Weapon Nomenclature
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.
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