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Title: some advice about swords
Post by: Kataphraktos on June 14, 2011, 12:33:55 am: hey all

I'll retire now and what sword sword should I loom couldnt decide. Im cavalry but also sometime infantry with shield

swords

Arabian Cavalry Sword
Knightly Arming Sword
Nordic Champion's Sword

any advice?
Title: Re: some advice about swords
Post by: okiN on June 14, 2011, 12:36:59 am: If cav is your main focus, the Arabian is definitely the best sword for you.
Title: Re: some advice about swords
Post by: Reyiz on June 14, 2011, 12:46:26 am: I used both arabian cav and knightly arming sword on horseback; both of them are useless. KAS is short and low damage, Arabian cav is slow.
But on foot definitely KAS ( great thrust damage for a 1h sword)
Title: Re: some advice about swords
Post by: Ryke on June 14, 2011, 01:14:43 am: Don't listen to this man!

Any of those 1h swords are perfectly fine for 1h/cav duty.

I use a MW Knightly Arming Sword and love it.
Title: Re: some advice about swords
Post by: Kabookie on June 14, 2011, 01:17:22 am: Another option to consider is the war spear, kind of fun on horseback when caught in a group of footsoldiers.
A plus is it can be sheathed, where as a lance must be dropped.
Title: Re: some advice about swords
Post by: Paul on June 14, 2011, 01:25:14 am: The Arabian Cavalry Sword is an awesome weapon on horseback once you learned how to use the full range of it. I find it rather good on foot too because of its high base base damage and reach. The range can often help to offset the movement speed problem dismounted cav usually has. For me the rather slow weapon speed is not a problem because I use it with a pure 1h char with rather high 1h wpf (>130).
Title: Re: some advice about swords
Post by: Kataphraktos on June 14, 2011, 01:33:17 am: all added +1. thanks for advices but still couldnt decide. Arabian is good on horseback but slow for inf. nordic is good for inf but short for horseback. kas is good for thrust but low damage :rolleyes:
Title: Re: some advice about swords
Post by: RamsesXXIIX on June 14, 2011, 01:39:45 am: Seems to me you're fully aware of the pros and cons of all the swords, so no sense in giving more tips. If i should choose between the three, it would also be the Arabian Cavalry Sword.

To give you a new input: Have you tried out the Military Cleaver? Massive damage, good speed, fine reach and nice price. Consider it a moment.
Title: Re: some advice about swords
Post by: Diomedes on June 14, 2011, 01:53:24 am: Compromise: Italian Sword. It's got deceptive reach, nice speed, and good damage. It's not the best of the best but it's a good all-round 1h.
Title: Re: some advice about swords
Post by: Visus on June 14, 2011, 01:59:21 am: Don't forget the Scimitars. The speed is wonderful, especially with the curved sword deception.
Title: Re: some advice about swords
Post by: ShinySpoons on June 14, 2011, 03:19:16 am: Shaska is quite fun on horseback, I prefer it to the Arabian. 30dmg might be a bit low though depending on your build.
Title: Re: some advice about swords
Post by: KaMiKaZe_JoE on June 14, 2011, 03:59:11 am: Everyone forgets about the Shaska. Amazing reach (103, I think), good cut damage too, and it looks awesome. Also rather fast. Only downside is poor stab damage, 19.
Title: Re: some advice about swords
Post by: Digglez on June 14, 2011, 04:17:35 am: I'm 1h cav myself and use Nordic Champ sword. Having a good thrust is vital for a 1h cav, plus its also faster than arab sword. I find arab sword not so great on foot.
Title: Re: some advice about swords
Post by: Shablagoo on June 14, 2011, 06:45:02 am: I've been having a lot of fun using the arabian cavalry sword on foot. People seem to underestimate the range and while it's slower it's not unbearably slow. I think both the cav sword of the knightly arming are good choices.
Title: Re: some advice about swords
Post by: Kataphraktos on June 14, 2011, 03:57:38 pm: thanks for all replies and +1 added. btw loomed nordic champion's sword :)
Title: Re: some advice about swords
Post by: Polobow on June 14, 2011, 04:29:13 pm: Heh heh everyone adds in their own swords, both adding the pros and cons. I find this a good guide for 1h swords, thanks all!