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''"Anyone can swing a sword. A true swordsfighter is one who practices the swing."''
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- '''Padrig the Swift'''
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== Swordsmanship==
 
A melee combat [[Weapon Skill]] that yields sharp weapons that are used with a 'swinging/slicing' action.
 
A melee combat [[Weapon Skill]] that yields sharp weapons that are used with a 'swinging/slicing' action.
  
 
The damage for most sword weapons is calculated predominately with a number of dice rolls (2-3 dice) where as fencing is predominately calculated with fewer dice. This gives swordsmanship a more consistent damage distribution.
 
The damage for most sword weapons is calculated predominately with a number of dice rolls (2-3 dice) where as fencing is predominately calculated with fewer dice. This gives swordsmanship a more consistent damage distribution.
  
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== Weapons ==
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Most swordsmanship weapons can be crafted by [[Blacksmiths]]. The remaining swordsmanship weapons can be crafted by [[Tinkers]]. They can be found in the Utensils and also the Tools category of the crafting menu.
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width: 35%;"
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|- style="font-weight:bold;"
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! colspan="6" | Axe
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|- style="font-weight:bold;"
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| colspan="2" | Type
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| Strength Required
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| Damage
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| Speed
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| Hits
 +
|-
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| image
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| Axe
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| 35
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| 3d10+3
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| 37
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| 31-110
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|-
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| image
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| Battle Axe
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| 40
 +
| 2d17+4
 +
| 30
 +
| 31-70
 +
|-
 +
| image
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| Double Axe
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| 45
 +
| 1d31+4
 +
| 37
 +
| 31-110
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|-
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| image
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| Executioner's Axe
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| 35
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| 3d10+3
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| 40
 +
| 31-80
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|-
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| image
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| Hatchet
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| 15
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| 1d16+1
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| 40
 +
| 31-80
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|-
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| image
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| Large Battle Axe
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| 40
 +
| 2d17+4
 +
| 30
 +
| 31-70
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|-
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| image
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| Pickaxe
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| 25
 +
| 1d15+0
 +
| 35
 +
| 31-60
 +
|-
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| image
 +
| Two Handed Axe
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| 35
 +
| 2d18+3
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| 30
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| 31-90<br />
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|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width: 35%;"
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|-
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! colspan="6" style="font-weight:bold;" | Slashing
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|- style="font-weight:bold;"
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| colspan="2" | Type
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| Strength Required
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| Damage
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| Speed
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| Hits
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|-
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| image
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| Butcher Knife
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| 5
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| 2d7+0
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| 40
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| 31-40
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|-
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| image
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| Cleaver
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| 10
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| 1d12+1
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| 40
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| 31-50
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|-
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| image
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| Skinning Knife
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| 5
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| 1d10+0
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| 40
 +
| 31-40
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|-
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| image
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| Broadsword
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| 25
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| 2d13+3
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| 45
 +
| 31-100
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|-
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| image
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| Cutlass
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| 10
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| 2d12+4
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| 45
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| 31-70
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|-
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| image
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| Katana
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| 10
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| 3d8+2
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| 58
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| 31-90
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|-
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| image
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| Longsword
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| 25
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| 2d15+3
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| 35
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| 31-110
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|-
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| image
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| Scimitar
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| 10
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| 2d14+2
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| 43
 +
| 31-90
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|-
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| image
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| Long Sword
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| 25
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| 2d15+3
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| 35
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| 31-110
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|-
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| image
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| Viking Sword
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| 40
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| 4d8+2
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| 30
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| 31-100
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|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width: 35%;"
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|-
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! colspan="6" style="font-weight:bold;" | Polearm
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|- style="font-weight:bold;"
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| colspan="2" | Type
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| Strength Required
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| Damage
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| Speed
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| Hits
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|-
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| image
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| Bardiche
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| 40
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| 2d20+3
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| 26
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| 31-100
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|-
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| image
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| Halberd
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| 45
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| 2d23+3
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| 25
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| 31-80
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|}
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== PvP ==
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[[Halberds]] and [[Katanas]] are very common with PvP templates.
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* Halberds can have their swings cycled for bonus swings. Depending on your [[Dexterity]], after swinging your halberd you will want to quickly disarm your weapon, wait for your wrestling cycle then arm your halberd to rest your swing. Normal halberd swing cycles can be done within 3 to 4 seconds. Note, if you successfully wrestle while your halberd is disarmed, your cycle will be reset again so it is important during PvP to not stand on top of your opponent while flagged for combat.
  
