knighttemplar1960 replied to Why no 2Hand swords May 7, 2023 @ 10:57:32 am PDT
Because its not thematic with the Vikings the game is based around in the earlier eras. Bronze took too much work and was too valuable to make such a large weapon out of. (IRL a copper ore deposit is only about 1% copper). That's why the Romans used short swords and spears.there is only one at end game... yes its pure lazyness.... why not make one for each tier? There is a two handed sword in the game. Not knowing that is pure laziness right there...
Im neither new nor trolling, i love this game im just disappointed for the lack of updates and contents
Early iron age the iron was too brittle to make large weapons. 2 handed swords didn't come into use until the blast furnace was invented and they still took lots of work from skilled artisans.
Piercing damage from a 2 handed sword is mostly cinematic not historical. They could be used by heavily armored soldiers against horse charges from light cavalry but most of the damage was slashing and it took a very strong soldier to wield one. Pole arms (like the billhook) were more versatile, cheaper to make, and easier to wield.
8:13 pm, May 7, 2023