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==General Information== |
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A halberd weapon (for Dragonrealms purposes) is a pole weapon that deviates somehow from the spearhead-on-a-long-stick formula. Partisans, scythes, poleaxes, and glaives are all examples of halberd-type weapons. |
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Historically halberd weapons consist of a large axe head affixed to a pole. Unlike spears, pikes, and javelins (which were made for thrusting or throwing), halberds were designed to be either thrusted or swung from side to side. Being long, they were effective anti-cavalry weapons and having an axe tip instead of a pointed tip made them more suited for close-quarters combat than standard spears or pikes. Within Dragonrealms there are two categories of pole arms weapons: halberds and pikes. |
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Though not as powerful as player-made [[Twohanded Edged skill|twohanded edged]] weapons, halberds nonetheless fulfill a variety of roles and are good enough to be competitive with other weapon types at equal ranks. Unlike some other weapons, halberds have many "templates", and can specialize in puncture, slice, impact, or any combination of the three. They can be light or heavy, strike from pole range or melee, and some can even be [[Heavy Thrown skill|thrown]]. |
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''Note: A halberd killed my father.'' |
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Thanks to their versatility, most players will be able to easily find a halberd that easily suits their character. A small number of forgers even [[forge]] halberds, filling a niche between the very light, weak [[Short-hafted halberd]] and the much heavier [[Crossing]] [[Halberd|halberd]]. The most powerful model is generally considered the [[Lochaber Axe]], though at 72 [[stones]], it can be a bit unwieldy. |
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''Note: Halberds skill can be used during jousting.'' |
''Note: Halberds skill can be used during jousting.'' |
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==Titles== |
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*[[Title:Halberdier|Halberdier]] - 100 ranks in Halberds. |
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*[[Title:Impaler|Impaler]] - 350 ranks in Halberds. |
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Revision as of 14:11, 8 July 2009
General Information
A halberd weapon (for Dragonrealms purposes) is a pole weapon that deviates somehow from the spearhead-on-a-long-stick formula. Partisans, scythes, poleaxes, and glaives are all examples of halberd-type weapons.
Though not as powerful as player-made twohanded edged weapons, halberds nonetheless fulfill a variety of roles and are good enough to be competitive with other weapon types at equal ranks. Unlike some other weapons, halberds have many "templates", and can specialize in puncture, slice, impact, or any combination of the three. They can be light or heavy, strike from pole range or melee, and some can even be thrown.
Thanks to their versatility, most players will be able to easily find a halberd that easily suits their character. A small number of forgers even forge halberds, filling a niche between the very light, weak Short-hafted halberd and the much heavier Crossing halberd. The most powerful model is generally considered the Lochaber Axe, though at 72 stones, it can be a bit unwieldy.
Note: Halberds skill can be used during jousting.
Recommended Combo
parry feint draw slice thrust sweep chop
Titles
- Halberdier - 100 ranks in Halberds.
- Impaler - 350 ranks in Halberds.