Swordsmanship

Description

Swordsmanship is a skill that allows the wielder to use Sword or Axe style weapons. High dexterity and strength is recommended for Swordsmen to swing faster and harder. Axes have a special passive chance to Concussion Blow a target, significantly reducing their intelligence for a period of time. It is coupled well with Anatomy and Tactics for damage increases as well as Lumberjacking.

Weapons

One Handed

Broadsword

Cutlass

Katana

Longsword

Pickaxe

Scimitar

Skinning Knife

Viking Sword

Two Handed

Axe

Bardiche

Battle Axe

Double Axe

Executioner's Axe

Halberds

Hatchet

Large Battle Axe

Two Handed Axes

Recommended Leveling

0-25.0: Buy from an NPC

25-100: Attacking Targets

Notes

Attacking targets in a dungeon will take advantage of the Dungeon skill boost.

You can use a skinning knife on a friend or alternate character in heavy armor to level quickly.

See Also

• Anatomy
• Tactics
• Poisoning
• Parrying