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==Two-handed sword== | ==Two-handed sword== | ||
Sacrificing the blocking capacity of a shield, the two handed sword has superior reach and power compared to its single handed counterpart. Using this weapon gives the player a considerable advantage when using this weapon in swinging motion. This weapon is best used for laying waste to horsemen from the sides and infantrymen with inferior reach. | |||
===On foot=== | ===On foot=== | ||
Steer clear of archers | Steer clear of archers unless they're distracted, or side step often to get within melee range. Dealing with infantrymen requires timing and a rough estimate of superior reach, against horsemen the trick is deliver blows from the side of the horse as it charges by. | ||
===On horseback=== | ===On horseback=== | ||
On horseback this | On horseback this weapon has superior reach to its single handed counterpart, but suffers from a 25% speed and damage penalty for being used single handedly. | ||
==Lance== | ==Lance== | ||