 
== Pros and Cons ==
 
== Pros and Cons ==
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=== Pros ===
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'''Pros'''
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*Can be poisoned
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* Swordsmanship weapons can be [[Poisoned]]
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*Some are in the top-ranks for damage per hit and some for speed
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* Some notable weapons are in the top-ranks for damage per hit, and some for speed
  
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=== Cons ===
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'''Cons'''
 
* No damage-per-second top-ranked weapons
 
* No damage-per-second top-ranked weapons
 
* There is no bonus stamina drain like [[Mace Fighting]]
 
* There is no bonus stamina drain like [[Mace Fighting]]
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== Popular Swordsmanship weapons ==
 
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*[[Halberd]]: The hardest hitting yet slowest melee weapon, and rank 2 of all weapons for damage per hit. A favorite amongst [[tank mage|tank mages]].
 
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*[[Katana]]: One of the faster weapons in the game, can be used with a [[shield]].
 
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*[[Executioner axe]] or [[double axe]] or [[axe]]: Solid intermediate sword weapons.
 
  
 
== Weapon comparison ==
 
== Weapon comparison ==
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For the following comparisons the weapon-user has 100 Weapon Skill, 100 Stamina, 100 Tactics, 100 Anatomy and 100 Strength, and the weapons are of exceptional quality. The defender has 0 Weapon Skill and thus will be damaged every hit, furthermore the defender has no armor.
 
For the following comparisons the weapon-user has 100 Weapon Skill, 100 Stamina, 100 Tactics, 100 Anatomy and 100 Strength, and the weapons are of exceptional quality. The defender has 0 Weapon Skill and thus will be damaged every hit, furthermore the defender has no armor.
  
 
=== Average damage per hit ===
 
=== Average damage per hit ===
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{|
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width: 35%;"
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|
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|-
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{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" colspan="50" style="border-collapse:collapse; margin-left: 20px; border:1px #000 solid" width="dynamic" 
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! colspan="5" style="font-weight:bold;" | Top 10 weapon-ranking by average damage per hit
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|+ '''Top 10 weapon-ranking by average damage per hit'''
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|-
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|- BGCOLOR="#dacb88" colspan="2" align="center"
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| Rank
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! Rank
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| Weapon
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! Weapon
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| Max Hit
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! Max Hit
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| Av Dmg/Hit
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! BGCOLOR="#c1b36c"|Av Dmg/Hit
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| Av Dmg/Sec
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! Av Dmg/Sec
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|-
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
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| 1
 
| 1
 
| Crossbow, Heavy (2-H)
 
| Crossbow, Heavy (2-H)
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| 35.63
 
| 35.63
 
| 4.75
 
| 4.75
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
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|-
 
| 2
 
| 2
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|'''Halberd (2-H)'''
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| style="font-weight:bold;" | Halberd (2-H)
 
| 50.35
 
| 50.35
 
| 29.45
 
| 29.45
 
| 9.82
 
| 9.82
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
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|-
 
| 3
 
| 3
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|Crossbow (2-H)
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| Crossbow (2-H)
 
| 44.65
 
| 44.65
 
| 28.03
 
| 28.03
 
| 6.73
 
| 6.73
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
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|-
 
| 4
 
| 4
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|Bow (2-H)
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| Bow (2-H)
 
| 42.75
 
| 42.75
 
| 27.55
 
| 27.55
 
| 7.35
 
| 7.35
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
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|-
 
| 5
 
| 5
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|'''Bardiche(2-H)'''
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| style="font-weight:bold;" | Bardiche(2-H)
 
