Weapons Manual - Straight swords
Shortsword
The shortsword has a two-foot double-edged blade designed for both thrusting and slashing. Lighter and faster than the longsword, it is also weaker.
| Skill type: | Swords (also benefits from the Straight Sword Mastery talent). |
| Usage: | One handed, and cannot be thrown. |
| Good styles: | Viper, Hydra, Crane, Mantis and Hawk. |
| Weaknesses: | This weapon can be caught by swordbreakers and tiger claws. |
Longsword
The longsword has a three-foot double edged blade, effective for both thrusting and slashing. It has a wide range of available fighting techniques, catering to both the beginner and the expert.
| Skill type: | Swords (also benefits from the Straight Sword Mastery talent). |
| Usage: | One handed, and cannot be thrown. |
| Good styles: | Viper, Crane, Hydra, Mantis and Hawk. |
| Weaknesses: | This weapon can be caught by swordbreakers and tiger claws. |
Broadsword
The broadsword has a heavy three-foot double edged blade, designed primarily for slashing. It has a wide range of available fighting techniques, catering to both the beginner and the expert.
| Skill type: | Swords (also benefits from the Straight Sword Mastery talent). |
| Usage: | One handed, and cannot be thrown. |
| Good styles: | Viper, Crane, Hydra, Mantis and Hawk. |
