A scimitar can be compared to a longsword easily, as the [[longsword]] does the same type of damage and is the same speed. However, the scimitar has lower [[damage factor]]s than the longsword against every type of armor, has lower [[AvD]]s than a longsword against every type of armor, and has lower breakage values than the longsword. |
A scimitar can be compared to a longsword easily, as the [[longsword]] does the same type of damage and is the same speed. However, the scimitar has lower [[damage factor]]s than the longsword against every type of armor, has lower [[AvD]]s than a longsword against every type of armor, and has lower breakage values than the longsword. |
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Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table scimitar]] |
Note: To edit this table go to [[Template:Weapon table scimitar]] |
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The scimitar has several allowed alternate names, such as the '''kilij, palache, cutlass, sabre, sapara, yataghan,''' and '''kama'''. |
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== Related Articles == |
== Related Articles == |
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== References == |
== References == |
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*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/edgedweapons.asp#Scimitar |
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/edgedweapons.asp#Scimitar Official Documentation >> Scimitar] |
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*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scimitar |
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[[Category:Weapons]] |
[[Category:Weapons]] |
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Revision as of 15:35, 30 December 2010
Scimitars are weapons that are commonly associated with pirates and Arabian swordsmen. Although, in more recent times, the scimitar, or sabre, was issued to army officers -- more for decorative purposes than useful purposes. They were often used as slashing weapons for close-range fighting by cavalry. They are still commonly used in marching drills and as ceremonial swords for formal occasions by the United States military.
Construction
A scimitar is a backsword-type weapon, being single-edged and has a sharply curving blade. The hilt of a scimitar is usually angled to allow for extra leverage when swinging, which is not a design incorporated into double-edged weapons due to the fact that a double-edged weapon can be swung two different ways.
Alternate Names
- cutlass General Use
- kama General Use
- kilij Alterations Only
- palache Alterations Only
- sabre General Use
- sapara General Use
- shamshir General Use
- yataghan General Use
Game Mechanics
A scimitar can be compared to a longsword easily, as the longsword does the same type of damage and is the same speed. However, the scimitar has lower damage factors than the longsword against every type of armor, has lower AvDs than a longsword against every type of armor, and has lower breakage values than the longsword.
| 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 | |||||
| Scimitar | DF | .375 | .260 | .210 | .200 | .165 | 4 | 4 | Slash/Puncture/Crush | 60/150 | ||||||||||||
| AvD | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 30 | 24 | 18 | 12 | |||||
The scimitar has a standard weight of 5 lbs.
Note: To edit this table go to Template:Weapon table scimitar