| 44.65
 
| 44.65
 
| 26.60
 
| 26.60
 
| 9.22
 
| 9.22
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
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|-
 
| 6
 
| 6
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|'''Battle Axe(2-H)'''
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| style="font-weight:bold;" | Battle Axe (2-H)
 
| 39.9
 
| 39.9
 
| 24.70
 
| 24.70
 
| 9.88
 
| 9.88
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
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|-
 
| 6
 
| 6
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|'''Large Battle Axe(2-H)'''
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| style="font-weight:bold;" | Large Battle Axe (2-H)
 
| 39.9
 
| 39.9
 
| 24.70
 
| 24.70
 
| 9.88
 
| 9.88
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
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|-
 
| 6
 
| 6
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|'''Two-handed Axe(2-H)'''
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| style="font-weight:bold;" | Two-Handed Axe (2-H)
 
| 40.85
 
| 40.85
 
| 24.70
 
| 24.70
 
| 9.88
 
| 9.88
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
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|-
 
| 6
 
| 6
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|War Hammer (2-H)
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| War Hammer (2-H)
 
| 38
 
| 38
 
| 24.70
 
| 24.70
 
| 10.21
 
| 10.21
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
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|-
 
| 10
 
| 10
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|Black Staff (2-H)
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| Black Staff (2-H)
 
| 35.15
 
| 35.15
 
| 23.28
 
| 23.28
 
| 10.86
 
| 10.86
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|}
 
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|   
 
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{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" colspan="50" style="border-collapse:collapse; margin-left: 20px; border:1px #000 solid" width="dynamic" 
 
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|+ '''The best 10 one-handed weapons by average damage per hit'''
 
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|- BGCOLOR="#dacb88" colspan="2" align="center"
 
−
! Overall Rank
 
−
! Weapon
 
−
! Max Hit
 
−
! BGCOLOR="#c1b36c"|Av Dmg/Hit
 
−
! Av Dmg/Sec
 
−
|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
 
−
|12
 
−
|War Mace
 
−
|32.3
 
−
|22.80
 
−
|9.73
 
−
|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
 
−
|13
 
−
|Maul
 
−
|32.3
 
−
|22.80
 
−
|9.12
 
−
|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
 
−
|13
 
−
|'''Viking Sword'''
 
−
|36.1
 
−
|22.80
 
−
|9.12
 
−
|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
 
−
|13
 
−
|Mace
 
−
|34.2
 
−
|22.80
 
−
|9.12
 
−
|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
 
−
|19
 
−
|Hammer Pick
 
−
|35.15
 
−
|22.33
 
−
|8.93
 
−
|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
 
−
|21
 
−
|'''Longsword'''
 
−
|35.15
 
−
|21.85
 
−
|10.2
 
−
|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
 
−
|21
 
−
|'''Long Sword (thin)'''
 
−
|35.15
 
−
|21.85
 
−
|10.2
 
−
|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
 
−
|25
 
−
|War Fork
 
−
|34.2
 
−
|20.90
 
−
|12.54
 
−
|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
 
−
|26
 
−
|War Axe
 
−
|29.45
 
−
|20.90
 
−
|11.15
 
−
|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
 
−
|27
 
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|'''Broadsword'''
 
−
|31.35
 
−
|19.95
 
−
|11.97
 
 
|-
 
|-
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|}
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| colspan="5" style="font-weight:bold;" | The best 10 one-handed weapons by average damage per hit
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|- style="font-weight:bold;"
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| Overall Rank
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| Weapon
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| Max Hit
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| Av Dmg/Hit
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| Av Dmg/Sec
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|-
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| 12
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| War Mace
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| 32.3
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| 22.80
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| 9.73
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|-
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| 13
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| Maul
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| 32.3
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| 22.80
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| 9.12
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|-
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| 13
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| style="font-weight:bold;" | Viking Sword
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| 36.1
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| 22.80
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| 9.12
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|-
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| 13
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| Mace
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| 34.2
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| 22.80
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| 9.12
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|-
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| 19
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| Hammer Pick
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| 35.15
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| 22.33
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| 8.93
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|-
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| 21
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| style="font-weight:bold;" | Longsword
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| 35.15
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| 21.85
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| 10.2
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|-
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| 21
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| style="font-weight:bold;" | Long Sword
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| 35.15
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| 21.85
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| 10.2
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|-
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| 25
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| War Fork
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| 34.2
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| 20.90
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| 12.54
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|-
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| 26
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| War Axe
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| 29.45
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| 20.90
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| 11.15
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|-
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| 27
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| style="font-weight:bold;" | Broadsword
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| 31.35
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| 19.95
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| 11.97
 
