Long Swords or Katanas?

01-10-2001, 05:12 PM

Hi, im about to start the game and im wondering whether to choose katanas or long swords for my main weapon...are katanas really much more rare than long swords? I dont really want spoilers as to exact weapons, but is there gonna be much of a difference in quality and quantity of decent weapon choices?

01-10-2001, 05:16 PM

You will find lots of good magic large swords, some of them early in the game.
There is only 1 good katana (though its REALLY good) and you can get it early. There is another cool katana for mage/thief or mage/fighter.

01-10-2001, 05:23 PM

My thought is are you just going for One handed or Two Handed? I would also check on the speed of both weapons. Also see which makes more sense for your character type. Then make your decision. Myself, I would go for two-handed sword.

BK

01-10-2001, 05:29 PM

well, im goin for two weapon style for sure...as a fighter. Possible ill use two handed with a Cavalier my second time through or if i get sick of being a plain old fighter, thanks for the replies, i think ill go for long swords....till i get upset when i find my first really nice katana : )

01-10-2001, 05:51 PM

Long sword are more plentiful. Valygar is good with the katana should you ever find a good one. He's got a good katana on him as well.

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01-10-2001, 05:12 PM	#1
Dashiva Guest Posts: n/a	Hi, im about to start the game and im wondering whether to choose katanas or long swords for my main weapon...are katanas really much more rare than long swords? I dont really want spoilers as to exact weapons, but is there gonna be much of a difference in quality and quantity of decent weapon choices?

01-10-2001, 05:16 PM	#2
Ertai, Wizard Adept Guest Posts: n/a	You will find lots of good magic large swords, some of them early in the game. There is only 1 good katana (though its REALLY good) and you can get it early. There is another cool katana for mage/thief or mage/fighter.

01-10-2001, 05:23 PM	#3
BLACK KNIGHT Guest Posts: n/a	My thought is are you just going for One handed or Two Handed? I would also check on the speed of both weapons. Also see which makes more sense for your character type. Then make your decision. Myself, I would go for two-handed sword. BK

01-10-2001, 05:29 PM	#4
Dashiva Guest Posts: n/a	well, im goin for two weapon style for sure...as a fighter. Possible ill use two handed with a Cavalier my second time through or if i get sick of being a plain old fighter, thanks for the replies, i think ill go for long swords....till i get upset when i find my first really nice katana : )

01-10-2001, 05:51 PM	#5
G.W. Guest Posts: n/a	Long sword are more plentiful. Valygar is good with the katana should you ever find a good one. He's got a good katana on him as well.

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