Greatsword

A greatsword is a two-handed, martial, melee weapon.^[2]

DescriptionEdit

The greatsword is the largest member of the sword family requiring two hands to wield. The hilt is elongated to accommodate the extra grip and the blade is doubled-edged. Some versions have parrying hooks (Parierhaken) on the blade about 4-8in (10-20cm) away from the guard. The blade is dull between the parrying hooks and the guard so it can be gripped there. An average greatsword costs 50gp and weighs 8lbs (3.6kg).^[2]

WeaponologyEdit

The greatsword is large and heavy for a sword, and takes good training to wield effectively, therefore it is classified as a martial weapon. Greatswords with the parrying hooks may be gripped with one hand between the hooks and the guard and the other on the hilt, allowing this weapon to be used in pole arm fashion. The greatsword is recognized by adventurers as a reliable, powerful weapon.^[3]

Notable greatswordsEdit

Ansrivarr: Ceremonial sword of the nation of Cormyr.
Duty's Bond: Favored weapon of Torm, the god of protection.
Sword of Shadows: Favored weapon of Shaundakul, the god of travelers.

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Carsomyr: The powerful Holy Avenger.
Ir'revrykal: The evil githyanki-forged weapon, said to have been forged in Tu'narath.

AppendixEdit

External LinksEdit

Greatsword article at Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.

ReferencesEdit

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 149. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook 3.5 edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 117. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.
↑ Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook 3.5 edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 118. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.

[PHB5e-p149-0] 1.0 ^1.1 Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 149. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.

[PHB3.5-117-1] 2.0 ^2.1 Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook 3.5 edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 117. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.

[PHB3.5-118-2] Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook 3.5 edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 118. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.

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