Items / Melee / Longsword

The 15: century rapier and napoleonic cavalry sword, meant as a killing tool for the battlefield. Hundreds of years of western swordsmanship resulted in this ultimate killing tool. It is a fencing weapon, but not as agile as the [Smallsword](Items/Melee/Smallsword.html "Items/Melee/Smallsword").

Charge

The weapon is suited for an impetuous charge. It is possible to do a running move and still attack, as long as the move is in a reasonably straight line.

Impale

An attack to impale an opponent on the point of your weapon. This attack receives a +3 bonus to damage, but if you are successful in inflicting any damage, the weapon is lodged in your enemy and cannot be used until you sped a single shot withdrawing it or until your opponent moves away, dislodging himself. You can dislodge the weapon as a three-shot action if you wish to move at the same time.

You cannot impale when you Throw a weapon.

Riposte

You can make lightning-quick ripostes. Against anyone who misses you with a melee attack you can spend a single shot to gain an immediate counterattack. If he makes several simultaneous attacks (c.f. Butt Stroke or Lock), all must miss if you are to do this.

You cannot counterattack against a counterattack.