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Description and lore
Axe blade, point, and rear hook gather around the head of a long polearm.
The halberd's varied shape makes each part distinguishable even in silhouette.
The plain shaft gives the elaborate working head room to be read.
At a glance
Axe blade, point, and rear hook gather around the head of a long polearm.
Equipment · Alpha v44 reference
Tier / Capacity / Price: Common (0) · 250 G
Requires: Might d10
Use: Mundane, Melee Weapon, Heavy, Two-Handed, Reach, Hooking, Sweeping · Primary Die: d10 Wound (slashing or piercing) · Skills: Force, Maneuver
A halberd combines an axe blade, thrusting point, and rear hook on a long shaft. It is most commonly used as a versatile battlefield polearm.
Effect - Other uses: Chopping wood, hooking or pulling objects, probing hazards, breaching light obstacles, and using the shaft as a brace or lever.
The bearer turns the pole, revealing blade, point, and hook in succession.