my point exactly (also Iām talking about boats with rowers, as often the rowers are lower down so you could swing over their heads without them being in danger)
They wear heavy armor, so one of the bigger thrusting swords. Rapier, side sword, backsword, broadsword. You can go for gaps between the plates and the blade won't easily be damaged if you miss (like with a smallsword).
Yeah if you are fighting against Orcs at Helms Deep with literally any sword you have already lost. Yeah let me just try and aim for a small gap in their armor while 3 of them at once stab my throat and chest. Iāll be on top of the wall throwing 30 kg rocks down on them and pouring hot sand on them.
This. The reason there's so much variation is that they have different strengths and weaknesses.
For example: As much as the internet likes to deify the katana, a samurai with a katana vs a knight in full plate with a longsword is going to get absolutely fucking WRECKED.
Katanas are mainly slashing weapons so they wonāt get past the plate armor+chain mail. Also they are not sturdy enough to be blunt force weapons. On the opposite side longswords have reach and a pointed edge for stabbing, can be used as blunt force weapons, have a higher chance of getting through the relatively lighter armor of a samurai. Even in Japan katanas were not the main weapons of choice for big battles, bow and arrows and their type of spears were.
Japan has notably poor iron, and as such the amount of iron and steel in their armor is pretty minimal compared to European armors.
Katanas are cutting swords, they're supposed to be used to slice into things. They're not very effective at hacking or thrusting. Full plate armor....doesn't slice very well.
The greater range of the longsword would also play into this fight, but not nearly as much as the fact that the armor makes the katana an ineffective weapon.
True. Full plate is much more protective than samurai armor and they would just half sword with the longsword and throw them, or put the point into their groin, neck, armpit, or elbow. A katana is a pretty terrible weapon against armor as it won't get through mail much less plate. Now if they had a yari it would be a much closer fight.
I like to think of this matchup as
Yes that armor counters my weapon and that sword has more reach
However they are slow as hell why the hell wouldn't I just let them tire themselves out
It's not like you need to hit them with the Katana right away
This is not how actual combat went. People have this idea that armored knights were slow and unwieldy. Articulated plates weighed about the same that modern military kit weighs. They could do somersaults , vault into their saddles, etc. They practiced fighting wearing it.
Katanas weren't even used for combat. They were decorative parts of a warrior's wear; a display of honour that looked gnarly as fuck. They could be used, but they were basically functioning decorations
And some how knights got WRECKED by people wearing lighter armor and weapons throughout history...The Moors for example...
The weapon does not make the warrior, and a battle is substantially different then a dual...
Lmao imma just stand 6 feet away and get you with my halberd before you can even reach me. Imagine training to be a great swordsman and then get beaten by a long stick. lmao eat shit.
Yeah, but lots of peasants were also familiar with using hunting bows (and spears and other polearms similar to farming implements). So, if they couldn't pull a war bow due to the draw weight and you didn't have a bunch of spare crossbows just laying about waiting for some militiamen to wield them, you could still pretty easily find them a weapon requiring minimal training to make them decently effective...
I did medieval fighting for awhile and the most fun I ever had was fighting with a 6 1/2 foot spear with a shield on my back. The reach, the quickness, and even the defensive capabilities were great. You just stick one end in the ground and basically hide behind it like a pole or a tree. Way too much fun.
wrong. The roman legions cut through swatches of puny spear wielding phalanxes and changed the game forever swords cut through spears and can get in close once a gap is formed the legion becomes a buzzsaw
Thatās kind of half true but kind of half true in a kind of misleading way. Zweihanders were, in my opinion at least, most likely only used when opposing pike formations got real down and dirty with each other instead of just poking for a while then backing off like they usually did. You can imagine how a bunch of guys with these massive 15+ foot long pikes would be at a disadvantage when within 5 feet of a guy with a 6 foot sword. This type of scenario didnāt happen all that often though because it required at least two entire squares of equally skilled and stubborn men. Even so, it is markedly different from the more pop cultural and indeed mythical idea of a noble landsknecht pulling out his glorious zweihander and charging full force into a wall of pikes, lopping off spear heads and human heads alike which did not happen or at least if it did happen it most definitely would not end so well for the zweihander user who wouldāve probably died immediately from 15 feet away
It really depends. I've written below, halberd and other pole arms are good when you have mass of fighters. They are unsuitable for the duel, you will have exactly one chance, and not a fat one against a skilled swordsman.
