Two-handed sword

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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 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
  • no-dachi, zweihander

Game Mechanics

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
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


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