So what's the best 1h?

[Tore]

3+ cudgel

[Mammonist]

Italian Falchion

[Gurnisson]

(Elite) Scimitar, Espada Eslavona and Italian Sword.

[Taser]

Outside of hammers and picks, probably the liuyedao, scimitar, or military cleaver. A lot of the expensive 1hs aren't that worth it when there are weapons just as effective for 4k-5k less..

If you really are in love with cut, a military cleaver will do the job real good.

These. I would say the scimitar is the best 1h overall but because of its insane speed and because its curved. It hits sooner than you would expect from a normal sword. It is a gay weapon to use though.

And yes I am in love with the military cleaver. I proposed to it 2 weeks ago. It said yes. Invitations are in the mail.

[Haboe]

Cleaver isn't long enough for a cut weapon i'd say.

[Uumdi]

Tough choice.  If 1h stabs were in better shape I'd probably vote Italian, but I got best results from Nordic Champ - the speed rating is plenty.  1H stabs are still viable, you just gotta use your imagination to where the hit's going to connect.  Espada's are still nice, but if you're gonna be left swinging all day with the occasion overhead / right swing, get yourself a good swingding.


Seriously consider the Niuwedao/Liuyedao though.  Excellent swords.  102 speed pre-heirloomed, 88 length, great cut damage.

[Taser]

Cleaver isn't long enough for a cut weapon i'd say.

92 length is fine with me. Its long enough. It makes up for any problems you might have with its length with the fact that you're wielding a badass weapon that hits like a truck.

[camperus]

1h sucks, less range, less damage, stab fails and weapon stun are the things u must deal with. Also enjoy the kicks. But its fucking funny!

[TheAppleSauceMan]

92 length is fine with me. Its long enough. It makes up for any problems you might have with its length with the fact that you're wielding a badass weapon that hits like a truck.

This. Always get people asking me how I do so much damage with it and telling me I hit like a truck. Rarely glances, doesn't get stunned often (heavy as some 2hers), and the reach is deceiving. I often out-reach 2h and poles with the right swing, people never expect it. And it's plenty fast, that left swing. 

EDIT: And to pick up one the other statement Taser said before, yes the Elite Scim is probably the best/easiest 1h. Crazy (ghost) reach, good damage, and extremely fast. I've been tempted time and time again to use it, but I just love this cleaver and I couldn't live with myself for using such a baddie weapon. It's a great weapon, but I can't respect any shielder who uses it. 

[Shemaforash]

Military cleaver or Nordic war sword is what I would choose if I had 100% free choice.

[Tovi]

It's not a choice ;)

[Phew]

I used a +3 military cleaver and loved it for the last couple gens, but with the upcoming turn speed limit being set by weapon weight/length, I traded for a +3 Grosse Messer. Seems to offer to best blend of turn speed, damage, and reach.

36 cut, 23 thrust, 100 speed, 85 reach. With 7 ath, I'm hoping 85 reach is OK. 92 was plenty on the cleaver.

[Lord_Bernie_of_Voodoo]

My favorite two 1H's are the Broad Battle Axe and Warhammer, but if I had to choose a sword, i'd probably go with the Nordic War Sword or Italian. The Nordic Champ is too long for IMO. I tend to TW and get the sword stuck on castle walls and trees constantly.

Another fun 1h sword to use is the Grosse Messer. I had a +3 one for a short while and the 36 cut kicks ass.

Whatever you do, just avoid the Long Espada.

[Paul]

I'm in love with the pasta cutter(Italian falchion) atm. I even got a MW, making it a very fast and deadly weapon. I buffed it the most with turn rate change, so I can have even more fun with it.

[Gurnisson]

I'm in love with the pasta cutter(Italian falchion) atm. I even got a MW, making it a very fast and deadly weapon. I buffed it the most with turn rate change, so I can have even more fun with it.

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