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==General Information== |
==General Information== |
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Heavy Edged weapons include all axes and swords that are too large to fit into a lower classification, but can still be wielded in one hand. These weapons are, almost without exception, reliant on high slice and impact damage to deal fairly large amounts of damage. The storebought models tend to be fairly effective, and forged weapons are readily available in a variety of styles. |
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Historically heavy edged weapons have served as a staple for many military forces, offering substantial weight to an attack while lacking the extreme strength required to wield tremendous bastard swords and greatswords. Within Dragonrealms (also known as HE), heavy edged weapons include the likes of hunting swords, longswords, and broadswords, making them a versatile weapon class that will always remain powerful. |
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Although two-handed edged weapons are more powerful, heavy edged skill is much more friendly to new players, as a standard Crossing broadsword provides respectable attack power for a very reasonable price. An appealing mix of attack power and ease of use, heavy edged is a popular weapon class, though not quite as popular as two-handed edged. Barbarians should note they can dual-wield heavy edged weapons, making them a very interesting weapon class. |
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Thanks to the category's iconic image and the effectiveness of its in-game statistics, Heavy Edged is one of the most popular weapons in the game. Favored by nearly every guild except perhaps [[Thief|Thieves]], the one-handed nature of the weapon makes it suitable for a variety of combat styles, including [[Offhand Weapon skill|dual wielding]], use in conjunction with a [[Shield skill|shield]] too large to strap to one's arm, and for spellcasters who occasionally need a free hand to use spells such as [[Gar Zeng]]. |
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==Guild-Specific Abilities== |
==Guild-Specific Abilities== |
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==Recommended Weapons== |
==Recommended Weapons== |
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*a broadsword (purchased in The Crossing) |
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*a forged 21 stone broadsword (L/H/L, R/F) |
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*a forged 36 stone bastard sword (in HE mode, L/G/L, F/F) |
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Revision as of 10:31, 8 January 2010
General Information
Heavy Edged weapons include all axes and swords that are too large to fit into a lower classification, but can still be wielded in one hand. These weapons are, almost without exception, reliant on high slice and impact damage to deal fairly large amounts of damage. The storebought models tend to be fairly effective, and forged weapons are readily available in a variety of styles.
Thanks to the category's iconic image and the effectiveness of its in-game statistics, Heavy Edged is one of the most popular weapons in the game. Favored by nearly every guild except perhaps Thieves, the one-handed nature of the weapon makes it suitable for a variety of combat styles, including dual wielding, use in conjunction with a shield too large to strap to one's arm, and for spellcasters who occasionally need a free hand to use spells such as Gar Zeng.
Guild-Specific Abilities
- Barbarians can WHIRLWIND with any pole or melee weapon. This will attack all targets within range of their chosen weapon (melee or pole), including hidden targets. Hidden targets will be pulled from hiding if hit by whirlwind. WHIRL can also be used on one's self or another to free the target from webbing. Requirements: 350 in the weapon skill and 32 agility.
- Barbarians and Paladins can parry ranged weapons inside the range of the weapon they are holding.
- Barbarians can dual-wield heavy edged weapons.
Recommended Weapons
- a broadsword (purchased in The Crossing)