|}
 
|}
  
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=== Average damage per second ===
 
=== Average damage per second ===
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; width: 35%;"
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{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" colspan="50" style="border-collapse:collapse; margin-left: 20px; border:1px #000 solid" width="dynamic" 
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|-
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|+ '''Top 10 weapon-ranking by average damage per second'''
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! colspan="5" style="font-weight:bold;" | Top 10 weapon-ranking by average damage per second
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|- BGCOLOR="#dacb88" colspan="2" align="center"
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|- style="font-weight:bold;"
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! Rank
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| Rank
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! Weapon
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| Weapon
−
! Max Hit
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| Max Hit
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! Av Dmg/Hit
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| Av Dmg/Hit
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! BGCOLOR="#c1b36c"|Av Dmg/Sec
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| Av Dmg/Sec
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
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|-
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|1
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| 1
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|Short Spear (2-H)
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| Short Spear (2-H)
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|34.2
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| 34.2
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|20.90
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| 20.90
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|13.93
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| 13.93
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
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|-
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|2
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| 2
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|Spear (2-H)
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| Spear (2-H)
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|38
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| 38
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|21.85
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| 21.85
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|13.4
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| 13.4
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
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|-
−
|3
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| 3
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|Quarterstaff (2-H)
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| Quarterstaff (2-H)
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|30.4
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| 30.4
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|20.90
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| 20.90
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|13.38
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| 13.38
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
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|-
−
|4
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| 4
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|Kryss
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| Kryss
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|30.4
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| 30.4
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|18.53
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| 18.53
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|13.09
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| 13.09
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
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|-
−
|5
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| 5
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|War Fork
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| War Fork
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|34.2
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| 34.2
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|20.90
+
| 20.90
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|12.54
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| 12.54
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
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|-
−
|6
+
| 6
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|'''Cutlass'''
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| style="font-weight:bold;" | Cutlass
−
|30.4
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| 30.4
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|19.95
+
| 19.95
−
|11.97
+
| 11.97
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
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|-
−
|6
+
| 6
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|'''Broad Sword'''
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| style="font-weight:bold;" | Broad Sword
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|31.35
+
| 31.35
−
|19.95
+
| 19.95
−
|11.97
+
| 11.97
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
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|-
−
|8
+
| 8
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|'''Katana'''
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| style="font-weight:bold;" | Katana
−
|28.5
+
| 28.5
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|18.53
+
| 18.53
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|11.86
+
| 11.86
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
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|-
−
|9
+
| 9
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|'''Scimitar'''
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| style="font-weight:bold;" | Scimitar
−
|32.3
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| 32.3
−
|19.95
+
| 19.95
−
|11.44
+
| 11.44
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
+
|-
−
|10
+
| 10
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|'''Double Axe(2-H)'''
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| style="font-weight:bold;" | Double Axe (2-H)
−
|37.05
+
| 37.05
−
|22.80
+
| 22.80
−
|11.25
+
| 11.25
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|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
+
|-
−
|...
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| 23
−
|
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| style="font-weight:bold;" | Halberd (2-H)
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|
+
| 50.35
−
|
+
| 29.45
−
|
+
| 9.82
−
|- BGCOLOR="#fceebb"
+
−
|23
+
−
|'''Halberd (2-H)'''
+
−
|50.35
+
−
|29.45
+
−
|9.82
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|}
 
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The table above shows that the swordsmanship weapons aren't dealing a very high damage per second. They're clearly topped by the fencing weapons, which do a low damage per hit, but still the highest damage per second, due to their high hit-speed. The '''Broadsword''' and the '''Cutlass''' are the best swordsmanship weapons as for damage per hit and thus the swordsmanship weapons of choice if it's for killing monsters, where a surprising hard hit within a combo isn't relevant. The '''Halberd''' however is a pretty bad choice for [[PvM]], dealing 18% less overall damage than the Broadsword and even 30% less than the '''Short Spear'''.
 