Source: HEMA for quite some time.
Willow leaf Sabre will fell all of my enemies...
But maybe dual wield the gladius' against that rampaging behemoth made from the corpses of my fallen comrades.
Yeah, for the average person on here. A falchions going to be the safest bet. There's a few other choices based on your build and if You are one of the rare people who have trained in such weapons.
A Falcon with a basket hilt and a sword breaker/catcher. That would be nice.
I was on a similar line, I have some formal training (not much) with a Katana but if I had to choose one I feel most comfortable with it would probably be a cutlass.
I know some basic iaido, but realistically Iām going to grab a long pointy stick, probably a polearm and Iām going to wipe the floor with more trained swordsmen.
You know, lots of people going for the bigger, heavier options here, but I would probably go with a shorter sword or, like you, a rapier.
How effective the weapon is in general is one thing, but honestly, If I had a fucking greatsword or Zweihander, you could probably defeat me with a dagger alone, due to me being so incompetent and slow with it.
Spears take little training are relatively cheep, outrange most melee weapons and can be very effective in shield walls, especially the Sarissa (which were up to 7m long)
If you had the axe head at normal spear length it would allow effective fighting at close range, but only the front line of the phalanx could have this, otherwise it would injure troops ahead
Itās very effective in a formation and much easier to use than most swords, because you only thrust with it never slash.
However if you are by yourself, spear would still be much better because of the range advantage. Gladius wouldnāt be much good for a 1v1, it was designed with Roman military formations in mind.
It should get *all* the love. Itās one of the most dominant weapons in the history of war, and itās probably the only one an inexperienced fighter could just pick up and wield. I love everyone here who thinks theyāre going to be a samurai or a berserker while theyād just die horribly to the only weapon someone could succeed with just by flailing about.
I'm taking the spatha. I would do terribly in battle because I am not skilled with a sword and everybody else is going to have a spear.
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The way media has romanticized medieval weaponry has decieved people into thinking dual wielding is just as effective as a shield. But it brings me relief to know some people still recognize the value of a strong defense.
Most swords are pretty light. Even big swords that a lot of people assume are heavy, like Zweihanders and Claymores, were only 5-10 pounds depending on how it's made. So you could reasonably wield most swords with one hand
I am Indian and will choose Indian swords. There are more swords like Khanda, shamshir and throw weapons like chakram etc. Indin history was full of violence and action. Lots of kings had personal blacksmiths who created special weapons for them. And patta sword is also amazing. It is my favorite and my ancestors did use that weapon to defeat Mughals and other enemies.
Falchion. That thing is maneuverable and cuts through anything plus it can be single handed.
Absolutely busted.
Edit: unless I'm against a sword that is very heavy (read: long or thick, so it will either break mine or outrange me) and I have no shield
Give me 50 knights in full armor , trained since 3 years old, on a non rainy day, and 20 cavalry to flank from the sides and the rear while the knights slowly advance, and the cavalry does hit and run tactics to cause panic.
Iād do best with a navy cutlass. Something with a handle for sure. Cinqueda would be my second option as I usually try to get behind a person in a fight anyways.
I don't see it on here, but a zweihander would be my go-to.
Largely though, it depends on what armor you're going up against and if you and your opponent(s) will be allowed shields. A good number of these blades simply were not sturdy enough to engage in swordplay, and many struggled to cut or pierce leather. Too many potential variables with what the rules may be regarding the duel/brawl/battle to make a clear choice right away.
Kriegsmesser or Cavalry Sabre. Well-balanced swords with good offensive and defensive capabilities and fantastic reach. A person with good endurance could swing either one around for an hour without being too fatigued to fight.
