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Make longswords finesse-able?
Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:04 am
by Bobbydean
Just a random though I had. What if longswords were finesse-able? Guessing there are enough dex based characters (especially elves who get longsword proficiency for free as its part of the elf mythos/brand) that would benefit and/or enjoy being able to use this signature weapon. And logically I could see how a longsword with right fighting style could a finesse/accuracy/stabby weapon as much as a rapier.
In classic fantasy setting, always thought of a longsword wielding elf as more of a dex based character rather than strength based warrior.
Thoughts?
Re: Make longswords finesse-able?
Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 2:59 am
by Rinzler
Re: Make longswords finesse-able?
Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:47 am
by blazerules
To be entirely fair realistically speaking using bladed weapons always depends on dex not str.
It's not a club, having more strength isn't really that useful for a sword. It's all about making cuts with correct blade alignment. Which is more of a dex thing. Sure strength helps a little but not much.
Maybe more when you flip the sword and use the guard and pomel as a mace. Then yeah strength.
It's probably why elves use swords as these dexterous warriors.
So I don't see why not? Probably for all bladed weapons really. But we are focused on following the D&D ruleset more than anything I believe.
Re: Make longswords finesse-able?
Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:20 am
by Tantive
I know in Races of the Wild, two weapons are available that have something similar.
The Elven Courtblade,and the Elven thinblade.
Then, there is the sunblade that is a more legendary weapon, which has finessable properties.
Re: Make longswords finesse-able?
Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 7:25 am
by Rhifox
Not happening. Sorry.
Re: Make longswords finesse-able?
Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:22 am
by Bobbydean
blazerules wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:47 am
To be entirely fair realistically speaking using bladed weapons always depends on dex not str.
It's not a club, having more strength isn't really that useful for a sword. It's all about making cuts with correct blade alignment. Which is more of a dex thing. Sure strength helps a little but not much.
Maybe more when you flip the sword and use the guard and pomel as a mace. Then yeah strength.
It's probably why elves use swords as these dexterous warriors.
So I don't see why not? Probably for all bladed weapons really. But we are focused on following the D&D ruleset more than anything I believe.
Yah. Agreed. If youve tried wielding different kind of swords to get the feel for their handling, you find the strength/dex components differ. A greatsword = very strength based weapon for big swings. A rapier, very precision and dex based. A katana requires rqual amounts of both. Never actually held a longsword so not sure the dex/strength ratio there irl, but figured it more matched “dexterous elf” mythos.
But anyway looks like the response is negative probably because of DnD rules. Ah well.
Re: Make longswords finesse-able?
Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:47 am
by Bobbydean
Tantive wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:20 am
I know in Races of the Wild, two weapons are available that have something similar.
The Elven Courtblade,and the Elven thinblade.
Then, there is the sunblade that is a more legendary weapon, which has finessable properties.
Cool! We need these swords in game!
