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Are hammers good against armor?
Depends upon the armor. War hammers work very well against plate armor but get tangled up in chain mail (though they still do damage). Swords can cut mail but not plate. This is why a warrior big enough to wield a heavy hammer (think Thor) was so valuable on the battlefield; big hammers work on everything.
Are swords good for close combat?
In general, most swords should be able to handle close quarters combat just fine.
How are swords used today?
Some kinds of swords are still commonly used today as weapons, often as a side arm for military infantry. The Japanese katana, wakizashi and tanto are carried by some infantry and officers in Japan and other parts of Asia and the kukri is the official melee weapon for Nepal.
What are the best weapons to use in a medieval battle?
1 Quarterstaves 2 Spears 3 Winged Spears 4 Lances 5 Pikes 6 Corseques 7 Fauchards 8 Glaives 9 Guisarmes 10 Halberds
What is a good name for a short sword?
1 Anelaces. An anelace, also called an anlace, is a medieval long dagger r a very short type of sword. 2 Stilettos. A stiletto is a short knife or dagger with a long slender blade of various designs primarily used as a stabbing weapon. 3 Poignards. 4 Rondels.
What is the function of the left hand in medieval warfare?
According to Medieval texts, in the absence of a shield the empty (normally left) hand could be used for grabbing or grappling opponents. The arming sword was overall a light, versatile weapon capable of both cut and thrust combat; and normally boasts excellent balance.
What are the best weapons to buy in Corbin?
Becs de Corbin 1 Franciscas 2 Javelins 3 Bows, Longbows 4 Crossbows 5 Arbalests 6 Guns Hand Cannons Arquebuses 7 Artillery: Pierriers – Stone throwers Traction Trebuchets Counterweight Trebuchets Onagers and Mangonels Ballistas and Springalds 8 Artillery Cannons : Bombards Petards