Medieval weapon of choice?

[ShadowTiger]

It's time to get medieval on this. With the exception of flinging a chamber-pot, which medieval age weapon (set?) do you prefer to fight with in melee combat?

I would pick two short-swords to dual wield. They are light enough to not have as much momentum after a missed swing to have a moment of vulnerability, and when performing an X-block, they're not exactly made of wood or anything, so they can probably block a swing or two. You can then perform a kick while their one weapon is held in the grip of your two weapons.

It's like performing a dance of death.

[Ventus]

Actually I would go dual wield as well with two swords :P, I like to be able to move and slash at a pretty decent speed. Really there is no down side I don't believe to using two swords.
Well... You couldn't use a shield... Oh well I can give up a shield to kick a** with duel swords :D
Hmm... Maybe I should go get two swords now?

*Starts looking for some swords*

[ShadowTiger]

In theory, you'd be able to move fast enough to just move out of the space a sword would be in. It's harder to do that with a shield, but it wouldn't matter that much anyway. You can block with a shield, but it's somewhat cumbersome, and invades your personal space.

[Ventus]

In theory, you'd be able to move fast enough to just move out of the space a sword would be in. It's harder to do that with a shield, but it wouldn't matter that much anyway. You can block with a shield, but it's somewhat cumbersome, and invades your personal space.

Yeah I could imagine the shield making it hard to move, I mean some shields could weigh lot and hamper movement. So that's why I rather use duel swords.

[Glenn the Great]

I would go with a bastard sword in my right hand plus a buckler attached to my left forearm.

That would give me the versatility to switch quickly between a one or two handed grip on the sword, still have a shield for blocking blows that isn't too restrictive, and also have the option of holding something other than a weapon in my left hand, like a torch or something (which incidentally could work well as a weapon, too.)

[Saffith]

Dual-wielding swords has its advantages, but it's very difficult. You'd generally do better to use a dagger or similar parrying weapon in your off hand. And, really, a second sword's going to hamper your movement more than a simple buckler.


I'm rather partial to polearms, myself. I'd probably go with a halberd or something similar.

[Brasel]

I'm definitely a bow and arrow or short sword and shield guy. This is primarily what I use in Elder Scrolls games.

[King Aquamentus]

I regard the Broadsword as the sword equivalent of the Shotgun. I own two and love both of them

[CJC]

Morning Star. It's got spikes, it is light enough to maneuver, but it's heavy enough to bludgeon without much effort. It is thus effective against both armored and unarmored opponents.

[Rambly]

Magic.

It has its advantages in that your opponents would literally be on fire before they get a chance to do anything to you whatsoever.

Polearms are cool too.

[mrz84]

Greatsword for me. Gotta love them two handers. Plus in a pinch, it can block though not as effectively as a shield, buckler, or two smaller swords.