Top 10 odd D&D weapons

[Mad Mac]

And by the same token, there is really nothing whatsoever wrong with the Dwarven Urgosh, except...classifying it as a double weapon. Hacking people multiple times with the axe-end and poking them with the spear end multiple times in the same round is an impressive bit of dexerity, to say the least. If it was just a weapon that functioned as either a spear or an axe on any given round, it'd be cool.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

The overall length of the Conyers Falchion is 890 mm (35.04"). Despite its appearance, it weighs 1300 gram (2.86 lbs.)

That kilo of mercury would basically double its weight.

 

[big dummy]

Well, it depends exactly what you mean by a two-bladed sword, but, to a reasonable approximation, such things existed historically. That is, a weapon that was 2' of blade joined to 2' of blade, with a foot or two of handle in between. I believe repeating crossbows are also a legitimate historical artifact.

UH, what historical artifact would that be?

BD

 

[big dummy]

Well, it depends exactly what you mean by a two-bladed sword, but, to a reasonable approximation, such things existed historically. That is, a weapon that was 2' of blade joined to 2' of blade, with a foot or two of handle in between. I believe repeating crossbows are also a legitimate historical artifact.

A lot of pole arms like Halberds were actually used kind of like that. You jab with the butt, then engage with the axe-head or the back spke as opportunity presents.... or you can thrust with the business end too.

The only thing I see wrong with the Urgosh really is that it looks too short to really use effectively that way.

BD

 

[big dummy]

The overall length of the Conyers Falchion is 890 mm (35.04"). Despite its appearance, it weighs 1300 gram (2.86 lbs.)

That kilo of mercury would basically double its weight.

Thats pretty much what I thought. Falchions were more like meat cleavers than like axes. A lot of them are surprisingly light.

BD

Edit: gotta love that backstory on the conyers falchion though eh?

 

[3d6]

The repeating crossbow is a real weapon. Here is the wikipedia article.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Yep!

 

[ShadowRaven]

beaten to it

 

[big dummy]

beaten to it

I know about the repeating crossbow, (the greeks apparently had one too) I thought he said something about a weapon like a double edged sword?

BD

Edit: sorry I should have been more clear I didn't read the last sentance in his post.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

BD was wondering about the weapon with the blade-grip-blade construction. I've seen asian polearms with that kind of construction, but not any true swords.