What sword would be the best?

[Kritzo]

Claymore:
Swing 62c
Thrust 32p
Speed 120
Reach 120

vs

Tempered Cruel Sword:
Swing 47c
Thrust 40p
Speed 110
Reach 135

I have both sword in Native expansion mod. I was wondering which sword would be the best to use for Castle fight and which to be best for reg fights.

 

[The Happy Stormtrooper]

For sieges, the claymore looks best. It's easier to swing in crowds (resist that quote) for some reason, plus the extra bit of speed should come in handy as the enemy keep coming and coming (again...).

I'd only prefer the tempered cruel sword if I'm up against cavalry. Reach is always necessary.

 

[kosmik]

I'd go with the Cruel sword though the claynore swings much better, but I don't like the claymore, and also wrong forum mate.

 

[Lord Shields]

If the Claymore is 1h/2h sword... go with that. The Claymore in my mod I play is a 1h/2h... not so sure about Native.

 

[Mabons]

If the Claymore is 1h/2h sword... go with that. The Claymore in my mod I play is a 1h/2h... not so sure about Native.

I think the Cruel Sword is.

Go with the Claymore. Look at that damage!

 

[Cow]

With that claymore you could just one/two hit everything!

 

[Hietala]

claymore, although it's disadvantage towards the tempered cruel sword is it's reach, it has some other bad ass advanteges: LOOK AT THE SPEED Ö  i don't think i can swing a two handed sword that quick
(yea, i once handled a two handed sword, my swordwork was apperantly better and smoother then most men there :p i'm a freakin' natural talent in two handed sword fighting ><)

 

[Kritzo]

If the Claymore is 1h/2h sword... go with that. The Claymore in my mod I play is a 1h/2h... not so sure about Native.

I think the Cruel Sword is.

Go with the Claymore. Look at that damage!

Yea the claymore does have a great dmg

Thanks all who responded. Ill keep using the claymore

Both swords are 1-handed/2-handed

If anyone still have arguments on what sword i should use i would love to hear it

 

[Mabons]

Both are 1/2h? Definitely the Claymore. The damage and speed are all you should need. If you hit people in one shot then length isn't a problem.

 

[Lord Shields]

Both are 1/2h? Definitely the Claymore. The damage and speed are all you should need. If you hit people in one shot then length isn't a problem.

AGREED.

 

[alcibiades]

claymore, although it's disadvantage towards the tempered cruel sword is it's reach, it has some other bad ass advanteges: LOOK AT THE SPEED Ö  i don't think i can swing a two handed sword that quick
(yea, i once handled a two handed sword, my swordwork was apperantly better and smoother then most men there :p i'm a freakin' natural talent in two handed sword fighting ><)

So you're a natural at handling other men's swords?

Go with the claymore, it's awesome.

 

[Weren]

Forget swords, what you need my friend, is an axe, big axe!

 

[Thundertrod]

I have found the AI allwas gets belly to belly with me so I like wepons with shorter reach better.
The military pick or the heavy club with spike is were it is at.

 

[n00b]

Why not carry both?

I have:
- 2h longsword for cavalry and anti-cavalry and siege (cutting people from the behind walls). The reach is 135 I remember, but not in native mod.
- 2h axe: doesn't seem useful anymore since my sword can break shields easily
- 1h longsword for fight in mass crowd. Through I usually give the best ones to my companions (too weak to wield longswords).

However, I cheat so the defense factor doesn't matter


BTW I miss the iberian falcata.... Or any sword like it: very short, exterme fast, terrible damage and armour/shield-piercing.