The table above shows that the swordsmanship weapons aren't dealing a very high damage per second. They're clearly topped by the fencing weapons, which do a low damage per hit, but still the highest damage per second, due to their high hit-speed. The '''Broadsword''' and the '''Cutlass''' are the best swordsmanship weapons as for damage per hit and thus the swordsmanship weapons of choice if it's for killing monsters, where a surprising hard hit within a combo isn't relevant. The '''Halberd''' however is a pretty bad choice for [[PvM]], dealing 18% less overall damage than the Broadsword and even 30% less than the '''Short Spear'''.
  
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== Notes ==
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''[[Halberd]] is hardest hitting, yet slowest melee weapon, and ranks top 2 of all weapons for damage per hit. A favorite amongst [[Skill Templates|tank mages]].''
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''[[Katana]] is of the fastest weapons in the game, and can be used with a [[shield]].''
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== See Also ==
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[[Archery]] - [[Fencing]] - [[Mace Fighting]] - [[Swordsmanship]] - [[Wrestling]]
 
[[Category:Weapon Skills]]
 
[[Category:Weapon Skills]]
 
[[Category:Skills]]
 
[[Category:Skills]]

Latest revision as of 06:15, 7 May 2023

"Anyone can swing a sword. A true swordsfighter is one who practices the swing."

- Padrig the Swift

Swordsmanship

A melee combat Weapon Skill that yields sharp weapons that are used with a 'swinging/slicing' action.

The damage for most sword weapons is calculated predominately with a number of dice rolls (2-3 dice) where as fencing is predominately calculated with fewer dice. This gives swordsmanship a more consistent damage distribution.

Weapons

Most swordsmanship weapons can be crafted by Blacksmiths. The remaining swordsmanship weapons can be crafted by Tinkers. They can be found in the Utensils and also the Tools category of the crafting menu.

Axe
Type Strength Required Damage Speed Hits
image Axe 35 3d10+3 37 31-110
image Battle Axe 40 2d17+4 30 31-70
image Double Axe 45 1d31+4 37 31-110
image Executioner's Axe 35 3d10+3 40 31-80
image Hatchet 15 1d16+1 40 31-80
image Large Battle Axe 40 2d17+4 30 31-70
image Pickaxe 25 1d15+0 35 31-60
image Two Handed Axe 35 2d18+3 30 31-90
Slashing
Type Strength Required Damage Speed Hits
image Butcher Knife 5 2d7+0 40 31-40
image Cleaver 10 1d12+1 40 31-50
image Skinning Knife 5 1d10+0 40 31-40
image Broadsword 25 2d13+3 45 31-100
image Cutlass 10 2d12+4 45 31-70
image Katana 10 3d8+2 58 31-90
image Longsword 25 2d15+3 35 31-110
image Scimitar 10 2d14+2 43 31-90
image Long Sword 25 2d15+3 35 31-110
image Viking Sword 40 4d8+2 30 31-100
Polearm
Type Strength Required Damage Speed Hits
image Bardiche 40 2d20+3 26 31-100
image Halberd 45 2d23+3 25 31-80

PvP

Halberds and Katanas are very common with PvP templates.

