Sword (weapon)
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Swords are bladed melee weapons designed for slashing, thrusting, or both, typically consisting of a long metal blade and a hilt with a protective guard. They vary widely in shape, weight and length, but for game purposes, all swords can be represented by the amount of damage done, the number of hands needed and their resilience. This produces five specified blade "types," described as short swords, long swords, broad swords, bastard swords and two-handed swords. The category doesn't include scimitars. Swords can only be used in melee.
| Type | Damage | Hands | Breaks | Weight (lbs.) | Length (in.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bastard | 2-8 | two | 1 in 5 | 10 | 45 |
| broad | 2-8 | one | 1 in 4 | 7½ | 24 |
| long | 1-8 | one | 1 in 6 | 6 | 39 |
| short | 1-6 | one | 1 in 6 | 3½ | 27 |
| two-handed | 1-10 | two | 1 in 5 | 25 | 54 |
