Large Swords¶
Long Sword¶
Also known as double-edged, war, or military swords. There is no standard version — long swords vary in length from 35 to 47 inches, with blades taking up as much as 40 inches of the total. Most have a double-edged blade and a sharp point at the tip. Designed for slashing, not thrusting.
| Hands | Damage | Type | Speed | Strength Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | 1d8 | Slashing | 5 | 6 |
Two-Handed Sword¶
A derivative of the long sword. The blade is 6 feet long or more and the handle extended. Two hands are required to properly swing the sword.
| Hands | Damage | Type | Speed | Strength Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two | 1d10 | Slashing | 10 | 14 |
For two-handed swing bonuses see Proficiencies → Two-Handed Weapon Style.
Bastard Sword¶
Also known as the hand-and-a-half sword — named because it sits halfway between the two-handed sword and the long sword. Has a double-edged blade and a long grip; overall length ranges between 4 feet and 4 feet 10 inches.
| Hands | Damage | Type | Speed | Strength Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | 2d4 | Slashing | 8 | 11 |
Katana¶
A blade from far eastern lands, infrequently spotted in the Spine of the World. See also Exotic Weapons.
| Hands | Damage | Type | Speed | Strength Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | 1d10 | Slashing | 4 | 6 |
Scimitar¶
A curved sword. Druids may wield scimitars where other one-handed blades are forbidden.
| Hands | Damage | Type | Speed | Strength Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | 1d8 | Slashing | 5 | 10 |
Source: iwdee/original_manuals/IWDEE - Mastering Melee & Magic.pdf — "Weapons", "Appendix 8: Melee Weapons".