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<blockquote data-quote="Gorgoroth" data-source="post: 6029932" data-attributes="member: 6674889"><p><strong>.</strong></p><p></p><p>Thanks for the info, you guys obviously know your stuff. I just know that for arming swords vs a bastard sword, using two hands vs one will definitely give a damage boost, and when wielding a bastard sword one-handed, would probably be more ideal if swung from horseback while controlling the mount with the other hand. Thus it's more versatile and has greater reach (like 5-6 inches longer. I know, I own both types of swords). </p><p></p><p>I'd say for sure Katanas are probably "masterwork" versions of bastard swords, with an asian flavour twist. But as it stands right now, you cannot even take a swing with a bastard sword OR a katana with one hand in 5e, since it has "two-handed" as a property, presumably being an absolute requirement.</p><p></p><p>Definitely concur that the skill of the wielder matters far more than the weapon, but those three swords are clearly different in terms of real-life damage to both armored and unarmored opponents. The exact proportions are not germane to the discussion of D&D, except insomuch as the granularity of damage die need to account for their relative merits. And right now, they don't. Which is a problem.</p><p></p><p>Bastard swords <strong>can</strong> be wielded one-handed, maybe not optimally but it is part of their basic design and intended versatile usage.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gorgoroth, post: 6029932, member: 6674889"] [b].[/b] Thanks for the info, you guys obviously know your stuff. I just know that for arming swords vs a bastard sword, using two hands vs one will definitely give a damage boost, and when wielding a bastard sword one-handed, would probably be more ideal if swung from horseback while controlling the mount with the other hand. Thus it's more versatile and has greater reach (like 5-6 inches longer. I know, I own both types of swords). I'd say for sure Katanas are probably "masterwork" versions of bastard swords, with an asian flavour twist. But as it stands right now, you cannot even take a swing with a bastard sword OR a katana with one hand in 5e, since it has "two-handed" as a property, presumably being an absolute requirement. Definitely concur that the skill of the wielder matters far more than the weapon, but those three swords are clearly different in terms of real-life damage to both armored and unarmored opponents. The exact proportions are not germane to the discussion of D&D, except insomuch as the granularity of damage die need to account for their relative merits. And right now, they don't. Which is a problem. Bastard swords [B]can[/B] be wielded one-handed, maybe not optimally but it is part of their basic design and intended versatile usage. [/QUOTE]
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