Post by Janx on Jan 14, 2007 11:28:00 GMT -5
Weapons come in all shapes and sizes, and can be made from a variety of materials. They can also be enchanted with special magical abilities to further increase their lethality.
Shortblade:
Dagger,Tanto:
Short-bladed multi-purpose weapons. Favoured by Thieves, Acrobats, and Assassins they are quick to strike and break. A Tanto is an Akaviri styled dagger.
Shortsword, Wakizashi:
Short bladed weapons provide excellent speed and damage balance. Commonly dual-wielded by the stealth classes, but also favored as a small carryable weapon. A Wakizashi is an Akaviri styled Shortsword.
Longblade:
Broadsword:
Mass-produced, double-edged long blades popular among the Legions. A character from the Imperial Legion will likely have one of these.
Longsword, Katana:
Long bladed weapons often used by Shield-Bearing knights. A Katana is an Akaviri styled Longsword usually found in the hands of wealthy nobles.
Saber:
Single edged variant of the broadsword, often used by rogues.
Claymore, Dai-Katana:
Massive 2 handed long bladed. Used by warrior of great strength. A Dai-Katana is a long bladed Katana used usually as museum pieces, though will occasionally find its way into the hand of an experience adventurer.
Blunt:
Mace:
Favored blunt weapon of the Crusader, usually combined with a shield.
Warhammer:
Heavy 2 handed blunt weapon good for knocking someone off of his feet.
Axe:
War Axe:
Chopping weapon used by Barbarians, that provides excellent damage.
Battleaxe:
Heavy 2 handed chopping weapon provides maximum damage.
Polearm:
Spear:
A 2 handed long shafted weapon with a large spike at one end. The shaft is either made of wood or metal, depending on the quality of the item. The weapon has long reach but moderate damage.
Halberd:
A 2 handed long shafted weapon with an axe blade at one end and sometimes a small spike. The shaft is either made of wood or metal, depending on the quality of the item. The weapon has long reach but moderate damage.
Marksman:
Bow:
Marksmen weapon that comes in long or short variations. Fires arrows.
Crossbow:
Marksman weapons that fire a bolt massive enough to penetrate heavy armour.
Dats, Stars, Knives:
These marksmen weapons specially weighted and are thrown at a distance for minor damage, though with enough skill can make great distractions or hit with lethal accuracy
Shortblade:
Dagger,Tanto:
Short-bladed multi-purpose weapons. Favoured by Thieves, Acrobats, and Assassins they are quick to strike and break. A Tanto is an Akaviri styled dagger.
Shortsword, Wakizashi:
Short bladed weapons provide excellent speed and damage balance. Commonly dual-wielded by the stealth classes, but also favored as a small carryable weapon. A Wakizashi is an Akaviri styled Shortsword.
Longblade:
Broadsword:
Mass-produced, double-edged long blades popular among the Legions. A character from the Imperial Legion will likely have one of these.
Longsword, Katana:
Long bladed weapons often used by Shield-Bearing knights. A Katana is an Akaviri styled Longsword usually found in the hands of wealthy nobles.
Saber:
Single edged variant of the broadsword, often used by rogues.
Claymore, Dai-Katana:
Massive 2 handed long bladed. Used by warrior of great strength. A Dai-Katana is a long bladed Katana used usually as museum pieces, though will occasionally find its way into the hand of an experience adventurer.
Blunt:
Mace:
Favored blunt weapon of the Crusader, usually combined with a shield.
Warhammer:
Heavy 2 handed blunt weapon good for knocking someone off of his feet.
Axe:
War Axe:
Chopping weapon used by Barbarians, that provides excellent damage.
Battleaxe:
Heavy 2 handed chopping weapon provides maximum damage.
Polearm:
Spear:
A 2 handed long shafted weapon with a large spike at one end. The shaft is either made of wood or metal, depending on the quality of the item. The weapon has long reach but moderate damage.
Halberd:
A 2 handed long shafted weapon with an axe blade at one end and sometimes a small spike. The shaft is either made of wood or metal, depending on the quality of the item. The weapon has long reach but moderate damage.
Marksman:
Bow:
Marksmen weapon that comes in long or short variations. Fires arrows.
Crossbow:
Marksman weapons that fire a bolt massive enough to penetrate heavy armour.
Dats, Stars, Knives:
These marksmen weapons specially weighted and are thrown at a distance for minor damage, though with enough skill can make great distractions or hit with lethal accuracy