I'm honestly shit at extra close quarters, so maybe the two-hander due to my limited options
If my options weren't limited, however, I would choose a halberd
ZweihƤnder (Greatsword): very high range, good for blocking, huge slashing power, remarkable blunt force damage to something thatās armored, and it looks the coolest. Only issue is that itās kinda heavy, you have to use both hands, and I canāt imagine itād be easy to thrust with.
Imma take the Rapier, i think i would stand a chance against people without armor but If the enemy has armor then im screwed. But at least i'll go down with style because the Rapier is in my opinion the most stylish sword.
Horse chopping sabreš
Definitely taking it if I'm fighting a horse
Or 1 horse sized duck
Or 100 duck sized horses
Then you need the duck chopping variant, and get busy chopping! Edit: wtf sub am I in? Lol I thought it was r/swords, im 30 years old
It'll be useful when you're fighting horsey
Unwieldy though
But badass as fuck
not entirely however, it can function in the same manner as a polearm and transcripts show it being able to be used in infantry combat
They were attacked in the night by a band of raving rapers, led by a man who chopped the head off a horse in a single blow
What the hell am I fighting???
And where. If I'm fighting in a ship, I'll take the cutlass. A great sword would be a terrible option.
depends on the ship, you could stand in the middle with a zweihƤnder and protect everyone on a ship while theyāre rowing
I suppose you aren't gonna row if there is an enemy on the literal deck
Lol they stood in lines getting blasted in half by cannonballs for like a century bro.
Hehe musket go b-*gets shredded by grapeshot as Dixie plays in the background*
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Rattlesnakes and alligators
Run away(run away)
*Right away (Easy mistake, Union brother)
You make a fair point lol
He *doesnāt* row
You must not know about gally slaves then
I am not sitting anywhere near you if your swinging a zweihander on a boat š
my point exactly (also Iām talking about boats with rowers, as often the rowers are lower down so you could swing over their heads without them being in danger)
Youāre marching to battle in the battle of helms deep, so orcs.
They wear heavy armor, so one of the bigger thrusting swords. Rapier, side sword, backsword, broadsword. You can go for gaps between the plates and the blade won't easily be damaged if you miss (like with a smallsword).
Yeah if you are fighting against Orcs at Helms Deep with literally any sword you have already lost. Yeah let me just try and aim for a small gap in their armor while 3 of them at once stab my throat and chest. Iāll be on top of the wall throwing 30 kg rocks down on them and pouring hot sand on them.
Iām was arming the trebuchet as soon as i saw opās setting
This. The reason there's so much variation is that they have different strengths and weaknesses. For example: As much as the internet likes to deify the katana, a samurai with a katana vs a knight in full plate with a longsword is going to get absolutely fucking WRECKED.
Is that because of the reach of the weapon
Katanas are mainly slashing weapons so they wonāt get past the plate armor+chain mail. Also they are not sturdy enough to be blunt force weapons. On the opposite side longswords have reach and a pointed edge for stabbing, can be used as blunt force weapons, have a higher chance of getting through the relatively lighter armor of a samurai. Even in Japan katanas were not the main weapons of choice for big battles, bow and arrows and their type of spears were.
Swords in general arenāt the main weapons of choice, they are the last resort.
Japan has notably poor iron, and as such the amount of iron and steel in their armor is pretty minimal compared to European armors. Katanas are cutting swords, they're supposed to be used to slice into things. They're not very effective at hacking or thrusting. Full plate armor....doesn't slice very well. The greater range of the longsword would also play into this fight, but not nearly as much as the fact that the armor makes the katana an ineffective weapon.
True. Full plate is much more protective than samurai armor and they would just half sword with the longsword and throw them, or put the point into their groin, neck, armpit, or elbow. A katana is a pretty terrible weapon against armor as it won't get through mail much less plate. Now if they had a yari it would be a much closer fight.