  • Halberds can have their swings cycled for bonus swings. Depending on your Dexterity, after swinging your halberd you will want to quickly disarm your weapon, wait for your wrestling cycle then arm your halberd to rest your swing. Normal halberd swing cycles can be done within 3 to 4 seconds. Note, if you successfully wrestle while your halberd is disarmed, your cycle will be reset again so it is important during PvP to not stand on top of your opponent while flagged for combat.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Swordsmanship weapons can be Poisoned
  • Some notable weapons are in the top-ranks for damage per hit, and some for speed

Cons

  • No damage-per-second top-ranked weapons
  • There is no bonus stamina drain like Mace Fighting

Weapon comparison

For the following comparisons the weapon-user has 100 Weapon Skill, 100 Stamina, 100 Tactics, 100 Anatomy and 100 Strength, and the weapons are of exceptional quality. The defender has 0 Weapon Skill and thus will be damaged every hit, furthermore the defender has no armor.

Average damage per hit

Top 10 weapon-ranking by average damage per hit
Rank Weapon Max Hit Av Dmg/Hit Av Dmg/Sec
1 Crossbow, Heavy (2-H) 57 35.63 4.75
2 Halberd (2-H) 50.35 29.45 9.82
3 Crossbow (2-H) 44.65 28.03 6.73
4 Bow (2-H) 42.75 27.55 7.35
5 Bardiche(2-H) 44.65 26.60 9.22
6 Battle Axe (2-H) 39.9 24.70 9.88
6 Large Battle Axe (2-H) 39.9 24.70 9.88
6 Two-Handed Axe (2-H) 40.85 24.70 9.88
6 War Hammer (2-H) 38 24.70 10.21
10 Black Staff (2-H) 35.15 23.28 10.86
The best 10 one-handed weapons by average damage per hit
Overall Rank Weapon Max Hit Av Dmg/Hit Av Dmg/Sec
12 War Mace 32.3 22.80 9.73
13 Maul 32.3 22.80 9.12
13 Viking Sword 36.1 22.80 9.12
13 Mace 34.2 22.80 9.12
19 Hammer Pick 35.15 22.33 8.93
21 Longsword 35.15 21.85 10.2
21 Long Sword 35.15 21.85 10.2
25 War Fork 34.2 20.90 12.54
26 War Axe 29.45 20.90 11.15
27 Broadsword 31.35 19.95 11.97

Swordsmanship Weapons in the above tables are bold formated.

As seen in the table above, the Halberd is only beaten by the Heavy Crossbow, which in return is much slower and thus deals less than half the damage per second as the Halbert. This abilities make the Halberd that popular in PvP, where the heavy hit after a combination of spells often means death to the opponent. One-Handed weapons do significantly less damage per hit than two-handeds do, yet they allow to equip a shield in the other hand. In this category the mace weapons are slightly better than the sword weapons.

Average damage per second

Top 10 weapon-ranking by average damage per second
Rank Weapon Max Hit Av Dmg/Hit Av Dmg/Sec
1 Short Spear (2-H) 34.2 20.90 13.93
2 Spear (2-H) 38 21.85 13.4
3 Quarterstaff (2-H) 30.4 20.90 13.38
4 Kryss 30.4 18.53 13.09
5 War Fork 34.2 20.90 12.54
6 Cutlass 30.4 19.95 11.97
6 Broad Sword 31.35 19.95 11.97
8 Katana 28.5 18.53 11.86
9 Scimitar 32.3 19.95 11.44
10 Double Axe (2-H) 37.05 22.80 11.25
23 Halberd (2-H) 50.35 29.45 9.82

Swordsmanship weapons in the above table are bold formated.

The table above shows that the swordsmanship weapons aren't dealing a very high damage per second. They're clearly topped by the fencing weapons, which do a low damage per hit, but still the highest damage per second, due to their high hit-speed. The Broadsword and the Cutlass are the best swordsmanship weapons as for damage per hit and thus the swordsmanship weapons of choice if it's for killing monsters, where a surprising hard hit within a combo isn't relevant. The Halberd however is a pretty bad choice for PvM, dealing 18% less overall damage than the Broadsword and even 30% less than the Short Spear.

Notes

Halberd is hardest hitting, yet slowest melee weapon, and ranks top 2 of all weapons for damage per hit. A favorite amongst tank mages.

Katana is of the fastest weapons in the game, and can be used with a shield.

See Also

Archery - Fencing - Mace Fighting - Swordsmanship - Wrestling

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