Player reference / Equipment
Description and lore
A straight one-handed blade balances a cutting edge, useful point, and simple guard.
The arming sword is easy to recognize in a traveler's kit without needing a noble crest on its pommel.
Its honest details are the worn grip and the cleaned line above the crossguard.
At a glance
A straight one-handed blade balances a cutting edge, useful point, and simple guard.
Equipment · Alpha v44 reference
Tier / Capacity / Price: Common (0) · 100 G
Requires: Might d8 or Agility d8
Use: Mundane, Melee Weapon, One-Handed, Precision, Defensive · Primary Die: d8 Wound (slashing or piercing) · Skills: Force, Maneuver
Effect: An arming sword is a balanced one-handed straight blade with a simple guard and point. It is most commonly used for general-purpose cutting and thrusting in close combat.
Effect - Other uses: Cutting rope or light material, controlled levering, guarding, and other tasks where a rigid balanced blade is useful.
The owner checks the edge, then slides the balanced blade home.