Main gauche

A main gauche is a defensive off-hand weapon. The name is French meaning, literally, left hand. Typically the weapon is a dagger-like weapon with either an elongated crossguard or three blades used mainly for defense, but can also be used defensively. It is recommeneded that the user train in Two Weapon Combat should he wish to use this weapon effectively.

Damage Factors and AvD

In addition to the following, main gauches give a +10 DS bonus when used in the off-hand.

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
Main gauche	DF	.275	.210				.110				.125				.075				2	4	Slashing/Piercing	18/190
	AvD	27	25	24	23	22	20	18	16	14	20	16	12	8	20	14	8	2

References

• http://www.play.net/gs4/info/armory/edgedweapons.asp#MainGauche