Broadsword

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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
Max Role
Basic
Skilled

The following weapons use the broadsword skill:

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.

Encyclopaedia entry

Bring me my broadsword
And clear understanding.
Bring me my cross of gold,
As a talisman.
[ "Broadsword" (refrain) by Ian Anderson ]