sword type

Shadow101 · 05-21-2002, 07:04 AM

what is the best type of sword to use? I'm using 2 sword style with katanas but I dont think there the best. Is there any good long/short/bastard swords later on and what would be the best 1?

Glorfindel · 05-21-2002, 07:39 AM

I also like dual-weilding katanas [img]smile.gif[/img]

andrewas · 05-21-2002, 07:58 AM

First up get rid of the second thread.

Next up there are many many great long-swords, slightly fewer great bastard swords and two handed swords.

I hear there are great katanas as well.

Helspanth · 05-21-2002, 08:25 AM

If you have ToB then in the first level of watchers keep there is the best bastard sword IMHO foebane which can the be upgraded by caspenar.
For long swords there is Namara+2,adjatha the drinker+2 and the Equalizer.
Short swords: For dual wielding thera is a short sword of quickness that allows an extra attack per round.

Kerneth · 05-26-2002, 12:37 PM

Couple good longswords in ToB, I wasn't as impressed with them in SoA though. Upgraded Foebane + Upgraded Purifier (bastard swords) are pretty fun on a dual wielding paladin.

Rimjaw · 05-26-2002, 12:46 PM

Dual Wielding Katanas is usually what most gamers go with. But its up your tastes and preferences. i'd like to mention that Blackrazor, Gram the Sword of Grief and Angurvadal are good swords too.

Melle · 05-27-2002, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by andrewas:
Next up there are many many great long-swords, slightly fewer great bastard swords and two handed swords.

I hear there are great katanas as well.

But you don't need "many many" swords, you just need two. I tried dual-wielding bastard swords with a fighter/thief. Don't. You can't backstab with a bastard sword in your main hand.

The.Relic · 05-28-2002, 02:23 PM

Well, my favorites if you are dual wielding are Angurvadal (long sword +5) and Hindo's Doom (katana +4). If you are using 2HS then my vote goes for Holy Avenger +6 for Paladins and Thieves once they have gained (use any item), or Gramm the Sword of Grief +5 for other kits. Psions Blade +5 comes in very handy against Illithids (mind flayers).

Rimjaw · 05-28-2002, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The.Relic:
Psions Blade +5 comes in very handy against Illithids (mind flayers).

Yeah, I gave that to Sarevok and he solo'd the whole Illithid camp in Watchers Keep. Sarevok is scary with an upgraded Gram as well.

Calaethis Dragonsbane · 05-30-2002, 08:11 AM

I guess it really depends on your style of play, and your preference. I dont think there is 'a best sword'; they all have their strenghs and weaknesses, besides, you can always pick out your own favourites and distribute them around the party. I find that the talking sword Licator or whatever is pretty amusing when given to minsc, it suites him down to the ground, well hes crazy anyway, so seeing him with a talking sword isnt really gonna harm him very much is it?
I personally like the longswords, 2 handed swords are great to, but u have to sarifice ac class, where you could have a sheild or another 'ac saving sword' like drizzits simiters, the +5 ones, ya know?

05-21-2002, 07:58 AM	#3
andrewas Harper Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 42 Posts: 4,774	First up get rid of the second thread. Next up there are many many great long-swords, slightly fewer great bastard swords and two handed swords. I hear there are great katanas as well. __________________ [img]\"http://www.sighost.us/members/Zvijer/andrewas.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

05-21-2002, 08:25 AM	#4
Helspanth Quintesson Join Date: January 21, 2002 Location: Thessaloniki,Hellas Age: 42 Posts: 1,050	If you have ToB then in the first level of watchers keep there is the best bastard sword IMHO foebane which can the be upgraded by caspenar. For long swords there is Namara+2,adjatha the drinker+2 and the Equalizer. Short swords: For dual wielding thera is a short sword of quickness that allows an extra attack per round. __________________ \"Sorrow is the future tense of love\"

05-30-2002, 08:11 AM	#10
Calaethis Dragonsbane Legion Symbol Join Date: May 29, 2002 Location: Somewhere in between Age: 39 Posts: 7,029	I guess it really depends on your style of play, and your preference. I dont think there is 'a best sword'; they all have their strenghs and weaknesses, besides, you can always pick out your own favourites and distribute them around the party. I find that the talking sword Licator or whatever is pretty amusing when given to minsc, it suites him down to the ground, well hes crazy anyway, so seeing him with a talking sword isnt really gonna harm him very much is it? I personally like the longswords, 2 handed swords are great to, but u have to sarifice ac class, where you could have a sheild or another 'ac saving sword' like drizzits simiters, the +5 ones, ya know? __________________ Skydracgrrl: Cruelty, thy name is Cal! --- There are none so blind as those who refuse to see, none so deaf as those who refuse to hear, and none so smelly as those who refuse to bathe.

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05-21-2002, 07:04 AM	#1
Shadow101 Dungeon Master Join Date: July 24, 2001 Location: Scotland, Irvine Posts: 71	what is the best type of sword to use? I'm using 2 sword style with katanas but I dont think there the best. Is there any good long/short/bastard swords later on and what would be the best 1?

05-21-2002, 07:39 AM	#2
Glorfindel Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: January 9, 2002 Location: Mt. Gambier, Australia Age: 36 Posts: 3,337	I also like dual-weilding katanas [img]smile.gif[/img]

05-26-2002, 12:37 PM	#5
Kerneth The Magister Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 103	Couple good longswords in ToB, I wasn't as impressed with them in SoA though. Upgraded Foebane + Upgraded Purifier (bastard swords) are pretty fun on a dual wielding paladin.

05-26-2002, 12:46 PM	#6
Rimjaw Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: May 24, 2002 Location: East Coast, Singapore Age: 41 Posts: 890	Dual Wielding Katanas is usually what most gamers go with. But its up your tastes and preferences. i'd like to mention that Blackrazor, Gram the Sword of Grief and Angurvadal are good swords too.

05-28-2002, 02:23 PM	#8
The.Relic Red Dragon Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Long Beach, CA. USA Age: 67 Posts: 1,589	Well, my favorites if you are dual wielding are Angurvadal (long sword +5) and Hindo's Doom (katana +4). If you are using 2HS then my vote goes for Holy Avenger +6 for Paladins and Thieves once they have gained (use any item), or Gramm the Sword of Grief +5 for other kits. Psions Blade +5 comes in very handy against Illithids (mind flayers).

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