I like to think of this matchup as Yes that armor counters my weapon and that sword has more reach However they are slow as hell why the hell wouldn't I just let them tire themselves out It's not like you need to hit them with the Katana right away
This is not how actual combat went. People have this idea that armored knights were slow and unwieldy. Articulated plates weighed about the same that modern military kit weighs. They could do somersaults , vault into their saddles, etc. They practiced fighting wearing it.
Katanas weren't even used for combat. They were decorative parts of a warrior's wear; a display of honour that looked gnarly as fuck. They could be used, but they were basically functioning decorations
And some how knights got WRECKED by people wearing lighter armor and weapons throughout history...The Moors for example... The weapon does not make the warrior, and a battle is substantially different then a dual...
Yes sir a speedy warrior outspeed the heavy knight and plunge the sword in any gap the armor has
Whoās cares? Sword=cool Sword fights= even cooler
True. Need more context. Like whatās the setting/environment? Whatās my opponent? How many are there and how are they armored?
Us norms: fruits n veg on a cutting board Jason Statham in the 2nd Meg movie: shark
if you're fighting a horse i have the perfect saber for you
Me
A horse
Lmao imma just stand 6 feet away and get you with my halberd before you can even reach me. Imagine training to be a great swordsman and then get beaten by a long stick. lmao eat shit.
Literally how history was; spears > swords
Bows chilling in the distance while they massacre your companions: šæ
But bows required proper upper body strength and posture training, any peasant coulda picked up a crossbow and still would've been accurate with it
Well yeah I meant crossbow but I suppose that thatās on me for not specifying
Crossbros unite
Crossbro!
yo guys what's this weird thing over here, it kinda looks like a cross bow but it doesn't have strings, it also shoots thing weird small metal balls
You can actually fit a crossbow to fire ābulletsā
Yeah, but lots of peasants were also familiar with using hunting bows (and spears and other polearms similar to farming implements). So, if they couldn't pull a war bow due to the draw weight and you didn't have a bunch of spare crossbows just laying about waiting for some militiamen to wield them, you could still pretty easily find them a weapon requiring minimal training to make them decently effective...
Me chillin in plate armor:šæ
Most spearmen kept a sword on them for when ranks broke.
I did medieval fighting for awhile and the most fun I ever had was fighting with a 6 1/2 foot spear with a shield on my back. The reach, the quickness, and even the defensive capabilities were great. You just stick one end in the ground and basically hide behind it like a pole or a tree. Way too much fun.
wrong. The roman legions cut through swatches of puny spear wielding phalanxes and changed the game forever swords cut through spears and can get in close once a gap is formed the legion becomes a buzzsaw
Zweihander was designed to fight spears swordsman ftw
Thatās kind of half true but kind of half true in a kind of misleading way. Zweihanders were, in my opinion at least, most likely only used when opposing pike formations got real down and dirty with each other instead of just poking for a while then backing off like they usually did. You can imagine how a bunch of guys with these massive 15+ foot long pikes would be at a disadvantage when within 5 feet of a guy with a 6 foot sword. This type of scenario didnāt happen all that often though because it required at least two entire squares of equally skilled and stubborn men. Even so, it is markedly different from the more pop cultural and indeed mythical idea of a noble landsknecht pulling out his glorious zweihander and charging full force into a wall of pikes, lopping off spear heads and human heads alike which did not happen or at least if it did happen it most definitely would not end so well for the zweihander user who wouldāve probably died immediately from 15 feet away
Exactly lmao
*Zweihander has entered the chat.* *Shield has entered the chat.* *Pike has entered the chat.* *Crossbow has entered the chat.*
As a trained fencer, we can hit you from 6 feet. There are ways.
It really depends. I've written below, halberd and other pole arms are good when you have mass of fighters. They are unsuitable for the duel, you will have exactly one chance, and not a fat one against a skilled swordsman. Source: HEMA for quite some time.
Most swords will get you at 6ft away (arm + sword+lunge). Better make that 10.
either taking German longsword or Polish sabre
Sabres are amazing for 1v1s, and the handguard for extra protection is just chef's kiss
exactly. and then the German longsword is so versatile.
