Opinion

rmemmett84 · Post by **rmemmett84** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 7:23 pm

I'm curious why when asked which type of weapon...mainly referring to swords...most people here say a longsword. Why is this? I have used a bastard sword almost solely since starting the game. It does 1D10 vs 1D8 for a longsword. I stayed away from 2 handed weapons as I opted for the increased AC from my shield. Is there a benefit to the longsword I am missing?

Siberys · Post by **Siberys** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 9:11 pm

a Longsword benefit, most fighter types are automatically proficient in the longsword and not the bastard sword, in fact it takes a feat for bastard sword proficiency for any class in the game.

Xandax · Post by **Xandax** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 11:41 pm

It's normally in games also easier to find good longswords then bastard swords. This is especially true in the two expansions.

rmemmett84 · Post by **rmemmett84** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 2:06 pm

I did begin with a longsword but changed as soon as I was able. As far as "good" bastard swords...I kind of like the Bloodletter I picked up in SoU. You may be right however because once I specialized in the bastard sword I never paid much attention to the longswords after that.