Player reference / Equipment
Description and lore
A long straight blade rests above a grip roomy enough for changing hand placement.
The longsword's fittings reveal a compromise between reach, balance, and deliberate control.
An owner who travels with one tends to know every rough patch in its grip wrap.
At a glance
A long straight blade rests above a grip roomy enough for changing hand placement.
Equipment · Alpha v44 reference
Tier / Capacity / Price: Common (0) · 250 G
Requires: Might d10 or Agility d10
Use: Mundane, Melee Weapon, One-Handed, Two-Handed, Precision, Defensive · Primary Die: d10 Wound (slashing or piercing) · Skills: Force, Maneuver
A longsword is a long straight double-edged blade with a grip that can accommodate one or two hands. It is most commonly used for versatile cutting, thrusting, binding, and controlled leverage.
Effect - Other uses: Levering, bracing, controlled cutting, reaching across small hazards, and other tasks suited to a long rigid blade.
Two hands settle at different points along the long grip.