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Description and lore
An oversized blade and long grip make the greatsword impossible to mistake for a sidearm.
Its carrying position can be as conspicuous as its use, occupying space in doorways and beside a camp bed.
The weapon's scale gives a simple, unadorned example considerable presence.
At a glance
An oversized blade and long grip make the greatsword impossible to mistake for a sidearm.
Equipment · Alpha v44 reference
Tier / Capacity / Price: Common (0) · 500 G
Requires: Might d12
Use: Mundane, Melee Weapon, Heavy, Two-Handed, Reach, Sweeping · Primary Die: d12 Wound (slashing) · Skills: Force
A greatsword is an oversized two-handed blade with a long grip and broad cutting edge. It is most commonly used for powerful committed swings and controlling a wide space.
Effect - Other uses: Cutting thick brush, chopping through light wooden obstacles, bracing across gaps, and other tasks where a long heavy blade provides leverage.
The great blade clears the doorway only when its bearer turns sideways.