can i two-hand a longsword?

[tebbs]

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[Henry]

Yes just equip it without anything in the off hand.

[mig-77]

And longswords were meant to be used with 2-hands. It is very akward to use longsword with 1 hand. There were no swords named like "2-handed sword" like in fantasy settings. All long swords (2-handed), were just called... longswords :)

And then there are even biggers swords like Zweihander, which is more like polearm

[Angry Nord-Grunge Syndicate]

Originally posted by mig-77:

And longswords were meant to be used with 2-hands. It is very akward to use longsword with 1 hand. There were no swords named like "2-handed sword" like in fantasy settings. All long swords (2-handed), were just called... longswords :)

And then there are even biggers swords like Zweihander, which is more like polearm

Longsword is a pretty broad term and few different sword types are called longsword. Longswords in this game are bastard swords, those are light enough to be fielded with one hand. Shortswords are arming swords aka. Knightly sword.

Edit: Seriously Steam? Secret word is B.a.s.t.a.r.d. sword

[mig-77]

Originally posted by Angry Nord-Grunge Syndicate:

Longsword is a pretty broad term and few different sword types are called longsword. Longswords in this game are bastard swords, those are light enough to be fielded with one hand. Shortswords are arming swords aka. Knightly sword.

Edit: Seriously Steam? Secret word is B.a.s.t.a.r.d. sword

Yes, I know the difference. I dont agree to that these are "b.a.s.t.a.r.d. swords" tought. Blade is imo too long for those (b.a.s.t.a.r.d. sword being mainly armings swords with handle large anought for two hands).

Anyway, after handling "typical longsword" (more accurately federed, which is practise longsword with "average" lenght and weight to those that dont know) in RL and messer (1-handed single edged sword), I would take messer anyday if I had to use only single hand :)

[HoboProBro]

A b.astard sword has typically a handle long enough for one and a half hand, while Henry seems to put his left hand on the pommel.

[mig-77]

Originally posted by HoboProBro:

A b.astard sword has typically a handle long enough for one and a half hand, while Henry seems to put his left hand on the pommel.

Hand on pommel is very typical with longswords. In fact you keep your backhand there most of the times (you get more leverage). In certain moves you changes grip closer to each other get better moves.

[Julius]

Originally posted by mig-77:

And longswords were meant to be used with 2-hands. It is very akward to use longsword with 1 hand. There were no swords named like "2-handed sword" like in fantasy settings. All long swords (2-handed), were just called... longswords :)

And then there are even biggers swords like Zweihander, which is more like polearm

You do know what Zweihander means, right? :P

[traxar]

Does it gives any bonuses if I use 2h as 2h? Or is it the same for using it with shield?

[mig-77]

Originally posted by Julius:

You do know what Zweihander means, right? :P

Yes I do :) Point is that it was so large sword that it is more in category of polearms :) "Swords" being sidearms that you can carry around with you in most sitatuations :)

[PlevisVesel]

Originally posted by mig-77:

Originally posted by Julius:

You do know what Zweihander means, right? :P

Yes I do :) Point is that it was so large sword that it is more in category of polearms :) "Swords" being sidearms that you can carry around with you in most sitatuations :)

I think he meant that it literally means TWO HANDER

[Julius]

Originally posted by mig-77:

Originally posted by Julius:

You do know what Zweihander means, right? :P

Yes I do :) Point is that it was so large sword that it is more in category of polearms :) "Swords" being sidearms that you can carry around with you in most sitatuations :)

Fair enough.

Originally posted by PlevisVesel:

I think he meant that it literally means TWO HANDER

He knows.

[mig-77]

Originally posted by PlevisVesel:

I think he meant that it literally means TWO HANDER

Yes, I know :) Again point is that it was more of (=used like) "polearm" that looked like sword than being "sword".

[HoboProBro]

Originally posted by mig-77:

Originally posted by HoboProBro:

A b.astard sword has typically a handle long enough for one and a half hand, while Henry seems to put his left hand on the pommel.

Hand on pommel is very typical with longswords. In fact you keep your backhand there most of the times (you get more leverage). In certain moves you changes grip closer to each other get better moves.

Sure, I just wanted to say that I believe the swords in the game not to be b.astard swords. The only time they are called that in game is in the training menu, I think.