Medieval Information

Axe: Being one of the first type of weapons ever devised; the axe was very useful not only for killing enemies but also for destroying doors and walls. Many types of axes were designed, even two-handed.

Blade: Length of steel that forms a sword.

Bow: Ranged weapon used to fire arrows at invaders.

Catapult: An enormous siege engine designed to throw projectiles at a castle.

Crossbow: Very powerful quarrel launcher, the crossbow was able to override shields and armor.

Dagger: A type of knife.

Lance: Long spear.

Longbow: Better than the original bow, this one could reach many feet.

Pilum: Roman throwing spear. It was against-shields, meaning that it could knock down its opponents.

Pike: A long infantry spear used in formation. Its size was of more than 18 feet sometimes and it was only useful when used in tight formations.

Staff: Normally a long wooden weapon designed to hit enemies.

Sword: Basic weapon used primarily by knights and nobles. Larger swords were able to cut a man in two, making them very effective.

Volgue: A spear.