Two-handed/One-handed weapons

Two-handed/One-handed weapons can be used either in both hands, or in one hand with a shield. These weapons have the advantages and disadvantages of both weapon types, depending on how they are used.

To switch between one and two-handed modes, the player's shield must be equipped/unequipped. Using one of these weapons allows the choice between less damage/speed and more defence, or more damage/speed and less defence. Note that any two/one-handed weapon is faster and deals more damage when used with both hands.

On horseback, all melee weapons are held with one hand only (Except for the Hafted Blade). However, while holding a two/one-hand weapon with a shield, the player's One-Handed proficiency will be used and increase. While not holding a shield, the player's Two-Handed proficiency will be used and increase. Furthermore, using such a weapon on horseback has the unique advantage of being able to use the overhead attack, even while in two-handed mode - something that is usually impossible for weapons using the Two-Handed proficiency.

The stats below apply when using the two-handed mode. When using the one-handed mode, speed and damage are reduced by 15%.

List of Two-handed/One-handed weapons

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Weapon	Str	Speed	Reach	Swing	Thrust	Weight	Base Value	Trait	Modifiers
Bastard Sword	9	98	101	35c	26p	2.0	294	-	Rusty, Chipped, Balanced, Tempered, Masterwork
Heavy Bastard Sword	9	96	105	37c	27p	2.3	526	-	Rusty, Chipped, Balanced, Tempered, Masterwork
Morningstar	13	95	85	38p	-	4.5	305	Unbalanced / Can crush through blocks	Rusty, Chipped, Heavy
Spiked Staff	9	95	117	24b	20p	2.5	200	-	Rusty, Chipped, Heavy
Strange Sword	9	108	95	32c	18p	2.0	679	-	None (Strange set)

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