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The broadsword is a different name for the basket-hilted sword. It's a sword with a basket shaped guard that protects the hand. The term "Broad" contrast with the similar but slender [[rapier]]. | The broadsword is a different name for the basket-hilted sword. It's a sword with a basket shaped guard that protects the hand. The term "Broad" contrast with the similar but slender [[rapier]]. | ||
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==Encyclopaedia entry== | ==Encyclopaedia entry== | ||
Revision as of 06:51, 18 December 2014
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| Name | broadsword |
| Appearance | broadsword |
| Damage vs. small | 2d4 |
| Damage vs. large | 1d6+1 |
| To-hit bonus | +0 |
| Weapon skill | broadsword |
| Size | one-handed |
| Base price | 10 zm (+10/positive enchant) |
| Weight | 70 |
| Material | iron |
A broadsword is a kind of melee weapon. For samurai, it is a ninja-to. The elven broadsword and runesword also use the broadsword skill.
Broadsword skill
| Broadsword | |
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| Max | Role |
| Basic | |
| Skilled | |
The following weapons use the broadsword skill:
- broadsword
- elven broadsword
- runesword
- Dragonbane (broadsword)
- Orcrist (elven broadsword)
- Stormbringer (runesword)
Appearance
The broadsword is a different name for the basket-hilted sword. It's a sword with a basket shaped guard that protects the hand. The term "Broad" contrast with the similar but slender rapier.
The cross-guard was improved as the development of firearms made armor obsolete(armored gantlets and shield).
Encyclopaedia entry
Bring me my broadsword
And clear understanding.
Bring me my cross of gold,
As a talisman.
[ "Broadsword" (refrain) by Ian Anderson ]
