Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
There's a lot of misconceptions about medieval weapons in fantasy video games and RPGs so let's reveal the TRUTH!
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0:00 Opening
0:42 Dagger, mostt depiction of Dagger is that they have small damage but easily delivering critical attack, especially on stealth or high proficient user
2:21 Short Sword, I don't know how it depicted, but personally it works like machete
4:34 Long Swords and Bastard Swords, seems many author never touch a sword based on your description Shad
6:17 Rapier, sacrificing cut for better thrusting
7:48 Standardization of Sword, sword should be categorized as dexterity weapons than strength based weapons
8:48 Axes reach, Axe should be strength based weapon alongside Mace and Flail
09:59 "Fantasy" Battleaxe,
10:34 Axe Head size,
11:04 one handed and/or two handed axe
12:42 Bigger bows dealing more damage, https://youtube(dot)com/playlist?list=PLWklwxMTl4szAELhLajrpDodDQMFwtJo6&feature=shared
14:16 Schimitar, He's got CURVED sword
15:00 Spears, this weapons is often overlooked.
15:52 Bows and Crossbows
18:00 Gretsword Weight and size
19:50 Katana
21:06 Flail
21:35 Morning Star is Mace not Flail
22:41 Shield
23:55 Polearm
25:33 Closing
#medieval #longsword #katana #crossguard #tsuba #knight #samurai
There's a lot of misconceptions about medieval weapons in fantasy video games and RPGs so let's reveal the TRUTH!
If you like the content and want to support the channel, you're welcome to support us through playeUr, Subscribe Star, become a channel member here on YouTube or through Patreon:
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Become a member: youtube.com/channel/UCkmMACUKpQeIxN9D9ARli1Q/join
Patreon: patreon.com/shadbrooks
If you're interested in a great and super affordable katanas take a look at the Spring steel Katana from Romance of Men: romanceofmen.com/products/the-surudoi-handmade-katana-extra-sharp-spring-steel-unokubi-zukuri?sca_ref=5754284.8soMpo95dD
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shadiversity.dashery.com
Tyranth Channel:
@ScreenTested
Come check out my other channels!
THE SHADLANDS: youtube.com/channel/UCfvLHflumHs-9VG3qLV6Y3w
KNIGHTS WATCH: youtube.com/c/KNIGHTSWATCH
My novel, Shadow of the Conqueror Audio Book affiliate links:
US: audible.com/shadbrooks
Ebook, Paperback and Hardcover available from most major book retailers, here are a few of the main ones:
Amazon affiliate link (be sure to navigate to your country's amazon site):
amzn.to/2XErUaR
Visit Calimacil for the best replica foam swords and LARP weapons including my sword IMPERIOUS: calimacil.com/products/imperious-larp-sword?aff=38
0:00 Opening
0:42 Dagger, mostt depiction of Dagger is that they have small damage but easily delivering critical attack, especially on stealth or high proficient user
2:21 Short Sword, I don't know how it depicted, but personally it works like machete
4:34 Long Swords and Bastard Swords, seems many author never touch a sword based on your description Shad
6:17 Rapier, sacrificing cut for better thrusting
7:48 Standardization of Sword, sword should be categorized as dexterity weapons than strength based weapons
8:48 Axes reach, Axe should be strength based weapon alongside Mace and Flail
09:59 "Fantasy" Battleaxe,
10:34 Axe Head size,
11:04 one handed and/or two handed axe
12:42 Bigger bows dealing more damage, https://youtube(dot)com/playlist?list=PLWklwxMTl4szAELhLajrpDodDQMFwtJo6&feature=shared
14:16 Schimitar, He's got CURVED sword
15:00 Spears, this weapons is often overlooked.
15:52 Bows and Crossbows
18:00 Gretsword Weight and size
19:50 Katana
21:06 Flail
21:35 Morning Star is Mace not Flail
22:41 Shield
23:55 Polearm
25:33 Closing
#medieval #longsword #katana #crossguard #tsuba #knight #samurai
