Weapon of Choice

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Since i'm physically weak i would pick something light, like a katana (not a lame rapier).

[Xuvial]

Since i'm physically weak i would pick something light, like a katana (not a lame rapier).

I think Crossbow is probably the only medieval weapon that allowed it's weilder to be physically weak yet effective. The samurai who primariliy used katanas were fairly well-built, used to being in all that armor. How will you block an incoming strike? Can't dodge everything :S

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I think Crossbow is probably the only medieval weapon that allowed it's weilder to be physically weak yet effective. The samurai who primariliy used katanas were fairly well-built, used to being in all that armor. How will you block an incoming strike? Can't dodge everything :S

No doubt that samurai were well build, but that's not what i meant.

Katana is a two handed weapon if i remember it correctly and compared to a Zweihänder it's lighter. Besides a Zweihänder relies more on brute force, while a Katana relies on speed and agility. To hold a Katana and some sort of a shield at the same time might not be the best choice.
Since it's a question about what type of weapon we would choose, i didn't pay much attention to the armor. To be honest, i'm not even sure if samurai or knight armor weights more.

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To all those who thinks spears are weak close up, Don't forget the Glaive, or Guan-do type spears. while they are more like polearms they still have similarities to spears and are used full-time for close ranged combat, but work better for sweeping and slicing movements.

[Lysah]

No doubt that samurai were well build, but that's not what i meant.

Katana is a two handed weapon if i remember it correctly and compared to a Zweihänder it's lighter. Besides a Zweihänder relies more on brute force, while a Katana relies on speed and agility. To hold a Katana and some sort of a shield at the same time might not be the best choice.
Since it's a question about what type of weapon we would choose, i didn't pay much attention to the armor. To be honest, i'm not even sure if samurai or knight armor weights more.

Knight armor should weigh a lot more than samurai armor. Also, the katana is both an offensive and a defensive weapon, you'd probably be in MORE danger if you tried to use a shield with one.

[Carmakazie]

Knight armor should weigh a lot more than samurai armor. Also, the katana is both an offensive and a defensive weapon, you'd probably be in MORE danger if you tried to use a shield with one.

Yea, i agree. A Katana only uses its full lethal effectivness when the wielder uses both hands. A shield would just get you killed in this case