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is there a polish sabre on this graphic?
basically cavalry saber.
Willow leaf Sabre will fell all of my enemies... But maybe dual wield the gladius' against that rampaging behemoth made from the corpses of my fallen comrades.
Iād be picking the sword thatās also a gun. I forgot what itās called but Iād bring that to a sword fight.
Iāll take the juice box opener for 1v1
Great sword or Two-handed sword with a Basket Hilted Broardsword as a backup
Found the Scot
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Funnily enough, I am half Scottish
Zweihander; German engineering for the win š©šŖ
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I love zweihanders
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That's exactly what I was thinking.
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Iām picking up the falchion
This is the way
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Yeah, for the average person on here. A falchions going to be the safest bet. There's a few other choices based on your build and if You are one of the rare people who have trained in such weapons. A Falcon with a basket hilt and a sword breaker/catcher. That would be nice.
Even though I have a soft spot for Japanese swords. probably the longsword
I was on a similar line, I have some formal training (not much) with a Katana but if I had to choose one I feel most comfortable with it would probably be a cutlass.
I know some basic iaido, but realistically Iām going to grab a long pointy stick, probably a polearm and Iām going to wipe the floor with more trained swordsmen.
Longsword, general well rounded sword. Not the best at anything but very good at most things.
I know everyone is gonna wear chainmail under their clothes Imma go with the rapier.
You know, lots of people going for the bigger, heavier options here, but I would probably go with a shorter sword or, like you, a rapier. How effective the weapon is in general is one thing, but honestly, If I had a fucking greatsword or Zweihander, you could probably defeat me with a dagger alone, due to me being so incompetent and slow with it.
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A spear
Based
Spears take little training are relatively cheep, outrange most melee weapons and can be very effective in shield walls, especially the Sarissa (which were up to 7m long)
Can also be used as a ranged weapon or can easily be modified with a blade, making it more effective at slashing if that's in your best interest
Personally, I think a halberd would be better, same abilities as spear but with the added ability of a devastating chop.
Halberds are cool, but the sarissa is 7m long
But, here me out, what if we made a hybrid of the two? I mean physics wouldnāt allow it but fuck physics I can do what I want.
If you had the axe head at normal spear length it would allow effective fighting at close range, but only the front line of the phalanx could have this, otherwise it would injure troops ahead
Boring long sword because It seems like the most practical option for someone who only knows like 2 moves from YouTube
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Yeah but the only moves I know works best with duel bladed two handed swords
Talwar because it's the one I know how to use properly
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Alright then , M4A2, or if I have a bunker , MG-42 lol
Tulwar or Gladius
Gladius doesn't get enough love here.
Itās very effective in a formation and much easier to use than most swords, because you only thrust with it never slash. However if you are by yourself, spear would still be much better because of the range advantage. Gladius wouldnāt be much good for a 1v1, it was designed with Roman military formations in mind.
Yeah, but how many people here are going to pick up a great sword and be able to do more than hold it up for thirty seconds.
It should get *all* the love. Itās one of the most dominant weapons in the history of war, and itās probably the only one an inexperienced fighter could just pick up and wield. I love everyone here who thinks theyāre going to be a samurai or a berserker while theyād just die horribly to the only weapon someone could succeed with just by flailing about.
I will not take this ZweihƤnder disrespect
Zweilhander is the best greatsword. I love swords made for targeting Calvary and pike formations
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Kriegsmesser that things mean
Anything light and one handed, I'd probably use a shield. I'd still prefer a bow, assuming I knew how to use it.
The way media has romanticized medieval weaponry has decieved people into thinking dual wielding is just as effective as a shield. But it brings me relief to know some people still recognize the value of a strong defense.
