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Andsigil · 07-05-2014, 11:14 AM

The humble (and oft-forgotten) spear may have killed more people in history than any other melee-weapon. It gives standoff distance, momentum, and interesting angles of attack.

For closer ranges, a ranger would find that a handaxe and a short sword/long knife would be a good combination for both survival and battle.

Add a bow, and you've some formidable potential.

Aganzir · 07-05-2014, 03:49 PM

I'll opt for a composite bow; Hungarian or Mongolian or somesuch. As long as I can do archery on horseback, I'm happy. In addition to being great fun, it's such a sneaky and safe way of attacking.

My melee choice is a battle axe - it's heavy enough to cause a lot of damage, and chaotic enough for me.

Morthoron · 07-05-2014, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

My melee choice is a battle axe - it's heavy enough to cause a lot of damage, and chaotic enough for me.

I am not sure you could swing my ex-wife over your head, Agan; but if you could, I am certain she would make an absolutely terrifying melee weapon. The howling alone would be enough to frighten off an advancing foe.

Inziladun · 07-05-2014, 04:22 PM

I prefer the long-range tactic wherever possible, so just let me have a bow, a quiver of arrows, and a short sword for emergency use when the battle gets too close.

Aganzir · 07-05-2014, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Morthoron

I am not sure you could swing my ex-wife over your head, Agan; but if you could, I am certain she would make an absolutely terrifying melee weapon. The howling alone would be enough to frighten off an advancing foe.

Thanks for the tip! I'll be happy to make her acquaintance if I ever need a better weapon than I already have!

McCaber · 07-12-2014, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Andsigil

The humble (and oft-forgotten) spear may have killed more people in history than any other melee-weapon. It gives standoff distance, momentum, and interesting angles of attack.

For closer ranges, a ranger would find that a handaxe and a short sword/long knife would be a good combination for both survival and battle.

Add a bow, and you've some formidable potential.

Spears were used because they were cheap to make and assembled in ranks well. If you're fighting with a polearm at all, the most effective thing you can do would have several dozen of your closest friends similarly outfitted.

07-05-2014, 11:14 AM	#1
Andsigil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Deepest Forges of Ered Luin Posts: 733	The humble (and oft-forgotten) spear may have killed more people in history than any other melee-weapon. It gives standoff distance, momentum, and interesting angles of attack. For closer ranges, a ranger would find that a handaxe and a short sword/long knife would be a good combination for both survival and battle. Add a bow, and you've some formidable potential. __________________ Even as fog continues to lie in the valleys, so does ancient sin cling to the low places, the depression in the world consciousness.

07-05-2014, 03:49 PM	#2
Aganzir Woman of Secret Shadow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in hollow halls beneath the fells Posts: 4,511	I'll opt for a composite bow; Hungarian or Mongolian or somesuch. As long as I can do archery on horseback, I'm happy. In addition to being great fun, it's such a sneaky and safe way of attacking. My melee choice is a battle axe - it's heavy enough to cause a lot of damage, and chaotic enough for me. __________________ He bit me, and I was not gentle.

07-05-2014, 04:22 PM	#4
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	I prefer the long-range tactic wherever possible, so just let me have a bow, a quiver of arrows, and a short sword for emergency use when the battle gets too close. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.