Ancalagon
Dusty Dragon
Sorry I meant 1hw has longer reach.
Lol - oh the number of posts launched by a typo...
Sorry I meant 1hw has longer reach.
Lol - oh the number of posts launched by a typo...
I'm actually thinking of implementing a Versatile weapon style that gives +1 to hit, +1 AC, and +1 to checks and saves to make or resist shove, disarm, and grapple-type maneuvers when using a weapon with the Versatile property with both hands.
I don't think that it steps on the Defence style's toes, because Defence style works with both dedicated 2-handed weapons and weapon and shield combos, both of which are generally better options than 2-handing a versatile weapon.
Do you mean the -5 to hit, +10 damage with Heavy weapon part of GWM? How would you combine that with this style?The Versatile seems like the clear winner - even more so if you combine it with GWM. That +1 to hit is just gold.
Do you mean the -5 to hit, +10 damage with Heavy weapon part of GWM? How would you combine that with this style?
A Long sword historically is a designated 2 handed weapon of approx 1m20 (4ft) bladelength with a hilt to accomodate 2 Hands. It has good slashing and in most cases sufficient piercing cpabilities. It is used in 1 Hand only in emergency situations or Special applications, as e.g.
Bear in mind that the zweihander is on the top end of a scale that starts with the historical longsword in the '5e greatsword' category. Historical longsword is a little shorter, quite a bit lighter, and (depending upon style/purpose) is used for thrusting as much as slashing.
Wikipedia is only partly reliable asa source, i prefer Matt Eastons scholagladiatora videos on Youtube. This guy does Hema / trades in antique blades and is a studied history professor on these topics.