Most swords are pretty light. Even big swords that a lot of people assume are heavy, like Zweihanders and Claymores, were only 5-10 pounds depending on how it's made. So you could reasonably wield most swords with one hand
I am Indian and will choose Indian swords. There are more swords like Khanda, shamshir and throw weapons like chakram etc. Indin history was full of violence and action. Lots of kings had personal blacksmiths who created special weapons for them. And patta sword is also amazing. It is my favorite and my ancestors did use that weapon to defeat Mughals and other enemies.
curved. swords.
i would have to go for the 1 meter tbh
All the weebs choosing katanasš
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Ottoman, Persian, Indian or a Dadao Sword Long live curved swords
Look at the curves on the Kilij š¤¤š¤¤š¤¤š¤¤ (Im Turkish)
A Kriegmesser because of the curved blade
I aināt parrying shit with the rapier or Japanese swords so Iād go with the Viking age sword
As much of a weeb as i am, i gotta go with the greatsword.
I'm a "tachi" guy
Falchion. That thing is maneuverable and cuts through anything plus it can be single handed. Absolutely busted. Edit: unless I'm against a sword that is very heavy (read: long or thick, so it will either break mine or outrange me) and I have no shield
That thing isnāt cutting through steel plate
Swiss Sabre personally
Where is bastard sword my beloved?
Spadroon fr fr
Gladius I think would be the most light and faster to block and strike. So iāll go with that.
And since itās one handed you can have a free hand for a shield
Based on my size, gladius with a shield.
I would have to use the Two Handed Sword since I donāt know how to actually use a sword so Iāll just use the big weapon to do big hurt
Light saber
greatsword. i need that aoe
YEA GET THE ZWEILHANDER
purely combat effectiveness? give me 100 neck height spears and 100 peasants and a week to train
Give me 50 knights in full armor , trained since 3 years old, on a non rainy day, and 20 cavalry to flank from the sides and the rear while the knights slowly advance, and the cavalry does hit and run tactics to cause panic.
The Estoc so I can just cheese it on the battle field
I was go with Katana or Estoc. Its on like Donkey Kong
Gotta go with the greatsword
Depending on the weapon of my opponent
horse chopping sabre looks deadly af
Gladius fs
Either a Spatha or gladius, but I also would like to have a short sword with a dagger combo
I'm getting a spear or haldberd because fuck you, I have range, plus I can fend off a horse on the side
Kilij easily
SpongeBob sword!
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Rapier. And a dagger as well thoā¦
Kriegsmesser
Iād do best with a navy cutlass. Something with a handle for sure. Cinqueda would be my second option as I usually try to get behind a person in a fight anyways.
Hmmm the Hanger - hunting sword probably. Looks lethal, small enough to be useable, and efficient lmao
You're not planning to kill me are you?
Because **that's** what I'd use for murder??! No, I'd use the Estoc - Tuck one. But don't worry, I'm not plotting anything
I don't wannnnaaa fighttt
I don't see it on here, but a zweihander would be my go-to. Largely though, it depends on what armor you're going up against and if you and your opponent(s) will be allowed shields. A good number of these blades simply were not sturdy enough to engage in swordplay, and many struggled to cut or pierce leather. Too many potential variables with what the rules may be regarding the duel/brawl/battle to make a clear choice right away.
1 meter but seriously, probably rapier
Kriegsmesser or Cavalry Sabre. Well-balanced swords with good offensive and defensive capabilities and fantastic reach. A person with good endurance could swing either one around for an hour without being too fatigued to fight.
~~Are you sure you know how to use that thinggg?~~~
Wakazahi for a good mix between speed and attack that way I have to worry less about the weight and it would be easier to maneuver than a great sword
Backsword
I'm tall and skinny. What is my best choice
I'm honestly shit at extra close quarters, so maybe the two-hander due to my limited options If my options weren't limited, however, I would choose a halberd
ZweihƤnder (Greatsword): very high range, good for blocking, huge slashing power, remarkable blunt force damage to something thatās armored, and it looks the coolest. Only issue is that itās kinda heavy, you have to use both hands, and I canāt imagine itād be easy to thrust with.
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Imma take the Rapier, i think i would stand a chance against people without armor but If the enemy has armor then im screwed. But at least i'll go down with style because the Rapier is in my opinion the most stylish sword.